Loquita Santa Barbara
$$$ • Spanish, Tapas, Seafood
Hours:
202 State St, Santa Barbara
(805) 880-3380
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Loquita Santa Barbara Reviews
A fantastic dinner spot for tapas, and somewhere I will be trying to return to every time I visit Santa Barbara in the future. The chic, low-lit vibe is perfect for a date night or a group of small friends, and everything we tried was excellent: croquetas de jamon (our fav), patatas bravas, whipped goat cheese (pera), and mariscos paella. The churros we got for dessert were a bit overdone, and therefore underwhelming, but that did little to dampen my enjoyment of the meal, and...read full review
We loved our meal at loquita. Although they were so busy and we didn't get to sit in the beautiful patio, the vibes inside were really cool as well. We loved the croquettes, the crudo, and the seafood paella. The paella was squid ink so it was different from ones I've had in the past but it was so rich in flavor, really delicious. Our waiter was super helpful and kind throughout the night, he recommended the churros for dessert and although they were more of a Mexican preparation...read full review
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Hours
Monday | 5 - 9PM |
Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
Friday | 5 - 9PM |
Saturday | 4 - 9PM |
Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
One of my favorite Spanish restaurants! Second visit, about 5 years apart. We sampled a wide range of items and nearly all were excellent. Tomato bread, patata bravas, grilled octopus, and so many other dishes were really outstanding. The one issue for me was mainly a personal preference. The Tortilla Espanol was made to order and a mini version that was served hot, with a bunch of stuff on top. It was too loose and wet for my taste. Service was great as were the drinks. Noise...read full review