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Los Agaves

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Samarkand, Santa Barbara
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    Marylou P.
    "Mole sauce is great!!"(3 Tips)
    Doug B.
    "I had enchiladas suizas ... they had just the right amount of spice."(3 Tips)
    Jaydeep S.
    "The salmon tacos is one of my favorite items."(5 Tips)
    Doug d.
    "Fantastic chile relleno burrito!"(2 Tips)
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  • Leanneheart icon on user image
    LeanneSeptember 27, 2018
    As a Texan I am harsh critic of Mexican but this place is amazing. The food is fresh and there is a large selection of homemade salsas. Get the Agaves Burrito with fresh fish and shrimp.
  • Doug B.
    Doug BaerNovember 15, 2013
    Parking: good luck! The food is worth the trip, parking hassle, and wait. I had enchiladas suizas ... they had just the right amount of spice. Their rice is tasty. Don't forget about the salsa bar!
  • Amelia M.heart icon on user image
    Amelia ManiDecember 30, 2017
    One of my all-time fav Mexican restaurants ANYWHERE. Food is super fresh, clearly made here and portions are not huge. Casual spot with a great variety of dishes beyond standard taqueria offerings.
  • Jim A.heart icon on user image
    Jim AndersonMarch 29, 2015
    Amazing food combined with friendly service made for an incredible meal. Negra Modelo on tap was the icing on the cake. Do yourself a favor and try this place when in Santa Barbara
  • Doug d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetJanuary 12, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic chile relleno burrito! The creamy chipotle sauce they top it with is delicious, but I prefer it without sauce, topped by their excellent salsas instead.
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    Doug de WetJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The octopus taco special is unique and delicious while complex in flavor and texture.
  • Emma L.heart icon on user image
    Emma LawrenceSeptember 18, 2018
    Really liked the food here! We had a bad experience with service... a little confusion with tables on a busy night, but I'm hoping next time it will be better.
  • Judy C.heart icon on user image
    Judy CossioJuly 16, 2015
    Great fresh meals. A variety of real Mexican food! Their bar for sides (salsa, lime, etc.) has a wide selection!
  • Silvia U.
    Silvia UribeNovember 23, 2013
    The quality of the food is outstanding, and the flavors are the authentic Mexican flavors. Love it every time!
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannMay 26, 2020
    Good solid Mexican food that is a bit better than the Milpas location. Good mole and outdoor seating.
  • Benjamin C.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin ChaitFebruary 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos del mar were delicious. Also some strong, tasty margaritas.
  • Teresa R.heart icon on user image
    Teresa RoJanuary 8, 2016
    New location is pretty good. Spacious, cool tables. Food is just as good as their main location.
  • Jaydeep S.heart icon on user image
    Jaydeep SinghJanuary 6, 2016
    Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Try the molcajetes for a hot and spicy soup.
  • Alex A.heart icon on user image
    Alex AndriesseFebruary 20, 2018
    Everything I have tried on the menu is fantastic. You cannot go wrong.
  • Tao T.heart icon on user image
    Tao TaoNovember 27, 2016
    Everything's good here. Huge portions. Epic, honest Mexican food
  • Marie C.heart icon on user image
    Marie ClemessyMay 21, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Guacamole, tacos and cheese quesadilla! The terrace is super nice.
  • Armando O.heart icon on user image
    Armando Osua-FloresAugust 9, 2015
    The chicken nachos are the best! It's a big plate and very worth it.
  • Brendan K.
    Brendan KentNovember 5, 2014
    Great alternative to Los Arroyos. Mole enchiladas is my go to order.
  • Ted C.
    Ted CabeenAugust 2, 2014
    The agaves burrito is out of this world!
  • Jaydeep S.heart icon on user image
    Jaydeep SinghJanuary 6, 2016
    The salmon tacos is one of my favorite items.
  • Jim A.heart icon on user image
    Jim AndersonMarch 29, 2015
    Nachos, sopas, enchiladas, and steak tacos. Incredible!
  • Andrea P.
    Andrea PalmerSeptember 30, 2013
    Great food and an awesome Muscato d'Asti!
  • Marc C.
    Marc CJuly 26, 2013
    Best Mexican food in SB... Actually best overall food in SB!
  • Marylou P.heart icon on user image
    Marylou PAugust 1, 2013
    Mole sauce is great!! Not too sweet!
  • Stanislav S.heart icon on user image
    Stanislav ShpakJanuary 20, 2016
    Like the food!
  • Mahesh P.heart icon on user image
    The soups are ridonculus
  • Emily S.heart icon on user image
    Emily StewartNovember 21, 2015
    Chile Relleno
  • Olivia V.heart icon on user image
    Olivia VSeptember 9, 2014
    Chile Verde
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