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Altamirano's - Milpas
422 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 882-1390
- Category: Mexican
- Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
- Price: < $10
- Serving: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public
Awesome chile verde burrito, 3/31/2013
Reviewer: Kelley
from Santa Barbara, CA
First time in. Ordered the chile verde burrito upon reccomendation from the server and loved it! The woman who served me was kind and on top of things. No wait at 8 on Saturday night. Got my food to go. No free chips but the price, the food, and the service were all great. Atmosphere is quaint.
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new foods with the same good style, 10/11/2012
Reviewer: Molly
from Santa Barbara, CA
it was the first time with my family. it was really packed, and I can tell why the food and service was good. they give you live service. not like some other restaurant like los agaves where you have to stand in a line and order your food there. Altamiranos is a great restaurant, the building and the atmosphere lets off a home filling, and the food was DELICIOUS. I recommended it.
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Disappointed, 9/25/2012
Reviewer: Rich
from Santa Barbara, CA
We had been going to this place for the Chile Relleno's but on the night we went, they said they ran out of Chile Rellenos. We had a two for one coupon so we decided to try something else. The chicken mole was pre-cooked leg and thigh that was microwaved and mediocre mole sauce poured over it. Service was mediocre. In the end the restaurant refused to accept coupons stating they had "new management" but no notification anywhere including on coupon issuers website. Shady business practices- we will not ever return here until there is a new , new management change!
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Great Enchiladas! , 7/12/2012
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
I had never been here before and decided to stop because it was the only Mexican Restaurant on Milpas with parking available out front. I admit I am a huge fan of El Bajio so I was skeptical of Altamirano's. I went on a Wednesday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded, just two other diners. I ordered the Enchiladas Verdes with Shrimp. They were delicious! To my surprise and delight, I also got a free bag of chips with my meal. I would recommend Altamirano's.
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What happened?
Reviewer: Mike
from Santa Barbara, CA
This place was one of the better places serving Mexican food on Milpas so we headed over. There was a time when this was a family affair with Mother, Father, Son and Daughter working the kitchen and the floor. It seems that they are no longer involved and as a result this place has gone down hill. We were the only diners in the place on a Friday night at 8pm. Granted there were four other tables full of dirty plates that didn't get cleared off. The food was mediocre and no where near what I remembered. The chicken was all dark meat and the rellenos were tasteless. The beans were an odd texture and I had to get up to request more water / service. The gal behind the counter was too busy on her phone to bother with us. Hey, Beto...are you ever going to show up and get this place in order again? If not, say good bye to your Milpas Street address because the competition is going to swallow it up.
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Always Satisfies
Reviewer: Amy
from Santa Barbara, CA
Altamirano's is super! The portions are large and very flavorful. There are no fancy sauces or extremely artistic dishes, but that doesn't matter. When you desire the yummy Mexican flavors of tomatoes, chilies, cheese, well-seasoned meat, and homemade tortillas - this is the place to go. The tacos alhambre are muy, muy delcioso. Recently I have tried the soup with shrimp - it is amazing! It comes with fresh lime, cilantro, and onions to add in. The service is always pleasant. I gave it 4.5 stars only because there is always only 1 waitperson, so the service can sometime be a little slow. The interior is very casual, and, though dated, it still lends some charm. I will continue to return many times.
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Great food
Reviewer: Rochelle
from Santa Barbara, CA
The food at this place is awesome. It is soooo good and great service.
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seafood treat
Reviewer: Chris C
from Santa Barbara, CA
On a warmish day, Altamirano's seafood cocktail hits the spot. A big chalice-style beer glass filled with spicy tomato juice, chunks of avo, tomato, and onion, and completed with a half-dozen fresh oysters and large shrimp. It's cool but not iced. Served with crackers as well as their chips and salsa. More filling than you'd expect. Never had anything that wasn't tasty at Altamirano's, and they usually have half-shells available. Service is always friendly, though sometimes a little overwhelmed.
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First timers...
Reviewer: Paul
from Lompoc, CA
Had a late lunch on an all-day hang out in SB. Not familiar with the place prior to this but will recommend to folks from here on out. Food was very good! Service might have been better but was okay for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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Not as good as it use to be!
Reviewer: Anthony
from Santa Barbara, CA
My family and I recently dined at this restaurant and it did not par up to previous experiences! The service was slow, the chips were dry, dark and tasted burnt; the food was not cooked thoroughly; the mole was not what I remember; the food arrived cold; the quesadilla had very little cheese (not enough to hold it together); and when our food was being prepared we kept hearing the microwave go on and off as if our food was all re-heated in the microwave! There was five of us and our food arrived at different times to the point that once I was finished with my meal, the last plate was being put on the table :(. Perhaps because it was late in the evening, the cook was tired and lagging, but next time the food should be served fresh, warmed, and in a consistent and timely manner.
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Good Food/Service
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
Decor could be a little better but food was good. They actually have an entire overflow area in the back that is surprising. Owner(she is the mural on the wall) is from Altamirano, Mexico hence the name. Server was really nice. Salsa good. Apparently they make homemade mole which I'll have to try next time. One more good Milpas mexican restaurant.
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Great Mexican Food!
Reviewer: J. Martinez
from Eastvale, CA
Pulling into the few parking spaces available, we were a bit skeptical. The building is dated and not much to look at but once we were seated and received our food, we were believers. The food was great all around, the service a bit slow but certainly worth the wait. We were served some of the best chile colorado and chile verde we have ever tasted. Will certainly be back. This eatery is a must stop when in SB for really great mexican food.
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