This lively, counter-serve spot specializes in build-your-own burritos and delicious tacos, serving up massive portions of fresh, flavorful Mexican fare in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
"Freebirds is the place to be on a weekend evening in Isla Vista. Lines form, people hang out, and the kitchen pushes out monster burritos filled with proteins and ingredients of choice. Simply put, this is a quintessential UCSB dining experience." - Farley Elliott
"Freebirds World Burritos offers a unique dining experience with extended hours and a well-known secret menu. The original 1987 location remains largely unchanged." - Paolo Bicchieri
"UCSB is a big part of Santa Barbara’s identity, but it’s important to note that it’s not actually in Santa Barbara. It’s in Isla Vista, a tiny enclave 15 minutes down the highway. And Freebirds is its most iconic eating spot. The 30-year-old burrito joint is a full-blown national chain these days, but we simply don’t care, and neither does the mob of stoned college kids waiting in line. The original Isla Vista location is required eating." - Brant Cox
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