Santa Barbara Food Connection

Was recommended by a dear friend and was not disappointed. Caught them just before closing and they still happily served us to go. I was craving Asada Nachos and my craving was completely satisfied. Even tapped out and finished a couple hours away on Grover Beach FOR THE WIN!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Barria tacos I have ever eaten. Might be the best fries I’ve ever eaten, as well.
Service was fast, prices are decent but those Birria tacos will have me coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Three times I’ve gone and three times they messed up the order.

Wanted to like this spot because they are friendly, but unfortunately cannot recommend after I watched them try to pick off the cilantro when I asked for none and then cover it up with sour cream.

Food Connection has quickly become my partner and I's favorite take out spot in town. The staff is friendly, the prices are great, and the food is incredible. The tortillas are hand made to order, and that alone is worth a trip! We both highly recommend Food Connection in every way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love the food here!! Everything we have ordered has been delicious!! Highly recommended! Service is also amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Showed up today during business hours and they were closed with no sign or information on their door. Had to check their Instagram to find out there were probably somewhere else for the day with their food truck.

I understand they probably don't have enough staff, but it's still weird that they close their restaurant during their normal business hours when they operate their food truck.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best food
Best prices
🔥 🔥 🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just came in randomly after the zoo and the food and service was way beyond our expectations! Get the quesabirria tacos! That consommé was absolutely phenomenal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Forgive this place its name. Everything higher quality than it needs to be. They make their own tortillas and secretly have the best birria tacos in town.

We were looking for a casual but yummy spot for lunch before hitting the road, this was the right spot! The menu is small and straightforward, if you like to share, you can definitely create an amazing experience here. We had the 3 taco plate, the caesar salad and the kids had the chicken tenders and the burger. Your choice of mix n match meats for the tacos, your choice of tri tip or chicken for the salad, I chose to top the salad with some toppings from their salsa bar and it was perfection. They offer bottled alcoholic drinks and a malt liquor margarita that was so nice over ice and a tajin rim, which they provided free of charge. Seating is limited but we made it work, this corner spot is a little local gem.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best food I ever eaten 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food Connection has decent food, but the overall experience would be better. The biggest downside is the lack of parking—it’s really frustrating to find a spot nearby. The location itself isn’t very convenient, especially during busy hours. It might be worth it if you’re already in the area, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Best burger I’ve had in a while definitely recommend don’t miss out the chile inside the burger with the guacamole and peanut salsa 🤤🤌🏼 worth the stop don’t miss out and the price blows your mine had to tale an extra one to go

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: sbfc Burger

I wish I can add more stars to this review because they earned it! My family came from out of town and we found this spot I had a group of 5 adults 2 kids they took us in made us feel more than welcomed . They made our food with so much love we all enjoyed it so much we will be making more stops when in Santa Barbara thank you so much for this amazing food! Keep up the good work🫶🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing and very fresh food. Grat prices. Got the Adult Happy Meal- such a great idea!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: California Burrito