Carlitos Cafe y Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
"The pomegranate marg is a must!"(6 Tips)
"delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas."(5 Tips)
"Try the Halibut tostadas de ceviche it is delicious!"(3 Tips)
"Get the mariscos enchiladas (enough to split!)- and of course a..."(3 Tips)
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- Tiana RussoJanuary 13, 2014Spicy coconut shrimp with chipotle mashed potatoes, amazing!! & delicious marinade of the chicken and steak fajitas.
Patrick TatumAugust 9, 2014Best Mexican in town, in a town of great Mexican! The service is genuine and plenty. I eat here weekly and and happier every time
Natalie GuerraNovember 19, 2015The setting and the margaritas are my favorite things here. Great spot before seeing a movie at the Arlington.
Teri FrankSeptember 19, 2017The grilled chicken tacos al carbon were fresh, hot, and delicious! And the homemade corn tacos - yum!
JJanuary 17, 2010really everything i've had has been great. this is the 1st place i'd ever had a pomegranate margarita & it was awesome; i've tried them elsewhere & they have SUCKED; if you are into them, have 1 here!
- Get the mariscos enchiladas (enough to split!)- and of course a margarita.
Brian MarquardtJanuary 25, 2014Fajitas come with only 3 tortillas - and they charge you 2.50 for 3 more!
Tim HaroldFebruary 22, 2010Ask for the smokey salsa verde for sure, and get a beer traditional style with lime, ice and a salted rim, delish!
Abigail KofflerMay 25, 2016Don't go here! The drinks are good but the food is bland and 100% inauthentic. They don't even make good guacamole.
- Enjoy live music Thursday nights- flamenco guitar and violin duo Vincent & Vedant. Amazing local group with unique sound!
Mark NagelApril 16, 2010The salsa sucked (basically just diced tomatoes) and the service was poor, but the fajitas were AMAZING! Overall, not worth the money
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Carlitos Cafe y Cantina
1324 State St (at Arlington Ave)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(805) 962-7117
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Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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