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06/17/2026

Do you want to eat in the Dining Commons during sessions?

Sign up for a Summer Session A meal plan now by scanning the QR Code or at the link in our bio ☀️

Image description: Promotional graphic from UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining titled “SUMMER MEAL PLAN” set against a background of the ocean with surfers. A QR code is in the top right corner.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 🎓🎉

Campus Dining had such a great time serving you and seeing you graduate over the weekend!

We can’t wait to see what comes next for all of you 💙

Video Description: Montage of images from Commencement at UCSB.

06/13/2026

Happy Commencement!!

We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 with all of you 🎓🎉

In case you get hungry or thirsty this weekend, we have food and beverages available for purchase at our tent next to the Campus Store on Commencement Green.

Starbucks, The Corner Store and Root Burger will also be open in the UCen as well as The Arbor!

Swipe right to see our retail hours 🍽️

Image 1: Campus Dining staff standing in front of the concessions tent at UCSB Commencement.

Image Description: An informational graphic titled “Commencement Weekend Hours” listing campus retail hours for 6/13 – 6/14. The top features a photo collage of the four locations, and a yellow graduation cap icon. The bottom displays the schedule on a dark blue background:
* Starbucks: 7:30am – 4pm
* The Arbor: 7:30am – 5pm
* Root Burger: 11am – 4:30pm
* Corner Store: 9:30am – 3pm

06/11/2026

We hope you enjoyed Portola’s Oaxacan Theme Meal last week!

Stay tuned for our theme meals next year 🍴

Video description: Montage of images from Portola’s Oaxacan Theme Meal

06/05/2026

Spring Finals Week Meal Hours Announcement ⏰

Swipe right to see the Dining Commons’ Meal Hours from 6/6 - 6/12 🍽️

Good luck on finals and have a good break, Gauchos!

Image 1: UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining graphic titled “Finals Week Meal Hours Spring 2026” with a prompt reading “Swipe for Dining Commons’ Hours”.

Image 2: An informational graphic from UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining detailing “UCSB Dining Commons Meal Hours” for the week of June 6 to June 12. The text is presented on a white card against a blue background with a faint cherry blossom pattern.
The schedule for Carrillo, De La Guerra, and Portola Dining Commons is as follows:
Saturday, June 6: Breakfast 7:00am – 8:00am, Brunch 10:00am – 2:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm – 8:30pm.
Sunday, June 7: Brunch 10:00am – 2:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm – 8:30pm.
Monday–Thursday, June 8–11: Breakfast 7:15am – 10:00am, Lunch 11:00am – 3:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm – 8:30pm.
Friday, June 12: Breakfast 7:15am – 10:00am, Lunch 11:00am – 3:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm – 7:30pm.
Takeout at Ortega hours:
Monday–Thursday, June 8–11: 10:00am – 8:00pm.
Friday, June 12: 10:00am – 3:00pm.

06/03/2026

Did you enjoy Carrillo’s Grillin & Chillin Theme Meal last week?

If you did, then you’re definitely going to want to stop by Portola’s Oaxacan Theme Meal tomorrow at lunch!

Don’t miss out of the last theme meal of the year 🍴

Video Description: Student recaps their lunch at Carrillo Dining Common’s Grillin & Chillin theme meal including some of the dishes they tried. They also promote the next theme meal at Portola.

06/01/2026

Join us for lunch, Thursday 6/4 at Portola for their Oaxacan Theme Meal featuring some yummy dishes like molletes, seafood ceviche, mole negro, Oaxacan chocolate cookies & more 🇲🇽

Image Description: An event flyer for UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining featuring the Santo Domingo church under a purple sunset sky. A dark blue text overlay reads: “OAXACAN THEME MEAL @ PORTOLA, Lunch | Thursday 6/4.”

05/29/2026

Highlights from DLG’s South American Theme Meal last week 🌎

ft. Lomo Saltado, Argentinian Locro Stew, Ceviche con Cancha, Chocotorta & more!

Image 1: Students sitting at a long table enjoying South American dishes at DLG’s theme meal.

Image 2: A spread of South American dishes with Lomo Saltado in the center.

Image 3: Three students holding South American dishes inside DLG.

Image 4: A table of food with Lomo Saltado at the front.

05/26/2026

Join us for lunch, Thursday 5/28 at Carrillo for their Grillin’ & Chillin’ Theme Meal featuring some yummy dishes like smoked brisket, tri-tip sandwiches, pork ribs, berry trifle & more 🍗🍖

Image Description: An advertisement for UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining featuring a person grilling on a beach. A blue text box in the foreground reads: “GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’ THEME MEAL @ CARRILLO Lunch | Thursday 5/28”.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Meal Hours 5/25 🇺🇸

Carrillo/DLG/Portola*
Brunch: 10am - 2pm
Dinner: 5pm - 8:30pm

Takeout at Ortega
3pm - 8pm

*Sack meals at Portola will be closed

Image 1: An announcement graphic from UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining titled “Memorial Day Meal Hours.” Below the header, bold text reads “Monday 5/25” followed by the subtext “Swipe for Dining Commons’ Hours.”

Image 2: An informational graphic from UC Santa Barbara Campus Dining detailing meal hours for Monday, 5/25, set against a dark blue background with faint stars and stripes.

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