Business Chief Magazine October 2026 | Page 32

THE BRIEFING | ITINERARY
Maiz Picante
Third Window Brewing

DINE

THERE’ S NO SHORTAGE of highend Mexican spots in this town, but if you want what the locals crave, it’ s Maiz Picante, off the beaten path. Barbareño sits just off the main drag in a residential neighbourhood, serving cuisine that pays homage to Santa Barbara County’ s food roots, and is a safe pick for a meetup with coworkers. If you’ re in the mood for some BBQ, order the Tri Tip. It was made famous just up the coast in Santa Maria and the kitchen honours those ranching roots with plenty of modern creativity.
Barbareño