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Overall Total Score
4.8 out of 5
Outstanding | 928 reviews

What Reed Watsica likes about Buena Onda Empanadas Restaurant In Santa Barbara:
Place was so cute! The empanadas were on point. Not from around here and wish we had something like this at home! Order what you think you'll eat and more! Sooo delicious! View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Dayton
04.09.2022 - 18:08

After going whale watching, we stopped for a quick snack. The empanadas were delicious, and we enjoyed eating them in a lovely outdoor area. It wasn't fancy, bu...

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Patsy
04.09.2022 - 18:08

Wow! Just wow! This restaurant has the best empanadas we've ever tasted and is probably the friendliest spot on our current road trip. The staff are all so kind...

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Lillie
04.09.2022 - 18:08

I placed an order for mini empanadas and pasqualina at this restaurant, and it was fantastic. The food was ready on time, beautifully presented, and most import...

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Hollis
04.09.2022 - 18:08

Here for dinner with a friend of a friend who was recommended to stop here. the thought of empanadas for dinner was fascinating and once I could not believe the...

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Lincoln
04.09.2022 - 18:08

We decided to do a day trip from Orange County to Santa Barbara and the first stop was going to be lunch. After the miserable drive in bumper to bumper traffic...

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Aniyah
19.06.2023 - 13:56

WOW! Just wow! Hands down the best empanadas that we have had and probably the sweetest restaurant of our current road trip! The staff are all so friendly and h...

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Muriel
19.06.2023 - 13:56

I called in an order for mini empanadas and pasqualina and it was awesome. They were done when they said they were going to be done they were beautiful they wer...

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Reed
19.06.2023 - 13:56

We decided to take a day trip from Orange County to Santa Barbara and the first stop will be lunch. After the miserable ride in bumper to bumper traffic, this f...

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Arlo
19.06.2023 - 13:56

“Buena Onda”!! Was an amazing food experience, and the service was excellent!!! The team works incredible synchronized because they want share, their cultural a...

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Reece
19.06.2023 - 13:56

Went for a quick snack after whale watching. Empanadas were delicious and we sat in a nice outside space to eat them. Not glamorous, but good food.

Sirved
4.9 ★ from 230 reviews
June
19.06.2023 - 11:06

WOW! Just wow! Hands down the best empanadas we had and probably the sweetest restaurant of our current road trip! Staff are all so friendly and helpful! And th...

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Felicia
19.06.2023 - 11:06

A huge variety of non-traditional empanadas to choose from. I ordered the mushroom, spinach, and vegan potato empanada combo with a side of chimichurri papas (p...

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Reece
19.06.2023 - 11:06

Last night, I had dinner with a group of around 20 people and our experience was absolutely amazing! The owner was fantastic to work with and incredibly accommo...

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Reece
19.06.2023 - 11:06

"Buena Onda was an amazing dining experience, with excellent service! The team works harmoniously to share their cultural and traditional way of dining with eve...

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Светлана
19.06.2023 - 11:06

I can't believe I lived here for so long without knowing about this hidden gem of a restaurant! They have a wide selection of delicious dishes and the prices ar...

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4.8 ★ from 302 reviews

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