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Los Agaves

600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
805-564-2626
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Ranked #8 of 308 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Cuisines: Mexican
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Central Coast, California
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

If you're looking for an elegant way to spend lots of money eating, then this isn't for you! Our group of five had dinner here early on a Sunday night at a time when most places would be slow but this restaurant was already busy. They have a small parking lot which was full so we parked on the street... More

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Ontario, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

No margaritas which sucks, but the food is yummy and well priced. We had wanted to try the ceviche but they had sold out. But the chimichanga was huge and cheesy and good. Really great selection of salsa at their salsa bar. Go check it out when your in SB.

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See 5 more reviews by Rachel4785 for Santa Barbara
Coloraodo
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44 reviews 44 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Glad we found this place. Had great tacos de lengua!! I didn't quite like having to walk up and order, would rather have table service but once you do that and get your own drink (we just had cokes) your order is brought to your table. The food was awesome. I would definitely return!

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Santa Maria, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We came here based on TripAdvisor ratings ... and we were very satisfied. We were initially put off by the line through the restaurant to order and not sure if we could find a table for five. However our concerns went away when they quickly found a table in the back room for all of us Food: Nachos appetizer -... More

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Fresno, California, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Food was fresh, salsa was great and the service was excellent! I would definitely recommend this place and will make this a regular spot when I visit.

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See 2 more reviews by Rachelle T for Santa Barbara
huntington beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I had the pasilla chile tacos and they were fantastic! The price is very reasonable and the food was delicious.....even the homemade tortillas!

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Melbourne, Australia
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

We needed somewhere to have lunch, driving back to LA down the PCH. looked to trip advisor and found Los Agaves. Glad we did. Don't know much about Mexican (fast) food but this place was fun. Chaotic as well. Ordered a couple of special enchiladas from the blackboard, hit the salsa bar and got stuck in. Fast, friendly and good... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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83 reviews 83 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We have been there twice now. It seems no matter what time of day or night you go, the place is hopping. The routine there is to order first and then try to find a table. It is a noisy and high-energy atmosphere. This makes it nearly impossible to have any kind of relaxed and/or normal-volume conversation. The food is... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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37 reviews 37 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Step one is self-serve for the most part: Walk in, find a menu, step up to the order desk with your order, find a table. All part of the funky, ecletic, fun atmosphere. After you order, be sure to step around to the salsa bar and select from a half dozen or so different salsa's, all of which were excellent.... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Los Agaves is a good place to eat authentic Mexican Food. We've been there a half dozen times and been happy every time. The lines aren't as long as Super Rica and the food is arguably better. The people are great and the food is good.

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