Get in the Fiesta Spirit with Loquita Santa Barbara!

Published July 30, 2026 11:27 am

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It's almost that time of the year again for Old Spanish Days Fiesta! What better way to get in the spirit than with food?

Cristian Granada, Executive Chef at Loquita Santa Barbara joins your Morning News to talk about all the best dishes for Fiesta and summer time.

Loquita is also hosting a Fiesta event on August 7th which features an afternoon of paella, churros, flamenco dancers and more! Flamenco dancers will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are limited.

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