Phenomenal. We were lucky to have had our wedding reception at El Paseo in June of 2021. Troy and his team were beyond amazing, and we are so grateful to them for making our day so spectacular. Troy and Alex, the lead chef, planned out our entire evening and everything was perfect. The decor was stunning, the food was absolutely fantastic, and all staff members were kind FUN. They truly went above and beyond. We genuinely cannot recommend El Paseo enough, and we look forward to returning for many, many future dinners.
El Paseo is a Santa Barbara classic that needs help in the kitchen. I ate there twice in 2022. The room which has a comfortable patio feel that is always enjoyable. The service is also usually good. Thank you last night Angel for your excellent work at the bar. It's the food that is the let down. Last night's steak fajitas were uninspired. The tortillas were blah. And the meal just sub-par compared to the many excellent Mexican food places in SB. We will return if the food improves.
The GOOD ... beautiful historic building, look at the picture.. beautiful. Good customer service. The bad ..water down drinks, the food menu is very limited. The item I ordered was bland. The kitchen needs to taste what they are cooking there is something missing it's MEXICAN FOOD it's supposed to be full of flavor. Please revisit your menu. There so much potential.
The set up was nice cute courtyard with lots of plants and lighting. Food was just ok. I had the fajitas which were flavorful but oily. The waitresses seemed over booked.. they forgot our guacamole and drinks showed up late. Our good showed up cold and had to be sent back. There was a taco bar which seemed very popular.. we didn't try it.
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We ordered the guacamole steak quesadilla as appetizers, and hubby had the steak enchilada, and I had the seafood enchilada. Mine was a little spicy. The black beans were really good. We shared both apps and were so full we could barely eat our main course. Our waiter, Angel was really good at waiting on us. The atmosphere was beautiful.
Taco Tuesday is my favorite day of the week! Get there before 6 and they always have a table for you. How can anyone go wrong with 15 dollar all u can eat tacos! The servers could be a bit nicer and less robotic, and if they added a desert table like they do brunch, I would give 5 stars all they way. The homemade tortillas are
This restaurant decoration is so beautiful I ever seen. Good colorful roses on building outside. Small hard chairs and small table to sit outside. Medium and small tables/chairs to sit inside. There are flags hanging on. So peaceful and chilling to eat and drink wine. No interruptions. Prefect!
Beautiful setting in a historic building. Food was amazing and service was friendly. Try the on site handmade tortillas. Only complaint is in the summer months, it can be quite hot and stuffy, fans would be helpful.
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They have a very good happy hour (half price appetizers and margaritas). Also Tuesdays they have a all you can eat tacos for 12 usd! Nice place and great value!
Pretty tasty and spicy solid Mexican fusion. Food here is spicy, like an authentic Mexican restaurant. Drinks are good. Ambience is 10/10. Service is great.
Ensalada De Cangrejo Y Camarone
Sopa De Tortilla Y Jitomate
Enchiladas De Filet Mignon
Huachinango Al Mojo De Ajo
Camarones En Salsa De Ajo
