Flor de Maiz
Oaxacan Flavors Along the Coast
A Culinary Journey to Oaxaca
Flor de Maiz celebrates the bold and vibrant flavors of Oaxaca, a region renowned for its rich culinary heritage. From Mole Negro to Enchiladas Oaxaca, every dish here promises to transport you to the gastronomic heart of Mexico.
Stunning Coastal Views
Located along Santa Barbara’s picturesque Cabrillo Boulevard, Flor de Maiz offers some of the best dining views in town. The breathtaking sights of Stearns Wharf and the Pacific Ocean from the restaurant's prime patio seating make dining here even more memorable.
Lively Ambiance & Libations
Flor de Maiz’s airy interior features high ceilings, an open kitchen, and a spirited bar area that flows onto the patio. The beverage program is equally as exciting, featuring a vast selection of mezcals and tequilas, local and international wine and beer, and cocktails made with house-made infusions and fresh-pressed juices—each shaken, stirred, or lit on fire!
Menu Must-Haves
Speaking of, Flor de Maiz’s talented culinary team crafts an array of vibrant dishes designed to tantalize the senses. Start your meal with the popular Aguachile Rojo de Camarón, a mouthwatering blend of shrimp, onion, aguachile sauce, pepitas, and avocado, then continue with one of the restaurant’s signature mains, like the Salmon a la Pina, featuring salmon with pineapple, asparagus, and creamy rice, or the Pulpo al Pesto, where tender octopus meets pesto and lemon.
Management Consultant Fernando Sapien