Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara

514 State St, Santa Barbara
(805) 966-1388

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Chimichurri Ribeye Enchiladas
Chile Relleno Y Crispy Taco
Nachos with Chicken and Beef
Crispy Chips & House Salsa
Fresh Guacamole and Chips
Margarita Chips and Salsa
Gulf Coast Shrimp Tacos
Complimentary Chips
Enchiladas Suizas
Nachos La Cantina

Menu

Bocaditos
Quesadilla a la Parilla
A blend of melted Mexican cheeses spread over a grilled flour tortilla. Served with pico, crema, and fresh guacamole. Add chicken machaca, braised shredded beef, slow-roasted carnitas, chipotle chicken breast, chimichurri rib eye for an additional charge.
Ceviche de Pescado Blanco
seabass, tomato, jalapeno, avocado, crispy plantain chips
Sonora Style Taquitos
braised shredded beef, poblano rajas, pasilla verde salsa, crema, cotija
Nachos la Cantina
Crispy seasoned tortilla chips topped with refritos blancos and Mexican queso blend. Topped with pico, guacamole, and crema add chicken machaca, braised shredded beef, fresh pork chorizo, slow-roasted carnitas for an additional charge.
Ceviche Mango Camarones
white shrimp, tajin, mango chamoy broth, crispy plantain chips
Ceviche Dos Maneras
Ceviche Duo- blanco & mango camarones, crispy plantain chips
Wicked Buffalo Wings or Bites
Original crispy breaded in our special seasoning and tossed in honey BBQ, Buffalo, or habanero hot sauce. Served with ranch dressing and celery.
Guacamole Traditional
Served with crispy tortilla chips.

Taqueria Tacos
Tacos de Camarones Mango
Grilled shrimp, mango salsa, fresh guacamole, Fresno chile, lime, queso fresco. 3 Street Tacos per order on homemade corn tortillas
Isla Cortez Shrimp Tacos
2 crispy tacos filled with grilled shrimp, melted queso fundido, spicy aioli, roasted poblano, serrano chile, scallion.
Tacos de Mercadas
market vegetables, queso blanco, cotija cheese 3 Street Tacos per order on homemade corn tortillas
Tacos de Pescado Frito
Crispy, lightly battered cod, chipotle aioil, garlic mojo, queso fresco 3 Street Tacos per order on homemade corn tortillas
Tacos de Pollo Asado
griddled queso, avocado tomatillo sasla, jalapeno de gallo, queso fresco 3 Street Tacos per order on homemade corn tortillas
Tacos de Rib Eye Steak
avocado tomatillo salsa, melted queso, caramelized poblano & onion 3 Street Tacos per order on homemade corn tortillas
Birria Crusty Queso Tacos
Two crunchy cheesy braised beef tacos on grilled crispy corn tortillas. Served with chile spice dipping sauce. Add Spanish rice or refritos blancos for an additional $2.99

Vegan Selections
Ensalada Fresca (vegan)
shredded lettuce & cabbage, pico, roasted corn, cucumber, chipotle queso, pepitas, jalapeno wine vinaigrette
Soft Tacos Picadillos
homemade corn tortillas, picadillo vegano, roasted salsa, guacamole, roasted corn, cabbage jalapeno slaw, pickled onion
Veggie Enchiladas Veganas
grilled market vegetables, picadillo vegano, chipotle queso, tomatillo jalapeno salsa. served with corn relish and black beans
Tostada del Rancho Vegano
shredded lettuce & cabbage, picadillo vegano, black beans, guacamole, tomato, chipotle queso, jalapeno lime vinaigrette
Crispy Potato Taquitos (vegan)
chipotle queso, roasted garlic, guacamole

Ensaladas
Tostadas del Rancho
Shredded lettuce & cabbage, black beans, guacamole, tomato, queso fresco, jalapeno lime vinaigrette, crema. Choice of refried beans, chicken machaca, ground beef roja, braised shredded beef, chipotle chicken breast, chimichurri rib eye
Serrano Caesar Salad
romaine, queso blanco, chipotle pepitas, red onion, cherry tomato, serrano caesar dressing, crispy plantains. Add chipotle chicken breast, seared shrimp, chimichurri carne asada, grilled chipotle salmon for an additional charge.
Rio Grande Fajitas Salad
Grilled fajiltas, shredded lettuce and cabbage, Mexican queso blend, pico de gallo and cucumber tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette. Served on a bed of roasted onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Topped with sliced avocado, cotija cheese and cream. Choice of chipotle chicken breast, seared shrimp, chimichurri carne asada.
Ensalada Fresca (vegan)
Shredded lettuce & cabbage, pico, roasted corn, cucumber, chipotle queso, pepitas, jalapeno lime vinaigrette.
Sonora Chopped Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, applewood bacon, apple, candied walnuts, golden raisins and queso fresco tossed with chopped romaine and honey apple ranch dressing

Ranchera Bowls
Grilled Asada Bowl
refritos blanco, spanish rice, queso blanco, pasilla suiza, guacamole, pico, crema.
Arroz con Pollo Ranchero
chipotle, chicken breast, market vegetables, pasilla peppers, spanish rice, melted queso
El Supreme Bowl
grilled fajita veggies, spanish rice, refritos blanco, roasted salsa, roasted corn, spicy sweet chipotle, queso blanco, pasilla suiza, guajillo chile sauce, guacamole, pico, crema.
Scrambled Breakfast Bowl
scrambled eggs, butter browned tater tots, applewood bacon or fresh chorizo, spanish rice, queso blanco, roasted toamtillo sauce. available all day/night

Baja Burritos
El Supreme Burrito
spanish rice, refritos blanco, roasted salsa, corn relish, spicy sweet chipotle, queso blanco,. topped with pasilla suiza, guajillo chile sauce, queso & crema. with spanish rice, refritos blanco, guacamole and pico de gallo on the side.
Baja Asada Burrito
spanish rice, queso blanco, cilantro, red onion. served with spanish rice, refritos blanco, guacamole, pico de gallo
Rancho Bean and Cheese Burrito
Refritos blancos, Mexican cheese mix and taco sauce. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Cheesy Birria Beef Burrito
Crispy cheese and jalapeno crusted tortilla, chile braised beef, queso sauce, chipotle dulce, red onion, Spanish rice.
Baja Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, applewood bacon or crumbled chorizo, browned tater tots, queso blanco, roasted tomatillo sauce. spanish rice on the side. available all day/night.

Parilla al Mesquite
Chimichurri Ribeye Enchiladas
two cheese enchiladas topped with grilled chimichurri rib eye steak, guajillo chile sauce and crema.
La Asada con Salsa
Chimichurri marinated skirt steak and roasted salsa Roja or chimichurri sauce. Served with Spanish rice and your choice of refritos blancos, black beans or corn pepper salsa,
Sausalito Double Burger
2 double stacked, hand-crafted 4 oz. gourmet patties, American cheese, red onion, pickles and honey dijonaise on a toasted artisanal bun. Served with house fries or casita salad.
Blazin' Fajitas al Carbon
sizzling fajitas, flour tortillas, sweet corn cake, guacamole, pico, crema, spanish rice, refritos blanco

Specialties from the Ocean
Burrito de la Playa
seared shrimp or blackened mahi mahi, tequila crema, queso blanco, spanish rice, chipotle aioli mojo. Topped with pasilla verde sauce and melted queso. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo and crema. Available wrapped in a grilled tortilla "burrito style" or as a crispy chimichanga.
Sinoloa Seafood Enchiladas
seared shrimp and mahi, pasilla suiza, queso blanco, spanish rice, black beans.
Jalisco Shrimp Quesadilla
grilled shrimp, roasted corn salsa, chipotle crema. with guacamole, diablo salsa, crema
Fresh Fish Tacos
grilled mahi or battered rock cod, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, jalapeno cabbage slaw, garlic avocado mojo, spanish rice, black beans, flour or corn tortillas.
Chipotle Beso Salmon
crispy sweet corncake, tomatillo avocado salsa, jalapeno crema

Viva la Combinations
Crispy Taco & Enchilada
chicken machaca, ground beef roja, braised shredded beef or carnitas taco & Cheese, chicken machaca, ground beef roja or braised beef enchilada. Served with refritos blancos , queso and Spanish rice.
Chile Relleno y Enchilada
Cheese, chicken machaca, ground beef roja or braised beef enchilada & Relleno frito topped queso blanco and ranchera sauce and Served with refritos blancos , queso and Spanish rice.
Chile Relleno y Crispy Taco
Relleno frito, queso blanco and ranchera sauce and chicken machaca, ground beef roja, braised shredded beef or carnitas taco. Served with refritos blancos, queso & Spanish rice. rice.
Crispy Taco, Enchilada y Chile Relleno
chicken machaca, ground beef roja, braised shredded beef or carnitas taco & Cheese, chicken machaca, ground beef roja or braised beef enchilada and relleno frito topped with queso fresco and ranchera salsa Served with refritos blancos , queso and Spanish rice.
Two Crispy Shell Tacos
chicken machaca, ground beef roja, braised shredded beef or carnitas, queso blanco, shredded lettuce & taco sauce. Served with refritos blancos, queso & Spanish rice.
Two Soft Tacos Asados
chimichurri rib eye or chipotle chicken breast, roasted salsa, chipotle mojo, queso blanco, cilanto & onion. Served with refritos blancos, queso & Spanish rice.
Chicken Suizas Enchiladas
pasilla suiza, queso blanco, avocado, crema, pico de gallo. Served with refritos blancos, queso & Spanish rice.
Cabo Surf & Turf Enchiladas
shrimp & mahi enchilada with pasilla suiza & chimichurri rib eye enchiladas with ranchera sauce, spanish rice, black beans
Mercadas Enchiladas
grilled market vegetables, queso blanco, ranchera sauce, black beans and Spanish rice.

Dessert
Flan de Azucar
Homemade Mexican custard , cinnamon cinnamon bunelo
Mayan Cinnamon Churros
with sauce trio of mexican chocolate, caramel dulce, sweet cream leche
Helado Frito
cinnamon ice cream hand rolled in crispy coconut honey almond crust, chocolate caramel drizzle

Little Amigos Menu
Kids Bean & Chese Burrito
refritos blanco and cheese. spanish rice on the side
Kids Boneless Chicken Bites
with BBQ sauce and fries
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Taquitos
2 beef taquitos with spanish rice and refritos blanco
Lil Amigo Burger
w fries
Kids Crispy Taco
chicken or shredded beef with cheese and lettuce. served with spanish rice and refritos blanco

Sides
Refritos Blancos
Refried Beans with Queso Blanco
Spanish Rice
Add Guacamole
Add Avocado
Crispy Chips & House Salsa
Add Sour Cream
Add Pico do Gallo
Side Corn Salsa
Side Sweet Corn Cake
Side Black Beans

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Recent Reviews

Sandbar was a blast — good food and fun times

The Birria was really tender and juicy. Perfect to eat after walking 30,000 steps

The vibes of the place were quite fun also with tons of baddies having a good time in the dance area also

Overall a great pit stop in your Santa Barbara frolicking festivities
November 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely amazing experience!
The food was outstanding — I ordered the Fajita Salad with Filet Mignon, and it was absolutely delicious. I loved that it was loaded with fresh, raw vegetables, which is exactly what I always look for. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared.

The atmosphere was fantastic, and I really appreciated that they were open late when most other restaurants were already closing....
October 2025
I'm surprise how underrated this place was. It's so delicious and they have authentic hand made tortillas!

The service was a bit slow but it takes time to dish out quality food. And the portion sizes are huge!
September 2025

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Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara

514 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-1388