Buena Onda

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724 E Haley St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Buena Onda in Santa Barbara proudly offers handmade, fresh-baked, authentic Argentinian empanadas at their welcoming restaurant. Committed to quality and tradition, their empanadas are meticulously crafted with grass-fed, free-range poultry and locally sourced produce, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

As a family-owned establishment, Buena Onda blends foreign flavors with a familiar taste, bringing a piece of South America to the heart of Santa Barbara. With a dedication to excellence, each bite showcases the passion and expertise that goes into every empanada.

For those looking to share the love of empanadas with others, Buena Onda offers event space and catering services, promising a memorable culinary experience. Whether for a small gathering or a grand celebration, their wood-fired oven ensures that every empanada is served hot, filling the air with delicious aromas.

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Marie F.
11/9/2025

After walking around the Mission, we decided to stop by Buena Onda for lunch since it was nearby. Thank God we did because it was the best lunch we had in Santa Barbara. I never thought I'd be so...

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Manish K.
11/14/2025

Food was ok but service was awful. They gave our order to another table. Then it took another 15 minutes to get like 3 of our 4 empanadas. They were partially cooked. We got tired of waiting and...

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Chieri W.
10/17/2025

We hosted a 30ish person party at Buena Onda and it was a vibe!! We're coming in from out of town so we planned the party with the owner Matias via email + phone. We chose a pre fixe menu that...

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Reta B.
10/5/2025

I absolutely love their empanadas specifically the mushroom one! Wow I have been here before for yelp event and made it a task to come back! I had their arugula salad which I had enjoyed as well...

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Yvette M.
10/22/2025

This was our last stop before leaving Santa Barbara. Buena Onda has the most delicious Argentinian Empanadas that are freshly made and come with a side of their delicious chimichurri sauce. The...

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