John's Hot Dog Express is everything you would expect from a hot dog shack (PLUS MORE)…read more His hot dogs are pretty simple but they're delicious and his friendly personality and customer service will have you coming back! My personal favorite would have to be the Spicy Dog! It is tasty dog with a kick! Of course you cant forget the toppings and condiments: onions, relish, mustard (yellow or brown), jalapeños, and ketchup! He's usually at Draughtsmen Aleworks in Ellwood a few times out of the week, so if you are in the area I would highly recommend stopping by!

This is honestly the best torta I've ever had. I've tried so many taco trucks, and this one is my…read moreabsolute favorite.

Haven't been there in a while and the super nachos have changed. Within the last three or four…read moreyears, there must be new owners. Chips used to be incredible. Now they taste like something straight out of the bag. To make matters worse, they add enough salt to choke a horse. No authentico. And they covered my to go order with chopped tomatoes, which must've equalled a full cup or more. I cannot eat a lot of tomatoes, but regardless, it was smothered which makes everything too soggy if you are taking it home. The guy who took my order was quite rude. They used to only take cash. AlI wanted to know if that was still their policy and he wouldn't even let me ask the question. I also wanted to know if I was at the right window because before you had to order at one window and pick up at another. He made me feel like an idiot for asking. Local lady told me it was a legitimate question. Sorry to be so disappointed but they are certainly doing well without me.

Been eating here for years. This is my taco truck locally. Tacos de lengua are my favorite.read more

Was craving late night tacos after going to Six Flags fright fest. Stumbled across this place…read more They had Sidral! Ordered 3 asada tacos, bottled coke and Sidral. No prices were NOT listed (which is why I only rated it as 4 stars). Everything came out to $14. Added a California burrito for my friend- $15.50 (sorry no picture of the burrito). Quick turnaround time for my food. Tasty tacos! My friend thought the sauce they used was a little spicy but he doesn't really do spicy. They do have 2 small tables outside the food truck. And they offer snacks and an assortment of drinks to choose from.

I love Sweet Wheels Farm Stand in Summerland. They have been my go to stop every time I'm in town…read moreand I love that they've now found their outdoor storefront to be nestled appropriately between two businesses. They are a cute / covered awning outdoor market - aka food stand. Currently they are open 7 days a week so you have the opportunity to shop their home made bakery good, produce and canned goods. They also have flowers which you can buy by the stem to make your own personal arrangements. Sweet Wheel Farm itself is closed to the public so this is the best way to support them and to get their local goods. You can check out their website for more information about their farming and how they give back to the community. They are simply amazing and after talking to the owner Leslie upon one of my quick shopping trips to her market I felt so empowered by the great work her and her team are doing, also grateful as I learned so many fabulous tidbits from her. Back to the farm stand. I adore them and their selection. They always have the most gorgeous veggies and fruits. What I will admit though is I'm a sucker for their bakery goods and fresh baked breads. Every time I come I have to buy a huge loaf of their olive bread - transports me to Italy or Spain everytime I eat it. Definitely my favorite item them sell here. Recently though I tried their apple muffins and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Both were great but the cookies were fabulous! I need to leave with more next time because they were devoured by the family within hours. When in Summerland you must support this local farm stand and take some time to learn more about their farming and the amazing work they are doing for our community and food sensitive population. 5/5 stars all day long and I'll be back soon. Promise!

This place is amazing and super cute! A local farmers market stand located in Summerland. They…read morehave many fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers to choose from. Everyone is super nice and friendly. There is plenty of parking on the main road.

The best Santa Maria BBQ in Santa Maria? It very well may be…read more The Filipino Community Center opens its doors during the weekends and serves mouthwatering, tender, smoky, and delicious barbecue. If someone visited me, and asked me where to go for signature Santa Maria style barbecue, I'd tell them to go here. Get the tri tip. Get the chicken. Get napkins, because you may cry. This place is like a local secret. We only heard about it through friends and neighbors we know. They have plenty of bench style seating in the community center. Many people just do takeaway. Is it the best? It's a tough call. But if there was a competition, Filipino community center bbq may be best of 3

At The Filipino Community Center In Santa Maria, CA For The…read moreReception Of My Homie Richard Estradas Funeral. I'm Starving Haven't Had Any Breakfast Or Lunch..!!! Thank Goodness There's Plenty Of Food...!!!

Divine intervention comes in many forms…read more Sometimes it's a miracle. Sometimes it's a sign from above. And sometimes it's Google telling you about a hidden gourmet burger joint in the most unlikely of places. I recently discovered 'Frankin It Up', and I swear it was divine intervention. It was Sunday evening, around 7:30, and I'd just finished being a good "Sunday" Catholic with my boys. Naturally, my next spiritual priority was finding a great burger. So I asked Google voice searched, "Best burger joints in the Santa Monica to Marina del Rey area open at this hour?" Only two recommendations popped up. The top pick was something I'd never heard of: 'Frankin It Up.' And thus began my pilgrimage..... of all places, to the back of an apartment complex. But I actually grew up around roadside food stalls in Bali, so when I realized it was a roadside burger joint? I absolutely LOVED it. Founder Jeff is a super friendly burger connoisseur, and takes huge pride in his food, and is even highly endorsed by some unknown NFL Jason Kelce (some team called the Eagles... or canaries.... j/k). Normally I'd consider this treason, but this is one time this Patriots fan will agree with an Eagle. Jeff serves a few varieties of made-to-order wagyu burgers with high quality ingredients (you should hear him rant about his butter lettuce). I also just discovered he serves breakfast on Sunday mornings (definitely going to try that). He's open everyday, except Monday, from 4-ish to 8pm, with extended hours on weekends (check his instagram or text him for deets). This is definitely one of my top recs for LA burgers. I can't classify this as a quick-burger, as they're made to order with pride..... so maybe it's own class? "Road Gourmet"? "Street Michelin"? Hey, if luxury brands can make "street wear", why can't food do it? Jeff has a casual little table and chairs where you can sit, relax, and chillax while your burger is prepared. It's not fancy, and that's precisely the charm. Good food. Good people. No pretension. I found salvation between two buns (pause....). Amen! PRO TIP: I kind of messed up by making a recent Insta Reel that's currently going viral, and he's started to get a bit too popular. Get there as EARLY as possible, or text him an hour before he opens.

It was so good. I got a second burger... Enough said…read more We should always give respect to those who have a dream and want to share it with us

Incredible small batch place with food made with kindness and perfection. Egg casserole and pop…read moretarts the best I have had. Worth the wait in line while surrounded by beauty and kind people.

I found this place on Google so we stopped here on our way to solvang. They are only open on…read moreSaturdays from 8am to noon. So with the horrible traffic on the 101 we got there around 11:30, figuring there won't be much left half hour before closing. The location is a private Ranch - looks like it could be used as a wedding or party venue? Anyway the baked goods were indeed mostly gone with the owner Tracy telking us she had sold over 80 scones that morning. But bc there were only 2 scones left and we wanted more , Tracy was kind enough to put some more in the oven for us. We left were a couple bags of goodies - the homemade pop tarts with fresh made jam, Scottish cream scones, lemon poundcake and shortbread cookies. All were delish! The pop tarts though.... omg ... soooo good. I could eat these every day. $5 per item and worth every calorie ....yummmm!

Worth the hype!!!! So many foodies have recommended this…read morespot and I already cannot wait to return. I hear the line gets insane here, but we got lucky on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm and were able to order right away. I ordered the carne asada burrito with cheese added and it was incredible. They handed me an open face tortilla covered in meat, had me add my own toppings at the condiments table and then they wrapped it up real tight for me. It was massive and lasted me two meals. My friend ordered the al pastor burrito and there were massive chunks of pineapples added on top. She was a fan! Next time I will try the tacos, as that is what this spot is known for. Despite this being a taco stand, there was a decent selection of provided chairs and tables. We took our food to go, but lots of patrons were eating outside. Sorry no photos, I ate my food too fast :)

I see Brother's Cousin Taco stands filled with people every week and I finally got a chance to try…read more I got there earlier around 5:30, so the line was a lot shorter than usual. It smelled amazing and everyone working there is super nice. The tacos are $2 & filled with meat. I ordered 4, but only finished 2 and the next day the corn tortillas held up so well after I reheated it. Which is solid because most street tacos tortillas will usually fall apart. They had option of hot sauces, including a mild cactus hot sauce. Also a variety of toppings you can stick In a little bag instead of using those plastic ramekins. This is a cash only establishment but they take Venmo. I will absolutely be back more often since I usually never have cash on me, which is why I didn't go over before. This is truly such a LA Vibe for amazing street food.

Really enjoyed the Margherita pizza and espresso Martini…read morewhile staying at this hotel for a conference! Pretty lively on a Saturday night! Fortunately for us, this restaurant also catered our lunch for the conference and the delicious pasta salad and butter lettuce salad left me wanting more!

Tucked inside the Santa Barbara Inn, Convivo is one of those spots I've been coming back to for…read moreyears. I'm pretty sure they've been open about 10 years now! I have a lot of memories here: birthdays, first dates with my now-husband, celebrations of all kinds, and plenty of happy hours. And don't let the fact that it's inside a hotel fool you. This is one hotel restaurant that absolutely holds its own. The atmosphere feels elevated but still relaxed, which is exactly my kind of spot. They offer happy hour Monday-Friday from 2-5 pm, and honestly, it's a great excuse to pop in early. I'm a big fan of ordering shared small plates so everyone can try a little bit of everything. Some of my favorites: * Beef Carpaccio * Gamberoni * Octopus * Fuyu Persimmon (and definitely add the focaccia because it pairs so well with burrata). * Charcoal Avocado * Shishito Peppers * Za'atar Flatbread with the ricotta + hummus accompaniments For drinks, the Jiji Spritz is my pick for a refreshing summer drink. And if you're a dirty martini person, the Convivo Dirty Martini is a must. The patio is such a vibe, especially when you're looking for a relaxed Santa Barbara meal that still feels a little special. Add the sunset and ocean breeze and, like, come on. The service is consistently great, and a special shoutout to Angel, the personable and warm manager, who always makes the experience feel welcoming. What keeps me coming back, though, is the consistency. The food is always delicious, the service is always great, and there's something about returning to a place that's been part of so many good memories. And bonus points for complimentary valet! There's also free street parking along East Cabrillo Blvd and the surrounding streets, although spaces can fill up quickly during peak hours.