Loquita, an endearing Spanish colloquial term for a wild, fun-loving young girl, is a playful love letter to the Spanish origins and history of Santa Barbara. Loquita is strategically located on State Street directly across the street from the train station at the corner of Yanonali, the gateway to the popular Funk Zone district.
Loquita serves authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fired grilled seafood and meats, and expertly prepared seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally sourced produce, meats and seafood an ideal match. The wine list is composed almost entirely of Spanish wines with exceptional local wines that pair well with the cuisine. Loquita’s cocktail list showcases Spanish vermouths, farmers’ market sangria, hand-crafted cocktails and a rotating selection of Spain’s king of cocktails, the Gin-and-Tonic.
