Menudo is my favorite breakfast food, so I'm always on the hunt for a great bowl, and this place…read morenever disappoints. The broth has a thicker consistency with just the right kick, and it reminds me of the menudo my grandma used to make. The tripe is tender, the flavor is always on point, and one thing I really appreciate is that they're the only menudo spot in town that lets you order just the hominy. That's my favorite part, so being able to get a bowl of it is a huge plus. I'm here almost every Sunday, which probably says more than anything else I could write. The staff is always super sweet and friendly, and the cashiers are always welcoming. They make every visit a pleasant experience. A Santa Maria staple! If I had one small suggestion, it would be the tortillas. I wish they were a little better, but that's a very minor complaint and definitely doesn't take away from how good the menudo is. Get there early because once it sells out, it's gone. This place has definitely earned me as a regular.

Bills take out is always great for lunch! On a occasion ive…read moregotten a hair in my fries :( And my patty was not cooked all the way. Its very rare my patty is pink most of the time they get it right try them out for lunch as it gets busy. Miss their asada burritos and their salsa from a few years back before it got remodeled. Restaurant gives a old school vibe and their signage is awesome. Staff is always attentive and knowledgeable on their menu. Love always a Billy burger fan / with cheese

Food here was really good! I ordered the "Beast burger". Was served fresh and hot! Definitely going…read moreto be back here for more food!

This place is always good! Back for the burgers and the fried mushrooms! We love toms! The ruthless…read moreburger is my go to! Has a freakin chili relleno on it!

Recently tried Jim's, one of several basic hamburger joints in Santa Maria. I have to say the fries…read morewere the best I've had in years. Fresh from the fryer, crispy outside, didn't get cold and hard. I'd go just for the fries. Oddly they come with about 3 onion rings on top which makes a nice addition. The burger (double cheeseburger, nothing on it) was fine but the fries really surprised me in the best possible way.

I went and had the pastrami sandwich basket. I haven't been there for years, but It was so…read moredelicious, just like I remembered.' The guys working there were very friendly and helpful thank you

Came here with craving for a hot dog and this place hit the spot. Had a coney island dog and it was…read moreawesome. Also had their beer battered fries and they were also very fresh and good. Customer service was perfect. The young lady working drive through was friendly. They also had a play area which I will definitely bring my daughter to and she will love it. This place feels like a hidden gem. I definitely will support this place. Next time I will try the smash burger.

I'll preface this by stating that I'm new to the area. I was searching and stumbled across the…read morelocal Wienerschnitzel. My mind was set on this as I haven't had it in probably more than 10 years until I discovered California Hot Dogs on Yelp. After a short drive, I found them, located right off of the 101. I called it in and as soon as I walked in, my food was ready. I will say that they do have a drive thru which is convenient. I ordered the Coney Island Dog, the LA Street Dog and a side of tater tot's. Everything was delicious and I probably killed 1/4 of the tater tot's on the drive home. They were hot, crispy and seasoned. Will definitely be back.

Woody's Butcher Block absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the single-patty burger, pulled…read morepork taco, brisket taco, coleslaw, and potato salad, and every single item was outstanding. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the tacos were packed with delicious smoked meat, and the sides were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. As someone who visits this area often, this will definitely become a regular stop. Highly recommend!

We pulled into Woody's based on a desire to eat Central Coast BBQ but to do it fast because we had…read morean appointment in L.A. and needed sandwiches. All 4 of us ordered the Tri Tip sandwiches. The tri tip was very flavorful! probably the best tri tip I had ever had. TH=here was some good smoke flavor in that meat. Sliced very thin, it was so easy to eat. No fighting the meat. Bread was buttered. BBQ on the side was Sweet Baby Ray's. I found that the BBQ sauce took away from the sammich, so I did very little dipping. If I come again, which I hope I do, I will order that sammich, but prepared in the same manner in which they prepare the roast beef sandwich. We took some chile verde sausages home to try, and those have a strong and memorable chile taste. For people who do not like spicy, beware. For the rest of us it is a satisfying burn. It is a pork sausage. Wife denied the purchase of the blackberry habanero sausage, so I will be left wondering about those. We also grabbed their pesto mayo. We will be trying that this week. I think I would have liked it on my tri tip sammich. I love pesto on anything. Place ain't cheap, but what is?

Has a drive thru, open late, reasonable prices. The burger…read morewasn't that impressive sadly and the fries were the tastiest part of the meal. Tried a queen burger it was basically just a hamburger with lettuce. Not much flavor in the lettuce thankfully the salty fries provided some flavor. Local told me this area is kinda sketch and there's been situations in the past with crime so beware if coming at night thankfully we didn't witness that. Decent size lot for parking but nothing special

King Falafel is consistent with their food. The recently added onion rings to the menu and they…read morewere a hit! The drive thru can be tricky if you enter through the wrong side. The service is simple and straightforward. If you do plan on eating at the location they do have limited seating.

My family ate here on the way home from Solvang, and we really enjoyed the food here. There were a…read morelot of great options, delicious pancakes, homemade corned beef hash, homemade berry syrup, and yummy hot cocoa. My husband loved his veggie burger too! Portion sizes were great, we all left full and satisfied!

Solid breakfast place, but pricing was a bit on the high side…read more I went with the "Senior Menu" option, which in theory should be a price saver, but it sure didnt seem like it. Overall the food was solid, French toast was good, but why not bring out a small container of warm syrup? I found a bottle sitting on the table. Service was a bit spotty with the server refreshing my coffee mug once, dropping off a check and never to be seen again.

Limited parking in the lot but there are more options like Disability spaces and street parking. I…read morelike the "order at the register" process. They have a big menu and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. - I got the brisket plate to go and oh my gosh, was it delicious ! The meat was tender and flavorful and the serving was gigantic! It came with rice and beans. I really appreciate that they used my environmentally friendly to go container that I bought from home. - There is both outdoor and indoor seating. I waited for my order outside on the patio and listened to the live band which was really good. My order was ready to go almost immediately and came with free tortillas. The meal was heavy, but in a good way, and I will definitely be returning.

I've known about this place for several years. I always wanted to come here. Everything sounded…read moregreat. So on our little trip up to Central California I decided to stop here for lunch. Oh boy, real Santa Maria BBQ! Woo Hoo! Tri-Tip is the name of the game in these parts so that's what I'm doing. Got the Tri-Tip Dip and a side of BBQ sauce so I could have it both ways. I was really looking forward to these West Coast Chili Beans too. Wife wanted BBQ Chicken so I got her the BBQ Chicken Combo. I asked the girl at the register if we could get dark meat with the combo. She looked a little confused and said "You mean like Tri-Tip?" Oh boy. No, dark meat chicken like a thigh and drumstick. "Oh, do you want a breast or a thigh?". Let's roll with the thigh, thanks. Our food came out pretty quickly. I asked for horseradish for the Tri-Tip Dip and was politely told they don't have any. Silly me, why would they have horseradish when they sell a French Dip Sandwich? The Tri-Tip Dip was decent. Not going to lie. The West Coast Chili Beans were a disappointment. I expected so much better. The BBQ sauce was runny and tastes like molasses and maple syrup. Nah, Stick with the Au Jus and you will be fine. The Chicken Combo was a train wreck. Beans cold, rice cold, chicken overcooked by a mile. It's not easy to overcook the hell out of dark meat chicken but they found a way. Wife not happy, at all. It's another one and done. Sorry Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ.

Fried, greasy, salty, flavorful. Love a classic burger and fry joint. I really enjoy the zucchini…read morefries. The service was quick despite multiple cars in the driveway. The vibe is just classic small town, reminds me of a movie. I heard the breakfast burritos are yummy, but I haven't had them yet.

If ya want a super duper bad and when I say bad... super duper "bland" breakfast burrito with zero…read moreflavor profile... this is your #1 spot!!! Gross!!!!

I was a fan after my first couple visits but today's lunch made me see a different, overwhelmed…read moreside of this location that made me less inclined to return. My kids and I arrived a little before 11:30 lunch rush and ordered at kiosk. Our food came out promptly but my salad had eggs which were frozen (visible ice around the yolk) and the cherry tomato was soft, while the avocado which looked a little brown/oxidized. All in all, it fell below the mark. There is only one person working the register and helping people with to go containers/food issues/pick ups, etc and they are clearly short staffed during lunch peak. If you need anything, you have to stand around for a while. They refused to give me a to go container for my club sandwich, stating that they could only provide a paper bag. It was evident that cashier simply wanted to get rid of me as soon as possible and had no desire to resolve my simple request. I can't recommend coming here during lunch rush.

Dear Hubby took a quick road trip up to the Bay Area a few weeks ago to visit a family member who…read morewas in a care center in San Jose. We got to see a number of his cousins, plus our grandson. The weekend was a blur of driving and activity, and then it was time to head back south toward home. We often stop in Santa Maria for gas. Before they shuttered, we ate at Cracker Barrel a number of times. In the same shopping plaza there's a Habit Burger. We decided to give them a try, have a meal, and decompress from the busy weekend for a short time. Ordering went smoothly. I miss their charbroiled cheeseburgers as I can't tolerate cow's milk cheese anymore. Just a plain burger isn't that interesting to me. Habit does have the option of grilled tuna, which is quite unique in the fast casual dining space. I wasn't that hungry, so opted for their chicken strips, and DH and I shared half and half fries and onion rings. Not the fanciest meal ever, but it was nice to relax together and enjoy decent quality food. Habit seems to source better quality ingredients than some other chain restaurants do. I like that they offer salads, but I wasn't in that mood either. The food was hot and fresh once our order was available and we had the dinner break we needed to push on to the rest of the trip home. Interior of the restaurant was clean. Service was friendly. All good.