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  • 2/5 Fernando “Foodnando” C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed. Lots of hype from ddd but it fell short. Carne Asada had no flavor. Carnitas was very tasty but dry. Fish tacos were good. But in a town like Santa Barbara were Mexican food runs ramped. Litos fell short.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jason B. de L. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food but the waitress was rude and gave us dirty looks for reserving a seat while we were in line. Other people did the same thing and they didn’t tell them anything. She didn’t smile at all our stay there. Time to find another restaurant where you’re welcomed and not treated bad.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor L. 2 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast burrito in SB. Enough said. Tortilla is exquisite, burrito is huge, packed with your choice of meat, eggs, and add ons. Make sure you get some salsa on the side. It's some of the best salsa I've ever had. Highly recommend Litos!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christina N. 6 months ago on Google
    I ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon and cheese. The first dozen bites were all egg and soft, mushy potato. When they put the filling in, they didn’t distribute the stuff through out so the first half of the burrito was just egg and potato. Once I got half way through, I got to the good stuff: thick cut, warm, crunchy bacon and cheese with the egg/potato mix. Tortilla was good but a tiny bit tough—not made to order fresh-but totally fine. I’d definitely order here again but will specifically request that they mix up the stuffing so it’s more equally distributed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul D. 1 year ago on Google
    Lito's is amazing! The chorizo breakfast burrito is life-changing! 🤣 In all seriousness, it's really great. I got the chorizo breakfast burrito, and added cheese and potatoes. That, plus the spicy red salsa... Divine! 🤤😋 Unfortunately, it's my last day in Santa Barbara, but I'll absolutely be back here when I'm in the area next time! ☺️👍👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tobias S. 5 years ago on Google
    Really amazing awesome authentic food and just had one of the best meals here. If you follow Diners Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy can put a stamp on it I'm sure it's good enough for us to eat too
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the bacon and egg breakfast burrito. Delicious! Chips and salsa were free and it was only 35¢ for beans. Super fast and friendly. You can tell people love them!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve M. 1 year ago on Google
    Carnitas are AMAZING. Staff is great and hard working. I'm originally from Ventura and when I want great Mexican food.. it's always worth the drive up to SB for Litos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith A. 3 years ago on Google
    Their carnitas has got to be one of the best I've had recently. Highly recommended to try this for any carnitas lover out there. Their grilled fish taco also did not disappoint. Overall a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry R. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my weekly stops, sometimes twice a week... yes! It’s that good. Friendly staff, quick turnaround for orders, and always a must have
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 College S. 9 months ago on Google
    I have been eating here since the 80s. When I lived and worked in town, I ate here at least every week. It's a must stop for me every time I stop in town. It's not romantic or spacious, but the food is so good to eat anywhere. It's my favorite guacamole in Santa Barbara.

  • 5/5 John Abraham P. 5 months ago on Google
    Lito's has the best taquitos in town. This is the go-to spot for the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade when we are working in town. Breakfast burritos for those early morning deployments and taquitos for everybody when we absolutely nail it out there.

  • 5/5 Lacy C. 9 months ago on Google
    If you're looking for the best breakfast burrito in Santa Barbara, you need to try Lito's. Eating their breakfast burrito (with spicy red salsa) was a life-changing experience. I love their vegetarian options (whole beans, avocado slices instead of guac that has dairy in it). Their grilled veggie burrito is delicious for a lunch option as well.

  • 1/5 Paul S. 5 months ago on Google
    Hey Litos, when you close for remodeling you put a big sign on the frontpage of your website that says "Closed for Remodeling" instead of letting your customers order then giving them a very confusing message saying "Closing for remodeling" (by the way, "closing" doesn't mean closed, it means it will eventually close). Also maybe your voicemail message should say closed for remodeling. Just a tip. Your burritos are great.

  • 1/5 Jeremy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Way overpriced. Nothing special. They add lots of lard to their beans. I've had better food at Taco Bell for half the price. People working there are rude, unhelpful, and unpleasant. Even though this restaurant was on Triple D, it doesn't mean you should come here. I think they're just cashing in and don't care about product or people anymore. Save your money and go somewhere else. I'll never be back to this establishment.

  • 5/5 samantha m. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing. I dream about their carnitas burrito and get it every time I come up here.

  • 5/5 Erik B. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm a big fan of good Mexican food and this spot is fantastic, I make a trip from downtown LA to Litos in Santa Barbara cause nobody can get the flavor right in LA anymore, it's all about quantity and not quality in LA. Litos still serves fresh authentic quality Mexican food the menudo and birria are a must. The drive on the 101 is beautiful always so that a plus. Hope this helps.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good and large breakfast burritos! Great service and tasty chips and salsa!!

  • 5/5 Aleetha L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing staff had my large breakfast burrito order ready to go back to the office so timely. Delicioso! Tip well my friends.

  • 1/5 William H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was “meh” and the service was really bad, maybe the DD&D segment went to their heads. My wife and I like to go to DD&D restaurants whenever we travel to those cities. However… sometimes they’re not always that good. This was one of the very few.

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Forget the places on State Street, just a few blocks away we found this place to have better food and it was even a little less pricey! No-lard brand available, and the fish tacos used quality fish that was grilled, not cheap fried fish. My burrito was huge! Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Peter M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Huevos Rancheros in Santa Barbara. Amazing handmade tortillas!!


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