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Welcome To La Paloma Cafe
La Paloma Cafe, located in Santa Barbara, offers a Spanish barbecue experience with a cozy and romantic atmosphere. The dishes are carefully crafted, with highlights like the Tritip and Carnitas receiving high praise. The Ahi Tuna Poke is fresh and delicious, while the Golden Hominy Cheesy Casserole is a crowd favorite. The attentive staff and delightful cocktails enhance the dining experience. Customers rave about the accommodating event space for special occasions like weddings. Overall, La Paloma Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking tasty Spanish barbecue in a charming setting.
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La Paloma Cafe
La Paloma Cafe is a Spanish-barbeque restaurant located in Santa Barbara, CA. This trendy and intimate venue offers a range of mouth-watering dishes while providing a delightful dining experience. From starters like Paloma Guacamole to mains like Burnt Ends Bowl and Chicken Caesar Wrap, the menu at La Paloma Cafe is a treat for food enthusiasts.
Customer reviews praise the attentive and friendly service at La Paloma Cafe, making it a top choice for various occasions. The standout dishes include Ahi Tuna Poke, Ranchero Salad, and Golden Hominy Cheesy Casserole, which leave a lasting impression on diners. The vibrant flavors, quality ingredients, and well-crafted cocktails add to the overall charm of this establishment.
With a warm and inviting ambiance, La Paloma Cafe is perfect for gatherings, whether it's a dinner date or a special event like a wedding reception. The outdoor seating, delicious food, and exceptional service make it a memorable dining destination in Santa Barbara. Don't miss the chance to indulge in their signature dishes and experience the culinary delights at La Paloma Cafe.
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“ Cute of them to have a holiday decor draw this year but the space is too small for it IMO and the waits too long! Yummy hot cocoa cocktail. Friendly service. ”
“ Wonderful! The best part is the service, the staff there is super attentive, kind, enjoyable and on top of it. The food was very good, we will be going back. The desserts were decent but we thought it was not as good as the mains. The space was warm and cute and inviting. What we ordered and shared as a group of 4: Ahi Tuna Poke - Delicious, fresh and good portion Ranchero Salad - Very good! Get it Golden Hominy Cheesy Casserole - Yummy Carnitas - SO good! Tritip - the BEST in our opinion Lobster - it was fine, nothing crazy, but wouldn't order again Berry Crisp - like eating warm jam, nothing special Bread pudding - I liked it a lot but the rest of my group did not care for it Wine - Casa Madero 3V - VERY good! Cocktails & Mocktail - So delicious! ”
“ We just hosted our wedding reception at La Paloma Cafe over Labor Day Weekend and it was simply amazing. We had a reception for 54 people out on the back patio and it was perfect. It was such a beautiful space and fit our needs exactly. Working with Megan was a great experience and she made everything very easy for us. She was very accommodating and informative and was willing to work with us on our various needs and requests. On the event day, the space was set up perfectly - exactly according to our specs. The food was AMAZING - we got so many compliments on everything, especially the brussel sprouts and hominy. The drinks were superb - especially the margaritas - and the wait staff was so patient, kind and responsive. I'm so so glad we went with La Paloma. It was perfect for our wedding. We can't wait to come back and visit again so we can have another meal here and relive our special night. ”
“ Overall pretty solid for a dinner date. Food was good (there's a very good reason why the brussel sprouts and waygu are so heavily pictured in all the reviews.) I made a reservation on the same day and was seated upon arrival. Service was nice. My only regret is not requesting a patio table. It was a really lovely summer night and it would have been nice to have taken advantage of the weather and outdoor ambiance. ”
“ Wonderful all the way through! Our dog get salmon skin treats we had amazing margaritas and don't miss the Brussels Sprouts!! We will be back! ”
“ I was up in SB for my birthday and my friend treated me to dinner here - we both loved it! The tuna poke was sooo fresh and tasty - loved the sesame dressing that it came tossed into. We also had the delish potato and zucchini fried tacos which was also a huge hit for us - and I'm sure the vegetarians would love them! My fav was hand-down the santa maria style wagyu tri-tip which was cooked perfectly - a must order! It's also a lovely space w a beautiful outdoor patio - nice for a date or a GNO! ”
“ Visited Paloma cafe after a graduation ceremony at UCSB. We ran about 45 mins late and they kept our table. Their menu was limited but all the items sounded so delicious. I wanted to try the breakfast tacos but they were out. So decided to go for the burnt ends bowl topped with an egg ($22+3). The bowl wasn't huge and maybe I expected something bigger however it was tasty and was a great combination of flavors. The burnt ends were nice and meaty. My son got the eggs and bacon which was four strips of bacon and two eggs with fingerling potatoes. We sat outside which on a sunny day it is a nice treat. Highly recommended and will stop by next time we are in SB. ”
“ Great lunch spot. The chicken wrap and Brussel sprout side was fantastic. For drinks, we had a hibiscus marg and Mo IPA. Service was excellent. We'll be back! ”
“ Super cute outdoor and indoor seating. Friendly staff. Simple but flavorful menu. I ordered their famous tri tip plate but it wasn't the greatest. It needed more flavor and the meat wasn't soft and tender as you'd expect for the price point. The horchata is probably the best I've ever had! They have really good desserts including spiced horchata! I LOVE their ceviche style ground beef appetizer. It's so amazing I don't know how they do it but I want a huge bowl of it. ”
