El Sitio Restaurant - Fairview

El Sitio - this coastal Mexican food spot was such a great find. I ordered the zucchini tacos and they were absolutely delicious!! fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You can really taste the care that goes into the ingredients. Beyond the food, I really appreciated the atmosphere. As someone who isn’t of Mexican descent, the posters on the walls were surprisingly educational and added so much depth to the experience. It felt welcoming, informative, and culturally rich without being overwhelming. Great food, great vibes, and a meaningful dining experience by the coast. I’d definitely come back.

On 2 occasions ordered a pollo and Adobada burrito and got 90-95% rice never again I dont recommend this restaurant or will I ever come here while visiting Santa Barbara.

My favorite is the Adodabo Mixto #14 followed by the Green Chili Verde they make. A little spicy, meaty good in a burrito or tacos. I kind of cheat because I always get both! That good.

I had a presentation in town and ordered lunch for the group, El Sitio came highly recommended. The food was a huge hit! They created a delicious build-your-own taco platter that everyone enjoyed. They were very patient with me while ordering, as I'm not the strongest Spanish speaker. In the end I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you!

Wanted to give a local place a chance so I ordered a chile relleno burrito, w/ added sour cream + guacamole. I was charged $5.50 for the guacamole alone (wow), and an additional $1.50 for sour cream. Very pricey for what I received :(