Does Viva Santa Barbara Modern Mexican - Perm Closed offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

Viva Santa Barbara Modern Mexican - Perm Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-4770.

Viva Santa Barbara Modern Mexican - Perm Closed - Updated 2025, Mexican Restaurant in Santa Barbara, CA

About this restaurant

Modern Mexican cuisine in the heart of Santa Barbara.
Large patio around the famous turtle fountain.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 4:00pm Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday 3:14pm-6:14pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(805) 965-4770
Website
http://www.cielitorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Raigoza
Private party facilities
From intimate to expansive, Cielito has the perfect space - and menu - for all your Corporate and Private Dining Events. Please see http://cielitorestaurant.com/private_dining/

Location
1114 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
W. Anapamu St.
Parking details
Public Parking Lot behind the restaurant on Anacapa Street and Figueroa Street
Entertainment
Join us for live music every Friday evening and Sunday afternoon!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Viva Santa Barbara Modern Mexican - Perm Closed's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

Just-Made Tortilla Chips And...

Cielito Signature Guacamole$6.00
ripe avocado, onion, cilantro, serrano chile, radish, queso cotija, just-made chips
Salsa Trio$5.00
tomatillo-avocado salsa, salsa fácil, tres chiles salsa

Ensalada / Ceviche / Appetizers

Shrimp & Avocado Salad$14.00
arugula, grapefruit and orange segments, roma tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Tortilla Soup$9.00
pasilla-ancho infused chicken broth, chicken tinga, avocado, jack cheese, kale, and house made tortilla strips
Ceviche California$14.00
local white sea bass, pineapple, jicama, red onion, avocado, pickled cabbage, tomatillo-serrano sauce
Ceviche Atún Nikkei$14.00
ahi tuna, tamari-citrus sauce, persian cucumber, avocado, fresno chile, red onion, smoked chile aioli
Ceviche Peruano$14.00
red snapper, aji amarillo, red onion, sweet potato, cucumber, fresno chile, ginger lime
Ceviche Sampler$28.00
ceviche california, ceviche peruano and ceviche atún nikkei, served with fresh tortilla and plantain chips
Mussels$16.00
white wine-garlic broth, green onion, hand-cut fries
Fish & Chips$16.00
negra modelo battered local white fish, hand-cut fries, spicy chipotle tartar sauce
Empanadas De Camaron$16.00
guajillo-infused masa, jumbo white shrimp, monterey jack, manchego, avocado-tomato salsa, chipotle aioli
Tuna Tartare$13.00
ahi tuna, fresh avocado, watercress micro-greens, radish, pickled ginger, crispy plantain
Salmon Cakes$13.00
mango-gherkin, coconut-curry mayo, tamarind sauce
Tuna Poke Tacos$16.00
four crispy wonton shells, ahi tuna, wasabi mayo
Tempura Calamari$14.00
tomato chipotle sauce, squid ink miso vinaigrette

Entrées

Sunflower Seed 'Risotto'$18.00
sunflower seeds, ginger roasted maitake mushrooms, butternut squash, sage, sriracha, yuzu marmalade
Blackened Swordfish$26.00
sautéed sweet corn, zucchini, red pepper, red onion, mango-demi
Chilean Sea Bass$27.00
chilean sea bass, asparagus, shiitake mushroom, tomato, fresno chile
Sesame Crusted Salmon$22.00
chipotle mashed potato cakes, asparagus, wasabi sauce
Citrus Marinated Chicken$22.00
warm quinoa salad, butternut squash, kale, chipotle-balsamic glaze
Baby Back Ribs$19.00
½ rack of ribs, chipotle barbecue, coleslaw, fries
Black Angus Filet$36.00
center-cut filet, herb potatoes, wild mushroom-carrot ragout red wine reduction
Braised Lamb Shank$25.00
roasted potato puree, sautéed market vegetables
Short Ribs$25.00
boneless braised beef ribs, potato purée, sautéed chayote squash, organic baby carrots, spinach, guajillo chile reduction
Angus Beef Rib Eye$29.00
brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes, chimichurri, tequila peppercorn sauce

Enchiladas / Tacos / Quesadillas / Cazuelas

Quesadilla Santa Barbara$14.00
seasonal vegetables, jack & manchego cheese, poblano cream
Pork Belly Quesadilla$14.00
72-hr braised pork, cabbage, pickled onion, xni-pec salsa, guacamole, tres-chiles salsa
Chef's Carne Tacos$16.00
tinga, pastor, and costilla
Braised Lamb Tacos$16.00
fresh tomatillo salsa, onions, cilantro
Chef's Ensenada Tacos$17.00
negra modelo battered red snapper
Chef's Succotash Tacos$14.00
braised vegetable succotash of corn, zucchini, rajas, onions & tomatoes, ancho mole, queso fresco
Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas$22.00
stuffed with dungeness crab, rock shrimp, monterey jack, manchego, creamy poblano rice, poblano-tomatillo cream sauce
Farmer's Market Enchiladas$16.00
farmer's market vegetables, monterey jack, manchego, roasted poblano rajas, mexican rice, adobo sauce
Cazuela De Chorizo$16.00
house-made mexican chorizo rojo, roasted poblano rajas, jack, manchego, cotija, tomato broth

Viva Santa Barbara Modern Mexican - Perm Closed

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Just-Made Tortilla Chips And...

Cielito Signature Guacamole$6.00

Salsa Trio$5.00

Ensalada / Ceviche / Appetizers

Shrimp & Avocado Salad$14.00

Chicken Tortilla Soup$9.00

Ceviche California$14.00

Ceviche Atún Nikkei$14.00

Ceviche Peruano$14.00

Ceviche Sampler$28.00

Mussels$16.00

Fish & Chips$16.00

Empanadas De Camaron$16.00

Tuna Tartare$13.00

Salmon Cakes$13.00

Tuna Poke Tacos$16.00

Tempura Calamari$14.00

Entrées

Sunflower Seed 'Risotto'$18.00

Blackened Swordfish$26.00

Chilean Sea Bass$27.00

Sesame Crusted Salmon$22.00

Citrus Marinated Chicken$22.00

Baby Back Ribs$19.00

Black Angus Filet$36.00

Braised Lamb Shank$25.00

Short Ribs$25.00

Angus Beef Rib Eye$29.00

Enchiladas / Tacos / Quesadillas / Cazuelas

Quesadilla Santa Barbara$14.00

Pork Belly Quesadilla$14.00

Chef's Carne Tacos$16.00

Braised Lamb Tacos$16.00

Chef's Ensenada Tacos$17.00

Chef's Succotash Tacos$14.00

Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas$22.00

Farmer's Market Enchiladas$16.00

Cazuela De Chorizo$16.00

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