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.

My mother in law has talked about this place for awhile and I finally tried it. AMAZING! I ordered…read more3 tacos. Chicken, pastor and carnitas. The chicken was my favorite! I wish I would have ordered more than 3. Definitely will be stopping by again when we come through town on our way to LA

Food is delicious, quick and short wait, speaks English & Spanish. Located right next to Jack in…read morethe box. I rather have fresh real food then jacks processed fake meat lol

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.

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...!!!

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

If you haven't Franklin it up yet you are missing out. It's one of those neighborhood, if you know,…read moreyou know places. I've been there twice, and every few weeks my boyfriend will be like, let's go there, and I have to remind him it's not open on a Tuesday. Friday, Saturday and Sundays, maybe. You have to pay attention if you want these awesome burgers.

I would say this is one of the best burgers that I've had in LA. It's located right by the water on…read morethe border of Marina del Rey and Venice and the chef is very friendly and so is his wife. He cooks right on the side of the street specializing in Wagyu patties and everything is made fresh. there are tables to dine in which is what we did or you can choose to take to go. Pricing is very fair and they accept cash and electronic payment. Parking in the area is fairly easy. You can find spaces in the neighborhood off the main street if there are none on the main itself. It was honestly really nice to have a delicious Wagyu burger one block from the beach and was a great way to spend a Friday afternoon just getting off of work. I already plan to go back again soon and would highly recommend this spot to anyone.

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!

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.

$2.00 tacos in this economy? I didn't even think this was possible! My friends and I stopped by…read moreBrothers Cousins Tacos on a Thursday evening around 8:00 p.m. and there were only a few people in line in front of us. I ordered four tacos in total: two al pastor tacos, one lengua, and one cabeza taco. You start by ordering on the left side of the stall, pay for your food, and work your way right where all the garnishes and sauces are. Of the tacos I tried, my favorite was by far the cabeza. The meat was fatty and rich and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I would definitely recommend a squeeze of lime and raw diced onions to help cut the richness for a more balanced bite. With the al pastor, Brothers Cousins has a bunch of meat already sliced and diced up on the grill top, which unfortunately means unless you're getting the pieces of meat that are directly contacting the grill, you're not going to get the crispy bits that make al pastor so delicious. You do get a piece of pineapple with the al pastor, so that's a nice touch. Not my al pastor, but far from the worst. Overall, I cannot recommend Brothers Cousins enough if you're in this area -- the tacos here are seriously delicious and you're getting insane value. I hope they're able to maintain the $2 price point well into the future.

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.

This restaurant is inside of a hotel with views right by the beach. There is street parking…read moreoutside, and I believe there is valet parking if you are dining at the restaurant. Came here to grab dinner with a friend. We got the funghi pizza and the octopus. The pizza came out super quickly and was hot and crispy. I loved the different types of mushrooms and artichokes on the pizza, 8/10. The octopus wasn't anything special. It was a bit smaller than expected, and it was the same price as the pizza. I'd rather get another pizza than this octopus. The octopus came with a piece of pork belly, which was honestly better than the octopus, 6/10. The meal ended with complementary cookies. I think they are supposed to give them to you, but our waiter forgot and we just asked for them! They are small crunchy cookies, a great way to end our meal.