Who doesn’t love a pleasant surprise? And better yet, what if this surprise comes with beautiful surroundings and friendly service? You can be sure that one thing this state does well – aside from sun, sand, and sea – is a good burger. That being said, there is one burger place that (surprisingly!) has some of the best fish tacos in Southern California. Oh, yeah, and their burgers are great, too.
Padaro Beach Grill is local favorite, a small unassuming cafe with a family-like ambiance along the beach in Carpinteria, just south of Santa Barbara.
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This cafe has a simple setup. Orders are taken at the counter and food is delivered to your table. The menu is both simple and fairly extensive. It is mainly made up of salads, sandwiches, and the cafe’s ever-popular burgers, and there are lots of varieties to choose from in each category.
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This is especially known as a burger joint, and the burgers are memorable, especially the Prime Burger and the Pretzel Burger. And of course, a pile of hot, crispy French fries is the perfect burger companion.
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Though they take up only a tiny portion of the menu, the Baja Fish Tacos are anything but insignificant. Large pieces of deep-fried fish are topped with cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, and smoked tartar sauce, all in handmade corn tortillas. Who needs a burger?
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Love the idea of the fish tacos, but want a slightly healthier option? Try the equally delicious grilled red snapper tacos, topped with cabbage, tomato, avocado and cilantro cream sauce, and of course, tucked inside handmade corn tortillas.
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For many, nothing pairs better with tacos than an ice cold beer and Padaro Beach Grill has a nice selection on tap. Not your thing? No problem, there are a lot of other options, including wine, margaritas, soft drinks, fresh ice tea, milkshakes, malts, smoothies, and floats.
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Portions are generous, and everything is freshly prepared to order.
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This simple beach cafe has gorgeous tropical garden-style grounds that will make you feel like you are on a little island vacay.
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The cafe building is small but the outdoor dining space is quite spacious, made even more pleasant by the fact that it sits right on the shore. Sit in the sun or under an umbrella and feel the ocean breeze.
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In the evening, enjoy the garden lights and the sound of the waves as you dine.
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When the sun goes down, grab a drink and a seat by the fire.
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We know it may be hard to order fish tacos when there are so many great burgers on the menu, but that just means this place deserves more than one visit. Wouldn’t you agree? Have you ever been to Padaro Beach Grill in Southern California? Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Check out the cafe on Facebook for more mouthwatering pics and up-to-date information. For more simple but unexpectedly delightful eateries, explore our list of seven “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants worth a visit.
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Address: 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA
