El Zarape Mexican - Santa Barbara

This restaurant is a fantastic choice for families. I've visited multiple times and have consistently had a wonderful experience. The food is incredibly delicious, featuring authentic Mexican hometown flavors, and it seems to be of very high quality. The staff is genuinely friendly; one of the cooks even came out to check on us, and he was very polite. For those who might not speak the language well, communication is straightforward, making it nice to connect with someone from a different cultural background. I truly enjoy this place; the food is excellent, and I left feeling great—it's clear that they put a lot of love into their cooking. I truly appreciate this restaurant, and I will continue to support their local economy.

I've been here twice, and both times the food has been consistently good. It's straightforward, authentic Mexican cuisine. My favorite dish is the chicken burrito with guacamole, which they serve in generous portions. While the atmosphere isn't particularly appealing, you can always count on catching a soccer game on one of their TVs.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Raul and El Zarape to cater our wedding. From our very first phone call, Raul was nothing short of professional, helpful, clear, kind, and accommodating. He genuinely engaged with our vision for the event, which allowed him and his team to deliver exactly what we had imagined. Raul worked closely with us to craft the perfect catering experience—fine-tuning delicious appetizers and margarita recipes, providing bartending services, guiding us on our bar supply needs, and assisting with setup and teardown. He was also very accommodating with dietary restrictions. Raul arrived on time, well-prepared, and his staff was professional and friendly with our guests. After the wedding, we received numerous compliments about how excellent the food was, and we wholeheartedly agree! Partnering with El Zarape ensured that both the food and the catering service at our wedding exceeded our expectations.

Raul and his team at El Zarape were one of our favorite vendors to work with on our wedding day. The food was AMAZING, the prices were great, and the service was above and beyond our expectations! From our very first meeting, Raul was incredibly helpful, informative, and so fun to work with. He walked us through every detail and was prepared for everything from setup to clean up. When plans changed last minute, he was flexible and accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious, warm, and well presented. Our family and friends are still talking about the great food and drinks, and my husband and I can’t say enough about how thankful we are for such incredible service. Raul is our favorite caterer to recommend for your next event!

The burgers and Mexican food here are fantastic, and the prices are very affordable. This place is amazing!