Metropolitan Fiesta 5

I went to this theater for a limited release showing. While the theater was not amazing, it was by no means bad. There was stadium seating and everything was clean. The only problem was the screen seemed slightly dirty. Nothing I could not overlook.
Not sure where all these negative reviewers are coming from but I had a pleasurable experience. If I had to see another movie here, I would be totally fine with that.

Poor very poor service the employees are fairly dumbfounded I came in with my cousin to watch an R rated movie and she had left her license at home but she had her university card from another country and the idiotic employee said we need proof of ID ??? Last time I checked a university card is proof of identification and not only that but after we had to purchase the tickets through a machine (because the dumb worker kept denying her university card) the manager himself denied it and told us to watch a different movie your service is sh** and you guys literally marinade your popcorn in butter

Pretty sure there was human poop on my seat.
Good location. Old style theater, reminiscent of my childhood. Small and cozy, with only a handful of screens.
Concessions are more expensive than the large theater franchises. Theater seating was filthy. Moved through 50 seats before finding one clean enough to sit in for 90 minutes.

I had two little ones with me and as I was trying to get them in there seats all the popcorn got dumped! Someone told the person at the concession stand and the brought me a new bag :)

Not sure why I keep coming here but always end up there about 2 times a year. The smell is pretty harsh out in front and the quality and atmosphere just isn’t the same as all the others theaters. Other then the frequent homeless people always milling around the front entrance I’d say the theater is a step up from the riviera as far as sound and projector quality, yet 2 steps down from everywhere else in town.

Not a great experience at this theater. As others have mentioned, the seats and floors were filthy. Partner & I both were thinking of checking for bug bites after the show (ew). The screen size and audio weren’t great either (I was straining to hear the dialogue) & the other patrons were talkative & rude during the movie (not the theater’s fault exactly but still didn’t make for the best movie outing). We were just looking to kill time before driving home but this wasn’t the best place to do so.

Great downtown theater. They have recently renovated their bathrooms. I have had movies where the sound went off or the screen went black but they were fixed within minutes and nothing of the movie was missed.

The picture and sound at this theatre are great. The people are great too.
The seats are something out of a crime scene though. I changed my seat three times before settling on one that appeared decent. The bathrooms are even worse than the seats. With so many choices in town I try to avoid this one.

Watched «This is the End» with my hubby when we were on vacation in SB & I loved this little theater. I’m over the brand-​new theaters popping up that all look the same, so I appreciate the character & charm that this place has. The theater screen wasn’t as high-​tech as it could have been, but the sound was good & the seats were comfy. I saw staff periodically who were checking in on the sold-​out show, which I always appreciate.

Bottom Line: A funky little theater in downtown LA that does a lot of things right
I have been going to this theater for many, many years. There’s nothing wrong it with it, it’s just not particularly spectacular.
The seats are decent, the picture and sound are always pretty good.
Again — nothing wrong with it at all! A cool little theater.

Dirty. That about sums this place up. The movies are great, unless one of the employees forgets to turn the sound on (happened three different times). But hey, the popcorn is fresh!

Considering there are only a few, small theaters to go to in Santa Barbara, this one isn’t that bad, but it is not the best either. I enjoy the small theater but I think their food is way overpriced and it is usually pretty messy inside the lounge area as well the theater. I prefer driving to Ventura to see a movie!

This is a small theater, with 1 person working at the box office but plenty of self serve kiosk. The movie I saw was in a small room. This place gets the job done, but dont expect any frills

This is one filthy cinema.

Small, run-​down, kind of dirty theater. I almost gave them three stars, because the service was nice. But there are just so many better options nearby (downtown) or in Goleta.

The dirtiest of Stat Street cinema where the men’s restroom is filthy with 1 urinal covered in trash bag for months
The Self Service Kiosk has also been broken for over a month. Each time I ask about it’s future, I’m told «they were working on it yesterday.». I’ve asked 4 times. At least the staff is very friendly.
The auditoriums are good size with stadium seating and the concession offer «you pour it» hot butter and those flavor powders.
Not my favorite of the theaters on State Street but it will do.

While I give them props for upgrading to stadium seating they still have the same old dingy bathroom that looks like it belongs in a 50’s diner that hasn’t been cleaned since poodle dresses were popular. It also seems to be permanently kept as the children’s theater because the movie selections rarely leave «G Rated» category.

The Metropolitan Fiesta 5 Theater is truly a great find! My wife described it as «a bright little gem tucked in amongst all the shops on State Street».
The wife and I decided to do Santa Barbara and its surrounding area for a 4 day vacation during April. We were strolling along all the shops and eateries along Santa Barbara’s renowned State Street when we came across this little 5 screen cinema. Well — we wanted to go see The Forbidden Kingdom — and it was playing there… so we thought «Why Not?»
Good Call!!!
I have to admit — its an older theater — and small. «Only» 5 screens. But we were very pleasantly surprised. You walk into the small lobby decorated with movie posters and displays and each of the 5 theater entrances are laid out in front of you. After having bought our ticket we went into our theater expecting no stadium seating. Its in a fairly old building, so we were more than willing to accept some concessions when it came to modernity.
As we walked further in — a slow smile crept across our faces. There was Stadium Seating… and the chamber itself was far more roomier than we expected! Bonus!
Added to this — the floors were almost spotless clean. The movie, presented on a nice big screen with wonderful sound, rocked our socks!!!
The concession stand was also small — but far more than adequate.
Prices? Well it’s S. Calif so you know what to expect. My only complaint was that the the last showings were at 7:30pm. Ah well.
This place had a cozy art-​house theater feel. The staff was also quite friendly.
I’d certainly come back here again — and its places like this that make me wish Unilocal allowed half-​star ratings. This place would certainly earn 4.5,