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At this red-brick strip-mall joint, order authentic south-of-the-border tacos, tortas, quesad-
illas and burritos with an
agua fresca
(fruit drink) or cold Pacifico beer. Mexican music
videos and soccer games blare from the TVs.
Menudo
(tripe soup) and
birria
(spicy meat
stew) are weekend specials.
Silvergreens
CALIFORNIAN
7:30am-10pm;
)
Who says fast food can't be fresh and tasty? With the tag line 'Eat smart, live well,' this
sun-drenched corner cafe makes nutritionally sound salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers,
breakfast burritos and more.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
SEAFOOD
11am-9pm;
)
'From sea to skillet to plate' sums up this end-of-the-wharf seafood shack that's more of a
buzzing counter joint than a sit-down restaurant. Chase away the seagulls as you chow
down on garlic-baked clams, crab cakes and coconut-fried shrimp at wooden picnic tables
outside. Awesome lobster bisque, ocean views and the same location for over 25 years.
Olio Pizzeria
ITALIAN
$7-24, lunch mains $9-17; usually 11:30am-10pm)
Just around the corner from State St, this high-ceilinged pizzeria with a happening wine
bar proffers crispy, wood oven-baked pizzas, platters of imported cheeses and meats,
garden-fresh
insalate
(salads), savory traditional Italian antipasti and sweet
dolci
(desserts). The entrance is off the parking lot alleyway.
Brophy Brothers
SEAFOOD