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Sandbar Mexican Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA
Sandbar Mexican Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA
Sandbar Mexican Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA
Sandbar Mexican Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA
Sandbar Mexican Restaurant, Santa Barbara, CA

Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

4.4
4.4
183 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
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7:00 PM
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Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
We are a traditional Sonora style Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar. Guests will experience the authentic tastes and warm outdoor dining of Mexico. We use homemade sweet and sour with organic agave nectar in our world class margaritas. We also feature handmade tortilla chips and salsas, fresh Ceviche, homemade guacamole and the best fajitas around.

We feature a vibrant bar scene and a social atmosphere. We also serve our full menu nightly until 11pm. Stick around after dinner as we transform into one of Santa Barbara's best late night hot spots.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast/Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Daily 9:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please park in the City Lot 11, its directly behind our restaurant and offers the first 75 minutes for free. There are 2 entrances to this lot, one on Anacapa St. and one on Haley St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richardo Maxwell

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sandbar Mexican Restaurant in Santa Barbara offers a "great ambiance" and "excellent food and service," making it a popular spot for celebrations. Guests enjoy "fresh food," a "friendly vibe," and a "stellar assortment of drinks." The restaurant's accommodating nature and lively atmosphere make it a "fun dinner out on State Street."
183 Reviews
  1. Jennine VIP

    Orange County68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every time I try to use my Open Table rewards, the restaurant says they don’t accept Open Table rewards even though I made the reservation through Open Table. Using Open Table rewards is a BUST!!! Not worth the time or effort to collect a $10 reward for2,000 points.

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  2. Hailey

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I visited SandBar last night, and overall, it was a great experience! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and we really enjoyed our time there. The raspberry margaritas were so refreshing. Definitely a highlight of the evening! I couldn’t stop raving about it! We started with the bean dip, which was delicious… until my boyfriend bit down on something incredibly hard. It might have been a rock or something similar. It was a bit jarring, but the staff was very attentive, and they took care of the situation immediately. For the main course, I had the ceviche, which was mostly incredible, but I did find a few chewy and weird pieces of fish that weren’t quite as fresh as the rest. Despite that, the flavors were spot on, and the dish was pretty refreshing overall. Despite the little hiccups, the food and drinks were still amazing, and the service was fantastic. I’d definitely come back and give it another try!

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  3. Ryne

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers meander uselessly and act as if inconveninced when asked for anything.

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  4. Michael

    Munich2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sehr gutes autentisches Mexikanisches Essen und gute Drinks.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The host didn’t check us in with our reservation and we got a No-show inquiry. The food left a lot to be desired. The chicken in the enchilada was extremely dry. The crispy tacos were really greasy.

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  6. DGMNYC

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The kitchen brought our entrees before the chips & guacamole appetizer. When dinner arrived we cancelled the appetizer. Had they done it correctly we probably would’ve ordered a 2nd round of drinks. Their loss of business due to poor service. Our waitress was great however which made for a great evening.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun night! Beautiful location Perfect for people watching

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  8. Lauren VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lily and Brandon were awesome! Great service and great ambiance

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  9. TimM VIP

    Orlando17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience! Awesome server and hostess!

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  10. JoseH VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always bring my wife to Santa Barbara to celebrate her birthday and we always eat here when we arrive because the food and service is always great. We had a great time dining here.

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FAQs

Sandbar Mexican Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 966-1388.

Sandbar Mexican Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Sandbar Mexican Restaurant

514 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast/Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Daily 9:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please park in the City Lot 11, its directly behind our restaurant and offers the first 75 minutes for free. There are 2 entrances to this lot, one on Anacapa St. and one on Haley St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richardo Maxwell
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