Loquita is a spanish restaurant in Funk Zone, Santa Barbara.
Spanish tapas, wood-fired meats, seasonal paella on lower State Street. Spanish vermouths, gin and tonics, Santa Barbara County wines. Michelin Guide listed.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Seasonal paella, Wood-fired seafood, Spanish tapas
Address: 202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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