Such a hidden gem! Super unassuming in a more industrial area of goleta but worth a visit. Order and take with you style, theres nowhere to sit. Service is super friendly and welcoming. I can't even explain the extent of the baked goods they have there/make in house. A variety of traditional Mexican and French pastries. They were all so beautiful too. We got the guava turn over which was flakey and filled with delicious guava filling and a pastry custard. It was to die for. Sad we only got one. We also got a vegan cookie to try which was pretty good as well! Will return for some lunch some time! And of course more guava turn overs.

Really like their Vegetarian Tamales and Guava-Creamcheese Turnover. Service is awesome. Parking is free, right outside the store. No seating.

The food was outstanding! I ordered breakfast burritos for my crew (14). They were hot and ready when I got there to pick them up.

What I've eaten more than once: Milanes Torta, tamales, tacos, assorted breads. Still working my way through the menu. Great service.

Absolute hidden gem. They get very busy around lunch so if you're placing an order with multiple items it may, understandably, take around 20 minutes. They have such a diverse menu. All my coworkers say they make a true burger. I was able to order the chipotle sandwich lettuce wrapped and they made note of my allergy. I am a little unsure about how the food was prepared and if there was cross contamination. Regardless, LOVED THIS ITEM. The business I work for probably places an order every single day. Tiny place with no seating; just walk up, order, wait and be on your way.

We found this place on yelp as we were looking for a good breakfast burrito on our drive through SB. This place was sooo good, we got bacon burrito, chorizo burrito, and coffee. The burritos were delicious and hit the spot, they come with potatoes and peppers. We booked marked this spot.

Classic hole in the wall gem! I absolutely loved this place. Adorable staff, case full of ample sized pastry, including Mexican cheesecake tarts. Savory menu includes burritos and sandwich's. I got the asada torta on a fresh baked roll. Counter service only but I enjoyed my food at nearby Decker park which had plenty of picnic tables and well manicured lawn. I'll be back!

While in Santa Barbara, we found this hidden gem in Goleta. They serve breakfast, lunch and have various Mexican baked items. The breakfast burritos are a good size and loaded with tasty goodness. We tried the Chorizo, Bacon, and the Machaca con Huevos breakfast burritos. You can go wrong with any, but I really enjoyed the Machaca burrito. We also got some concha bread that was very good as well. There are many more Mexican pastries to choose from. The staff and service was great. The bakery cafe doesn't have any seating inside and only a small bench outside, so mainly take out. Check this place out for some good eats! Happy Nom Nom!

Cristino's is the kind of hole in the wall gem I love finding. Can't take the credit though - it was a friend who found it and suggested we stop in and try their goods. I didn't have high hopes because the weekend was disappointing as far as Mexican food went so I was just praying it was something decent. I'm so glad it was more. So much more ... Walking in, immediately greeted by Juanita. So friendly and inviting. Imagine someone inviting you into their house and not just making you feel comfortable, but making you feel at home. That's how I felt. But, let's start off with parking before I ramble on and on. This tiny hole in the wall is located in an industrial like area. Think garage like establishments. There's parking but you probably won't need it because most customers are taking their orders to go. There's no seating inside or out. Just one park bench. No tables. I'd say order and take it to the beach. Not like we did. We ate it standing right outside the bakery. As to what we ate - we split a Milanesa Torta. So good. See pic. Tons of ingredients and even more taste. Just be forewarned - it's served with a grilled Serrano pepper. Of course it wasn't hot for me, but it was for my sensitive mouth friend. It was one of those sandwiches that I basically inhaled. I devoured it without once putting it down. Just the half was nice and filling. Even for me. And if you know me, you know how much I can chow down. We also had some Champurrado. After getting a sample from the gracious Juanita, I decided I wasn't going to share - so I ordered two. Hit the spot that chilly morning. The visit was a hit and it's on my radar to try more of their menu items on my next stop in. Yes, there will be a next time.

**February 2024: Monday Morning Visit** I had some disappointing Mexican food on my Santa Barbara trip, so I was really crossing my fingers that Cristino's would help me end on a high note. Located in a pretty industrial part of Santa Barbara, my friend and I had high hopes as patrons were all hispanic and appeared to be regulars. The hostess was extremely kind and friendly and made me feel welcomed. After pondering on what to order my friend and I decided to split a milanesa torta which was delicious! The bread had a nice crunch, but was pillowy soft and the ingredients on the inside were abundant. I really enjoyed it though I probably would request not jalapenos since I'm a wimp, but otherwise I would be happy to order it again or try a different torta. The half torta was very filling, but I would be curious to try their pastries as they did look freshly baked. Next trip!