Location: Santa Ynez
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Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in Santa Ynez. Santa Ynez is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California.
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1. Dos Carlitos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By ClayT77
I love eating with friends on the patio at Dos Carlitos. If you like jalapeno margaritas, try the serrano pepper margaritas at Dos Carlitos. I think the flavor is a little nicer than jalapenos and they still have that nice spicy kick. The guacamole is usually, but not always, top notch. It's fun to share. I have enjoyed everything I've ever eaten there. But, I think my favorite is the Chicken Mole dinner. They must have a maser mole sauce maker on staff. My favorite dessert is the flan. It's amazing!.
2. Santa Ynez Burrito
Reviewed By CaliTexan22
It could have been a little more spicy / flavorful, but I suppose the answer is that I should have used more salsa. A good choice before hitting the road for home.
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3. California Tacos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By LMOverby
Stopped here for lunch while passing through and found the food to be only OK. I had the taco platter (two tacos [one beef, one chicken], with rice and refried beans). On the upside, the tortillas are freshly made, but a bit thick for my tastes. The taco fillings were pretty standard, but weren't very warm by the time I was served. Rice and beans were, also, pretty standard fare. The various salsa I tried appeared to be house made, but weren't very distinctive. Overall ... pretty average.
4. Los Arroyos Solvang Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
Los Arroyos Solvang opened September 2018 in the NEW Merkantile Center, Solvang, CA. This is the 5th California location for the Arroyo Family. Los Arroyos serves homemade, authentic, quality Mexican cuisine --- homemade corn tortillas, fresh chips & sals
Reviewed By DonnaWashington
I came here with a friend to have lunch whilst in the area. Iâm not the biggest fan of Mexican food however this restaurant did an excellent job and convincing me otherwise. Firstly the restaurant its self is immaculately clean and fresh, making it attractive. Secondly the staff were very attentive, welcoming and knowledgable. The food was very good and fresh. For some odd reason there was no guacamole due to lack of avocados(?!) which seemed somewhat questionable especially due to the area but the meal was very good and the chips and salsa were excellent, very moorish. My only regret was perhaps having ordered the wrong thing and not looking further through the menu as they have a great variety. A great go to option for sure .
