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Alma Fonda Fina serves elevated Mexican dishes blending Mexico City's flair with coastal influences in a cozy yet trendy setting. Guests enjoy fast service, handcrafted cocktails, and a menu featuring standout items like ribeye chicharron, ceviche, and house-made tortillas.
Reservations are accepted, food is served family style, and there's indoor and outdoor seating with free parking. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly for dogs outside.
What to Expect:
🌮 Creative Mexican specialties like tacos suadero and chicken enchiladas Alma
🍸 Well-crafted cocktails including the popular pineapple ginger margarita
🍽️ Cozy, casual atmosphere with indoor dining and an outdoor patio
✅ Fast and friendly service with attentive staff
Important Information:
Reservation recommended for dinner; walk-ins welcome
Accepts credit, debit, and NFC payments
Free parking lot with usually ample spaces
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and seating
Expect a vibrant, authentic dining experience notable for fresh, high-quality ingredients and exceptional flavor.
Haley's Pick 🍽️
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Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🌮 Share Family Style: Dishes arrive family style, perfect for sampling a variety and sharing among the table.
🍹 Sip the Signature Cocktails: The pineapple ginger margarita is a guest favorite and worth trying with your meal.
🌞 Weekends Start Early: Breakfast service opens at 8 AM Saturdays and Sundays, with brunch items like standout breakfast burritos.
🅿️ Parking Ease: Plenty of free parking is available, though weekdays might get busier; early arrival recommended for prime spots.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
👉 Best For
Dinner, brunch, casual groups, cocktail lovers
Alma Fonda Fina
1024 Coast Village Rd Ste. A
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93108
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Alma Fonda Fina earns high praise for its inventive Mexican dishes, fresh ingredients, and excellent cocktails. Reviewers rave about the ribeye chicharron, tacos, and ceviche in an intimate yet trendy atmosphere. Service is generally fast and friendly, though some note occasional slow kitchen periods. Takeout has received mixed feedback, while dine-in experiences are highly recommended.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
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What You'll Find
Waygu Brisket Taco, Breakfast Burrito, Chicken Enchiladas Alma, Ribeye Chicharron, Ceviche, Branzino, Tuna Tostada, Taco Suadero, Queso Fundido, Arroz con Leche dessert, Pineapple Ginger Margarita
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit weekday lunch or early dinner for quieter service; weekends fill up by 6 PM, breakfast starts 8 AM Sat–Sun with popular brunch dishes.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and seating. Outdoor patio likely accommodates some wheelchairs; indoor seating is somewhat limited but overall decently accessible.
Reservation Policy
Reservations recommended for dinner; walk-ins accepted
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