Santa Barbara Food Connection — Restaurant in Santa Barbara

First Time at Santa Barbara Food Connection

My first time in Santa Barbara was an amazing experience, and I was eager to try some local food. Fortunately, I came across Santa Barbara Food Connection, and it did not disappoint.

I decided to go with the California burrito, which I believe is a great way to get a taste of all the flavors the place has to offer. They also have a fantastic selection of salads, and my personal favorite was the spicy peanut sauce — a real standout! Don’t miss out on trying the tomatillo salsa (also spicy), which was a highlight for me.

The burrito itself was packed with flavor and honestly didn’t even need any extra sauces, but their sauce selection was the cherry on top! The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend this spot if you’re...

We were looking for a casual but yummy spot for lunch before hitting the road, this was the right spot! The menu is small and straightforward, if you like to share, you can definitely create an amazing experience here. We had the 3 taco plate, the caesar salad and the kids had the chicken tenders and the burger. Your choice of mix n match meats for the tacos, your choice of tri tip or chicken for the salad, I chose to top the salad with some toppings from their salsa bar and it was perfection. They offer bottled alcoholic drinks and a malt liquor margarita that was so nice over ice and a tajin rim, which they provided free of charge. Seating is limited but we made it work, this corner spot is a...

We recently visited this restaurant in the former Dave's Dogs Milpas location. The prices were okay and service was friendly. The menu included tacos, burgers, salads, and breakfast.

I had a Greek salad with tri tip. Tasty, with plenty of tender steak and fresh, quality ingredients. Bonus: they give you plenty of dressing. Too many places skimp on dressing, a pet peeve of mine.

She had steak nachos and they too were fresh and full of yumminess.

My only real complaint is the lack of parking. There are a few spaces along the side of the building, otherwise you'll have to hope you can find a nearby spot on the...