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Masala Spice Indian Cuisine

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Enjoy authentic Indian buffet and a la carte dishes with vegetarian and Halal choices. Reserve your table at Masala Spice in Goleta today.

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Masala Spice Indian Cuisine offers authentic Indian flavors with a focus on buffet dining and a la carte dishes featuring traditional specialties.

The casual venue supports dine-in, takeout, and delivery with outdoor seating, a bar, and accommodating service, making it a local favorite for both lunch and dinner.

What to Expect:

    🍛 Extensive Indian buffet with dosa station
    🥘 Signature items like Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh
    🌿 Large vegetarian and vegan options, halal food
    🍷 Onsite bar with wine and beer

Important Information:

    Reservations required, especially for weekends
    Outdoor and wheelchair accessible seating
    Free parking available at Calle Real Shopping Center
    Contact: (805) 770-8989 | https://masalaspicesb.com/

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📍 Local Insights

🍽️ Buffet Weekend Highlights: The weekend lunch buffet with freshly made dosas is a guest favorite and worth timing your visit accordingly.

🌿 Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly: The menu features a well-labeled large selection of vegetarian and vegan options, easing choices for plant-based diners.

🍷 Bar Onsite: Enjoy beer and wine with your meal, elevating the casual dining experience.

🚗 Parking Tips: Free parking is abundant in the Calle Real Shopping Center, but weekends can be busier—arrive early for convenience.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Friday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Saturday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sunday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

👉 Best For

Lunch buffet, Vegetarian diners, Casual dining, Groups and families
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Masala Spice Indian Cuisine

5796 Calle Real
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Goleta
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CA
93117

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Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Masala Spice is praised for authentic Indian flavors, delicious buffet offerings, and great vegetarian options. The staff is noted as friendly and attentive, with some praising the buffet's dosa station and signature dishes. A few reviews mention occasional issues with portion sizes or service inconsistency, but overall it is viewed as one of Goleta’s best Indian dining experiences.

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January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Buffet, Dosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Baingan Bhartha, Samosa, Vindaloo, Kadhai Paneer, Halal, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Dishes, Small Plates, Salad Bar, Organic Dishes, Comfort Food

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit weekdays between 11:30 AM and 2 PM or early dinner 5–6 PM for a relaxed experience. Weekend buffet lunch is busiest; reserve ahead.
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