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Loquita

4.7
4.7
619 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
Loquita serves authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fired grilled seafood and meats, and seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally sourced produce, meats and seafood an ideal match. The wine list is comprised almost entirely of Spanish wines with exceptional local wines that pair well with the cuisine. Loquita's cocktail list showcases Spanish vermouths, farmers' market Sangria, hand-crafted cocktails and a rotating selection of Spain's king of cocktails, the Gin-and-Tonic. Down the hallway is Poquita, with displays of Manchego cheese, Manzanilla olives tapas, and pintxos (small bites). Loquita was awarded as one of USA Today's 10 Best New Restaurants for 2017 and delivers outstanding food, wine, cocktails and service.

Loquita, located on the corner of State and Yanonali, is truly a gateway to the Santa Barbara Funk Zone.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 880-3380
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Lee
  • Private party facilities
    Loquita may be contracted for private receptions and events from 30 guests to restaurant buy-out.
  • Private party contact
    aran@loquitasb.com: (805) 705-8895
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Yanonali Street
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is offered. Street parking, adjacent parking lot off State Street and three nearby city parking lots are available, just a half-block away.
  • Public transit
    Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at Loquita. No driving required.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

619 Reviews
  1. Femmefrancaise1

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Spanish restaurant in California!! Wonderful patio.

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  2. WendyF

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service! We will definitely recommend Loquita to friends and family!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So pretty and everything we had was delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. AlisaW

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Thank you for a wonderful dinner! Everything was delicious. We haven’t visited Santa Barbara in years, and were excited to try something new.

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  5. William

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Many unique dishes. Nice vibe in the restaurant. Staff very attentive and helpful. Can't wait to return!

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  6. JonJon

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great dinner with friends. Everything was very enjoyable from tapas to their paella. Highly recommend.

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  7. ValleyOriginal

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Octopus, skirt steak, cauliflower and paella....every dish was delicious!

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  8. Cubsfan

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went there with a small group. Treated well every step of the way - great drinks, unique menu, attentive service

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  9. RebeccaW

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply spectacular. This is elevated Spanish cuisine at its best. I can’t wait to return.

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  10. LeighR

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s absolutely my favorite restaurant. We all love it. The food is amazing, the drinks, the patio - just a wonderful experience.

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  11. NorskeFar

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food is good. Service was attentive. Pleasant meal.

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  12. LisaD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had. Great service and culinary!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good tapas

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  14. SB4dining

    Central Coast

    108 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food is always good. Patio is lovely. We love the unique cocktails. I do have to say, everytime we eat here we comment on how pricey it is. But, it's worth it.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent from the food to the ambiance to the staff!

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  16. RitaM

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food as always but some great new additions to the menu.

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  17. Sara

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We LOVED everything about our dinner here! They were delightful from the moment we walked in. Even leaving a handwritten birthday note. The food was amazing and we can't wait to go back.

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  18. Toby12

    Central Coast

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice new spot. Drinks are great. Service was spot on. Food was very good

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  19. ColleenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Inventive, well prepared food in a very convivial setting--particularly the outdoor garden area. Standouts were the duck croquettes, octopus, cauliflower, jamon iberico, carpaccio, and the Porchetta. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. All in all a really enjoyable meal.

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  20. Snowwhite

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous. Loved sharing food with friends, Service was outstanding. Every employee steps back and smiles when a customer passes

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  21. LeslieB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2018

    overall2food4service5ambience5
    I took my Spanish-food-loving guests from out of town to Loquita for dinner. Although the patio is lovely, the service excellent, and the food very good, I will never return to Loquita. Unbeknownst to us, the proffered pitcher of Sangria, which is at best a moderate size, is $55. We brought the unbelievably high cost to the attention of the waitress after receiving our bill. She reported our displeasure to the manager, and he did nothing to appease us. The episode with the Sangria has totally and permanently soured me on Loquita.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. MMJSB

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Last night I had one of the most interesting dinners I have had in a long time. . . .if ever! My friend and I both loved every aspect of the evening, from the service, to the food, to the drinks and wine, to the dessert. It was a memorable foodie evening. Thank you. See you soon. Michelle Joanou

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very inventive tapas!

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  24. jpinsb

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The tapas menu is always one of the most interesting in Santa Barbara, ranging from the expected (Tortilla Espanola and Patatas Brava), to the more exotic "small bites". The Paella seems a bit less interesting/flavorful that we've found elsewhere.

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  25. GrEy1016

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2018

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food is excellent and the ambiance is great. We were there on a busy Saturday night and there were some timing issues with getting a table despite having a restaurant and quite a bit of time between courses. The amazing food made made the wait worth it and overall it was a great experience.

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  26. Laura

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A win, again! Loquita has a BEAUTIFUL space, delicious food, expertly mixed drinks, and a lively vibe. We have never had a bad dish here, and dream about some such as the patatas bravas and creme brulee. Well done, team! Can't wait to come back.

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  27. Chase

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. Loquita is among the best in Santa Barbara.

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  28. MarshaM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Chef's week here, party of 4, for dinner before going to the Lobero. It was amazing! Since there were 4 selections for each of the three part meal we just ordered it all. I'm a vegan and still enjoyed it! Can't wait to go back and order off the menu. Would love to go to Poquita too which is attached to the restaurant and is a tapas bar. Love the decor too. Really fun.

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  29. EllenC

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2018

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    I've been here twice and found the experience to be delightful in all ways. Creative tapas, a pleasant patio and an excellent white wine, all served by efficient and knowledgeable wait staff!

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  30. MattF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always inventive, delicious, professional service, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Go now. Don't wait.

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  31. Ticky

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Highly recommend the octopus

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  32. AlexH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paid a visit to Loquita in late Feb 2018. Tried the Santa Barbara Restaurant week menu and was not disappointed. I made a reservation through open table and mentioned that it was my Wife and I 1st year wedding anniversary and they did something very special for us. Food was delicious, the atmosphere was romantic, the wait staff was attentive and knowledable. The tequila drinks were a tab bit strong. Everything else was damn near perfect. Thumbs up and I recommend. We will be back.

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  33. BrittB

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed dinner at Loquita, nice space and good selections on tapas for all types.

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  34. shelly

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always, Loquita was terrific; food was delicious and interesting, service was excellent and ambiance on the patio is very pleasing...a favorite of mine, to be sure...

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  35. BoulderFoodie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good cocktails, great food and great service. Will definitely be back!

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  36. Chase

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Evidently Loquita does not participate in The Opentable Rewards program, despite the fact that Opentable provided me with a $50 rewards certificate specifically for our reservation at Loquita. So, either Opentable is fraudulently misrepresenting or Loquita is not honoring the agreement. *Update* The general manager of Loquita reached out to me the next day about this issue. Both Loquita and Opentable are taking steps to resolve it. As I told the manager, our dining experience was great up until the bill came. Since resolution is underway, I have changed my review to a more positive. I appreciate their effort to make things right.

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  37. Karen

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing - location great - patio fun and the drinks and dessert wonderful!

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  38. ReneeC

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lively atmosphere, creative tapas

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  39. JackieT

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are from out of town and first experienced Loquita in our honey moon a year ago. We came back for our one year anniversary and were just as blown away as the first time. We were greeted with champagne to celebrate our special evening and our server was very attentive. Ever course was perfectly prepared and not at all what you would find at every other restaurant. Carrots whole roasted and served with a beet hummus. The most amazing cured meats and cheese’s served with unique accompaniments like raisins still on the vine, artisan crackers and quince paste. The paella is the star of the show. If anything I would say they could dial back the salt. Nonetheless, divine! We will be back again. Our favorite place in Santa Barbara hands down!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2018

    overall2food5service3ambience4
    Great food!! Do not sit outside on a cold night. Not enough heat accommodations

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Loquita is rated 4.7 stars by 619 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Loquita

202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yanonali Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet is offered. Street parking, adjacent parking lot off State Street and three nearby city parking lots are available, just a half-block away.
  • Public transit
    Enjoy a train ride to Santa Barbara from southern or northern California and meet us at Loquita. No driving required.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Lee
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 880-3380
  • Private party facilities
    Loquita may be contracted for private receptions and events from 30 guests to restaurant buy-out.
  • Private party contact
    aran@loquitasb.com: (805) 705-8895
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