RESTAURANT REVIEW
Here’s Why You Need To Eat Fresh Mexican Food at Los Arroyos in Santa Barbara, CA
Support a local family business while enjoying a delicious, authentic meal
I grew up in Carpinteria, 12 miles south of Santa Barbara, CA, home to authentic cuisine from across the globe. The most prominent are Mexican restaurants due to our large Mexican community. We have several favorites, but one or two always stand out. Los Arroyos is one of them.
Tony Arroyo and his then-fiancée opened Los Arroyos in 1999, renting a 600 square-foot space and hiring friends and family to operate it. They brought their authentic Mexican recipes, and it took off. Santa Barbara residents and tourists alike enjoyed everything from tacos al pastor to Maria’s enchiladas.
Los Arroyos has some of the freshest, most scrumptious Mexican food in town, with a talented, friendly staff. I recognized one of the servers the last time I went there a few years ago when I visited. The dining room is as clean and beautiful as ever. They’ve tripled the space of their downtown location since opening, and it was still busy. Even with consistent business, they continue to provide fast and excellent service.
