Santo Mezcal

" If you've spent a few boozy Saturdays in Santa Barbara, you probably know about Los Agaves: a well-established Mexican restaurant with three different locations in town. Santo Mezcal is their more upscale sister restaurant serving Mexican dishes like massive plates of ceviche (get the halibut and ahi tuna), shrimp covered in creamy mezcal sauce, and an octopus in adobo dish you'll think about late at night. Also important: the mezcal cocktails are very good. " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"Anybody who’s spent more than a boozy Saturday in Santa Barbara knows about Los Agaves on Milpas, a well-established Mexican restaurant. Santo Mezcal is their more upscale spot in the Funk Zone, serving modern Mexican food like massive plates of ceviche (get the halibut and ahi tuna), shrimp covered in creamy mezcal sauce, and an octopus in adobo dish you’ll be thinking about all weekend. They also have excellent cocktails, all of which can be enjoyed on their expanded front patio." - brant cox

"This hip Mexican restaurant’s bar emphasizes mezcal and tequila, but it also offers cocktails that explore other spirits, such as the Riviera Hermosa made with bourbon and housemade blood orange sage-thyme syrup with a float of local pinot noir. But its wide range of agave-based offerings should be explored. Try one of the many margarita variations with Fresno mezcal or Serrano tequila or dig into a mezcal flight." - Caroline Pardilla

"Also nearby, Lavender Inn by the Sea and Inn by the Harbor are easy walks to both the beach and local eateries like the Lower State Street hot spot Santo Mezcal, which features a tasty menu rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions."

"Anybody who’s spent more than a boozy Saturday in Santa Barbara knows about Los Agaves, a well-established Mexican restaurant. Santo Mezcal is their more upscale place serving modern Mexican food like massive plates of ceviche (get the halibut and ahi tuna), shrimp covered in creamy mezcal sauce, and an octopus in adobo dish you’ll think about late at night. Also important: the mezcal cocktails are very good." - Brant Cox