Restaurants in Isla Vista

“We’ve been here a couple of times while visiting our daughter at UCSB. The burritos are so good, and large! The green salsa is delicious, and the variety of drinks are tempting.We’ve really appreciated the customer service as well.”

“Highly recommend the steak quesarito! Everything is so fresh and quick. I love the option for refried beans and the steak is really well-seasoned. Not fatty or too chewy.”

“Delicious Asian fusion food on a student friendly budget. The drinks are the same as Mojo’s and their popcorn chicken is delicious, I’m happy to be able to get Asian tapas again”

“Always epic cookies and confections in the heart of Isle Vista. Small hole in the wall and acceptable service, likely by local gauchos. Catch some delicious McConnells late night here.”

“I wanted to see how they do their banh mi since I've never heard of an ahi tuna banh mi before but they definitely give plenty of ahi tuna (though you can't really see)! It doesn't taste like a regular banh mi but I didn't expect it to. The employees were really nice too. They could tell I was in a bit of a rush (I had a short break to grab food) and kept me updated on which order they were on. The restaurant itself is super cute and I would definitely go back to try more food!”

“I love açaí bowls and Oakberry definitely hits the spot! They use a standard base but then allow customization through various toppings. I love their peanut butter, goji berries, and banana combo. The bowls are delicious- I devour them! It's refreshing and filling. I really like the IV location too. It's a fun reason to visit my college roots and stroll around IV while eating an açaí bowl :) if you prefer to eat there, they do have indoor searing options and the spot is nicely decorated. Their staff are always friendly and helpful. They do not have dedicated parking, but there is a lot nearby you can pay to park at or look for street parking.”

“GOOD food! We used to go here a lot during Covid. Wonderful owners and staff. Great place to hang and enjoy good food. Parking on the street or in the back lot. Easy to get to. Reasonable prices. Cozy. You can order to go, eat inside or out. Counter help. Worth the drive from SB. Located in the heart of Isla Vista, near UCSB.”

“Swung by blenders after lunch for quick treat! I am lactose intolerant and the staff was very helpful with giving me recommendations for the fro-yo alternatives which was perfect. We waited less than 2 minutes after ordering to when we got our smoothies. Love blenders!!!”

“Honestly I've been to other Vons chickens and for some reason it's not as good as this location. This location is clean, the staff is friendly, welcoming, and efficient. My favorite is the honey butter and soy garlic medium, 10/10 would recommend!”

“Stopped by with my daughter, a UCSB alum, as we drove through SB. She had to swing by Super Cuca's to get her favorite breakfast burrito.We were curious about what she had lived on during her days here. We thoroughly enjoyed the Rancheros Breakfast Burrito - just delicious and quite filling.I'm glad they have good food for the students.”

“This is specifically for and in recognition of Danni. I had a missing item from the Hollister location and called IV by accident. Danni went over and beyond and contacted the other store to arrange reorder and pick. Thank you Danni for exceptional service.”

“Tasty and affordable, and ONE DOLLAR DRINKS!! You don't see that anymore. Only thing is some food is lukewarm but still tastes good. You can get variety and still have it be cheap and can control your own portion size.”

“Love getting lunch here! There's a wide selection of items for a custom salad, and the price it pretty fair (for context, I'm used to Sweetgreen) for the size. You can also get the free daily bread option, and they have soups for an extra price; you can ask to sample them too. I never feel hungry after having one of their salads! My only complaint is that they're only open for 2 hours Mon-Fri :(Vegetarian options: Almist every option is vegan, but there are meat protein options. I'm not sure about the dressings, but I'd assume the oil/vinegar dressings are vegan and vegetarian.”

“I came to Mojos for the first time today and had an amazing experience. This is my first year living in IV, and usually I don't have a good experience at restaurants considering majority of the workers are students, they don't necessarily have the best customer service. Oh boy did Mojo prove me wrong. I think they have the best boba in town, and their pork belly bowl was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Seems like I'll be spending most of my time at IV here at this cafe. Relaxing environment, great food & snacks, amazing customer service--Does that not sound like the place that college students belong to? You haven't tried this place yet? What the hell are you doing... TRY IT NOW!”

“Overall great pizza, nice environment, they have gluten free option but I just think it's bad that you can only order it as a large or a X-large , also just wish their chicken had a little more seasoning, other than that the place is great”

“The staff is really nice and patient when giving out recommendations. The baristas move fast during a rush so time goes by fast when waiting, they have great iced coffees and pastries!”

“always make my drink INCREDIBLE ... workers and crowd are generally college students because we're in a college town! thankfully they're all super pleasant :)”

“Nice place to grab lunch on campus. The food is great, prices are very reasonable,and there are healthy options like a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. It’s definitely a better choice than fast food.”

“Underrated campus dining option. Located in the UCEN upstairs, there are quick & affordable options of gyros, mediterranean plates, & it's all healthier choices compared to other places at UCSB. I will miss this place since I graduated, it was my go-to & the workers were the sweetest. Support them! They work so hard!”

“Decided to try this place out last night - Got the pork chow mein to-go and I like how they packed in the food to make sure the customers get a worthy meal. I like how the menu has such a diverse menu that you typically wouldn't see in IV otherwise. My only concern was that there was a small hair in my chili oil packed to go, which was a bit of a turn off. Otherwise, i want to come back and try some of their other dishes!”