Los Agaves Restaurant

Mexican restaurant · Milpas

Los Agaves Restaurant

Mexican restaurant · Milpas

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600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Step into Los Agaves for a vibrant taste of Mexican cuisine with hearty portions of enchiladas and fish tacos in a lively, family-friendly spot.  

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600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Get directions

los-agaves.com
@losagavesrestaurant

$20–30 · Menu

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600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Get directions

+1 805 564 2626
los-agaves.com
@losagavesrestaurant

$20–30 · Menu

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"When you have a little more time, and want something a little nicer, stop by Los Agaves for Mexican food in a more classy restaurant setting. Casual but elegant, and free chips and salsa! Upon entering the restaurant, you head to the counter to place your order then seat yourself in one of their dining room areas. You will definitely want to get here before the dinner rush, this place can get packed! Highly recommend the Agaves Enchiladas, made with fresh halibut and shrimp, red pepper and onions, topped with chipotle sauce, and served with rice and salad on the side." - Amanda Proudfit

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"Serving generous portions of hearty south-of-the-border favorites by way of California, along with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, this place deserves every bit of praise lavished upon it. The staff may bring chips immediately to your table, but salsa and drinks are both self-service. Remember to order at the counter and collect a number before taking a seat. Start with the likes of lime-marinated halibut ceviche tostada with cilantro and avocado. Then pick from a variety of sizeable burritos or go for the satisfyingly cheesy and crispy costra taco al pastor, with pineapple, marinated pork, and chipotle—enlivened with pickled onions.There may be four locations, but this one is the original. The room can get crowded, so takeaway is a popular option." - Michelin Inspector

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"Los Agaves, Santa Barbara by Amanda Proudfit. When you have a little more time, and want something a little nicer, stop by Los Agaves for Mexican food in a more classy restaurant setting. Casual but elegant, and free chips and salsa! Upon entering the restaurant, you head to the counter to place your order then seat yourself in one of their dining room areas. You will definitely want to get here before the dinner rush, this place can get packed! Highly recommend the Agaves Enchiladas, made with fresh halibut and shrimp, red pepper and onions, topped with chipotle sauce, and served with rice and salad on the side."

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Los Agaves on Milpas Review - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"On paper, owning a Mexican restaurant one block south of La Super-Rica might be a tough gig. But not if you’re Los Agaves. This casual spot has become one of the most popular places for traditional Mexican food in town. While other Mexican spots in town are famous for their tacos, Los Agaves is giving you all the enchiladas, chile rellenos, and queso fundido you can handle." - Brant Cox

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richard negrete

Google
The food although not true authentic Mexican food was good. The service was great too. I try 2 different types of enchiladas. The mole with chicken and seafood (fish and shrimp). The seafood enchilada is basically an ensenada taco loaded with a type of tartar sauce. The mole enchilada i really like. The mole is sweet. Didn't really care for the rice and beans.

Elena Yee

Google
Wow, I'm so glad that they’re still here! I came when they first opened years ago and fell in love with their version of seafood enchiladas. And yes, there is (literally) a secret sauce which is mango forward in its flavoring. The meal has a generous portion of two enchiladas stuffed with fish and shrimp along with a lovely fresh salad side with mandarin oranges and a citrus dressing as well as rice with queso. They also give a large basket of tortilla chips (crispy and light) and you get to choose the sals you want from the salsa bars (a California thing which I wish I could find on the east coast). Even though it may seem expensive, it’s par for the course for a dish like this. You order at the counter and they’ll bring the chips and your food to your table. Again, you get your own salsas. I’m so glad I was able to get here during my holiday in SB.

Jessica Alexander

Google
This place is awesome both for classic Mexican dishes and unique, flavorful specialty dishes. The staff is very helpful and they know what they're doing in the kitchen! Highly recommend the birria tacos and the sea bass. The guacamole was delicious!!!

Gregory Armand

Google
Fantastic food and always extremely friendly & efficient staff. Best salsa bar in town. Gringa al pastor is fabulous, filet al diabla delicious and they have best nachos in town. Delicious enchiladas & tacos also. Enjoy! The brothers running this restaurant are extremely talented. They have 3 tiers of restaurants. Fast casual in Los Agaves, premium with santo mezcal then ultra premium with flor de Maiz. Delicious food!

Ian Randall

Google
I thank my friend for recommending this place to me. The food were the best!! Service may be a bit slow and wait time is crazy but they update you and give complementary chips

L T

Google
tldr: Waitress insinuates that we would get free dessert for our wedding, but charges us afterwards anyways... I came here for to celebrate my wedding in Santa Barbara for lunch. I brought a group of 8 people to lunch and all of the food was quite good, some items people said were a bit dry (mainly the shrimp tacos), but overall well presented and great flavor! The prices are also pretty average, nothing over the top for the area. The BIG issue I had was with the service during our celebration. They asked us what we were celebrating after serving our food and checking on us. We told them that my wife and I got married earlier and she congratulated us and was very excited I was in my suit and she was in her wedding dress. After congratulating us, she asked (looking at my wife and I), "Would you guys like some flan or churros to celebrate this wonderful occasion?" I was kinda shocked and thought it was super nice of her to offer that and so I asked my wife and she said "Oh maybe could we have the flan?" And the waitress said "Certainly! I can also add in the churros too or another dish" (hinting at one for each of us) and so I said, "Oh sure, I'll have the churros then in that case, thank you so much, we really appreciate that!" Here I thought she was giving us some dessert on the house as a celebration but as soon as she was leaving she looked at me and quietly side "Ok, you can meet me at the register after you're done" and then quickly left the table. I barely even heard her say it and was really confused, wondering what she meant and if I even heard her right. The churros and flan come out on one beautiful presentation of a plate, and my wife and I shared with the table in delight. It was amazing! I told my friend at the table about what the waitress said and my friend told me she will go over to the register after and if they make her pay, she will but also to just see what they wanted. Sure enough, they made her pay for both desserts afterwards which was really upsetting for such a huge day, especially because my wife and I had thought it would be on the house based on the way the waitress worded everything.

Thazzle

Google
🤤My mouth is watering just thinking of this place it’s so good! Every chance I visit Santa Barbara (even my wedding weekend!) I stop by. Their Baja fish tacos are incredible. The most incredible sauce bar is free to all customers. And all meals* come with a fresh side salad, including yummy tiny clementine wedges mixed in and a dressing that would make anyone enjoy greens! Environment is chill, a bright and colorful cantina in a cute corner restaurant. Order up front and they bring to your table. Enjoy🫰 ✨If you’re looking for more food, travel and adventure recommendations, head to our profile or IG lecuratedtravel

Josselyn Gomez

Google
I stopped by Los Agaves and ordered the chicken quesadilla, and it did not disappoint. The tortilla was perfectly grilled, with a nice crisp on the outside while still being soft enough to hold everything together. The chicken was well-seasoned and juicy, and they didn’t skimp on the cheese—it was gooey and melted just right. The flavors were well-balanced, and the fresh green salsa on the side added a nice kick.