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Loquita Restaurant

Zohe Felici

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 seasonal paella expertly prepared by Chef Jasmine Shimoda. 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 comprised 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.

  • Choose from two family-style menu options for your guests

  • Custom-printed menus are provided for all private events

  • Open-air private dining patio is designed with a fireplace & overhead heaters

  • Can accommodate brunch events based on availability

  • Events function within a three-hour window and can begin as early as 5pm

Pricing: $$-$$$ — dependent on date and season

Site Fees:  Food and Beverage minimums vary depending on the day of the week and season and must be met prior to 22% service charge and tax. If the minimum is not met, the remaining balance is charged as a site fee.

This is a reception location.

Type of Venue:

  • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

  • Charming, downtown Santa Barbara

  • Elopement

  • Patio dining

  • Private space available

  • Reception

  • Rehearsal Dinner

  • Restaurant

Areas available for rent:

  • Full Restaurant Buyout: 115 seated guests / 175 standing only

  • Full Patio Buyout: 75 seated guests / 100 standing only

  • Private Patio: 30 seated guests / 40 standing only

Time Allotments:

  • Dinner daily 5:00pm - close

  • Brunch events available upon request

What is provided?

  • Tables

  • Chairs

  • China

  • Glass

  • Silver

Restrooms on site: Yes

Parking available: Yes 

Alcohol policy: 

It is our policy at Loquita to support all state and local laws regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. If an individual cannot provide a valid ID, no service of liquor, beer or wine will be made.

Requirements:

  • Contract

  • Deposit Amount/Percentage

  • Reservation with Credit Card

  • Same day load in and load out

Cancellation Policy:

If notification is received less than thirty (30) days in advance of your function, you and your organization will be responsible for payment in full of the food and beverage minimum.

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