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Loquita Santa Barbara

Restaurant · Spanish

Why we point you here

Michelin-charted Spanish cooking in Santa Barbara that's worth building a night around.

Santa Barbara's Spanish answer to the California coast, Loquita earned its Michelin Bib Gourmand for good reason — this is approachable, generous cooking that captures what makes the cuisine so alive. Charted again in 2025, it's the kind of place worth the detour.

Accolades

  • 2025Bib Gourmand

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11