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Join us for dinner or happy hour! La Playa Azul Café offers a full menu filled with delicious Mexican dishes and a full service bar. Our happy hour runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday with our house margaritas priced at $9 and appetizers ranging from $7 – $10.5. At those prices, why wouldn’t you be happy! Our Mexican restaurant is well known for our Mexican seafood and other traditional Mexican dishes. Come and dine with us either inside or on our large outdoor patio. Your server will be sure to make your dining experience a most pleasurable one.
Mexican seafood entrees & potent margaritas served in a crisp space with white walls & palm fronds.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 914 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 966-2860
Website: http://www.laplayaazulcafe.com/cid=glbc
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Reviews
Victrola Tipperary
I was seated promptly, brought chips and salsa, and ordered a drink and water and it was brought right away. It all went downhill from there. The waitress who took my order had difficulty understanding me. Then, when she brought the food, it wasn’t what I ordered but she disappeared and I never saw her again. She never came back to check on me. No one ever came to refill my water or asked if I wanted anything else. I ended up eating the food. It tasted good, but it wasn’t what I wanted. I did not leave a tip.
… moreVince
A warning to potential customers: I found a short black hair underneath a slice of tomato in one of my tacos. I have long light brown hair, so it clearly wasn’t mine. The item was removed from the bill, which I appreciated. However, when I asked to speak with the manager, he flatly denied it was even possible that it could have come from the kitchen and suggested it may have been my own hair. He then told me that if I didn’t like it, I didn’t have to come back. Being dismissed and accused rather than taken seriously was far more upsetting than the initial mistake. I won’t be returning.
… moreGreg
9/19/23 Update
I continue to go to this restaurant because I love the atmosphere on the patio. The margaritas are good, and the shrimp enchilada ranchera I had today was excellent. Unfortunately, the chicken piccado was not edible. The chicken tasted like it was a few days old that they heated up and chopped into chunks, tough and tasteless. The manager said they have a new chicken distributor which doesn’t account for this. The dish was replaced with the shrimp tacos, which had exactly two shrimp per taco for $20. Much better, but the shrimp was rather bland compared to my shrimp in the enchilada. And nobody bothered to check back with us until after the meal was over. But we’ll continue to go back, for the atmosphere if nothing else, just keep in mind that it’s going to be a 50/50 shot whether your dish is good.
This used to be one of my favorites. Good service, friendly staff, nice outdoor area, good food. We had high expectations for the “server favorite” Camarones Borrachos. It was fairly bland. And $22 for 5 shrimp? $17 for a tostada wasn’t the bargain of the day either. Their $10 house margaritas were small but tasty, even though they use mystery tequila. A $70 light lunch ought to be better.
Update 9/7/21: 4 star day today. Shrimp enchiladas were excellent and salsa is spicy and tasty. They’ve changed house tequilas more times than I can count. It used to be a respectable 1800 brand tequila and now it’s bottom of the line Montezuma. $12 premium margaritas with Sauza were drinkable but not great either. But I’ll be back. Great ambience on their outdoor patio.
… moreI continue to go to this restaurant because I love the atmosphere on the patio. The margaritas are good, and the shrimp enchilada ranchera I had today was excellent. Unfortunately, the chicken piccado was not edible. The chicken tasted like it was a few days old that they heated up and chopped into chunks, tough and tasteless. The manager said they have a new chicken distributor which doesn’t account for this. The dish was replaced with the shrimp tacos, which had exactly two shrimp per taco for $20. Much better, but the shrimp was rather bland compared to my shrimp in the enchilada. And nobody bothered to check back with us until after the meal was over. But we’ll continue to go back, for the atmosphere if nothing else, just keep in mind that it’s going to be a 50/50 shot whether your dish is good.
This used to be one of my favorites. Good service, friendly staff, nice outdoor area, good food. We had high expectations for the “server favorite” Camarones Borrachos. It was fairly bland. And $22 for 5 shrimp? $17 for a tostada wasn’t the bargain of the day either. Their $10 house margaritas were small but tasty, even though they use mystery tequila. A $70 light lunch ought to be better.
Update 9/7/21: 4 star day today. Shrimp enchiladas were excellent and salsa is spicy and tasty. They’ve changed house tequilas more times than I can count. It used to be a respectable 1800 brand tequila and now it’s bottom of the line Montezuma. $12 premium margaritas with Sauza were drinkable but not great either. But I’ll be back. Great ambience on their outdoor patio.
Sabrina M.
EXCELLENT service! Tasty food, yummy drinks! La Playa Azul Cafe is one of the oldest, and one of the BEST Mexican Restaurants in Santa Barbara! It’s on Santa Barbara Street. I went with an out-of-town guest who wanted “good Mexican food ” and this places checks all the boxes. Food=5 Stars, Service =5 Stars, etc. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Lots of things to see within walking distance. Check them out!
… moreJason Ball
Amazing place in a great setting. Makes you feel like you’re on holiday. We had chicken fajitas which were super fresh and sizzling hot. Margaritas were great too. Free nachos and salsa are a great touch too.
… morePaola Rossaro
We don’t come often to Santa Barbara but every time we come we go to this restaurant. The setting is great and the food is really good.
… moreP W
Enjoyed a recent weekday lunch on the street-facing patio, which is set up following Covid protocol, tables 6-feet apart. Service was good. Decent chips and red salsa can be augmented by a green salsa upon request. We enjoyed our two seafood entrees of sautéed scallops and crab enchiladas, both accompanied by beans and rice. If you want a relaxed and slightly upscale Mexican meal in a pleasant atmosphere, you would do well at Playa Azul.
… moreGrace P
Wonderful Happy Hour indoors, although most activity was focused outside. We were there for Happy Hour Saturday early evening and had a wonderful House Margarita , at HH prices! and with a real kick!! Delish!
Ordered the HH Halibut tacos and the chili Relleno a la cart, and one veggie quesadilla. Served with complimentary chips and salsa! Fresh and just a perfect heat blend! Yum! The indoor service was a little slow for our small table of 2; they were very attentive to a table of 8 who came after us. Nonetheless, the kitchen made up for the inattention. The halibut taco was bursting with huge pieces of perfectly grilled fish with fresh cabbage, seasonings and sauces. OH, MY MY!! Really a lot of food! But I also tried the Chile rellone; a bit less puffy on the outside and sauce was a little more tomatoey than I like, but fresh and yummy. My friend’s veggie quesadilla made me drool when it came! Grilled mushrooms and onion and other flavors were fab!!! HIGHLY recommend Plaza Azule anytime, but was delighted with a Happy hour pricing!! Reliable! Street parking and a great vibe!!
Missed picturing the Margarita…def had booze in it!!
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… moreOrdered the HH Halibut tacos and the chili Relleno a la cart, and one veggie quesadilla. Served with complimentary chips and salsa! Fresh and just a perfect heat blend! Yum! The indoor service was a little slow for our small table of 2; they were very attentive to a table of 8 who came after us. Nonetheless, the kitchen made up for the inattention. The halibut taco was bursting with huge pieces of perfectly grilled fish with fresh cabbage, seasonings and sauces. OH, MY MY!! Really a lot of food! But I also tried the Chile rellone; a bit less puffy on the outside and sauce was a little more tomatoey than I like, but fresh and yummy. My friend’s veggie quesadilla made me drool when it came! Grilled mushrooms and onion and other flavors were fab!!! HIGHLY recommend Plaza Azule anytime, but was delighted with a Happy hour pricing!! Reliable! Street parking and a great vibe!!
Missed picturing the Margarita…def had booze in it!!
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Merritt L
Great food! Super delicious with variety fish, chicken, beef, veggie. Floor was sticky.
… moreStacey Brashears
We had my Grandmother’s 97th birthday party here and it was just wonderful. They let us decorate a special dining area, we had about 25-30 people and the service was exceptional. Grandma got her chile relleno, it was delicious like always and flan for all!
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