The Original. The Best., 6/27/2012
Reviewer: Doug
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've eaten Mission-style burritos in every chain and local joint in many cities; this Freebirds Isla Vista location, the original, serves the best, bar none. Everything is fresh, everything is delicious, every ingredient is top quality; lots of healthy options. The founder and owner still runs the place and is on site most days. The employees are low turnover, they know what they are doing. There's on site parking. Portion sizes are large; you don't go away hungry; if you want to sample, order a single taco. For a change of pace, try the tri tip sandwiches, they deserve their own restaurant. Chips & guac -- awesome. Pico and other homemade salsa -- outrageous. I eat here for lunch most days I'm in Santa Barbara and have for years. Its open 24/7 by popular demand.
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Decent but overpriced, 6/4/2012
Reviewer: Brendon
from Santa Barbara, CA
I don't know how this place remains so popular. In the past 6-8 years, the prices have nearly doubled. The food isn't bad, it's just there are alternatives that are both cheaper and better.
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FANTASTICO!!!!!:) im a big boy and this place makes me happy
Reviewer: DESHAUN JACKSON
from Santa Barbara, CA
HEllo i am a big fan of freebirds santa barbra but honestly am dissapointed about thee freebirds in Ventura their food sucks please Free birds santa barbra help them out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ecxellent!
Reviewer: Justin
from Cedar Hill, TX
They make great, flavorful burritos and have great service! Their prices are not bad either. I love their hot sauces and salsa! Also they have a cool rock and hippy theme.
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Quick Service, Good Food
Reviewer: Michael Richards
from Santa Barbara, CA
Im definitely a fan of Freebirds and was stoked to find out they opened one down south in Orange County. I have a question though . . . . .Does the Freebirds in I.V. serve the corn salsa as a condiment?????
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AMAZINGNESS IN A BURRITO
Reviewer: TREY
from Santa Barbara, CA
1 word is deemed a requirment in describing this place.. AMAZIPERFECTODELICIOUSOUSNESS...lol DATS RIGHT I SAID IT..i dont know exactly how to say it or spell it but the quesorillo (s/p) is my fav. Its a little pricey but the burrito is HUGE!!! so u def get ur moneys worth..
and when ur tipsy just got out the club, this stuff is orgasmic..dats right i went there too! :) overall the best place ever. i wish it was one closer to lompoc
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Disappointment...
Reviewer: Jose
from Goleta, CA
Recently moved from Austin, was ecstatic to find a Freebird's in town. Sadly, this is just a really pathetic knock-off. It's not even listed on the Freebird's website. And the food, salsa, service, and atmosphere in general are just not nearly as good as any of the Texas locations I have been to. I'm officially giving up on finding a good Texas-sized burrito in Cali.
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Nacho Cravings
Reviewer: Stephanie
from Santa Barbara, CA
MMMMM get the BBQ chicken nachos! So good! The first time I had Freebirds sober I must admit I was slightly dissapointed because it tastes so much better intoxicated, but nonetheless it's still bomb.
YUM YUM YUM! the true savage in you comes out when you're chowin' down on those nachos/burritos.
P.S.
Just like drinks, girls should never have to pay for Freebirds out of pocket on a weekend haha
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GREAT FOOD/ GREAT SERVICE
Reviewer: Josh Wampwamp
from Santa Barbara, CA
I LOVE EATING AT FREEBIRDS IN ISLA VISTA. LOVE THE FOOD AND ALL THE WORKERS ARE ALLWAYS FRIENDLY AND EFFICENT. I LOVE THE IDEA OF A CAFETERIA STYLE LINE AND MOST DEFFINELTY LOVE THE FACT THAT, MY FOOD IS MADE TO MY LIKING.
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This place is a RIPOFF
Reviewer: Brian
from Santa Barbara, CA
This place is beyond overpriced. The ONLY thing I get here if I do go here for some miraculous reason is not even on the menu, and is 3-4 dollars. Every thing else on the menu is like 10+ dollars. Even the amount they give you isn't really worth paying that much, because a normal human being is not going to eat all that in one sitting anyways. So then you have leftovers which you need to microwave another day, so really you're not paying 10+ dollars for food that you can even finish that day. You're paying for so-so food, and some cold microwaved leftovers that you eat the next day. I have NO idea why this crappy place is so popular here. I've just recently graduated so I'm not some I.V. newbie. The best thing this place can do is smaller portions and smaller prices.
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Good Burrito, made your way
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
I like the Subway type assembly line to tell them exactly what you want on it. I wonder if most IVers know about Super Cuca's just down the loop which is usually voted higher than Freebirds and considered the best burrito in SB area. I guess the notoriety of this place draws more people, that and the fact its on THE people watching corner of IV. Also your burrito is made extra quick over other places. I believe this place is different than the Texas chain(www.freebirds.com) in terms of ownership as this place stayed with one original owner and the other Texas places were sold to a corporation by the different owner.
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Amazing food!! I would eat here everyday if I could!!
Reviewer: Megan
from Lompoc, Ca
My boyfriend recently took me after I had heard so many great things.. My favorite thing in the world to eat is burritos from the corner markets in town, but when I had my first monster burrito (Which my bf swore I could not finish, and I almost did!) I fell in love! I cannot wait to go back again, I just wish it were closer to where I live!! Everything was absolutely amazing.. The line was out the door, which sucked waiting in line but it was well worth it!!
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