La Paloma Cafe Menu Prices

Easygoing option offering local fare with a Mexican twist, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.

Welcome back in time, back in Santa Barbara history to La Paloma Cafe. After 37 years “the dove” has again taken flight on the iconic corner of Anacapa and Ortega streets in the historic Presidio Neighborhood. And like an old friend, the celebrated neon sign once again glows with its original letters: La Paloma Café.
La Paloma Cafe’s menu celebrates the cuisine of the Californios, early Californian settlers who incorporated Spanish and Mexican influences into indigenous ingredients cooked over fire. Paying tribute to the age of the ranchero, our thoughtfully crafted California barbecue reflects both the past and present of our region and local community. Our food focuses on the traditions of Santa Maria and influences from Baja, Mexico.

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Menu

Kids Menu
Main
BCR Burrito
House beans, Melted Cheese and Rice
$8.00
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, Melted Cheeses
$7.00
Just like Mac and Cheese
creamy golden hominy and cheddar cheese casserole
$6.00
Little Vaquero Salad
little gem lettuce, pulled chicken, tomato, egg, bacon, ranch dressing
$10.00
Wine By The Glass
Sparkling
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige
Light refreshing, with aromas of apple, pear, and warm brioche. Traditional California sparkling wine
$14.00
White
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Star Lane 2020, Happy Canyon, CA
Medium body, dry with moderate to high acidity. Interesting hint of oak on this; apple lemon but very clean and fresh on the palate
$14.00
CHARDONNAY, Lindquist 2019, Bien Nacido, CA
Great balanced, off dry, moderate to high acidity, whole cluster press, with subtle oak and notes of pears, apples and hint of butter cream.
$16.00
CHARDONNAY, Chamisal 2020, Happy Canyon, CA $14.00
Rose
Notary Public Grenache Rose 2019, Santa Ynez Valley, CA
Light bodied and refreshing, aromas of cranberry, strawberry, lemon zest and watermelon. Short bright finish
$14.00
Red
PINOT NOIR, Au Bon Climat 2019, Santa Barbara CA
Medium body, off dry, moderate acidity, Nice leathery musk on nose, fresh berry, jam, oak, and gentle tannin. Medium length.
$16.00
CABERNET, Notary Public 2016, Santa Maria Valley, CA
Dark cherry black olives spice and dark chocolate nose with dark fruit flavors and silky tannins that linger long yet remains light.
$16.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Grassini Vineyards 2017 Happy Canyon, CA
Bold flavor, full bodied, dry and moderate acidity. Luscious, jammy blackberry pie with nutmeg on the lasting finish
$17.00
GSM Frequency 2020, Los Alamos, CA
It is bold with high tannins, dry with great acidity. Ripe red and black fruits on the tongue with a tart finish.
$15.00
Wine List
BUBBLES FOR YOUR TROUBLES
SPARKLING Gravenstein/Philo Gold/Rhode Island Green Drew Family, Sur La Mer Brut Cider Mendocino CA $48.00
SPARKLING Marcio Lopes Pequenos Rebentos 2019, Loureiro Ancestral Pét Nat, Portugal $62.00
SPARKLING PET NAT Statera 2017 Carlton, OR $96.00
SPARKLING Mumm Napa Brut, Napa, CA $54.00
WHITE
RIESLING Spätlese Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2011 375ml Mosel, Germany $46.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Star Lane 2020, Happy Canyon, CA $54.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Babcock Estate Grown 2012, Santa Barbara County, CA $64.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Babcock’s Soulstruck, 2019 Sta Rita Hills, CA $54.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC Refugio Ranch 2013 Santa Ynez Valley, CA $56.00
ROUSSANNE/ GRENACH BLANC Simple Fish 2017 Santa Barbara County, CA $52.00
VIOGNIER Jaffurs 2017, Santa Barbara County
2017
$82.00
BLEND Viteadovest 2017 Sicily, IT $69.00
CHARDONNAY Lindquist 2019 Bien Nacido, CA $62.00
CHARDONNAY Transcendence 2012, Santa Rita Hills, CA $88.00
CHARDONNAY The Withers Peter’s Vineyard 2014, Sonoma Coast $92.00
CHARDONNAY Ramey 2017 Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast $110.00
CHARDONNAY Chateau Montelena 2012, Napa Valley, CA
2012
$159.00
ROSE
GRENACHE Notary Public 2018 Santa Barbara County CA $54.00
PINOT NOIR Fiddehead 2019 Santa Rita Hills, CA $62.00
VALDIGUE Jolie Laide 2018 Mendocino County CA $52.00
RED
PINOT NOIR Au Bon Climat 2020 Santa Maria, CA $62.00
PINOT NOIR Thierry Richoux Irancy 2012 Bourgogne, FR $88.00
PINOT NOIR North Valley 2012 Ribbon Ridge, OR $115.00
PINOT NOIR Brickhouse Evelyn 2012 Willamette, Oregon $165.00
GSM Frequency 2020 Los Alamos, CA $58.00
CSG Lone Madrone 2016 Paso Robles, CA $76.00
MENCIA Benaza 2016 Monterrei, SP $58.00
SHIRAZ St Hallett’s Gamekeepers 2008 South Australia $56.00
SYRAH Halcon Vinyards 2015 Mendocino, CA $102.00
TROUSSEAU/POULSARD/PINOT NOIR Benedicte and Stephane Tissot 2018 Arbois, France $158.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Notary Public 2016 Santa Maria Valley, CA $62.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Grassini Vineyards 2017 Happy Canyon, CA $66.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Fellom Ranch 2016 Santa Cruz Mountains, CA $230.00
Dinner Menu
Welcome
Smoked Fish Tostada
buddha hand lemon, celery aioli, daikon radish
$13.95
Crispy Brussels
syrah-porcini mushroom reduction, pomegranate, smoked cotija
$13.95
Esquite Style Shishito Peppers
oak grilled, garlic aioli, smoked cotija, pepita “gun powder”, corn
$14.95
Ranchero Salad
head lettuce, charred scallion ranch dressing, bacon, tomato preserve, blue cheese, smoked squash seeds, scallions
$13.95
JT’s Salad
baby arugula, dehydrated olive, charred corn, garlic tostada, JT’s original vinaigrette, cotija
$13.95
La Paloma Salad
field greens, hibiscus vinaigrette, rainbow carrots,asian pears, persimmons, candied pumpkin seeds
$14.95
Vegetable Pozole Verde
organic hominy, green chili-tomatillo broth, oregano, cabbage, sweet onion, radish
$12.95
Santa Barbara Seafood Special
Dinner Plates
Santa Maria Style Snake River Farm Wagyu Tri – Tip
ranchero salsa, creamy horseradish, bbq pinquito beans
$29.95
Santa Barbara Mission Chicken
lemon peel, rosemary, apple pink peppercorn sauce, rotisserie potatoes
$24.95
Pork Shoulder Carnitas
comal roasted tomatillo salsa, macha sauce, black beans, cotija
$21.95
Oak Grilled Local Fish
salsa verde, pepperonata, parmesan sweet corn polenta
Crispy Cauliflower and Potato “Chorizo” Tacos
black beans, black radish and lime salad, smoked queso fresco
$20.95
Sides
Slow Cooked Local Pinquinto Beans
burnt ends, tomato, secret spices
$5.00
Mixed Cabbage Cilantro Slaw
pickled onion, chipotle dressing
$5.00
Hominy and Cheese Casserole
roasted green chilis, corn tortilla crunch
$6.00
California Red Chili Rice
queso fresco, tomatillo
$5.00
Lemon Rosemary Rotisserie Potatoes $5.00
Ranch Fries
charred scallion dressing, queso fresco
$6.00
Glazed Carrots
piloncillo, brown butter, and savory herbs
$6.00
Dessert
Desserts
Flan de la Casa
kumquat mezcal syrup, crispy buenelo
$7.95
Capirotada “Bread Pudding”
golden raisins, almonds, cheese, cream, date syrup
$7.95
Cobbler a la Mode
McConnell’s Vanilla Ice Cream
$10.95
Mexican Salted Chocolate Tart
dulce de leche, raspberry sauce
$10.95
Beer & Hard Seltzer
Draft
There Does Not Exist – Stag
Pale Ale
$9.00
Buenaveza
Mexican Lager
$7.00
There Does Not Exist – Particle Drift
Hazy IPA
$9.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak
IPA
$9.00
Cans
Modern Times Black House
coffee stout
$8.00
Topa Topa Dos Topas
mexican lager
$8.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak
IPA
$8.00
Buenaveza
Mexican Lager
$8.00
Dinner House Cocktails
House Cocktails
La Paloma
blanco tequila, aperol, lime, champagne simple, grapefruit
$14.00
Margarita
tequila, lime, agave
$13.00
Mezcalita
mezcal, lime, ferrand pierre dry curaçao, agave
$14.00
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
mezcal, tequila, agave, mole bitters
$16.00
Smoke + Mirrors
mezcal ,cyan, lemon, lime, simple
$15.00
Desert Solstice
mezcal, blood orange, agave, lime
$15.00
Verde Eastside
mezcal, cucumber, lime, agave
$15.00
Josie’s Comet
gin, luxardo maraschino, lemon, star anise, aguafaba
$14.00
Night Owl
fig infused bourbon, dry curaçao, lemon, fig simple, aguafaba
$14.00
Specialty Margaritas
Bird of Paradise
tequila, lime, passionfruit, agave, orange bitters
$15.00
Zero Proof
Seasonal Limeade
strawberries, basil
$6.00
Horchata
oat milk, cinammon syrup
$6.00
Brunch Cocktails & Beverages
Cocktails
Sunrise Spritz
mezcal, aperol, club soda, chocolate bitters
$15.00
Campfire Flip
rum, apple cider, lemon, mint
$14.00
Don’t Tell Abuelita- Mexican Coffee
tequila, Kahlua, Dart coffee, orange whip
$15.00
Mimosa
orange, grapefruit, or pineapple
$12.00
Lemon Spritz
lillet, cava, meyer lemon
$11.00
Blood Orange Spritz
lillet, cava, blood orange, lemon
$11.00
Beer
Buenaveza Draft
mexican lager
$7.00
There Does Not Exist – Particle Drift
Hazy IPA
$9.00
There Does Not Exist – Stag
Pale Ale
$9.00
Modern Times
Black House Coffee stout
$8.00
Topa Topa
Dos Topas Lager
$8.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak
IPA
$9.00
Zero Proof
Horchata
oat milk, cinnamon syrup
$6.00
Seasonal Limeade
strawberries, basil
$6.00
Brunch Menu
Brunch Beginnings
Farmer’s Market Fruit Salad
honey lime yogurt, macadamia
$11.95
Avocado Tostada
bacon, jalapeño, radish, house fermented hot sauce
$9.95
Pozole Verde
soft cooked egg, avocado, vegetable confit, oregano
$11.95
Weekend Mains
Capirotada French Toast
date and rum syrup, bananas, creme fraiche
$15.95
Huevos Rancheros
house-made chorizo, pinquinto beans, red chili sauce, fried eggs, golden soft tortillas, smoked queso fresco
$15.95
Ranchero Salad
head lettuce, scallion ranch dressing, bacon, tomato preserve, blue cheese, smoked squash seeds, hard boiled egg
$13.95
JTs Salad
baby arugula, dehydrated olive, charred corn, garlic tostada, JT’s original vinaigrette, cotija
$13.95

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: resy.com

Contact La Paloma Cafe

Address: 702 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: (805) 966-7029

Website: http://www.lapalomasb.com/

Hours

Wednesday 5–9PM
Thursday 5–9PM
Friday 5–10PM
Saturday 10:30AM–2PM, 5–10PM
Sunday 10:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Monday 5–9PM
Tuesday 5–9PM

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