Flor De Maiz

The food is delicious, and their signature cocktail were amazing. The rib eye steak had a great taste. The tetela was amazing, definitely my favorite. Their green salsa for the chips was so addicting. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The wait time, however, was long. We waited about 55 minutes to get a table.

Excellent food, dog friendly sea-facing patio with heating, great cocktails, wonderful waitresses and quick service. They nailed every single thing I’d expect from a restaurant. We were so full we couldn’t try the desserts - they looked pretty good. Our waitress was very nice and had great suggestions, her being pretty was an added bonus.

I recently enjoyed dining at Flor De Maiz Mexican Restaurant. The ambiance is simply delightful, with a warm and inviting decor. The views of the Santa Barbara Pier from the outdoor seating area are breathtaking, especially at sunset. The menu offers a fantastic variety of Mexican dishes made with fresh ingredients. I tried their Enchiladas Criollo, and they were incredibly flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. For dessert, I ordered the "cornbread with ice cream topping" (I forgot the name of the dessert), and it was delicious. The attentive and friendly service ensured everything we needed for a beautiful dining experience. Flor De Maiz is the perfect spot to enjoy a casual meal with friends or a romantic dinner with a view. I can't wait to return and try more of their enticing menu offerings!

We were visiting Santa Barbara and heard good things about the food here. It was hustling and bustling here as soon as we walked in the door and we only had to wait about 15 minutes so it wasn’t that bad for a two person wait. I’m glad we went here! My husband wanted the octopus, and I was hesitant to have it since I’ve never had octopus before. I’m glad we got it because it was amazing! I was worried about the texture, but it was expertly cooked to achieve a perfect balance between tenderness and chewiness. It’s not rubbery or tough, but rather succulent and easy to enjoy. The octopus is typically marinated with a blend of herbs, spices, and citrus. This infusion of flavors enhances the natural taste of the seafood, creating a harmonious and memorable dish. Don’t hesitate to get this dish. We also got the ceviche and it’s a symphony of flavors that transports your taste buds straight to the coast. The food around looked all delicious, but we only got appetizers and it was plenty of food to go with our delicious margaritas. The service was great as well and they were very attentive.

My Al pastor tacos are quite quite good as well. While it won't win awards for the most authentic interpretation, it is delicious nonetheless, especially when it comes to the savory and sweet balance of the pork and pineapples. My vegan friend loves that our server was very accommodating with adjusting her dish to suit her diet, although they don't have vegan cheese which is a missed opportunity. Nevertheless, for her it was still an enjoyable meal.

My family surprised me for my Birthday weekend (17th is my day) with a trip up to Santa Barbara. Little Bit had seen this restaurant featured by someone on IG. The ambiance is top notch from the outdoor dining patio (with plenty of umbrellas) to the additional seating under the awnings that face the beach and including (where we sat) the interior booths and tables. Comfortable place if you have a group of 6 or more and the service was attentive and friendly. My Hibiscus Margarita was refreshing and delicious... so much so that after I down that first bad boy I ordered another! (sssshhhh don't tell nobody!) Little Bit had a Blackberry Margarita that was tasty too. For num-nums we ordered the Chicken Mole, Fresh Catch Ceviche (needed more lime or lemon in my opinion), Ribeye Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, and (for my grandson) Cheese Quesadilla. All of our entrees were good. The salsa they serve with the chips at the table had just the right smokiness to it -- SO GOOD! They had valet parking in the back of the building but it was packed when we got there (Saturday around 1:00 pm) if you go on a weekend you might try to park across the street at one of the beach lots and walk over or look for street parking. We only waited about 10 minutes for a table and the hostess was very friendly when we walked up to the podium... none of that pretentious air of "Do you have reservations?". If I ever feel like dealing with all of the traffic on the 101 or perhaps taking the Amtrak Surfliner up here again I am ABSOLUTELY returning. Respectfully Reviewed.

Went to Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Fiesta Day and started by having lunch at this fantastic restaurant. The food is not your typical tacos and burritos, it's REAL Mexican food. We started with signature margaritas such as the Guadalajara and Blackbery. Also had Ahi Tuna Ceviche plus the Esquite. Both were superb. We ate them so fast I forgot to take pictures. For main courses we had the Grilled Octopus with ailloli sauce, Octopus Tacos and Mole Negro Chicken Enchiladas. The food was authentic and amazing. I was transported back to my visit to Oaxaca. Service was exceptional. Staff kept filling our water glasses and checking on us without making us feel rushed out. We spent close to 3 hours enjoying the food, service and atmosphere. Everything was perfect. Plus it's right across from the beach. What more can you ask for. I highly recommend this place. We will be back again!

Vibrant Mexican eatery right at the Santa Barbara beach. The location is near perfect. The atmosphere inside is spectacular - color, classic, modern, and vibrant all at the same time. The service was friendly and swift as well. Grabbing drinks and a bite at their patio under the clear Santa Barbarian sky and wind is pure heaven. So then why the 4-stars? The food is great but does not live up to the atmosphere or the service. As a matter of fact, I think if the same food was served in a sub-par location, we would've ding'd it for sure. The steak was tough and felt like chewing on dried leather at best. The ceviche was fresh but overpowered with lime and spices. The empanadas were good, only because of the corn and the cheese. I do have to say the churros were amazing. You will absolutely have a great time at Flor de Maiz, no doubt. Not too kid friendly but it gets by. If you're in the Santa Barbara vacation / party mode, this is the place to be.

I was attended by anthony and by far was one of the best services I had a couple nights ago. He was very attentive and treated us very nicely. The drinks were my favorite part, I'll definitely be going back sometime soon!

Good authentic food. Friendly atmosphere kids friendly. Service was great although we needed to constantly reach out to our waiter to request things. I still believe animals should not be allowed in restaurants. Only service dogs for a blind person. I noticed a person Sitting next to me with there dog. There clothing was full of hair. I worried hair was going to fly on my food. Loved the experience

We came as a party of 6, automatic 20% gratuity. Fine. A little higher than other restaurants with a party of 6+, but, fine. Then I saw they charge tax on the imposed tip. I talked to the manager and she tried offering an explanation that made no sense. After I pushed back and told her that I will not pay tax on tip, she finally fixed the bill. Make sure you check your bill. It makes me sad because they've probably done this to so many people before me and gotten away with it.

What does one need after three hours of wine tasting on an almost empty stomach? Food, of course! Now, I'm not sure if this restaurant was the one sending scrumptious scents our way as we sat on the patio of Corks N Crowns sipping wine, but the food sure was tasty. We - totally soberly - walked the two blocks from the tasting room to the restaurant, and asked - soberly - for an outdoor table, since we had the pups with us. We were led to a large table in the back of their shaded patio, and settled in to choose the items that would help us soak up some of the booze. Naturally the first thing we ordered was the Tamarindo con Chile margarita ($15 each) - one for each of us. Totally unnecessary, but I'm not sure we were thinking straight at this point. Munching on the warm and perfectly salted house chips, we decided to share two entrees and an appetizer. We started with the Ceviche de Atun ($24), added on the Barbacoa de Res ($30) and because we weren't quite full enough, we ordered the rack of lamb: Rack de Cordero en Costra de Chile ($52). The ceviche was served more like poke, but it was delightful. The fish cubes were swimming in a tart and bright sauce and mixed well with the cherry tomato halves, crisp cucumber pieces and creamy avocado slices. The Barbacoa was served with a side of black beans and warm tortillas. The flavor was good, but the meat was on the stringy side and a bit bland. The beans were also bland, but the tortilla was at least warm and stretchy. The best plate was by far the rack of lamb. The lamb was perfectly cooked, the sauce perfectly complemented the flavor of the meat, the guacamole added a bright and creamy accent and the potatoes were somehow both crispy and tender. It's one of those dishes that we still talk about to this day. Oh, the margarita was good - *strong* - spicy and alcoholic and wholly unnecessary at that point in our lives. But we finished them both, because they were $15 a pop and my mama didn't raise no quitter. Staff was polite but certainly didn't go out of their way to check on us or anything. I know they had their hands full with the party of 12 people on the patio with us, but it would have been nice to have had our water glasses and/or the chip basket refilled at least once while we were there.

Came here for dinner on a Friday night before grad ceremonies at ucsb. The place was packed. We had a reservation and still had to wait a good 20 mins. The place was bustling. They served chips with two kinds of salsa. I ordered a skinny spicy margarita. It came out about 20 mins later after I reminded the server. I ordered the chicken pilla on the menu. It was a Cornish hen that I think was deep fried. It was a bit dry but came with a generous side of fingerling potatoes and half and avocado, raw onions and corn tortillas. My wife ordered the shrimp tacos which looked good but the taste was average. Overall the food was 4, ambiance is 5 and service was 4.

I'm such a big fan of Mexican food and Flor De Maiz is delish! Definitely upscale options but also the usual favorites. Chips and salsa immediately came to our table when we sat down. I loved the green avocado-y salsa. I opted for the lobster tacos, which felt super fitting being right by the water. We stopped in on a Wednesday and it was super easy to get a table right away, plus had the option to sit inside or outside. The Guadalajara margarita was so tasty- has flavors of watermelon. Our server was awesome. We told her we were in a bit of a hurry and she seemed to ensure our drinks and food came out quickly. We will definitely be back! They offer complimentary valet parking behind the restaurant.

Food was delicious! The vegetarian quesadillas were 10/10!! Our server was so friendly as well and kept refilling our drinks quickly. It was Mother's Day and surprisingly there wasn't a long wait which was really nice but it was full! Also, the esquites appetizer is so delicious!

My wife and I had terrific grilled octopus and grilled halibut dinners. Excellent chips and salsa too. Enjoyed sitting outside. Friendly attentive service. Highly recommended

We were visiting Santa Barbara and heard good things about the food here. It was hustling and bustling here as soon as we walked in the door and we only had to wait about 15 minutes so it wasn't that bad for a two person wait. Great vibe too! I'm glad we went here! My husband wanted the octopus, and I was hesitant to have it since I've never had octopus before. I'm glad we got it because it was amazing! I was worried about the texture, but it was expertly cooked to achieve a perfect balance between tenderness and chewiness. It's not rubbery or tough, but rather succulent and easy to enjoy. The octopus is typically marinated with a blend of herbs, spices, and citrus. This infusion of flavors enhances the natural taste of the seafood, creating a harmonious and memorable dish. Don't hesitate to get this dish. We also got the ceviche and it's a symphony of flavors that transports your taste buds straight to the coast. The food around looked all delicious, but we only got appetizers and it was plenty of food to go with our delicious margaritas. The service was great as well and they were very attentive.

A very fancy Mexican food restaurant. They sat us promptly without a reservation and we had 7 people on NYE. It looks like they were decorated for a new year's eve celebration. They said they would have live music until 1am. We just ate dinner here. Food is very expensive but it is tasty. It is not very traditional Mexican food. It is more of an American version on Mexican food with some twists but like I said it is still good. I had the tuna ceviche which was very good and a hit at our table. The free chips and salsa are warm and fresh. They give free refills and my table kept eating 3 or 4 baskets of them. The traditional shrimp ceviche was also pretty good. The steak tacos I had did not seam like grilled steak but it was good. I asked for medium but I don't think it was prepared the way I asked because it was pretty well done. The flavor was good and came with rice. The corn tortillas taste homemade. Overall it is a nice place to go while strolling State street in Santa Barbara near the pier. Good service and good food.

We went here on Monday (6/24) for dinner and the food was great, the drinks were great, but our waitress, Ericka, was amazing. She was so sweet, kind, and hospitable. We brought our 14 month old and she was so interactive with our baby and talked to us about her sisters kids. Our daughters likes to "make people fetch" and Ericka always gave back her toys she was playing with. We apologized multiple times and she always said she didn't mind. She was so kind and made our experience even better. If we come back to Santa Barbara again we will definitely be coming back here.

Omg. Had the mussels appetizer. Amazing and 10 huge green lip mussels! Went back to order it again a few months later and they took the mussels off the menu. Sooooo sad. It was my fave. Please bring them back!

At Flor De Maiz, sitting at the bar elevates the dining experience with exceptional service and expertly crafted drinks. The food is outstanding, featuring very good flavors that highlight the culinary expertise. The attentive bartenders ensure a memorable visit, making it a must-visit for both food and drink enthusiasts.

Delicious food. Pleasant staff. Would come back anytime yum yum too bad I have to write 85 characters to post

Love Santa Barbara every time I have the opportunity I drove there and I can't skip the opportunity to stop by here the food the drinks the service amazing totally recommend

Came in for Happy Hour. Read a bunch a reviews that were a mixed bag. It was a hit HH, for us! Good selection of drinks all on special for about $10. We tried house and premium margaritas and they did the trick. Service at the bar was friendly, informative and speedy with a manager looking fellow smartly dressed. The regular bartenders came on shift later and didn't say a word to us. The chips and salsa were a stand out. light crisp warm and fresh. two salsas both a bit spicy and very tasty. The shrimp aqua fresca was delicious. a unique coconut milk preparation with an excellent balanced mix of shrimp spice and subtle sweetness. The plantains were a welcome change up from tortillas and tasty scooper. The al pastor tacos were bland, not much caramelization, decent but not as exciting as what looks to be an impressive menu of high end gourmet Mexican food. The room is gorgeous and sports an ocean view. The place is very high end. I appreciate them having a happy hour to make it affordable for the 99 percent of us. Would def take advantage of that again to get deeper into the deliciousness.

The restaurant is very cute and vibey. It was busy but did not feel packed and crowded, which was nice. The service was great but could have been slightly more attentive in terms of refilling drinks and obtaining our order. The ceviche costeno was the perfect summer ceviche. Shrimp tacos were super flavorful and filling. Cocktails were great and well-presented. Dessert was unique and yummy. It will be difficult not to return every time I visit the area!

Nice spot for elevated Mexican fare that includes a menu that has ceviche, vegetarian, meats and seafood options. I think this place would appeal to anyone that enjoys Mexican cuisine and looking for something in SB that also has a nice bar and ocean view. They also have a small patio if you want to bring your dogs. Stopped in with my wife and I opted for one of my favorite dishes Chicken with black Mole and this one delivers for the price. You get a full plate of well cooked chicken and black Mole which is accompanied by equally well cooked rice, plantains and corn tortillas. Tables get a basket of chips with a green and red salsa which are definitely good to kick off the meal. They have an only me wait-list for busier rushes if you're looking for a table. If you're in the funk zone, it's worth a visit

Loved the look of the restaurant. Got the steak tacos and they were the best tacos I'd ever had. The cocktails are great too.

The food is good, a little overpriced for the food. Very good drinks and the food has a twist to Mexican dishes. Ambiance is causal and it was very nice to people watch. Definitely would recommend for nice lunch/dinner with friends.

Came here with a large group to celebrate my friend's Bachelor's Party. We had made reservations for a weekend night and were seated quickly in the outdoor patio after arriving. Chips with salsa were provided as complimentary appetizer which were nice and fresh and our table also ordered guacamole which was also very good. I ended up ordering the Enchiladas Del Mar for myself which I enjoyed as well. Honestly when the plate arrived, the portion size seemed a little small, but I was surprisingly full after the meal. Like others have mentioned, Flor De Maiz is a bit pricey, but you are on the beachfront with a nice view and ambiance. It also seemed like quite a popular place since the restaurant was packed so I would definitely recommend making a reservation when you go. Overall, I'd recommend giving it a try if you happen to be in SB and want a nice dinner with some solid food and a view!

I just went for a few days to Santa Barbara and I decide to have some rings. I was passing by this restaurant and I think that's the best decision I have ever made. Food was excellent. I even sent a compliments to the chef. I talked to the manager when I was there, and I told her, all the good things about food and presentation. It's reminds me when I was working in Cabo this beautiful resort. I'm a person who works for rest and business too and I was so impressed with the ambience food and the service if you ever stop to this resident please ask for Leo, very very professional putting a taste to the details and into the small details. I was so impressed for the service and I even talk to them as I say totally forgot her name but he was very professional. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and I promise I will back to this place because they treat me like a king

Flor de maiz is one of my favorite stops in Santa Barbara. It has the best location right on Cabrillo and in the funk zone. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. I have been here many times for dates, meeting friends and large gatherings. The food is great! I love the tacos or any of their dishes with a good sauce like the enchiladas. It is a bit pricier but it is a great treat. The staff is so nice and quick service. Highly recommend if you want some good food near the beach!

A fantastic spot. It can get a little crowded when it's busy. But that just tells you how popular this place is. The food was fantastic. I had the salmon. My wife had the Aji tuna both meals were spectacular.

Think fancy Mexican! Fresh sea air. The service needed some work, they were short staffed especially for a Friday night. I was in desperate need of water. Also the margarita what the heck? The house tequila was pretty rough. The furniture, view and atmosphere is fun and inviting. We had guacamole, it was fresh it lacked though and there was no salt and pepper at the table, I think it was too small it was in the same side dish you get your beans in. Chips decent. Steak tacos were great! I don't know if I would eat here again but definitely wouldn't drink the house tequila

One of my very favorite restaurants in town. The service I experienced so far was always great. The food tastes delicious and the cocktails are delicious. Also I love the ambiance. Perfect for a romantic date night dinner and also just as perfect for a nice dinner with friends. Keep up the great work, Flor De Maiz.

The house Tamarind Margarita is not to be missed. And the Oaxacan inspired Black Mole was one of the best Mexican dishes I've had anywhere. Our waitress, Jessica, was a gem and all of her recommendations were perfect.

Was craving tacos, and I'd been recommended to try Flor de Maiz while staying in SB for the weekend. We arrived for an early dinner, and it wasn't too packed. Our server was kind and was nice to stow our beach umbrella and make sure our table wasn't too wobbly. We had some complimentary chips and salsa and we also got the guac: all delicious, and I especially enjoyed the guac and chipotle salsa: the former was creamy with just the right amount of bite from the avocado bits and the latter was super smoky and earthy, not too spicy, either. I opted for cauliflower tacos and they were pretty good: the cauliflower was a bit undercooked, but the creamy sauce on top was delicious. I also ordered the blackberry cassis margarita, which was okay: it wasn't as blackberry in flavor as I'd hoped, but otherwise refreshing and beautifully-presented. Flor de Maiz is pricey, but for being on the waterfront, it's not much different from its other competitors. If you want Mexican food by the ocean, this is it!

We loved Flor de Maiz this past week! We went twice and had a bit of different experiences with staff but food was still amazing. Our first visit we had Erika as our waitress, and she seriously elevated our experience there. It's one thing to go to a place with great food, but having staff that is passionate about sharing the different flavors and ways of making the food or drinks really adds to the experience and ability to pick out the notes of what you love. She recommended some fabulous drinks, and shared our excitement about the mole pato app we got. Her recs to try out the rojo and verde mole dishes were on point for what we were looking for! We left feeling like it was a 5 star experience and wanted to see how to recommend for Michelin bib gourmand at least Our second time coming wasn't as great of service. The food was still delicious, but our waiter was largely dismissive and seemed annoyed. They forgot my friends drink order and when I asked for a new water glass because mine smelled funky they never delivered. I don't know if that dude was having a bad day, but it was a bummer to experience that after how wonderful Erika was.

Donde comienzo? El servicio pésimo, la bebida era lo único bueno en mi opinión. La comida estaba fría, ordené un mole de pollo y el pollo aparte de frío estaba más tieso que mis pies, y una barbacoa que sabía asquerosa. Primera y última vez.

Girls trip to Santa Barbara! Ate here our fist night and last day. The beautiful drink enjoyed by this lovely lady. Enchiladas and Fish Tacos were good, but the return trip was even better. Has the Mexican Street Corn, so good. If you're going be in the area, recommend this lovely spot.

Flor De Maiz was a very popular choice for dinner that night because the wait outside was very long, I'm happy to have had a reservation. It was a little tight of a table for our group size, we had maybe 10 people, so I would suggest really focusing on seating arrangement. The service was good, our server kept all of our drinks and food orders organized in a timely manner. They do not allow to split checks, so be aware of that before

This place has the views. We came here on Memorial Day. Our fav spot was closed. They have a lot of options on the menu so I thought it would be great for a picky, dairy free, pescatarian like me. First item was the margarita. It was watered down and lack luster. Ahi app was way bigger than expected and delicious. There was random pieces of cheese that made their way on the plate. I asked the waitress about it and she came back from the kitchen and said it was coconut. BS. We both had the halibut fish tacos. They were fine. Maybe they have other options that are more spectacular.

Flor de Maiz sits right on Cabrillo across from the beach. They offer valet parking in the evening behind the restaurant. They also have happy hour 2-6pm Monday-Thursday. The happy hour menu is well priced on food appetizers & drinks, they offer different appetizer options then they have on the regular menu. The chimichanga is so good on the HH menu. Tonight we had dinner and ordered items that we haven't had before from the Placeres De La Casa section of the menu: Camarones Gratinados & Barbacoa de Resz. Both were flavorful and their was plenty of food, we both took doggie bags home. I usually order the Enchiladas del Mar or tacos when I've dined in the past. Drinks are also great! We had the Margarita Vallarta and the Santa Barbara Blonde tonight. I would recommend a reservation if your dining during prime time hours.

Beautiful food presentations-with delectable desserts. The wine is reasonably priced. The staff were excellent and made sure to give great food recommendations.

Absolutely amazing food! Angel and rest of staff was so attentive! Never tasted better authentic Mexican food! Thank you for wonderful cinco de mayo!

Had to make a decision between Oku restaurant next door or Flor De Maiz. Went with Mexican this round. Friendly service from the entire staff. Sitting at the bar was a great experience from the bartender who were very attentive. Food - Taquitos de Pato en Mole Coloradito was amazing for the appetizer - Tacos De Rib Eye was good but felt they needed to chop the rib eye a little smaller, probably won't be getting again - Tacos de Filete WAS THE WINNER! AMAZING! Angus fillet strips, sautéed onions, yellow pepper, avocado aioli, cilantro, cheese, and radish. Next time I'll definitely be trying the Ceviche de Pulp, Tostada de Mariscos, Ceviche de Pulpo, Quesadillas del Huerto, and Empanadas de Langosta. Awesome job on the beautiful menu photos!!!

I love love this place so much! Me and my boyfriend always have the best time! The setting is beautiful, the waiters are so kind and attentive!! The food never disappoints, they have many interesting unique plates that are fun to give a try and find favorites, all of the tacos are my favorite by far!

Ambiance: 6/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 2/5 charging us twice for tip: 0/5 p.s. for big parties: please double check ur math they charged us 147$ TWICE for tip and their side of explanation did not make any sense and one of them even admitted that they "charged tip on cash and also credit" Total with tax and 20% gratitude: 940$ Cash payment: 705$ (they took tip $147 from here) Credit payment: 382$ (and why did they charge us another 147$ tip????)

Great food! Great atmosphere! Great drinks! I came here for a late Sunday dinner. They do not take reservations or call ahead seating so we were worried we would not get a table, but we were able to get right in! They definitely need to hire more hostess because it took a while for us to even get helped, but once we talked to the hostess, we were able to get a table right away. The guacamole is absolutely amazing. A good size for about three people. The chips and salsa they give you free before your meal are also delicious and spicy. I ordered the tacos. I was worried I would still be hungry because you only get two in an order, but the tacos are huge! It is definitely enough food. Me and my sister split two taco orders so we got to try two different types of meat. We got the pork belly and the ribeye tacos. The pork belly tacos were good and flavorful, but the ribeye was out of this world. The ribeye was significantly better than the pork belly. I wish the pork belly had more crisp and crunch. The rice was also very good and so were the black beans. I thought the tacos came with rice, but mine came with black beans instead. It worked out because we split our meal, but not sure if they just ran out of rice or not. I ordered a margarita, and they gave me the wrong one. They let me keep the margarita they made by accident, but they never gave me my correct drink. We had to ask for it about three times and finally they gave us the correct margarita. I'm not sure where the confusion went, but they were able to work it out and took the wrong margarita off of our bill without us having to ask. So we really appreciated that. Overall, it was a good experience but the food was definitely the highlight. I will definitely come back for those ribeye tacos!

Favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Santa Barbara. Special shout out to Adrian whose menu suggestions had us falling in love with the restaurant even more. Seriously, they are lucky to have you Adrian! Thank you for the warm hospitality and the excellent experience! Big shout out to the chef too! Delicious food, drinks and perfect ambiance overlooking the ocean and main road.

Over all really good. The temporada salad was fresh, the guava dressing was really good, but it was missing the guava paste (not one cube) and the popped amaranth-both you can see in the pic on the website and can see that it's not there in my pic. Bean and cheese empanada was good but didn't blow us away. It's GF, so that's a plus. The salsas that came with the chips were really tasty. The view of the beach is great, and the server was really nice. We did notice though, that the tourists tended to be corralled into the crowded front patio in front of the cars while the SB locals were immediately taken to the larger quieter patio on the side street. Just me? Idk. The menu seems really good, but the descriptions didn't really match the actual food. For the price I expect more.

Honestly could not have had a better experience anywhere. We walked up as a party of 3 (one of which was a toddler!) and got a table after a short 5 minute wait on a Friday night. Our waiter was very nice and put in our quesadilla order for our child right away so she could start eating! Not long after, we got our tacos and they were absolutely AMAZING! My partner got the filet tacos which had an amazing marinade while I had the pork belly which was super tasty. I especially appreciated the pickled radishes on his dish and the pickled onions on mine. I would definitely recommend this place to others, and kudos to our waiter for the expedited service! Win win - toddler isn't there too long and we get an amazing meal.

Ate here a few weeks ago on a Sunday-very busy but is right across from the beach which is very nice!we sat outside and started with guacamole which was pretty good-They give you chips and salsa that was also good.I had chicken tacos that were good-the staff was courteous but maybe a bit overwhelmed from being very busy so it's understandable.had a nice lunch.

Delicious and excellent service!!!! The drinks were on point and the lobster tacos and enchiladas were mouthwatering. Will definitely be coming to this place on our next adventure back

Came here for dinner on a whim. Was looking for a restaurant and I was very hungry and went it the first place that looked popping. I've heard that California has great Mexican food so I was so excited. I sat at the bar and it took the bar tenders to ask me for a drink. I ordered a club soda with one person, I didn't get it and then the other guy asked me for my drink order and it took him another 5 mins to grab me a club soda. It seemed that they didn't really care to serve me since I was ordering a cocktail. I got a basket of chips with salsa and some avocado dip. No complaints here. I was ready to order dinner, it took them a while to get my order. I waited about 15mins and my food still hadn't come. Another bar tender asked what my order was and it seemed like they put in it. It took about 10 mins from that point for my food to come out. The beans were cold which was so disappointing cause they tasted really good. Then the barbacoa had a huge piece of tendon that was about 1/4 of the serving. The tortilla was delicious

The food here is always fantastic. I think some of the best service here usually takes place at the bar. The ambiance of these place is beautiful. The little condo on the second floor was converted into a place for private parties. You can watch the staff cooking your food and the restaurant is very clean.

We apart of a party of 14 and felt rushed out. Our appetizers came and not even 5 minutes later our dinner came. They never asked if we wanted dessert and just handed the check. The food was ok. You can get much better somewhere else.

Flor is my favorite restraunt in Santa Barbara!! The food, drinks, ambiance are 10/10! I always request Anthony when I dine here because he is so knowledgeable and goes above and beyond every single time. Highly recommend this place!

Although I have a tremendous affinity for the tiniest of mom and pop hole in the wall places, the beauty of Flor De Maiz is not lost on me. Right across from the beach, the front patio is flanked by heaters to keep away the cool breeze off the ocean waves. At the hostess stand we were greeted with bright and friendly smiles. Once seated do not expect to find salt and pepper on your table. I think consumers in general have gotten used to seeing them but once you begin to enjoy your food here you will immediately understand why they are absent. Before I get into the meal let me begin by saying our server Djahna G was not only incredibly friendly but extremely helpful. She had some great recommendations for us. We started with the Esquites Mexicanos & the taquitos De Pato en Mole Coloradito. I really like the Esquite as did my wife but the taquitos were amazing. The crisp tortilla, the tender duck and the savory creamy combination of mole and crema was outstanding. For our main courses my wife chose the Enchiladas en Salsa verde that is served simply with green rice. I went with the Chamorro de Cerdo that came simply with refried black beans and tortillas. The shank was perfectly cooked and tender. It was easy to peel apart. It paired perfectly with the black beans , tortillas as well as the salsa verde that came with the chips. At this point we were so full but opted to order the Flan. The caramel with the mint and raspberries I have to say that recommending this restaurant is easy. It's a great place to enjoy incredible food and friendly service.