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Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant

14 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3104
805-962-5541
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Ranked #39 of 311 restaurants in Santa Barbara
Price range: RM0 - RM61
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Port Elgin, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Great experience and great food right in the heart of downtown. Seating is limited and people line up to get in this place but its worth it! Just be prepared. Enjoy!

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Great Mexican food. Their seafood dishes are outstanding. I like chunkier guacamole but te taste was wonderful. I've never been disappointed here.

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Minneapolis, MN
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 via mobile

The staff were all very friendly, and the decor & atmosphere pleasant. The food is very reasonably priced. My sister speaks Spanish and has had a lot of Mex/SWern food and she called it "authentic" (e.g. the tortillas, Spanish rice, black beans). All I know is it was delicious! I liked the fresh-squeezed lemonade too. At this place, you take... More

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Vermont
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This was the best Mexican food that I've ever had in the States. Very authentic and incredibly delicious. The only thing that could have improved on the experience is a margarita (they make theirs with wine--I'm guessing they do not have a liquor license). Loved it!

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Los Angeles, CA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

I have always loved coming here until I tried the take-out this time. I stood watching the whole fiasco of the server (hair pulled back with small braid). She let my food sit on the counter for 5 minutes before calling my name. When I let her know I was standing there watching, she blamed it on the chips. Well,... More

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newport beach, ca
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88 reviews 88 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

This is a good place for a family meal. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table which makes ordering a bit faster than regular sit down places. The food was fresh and flavorful and the wait short.

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Santa Barbara, CA
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Luckily I caught on that they charge for chips and salsa, but the food was served quickly so they weren't missed. It was a working lunch and I had good fish tacos. Compared to other restaurants in Montecito, this was reasonably priced.

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Bay Area, CA
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

For some reason, virtually all restaurants in Santa Barbara charge prices comparable to full-service restaurants in places like the Bay Area, yet offer no waiter service. Don't know what the cause of it is -- the high cost of employees and a desire to staff lower than a traditional restaurant, perhaps caused by California's anti-business climate including unrealistic minimum wage... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

REALLY good enchiladas, tamales, tostadas, everything they make is outstanding. The salsa is great and there are several different kinds you can get. Specials every day, good atmosphere, try it out!

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San Francisco, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

This small place is just off State St, making it conveniently located for a quick, delicious lunch option. This is not a full service restaurant, it is more like a step up from being a hole in the wall. There are a few tables to sit but you order at the counter and get your own cutlery. The authentic,, delicious... More

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