Taking place across the Central Coast’s Santa Maria Valley, the barbecue style was eventually named after the area and Santa Maria barbecue was born. To feed everyone, they would dig large pits, layer in coastal live oak and willow branches and grill large portions of beef, which was traditionally served with a chunky salsa and pinquito beans. Santa Maria barbecue is a style of wood-fire grilling that dates back to the mid-1800s when the vaqueros who ran the local cattle ranches would throw big fiestas. Our food focuses on the traditions of Santa Maria and influences from Baja, Mexico. Paying tribute to the age of the ranchero, our thoughtfully crafted California barbecue reflects both the past and present of our region and local community. La Paloma Café’s menu celebrates the cuisine of the Californios, early Californian settlers who incorporated Spanish and Mexican influences into indigenous ingredients cooked over fire. And like an old friend, the celebrated neon sign will once again glow with its original letters: La Paloma Café. Welcome back in time, back in Santa Barbara history to La Paloma Café. After 37 years “the dove” once again takes wing on the iconic corner of Anacapa and Ortega streets in the historic Presidio Neighborhood in downtown Santa Barbara. ![]() ![]() What’s Old is New Again: La Paloma Reopens after 37 Years Quality meats, poultry, fish and vegetables cooked over California oak. ![]() Welcome to the old way of California cooking and hospitality.
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