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🌽 Latin American

Latin American Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Discover Santa Barbara’s Latin American flavors—grilled meats, fresh salsas, vibrant stews, and handmade tortillas in casual and festive spots.

Grilled Meat Classics

Charcoal-grilled steaks, sausages, and traditional marinades with bold spices.

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📍 Latin Dim Sum–Style Small Plates in RiNo

Super Mega Bien reinvents Latin street food as cart-pushed small plates—crispy empanadas, arepas filled with braised meats, and saucy albóndigas served in a vibrant, mural-splashed warehouse. Pair each bite with hibiscus margaritas, tropical mezcal cocktails, or rotating draft beers, all delivered with high-energy service for a playful, shareable dining adventure.

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Fresh Salsa & Sides

Bright, crisp salsas and sides featuring avocado, corn, and fresh herbs.

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Hearty Stews & Soups

Slow-cooked stews with beans, chilies, and savory Latin spices.

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Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

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Santa Barbara

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Happy Cat Eats

Happy Cat Eats

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Santa Barbara

4.6
Hana Kitchen - Santa Barbara Downtown

Hana Kitchen - Santa Barbara Downtown

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Santa Barbara

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Hana Kitchen - Isla Vista

Hana Kitchen - Isla Vista

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Isla Vista

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Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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Goleta

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Hale Park

Hale Park

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Elubia's Kitchen - SB Cider

Elubia's Kitchen - SB Cider

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Goleta

Goleta

4.4
Authentic Salvadoran and Guatemalan flavors served fresh with fast service and live music in a casual Goleta spot by SB Cider.
Elubia's Kitchen Isla Vista

Elubia's Kitchen Isla Vista

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Isla Vista

Isla Vista

4.7
Dedicated gluten-free Guatemalan and Salvadoran comfort food spot offering pupusas, tacos, and tamales in casual Isla Vista dining.
The Palace Grill

The Palace Grill

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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

4.7
Upbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites with cornbread muffins and jalapeño martinis, matched by live music and festive vibes.
Buena Onda Empanadas

Buena Onda Empanadas

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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

4.8
Casual Argentinian spot known for fresh empanadas, cozy patio, live music, and friendly vibes in Santa Barbara.

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