Loquita Santa Barbara

We ordered several tapas and paella for our party of 4. They are one of the best we have had in US, on par with the quality we experienced in Barcelona. The rice in paella is soaked with all the flavor and super tasty. Short rib is very tender and cooked perfectly.

Absolutely a must when visiting Santa Barbara! Best food in town. Truly fantastic flavors. My favorite spot but make a reservation well in advance. Fills up quick!

Trendy vibe, tasty food, and friendly staff. We shared a few small plates and liked all of them. Our favorites were the grilled squid and flatbread with fig jam. This place is on the pricey side and if you dont have a reservation you might have to stand in line for an hour. I highly recommend stopping by especially if you are in town for a short time.

I tried this place for the first time tonight and it’s definitely become one of my favorites in town. The restaurant is on the upscale, fine dining side, meaning the food is more like an experience than a meal (if you know what I mean). Service was great, extremely professional. The restaurant has specialty gin and tonics which were smooth. The food was the highlight of the whole night every bite was amazing and perfectly planned, although portions were very small. The server recommended 2 tapas plates per person and one paella for 4 people, but that was definitely not nearly enough food for moderately hungry people. That being said, the taste was like no food I’ve had before. Definitely worth checking out.

Trust the buzz. The food is exceptional, the service is delightful, and the atmosphere is truly enchanting. I will definitely come back when we visit Santa Barbara again.