My wife and I recently went, and it was our first time there. Is was so much better than we had…read moreexpected. I had gotten the loaded potato with pastor and my wife got pastor tacos and cabeza tacos. Definitely worth it. And it's also a reasonable price. It's a pretty busy spot.

For years I have seen this mobile set up outside of Target on Main St. I recently tried it out…read moreafter seeing fellow Yelper's review. Great authentic pastor that is carved right off the spic. Generally cash payments, but also accept Zelle. Generally Zelle can be finicky finding people and making payment to new ones, so due to long lines, maybe it's best to bring cash. The workers are highly efficient; it's fun watching them quickly slice off the pastor and assemble your order on mobile grills. There's reason for those long consistent lines!

Delicious chicken katsu sandwich and friendly service. This place has crafted perfect bbq…read moresandwiches, and I hope they pop up everywhere. Thanks to Will and the rest of the Aku Bbq staff for serving us with delicious food during our event.

Just had Lofi Smoke and Grill BBQ for the first time at VITA Arts. Damn it was good! I ordered the…read more2 meat plate with BBQ Beans and slaw. Enough for me to share with my wife. The pulled pork was addictive. I wanted more. Nice flavors with all the food. Loved the mustard sauce, with the Tri-tip. I'll keep my eyes open for their pop-up.

Lofi Smoke and Grill is the BEST BBQ in Ventura County hands down. For so many years I'd been eager…read moreto find a spot that truly served up 5 star BBQ and after trying a few spots I was disappointed and the hunt continued. Thankfully due to a supper club hosted by Yelp Central Coast I was finally able to try them and I fell in love. Lofi was everything I had been searching for and then some. Fast forward to them being on my mind for months I had the opportunity to give them another try at one of their pop up events. The lines proved that everyone in the community loves Lofi as much as me! Family owned and operated this business is all about good vibes, teaching others about west coast bbq, their love for feeding their community and no ego. Steve and the family truly want you to have a wonderful experience and make you feel at home both with their kindness and the food that they put on your plate. Supporting them in this bbq community has been a refreshing experience as they are so kind and open to feedback. I love that they have fun pop ups opposed to a standard brick and mortar. They chose this because they truly want their bbq to be accessible and available to those that don't always have the opportunity to try them. They definitely give back to their community and supporting them is a win for our small but mighty 805 community. Okay now on to the food! Claiming anything is the "best" in the 805 is a bold move but I stand behind the flavors and complexity that Lofi brings to the table. West Coast BBQ makes me feel proud to be from CA as I've had bbq all over the states and they are doing us proud here. They have a killer bbq sauce that's the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Their meats and proteins are always cooked to perfection and juicy! My two favorite meats they do hands down is their 1. Brisket and 2. Pulled Pork. Their brisket is so flavorful and I love the little bit of fattiness that comes through. Also having never been a pulled pork girl, Lofi changed the game for me - so good and the flavors are on point. Another bite worth mentioning are their ribs, great seasoning and generous portions. I like to cut all of the heaviness of the bbq with their coleslaw. Makes for the perfect bite. I know they have a good amount of other sides but I'll need to give them a try. I am so beyond happy that we have Lofi BBQ in the 805. Their family couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. They are doing good work out here and I'll definitely continue to support them and spread the word on this amazing bbq spot.

My family is so pumped that J Wolf is back and partnered with another BBQ master. I've missed this…read moreBBQ a lot because it's so good. It's hard to beat. Ernest and Dan are just really cool dudes. They're always friendly, no matter how busy they are. They have a nice organized setup in their temporary pop ups. You can tell these guys have a lot of experience. I recommend you try everything. You can't go wrong.

From the owner: Gourmet sandwich and BBQ shop that offers full service catering. We're two local chefs teaming up…read moreto bring the best food around to the place we call home. We offer pop up events, catering, private chef services, and more!

My girlfriend works in the area and she brought a loaf of bread home last night . No words. I…read moredidn't know bread could be this good.

Incredible sourdough varieties. Nothing to compare to…read more Friendly and best ingredient available.

Such a wonderful afternoon in Summerland! I was greeted as soon as I walked not the makers market…read more There were many options of drinks and food to choose from. The vendors were local so it was really nice to see their products. Everyone was super nice. The host, home shop crush, was great! Such a great venue to have an after work hangout, wedding venue, or mixer. Tj e cocktail was delicious!

From the owner: Pop up epicurean market featuring the besgt of the Central Coastread more

I've been here twice and I got the cookie butter cheesecake. It was so good it's taking everything…read morein me to not eat the other half. *picture is me forgetting to take a picture of the cheesecake cause it was so good* With that being said, you see the price but trust and believe it's pretty big! I tell everyone about it cause it needs to get out there and I'm a huge cheesecake lover so it hits every mark for me. They have an instagram so you can follow what they have, they rotate their selections and they sell out on some favors. The owner told me that if you call or text them they can set it aside for you and you can pick it up same day. Hope you like it as much as I do!

They are super friendly It is a mobile truck, so location…read moreand schedules might change. Follow them on Instagram for updates. The Ubechata was refreshing and delicious. The pistachio cheesecake was ok. I think next time I would choose something a little sweeter for the cheesecake. Off course as a mobile truck, this is more of take home or eat in your car kinda place. I went on a Sunday and there was a line in front of me, so plan ahead. After you order they give you a "pager" that lets you know when the order is ready.

Aegean started as a popup, but now has its own restaurant near State street. Efe Onoglu is a superb…read morechef and brings Turkish/Mediterranean food to Santa Barbara. We got the hummus with a herbaceous zhoug sauce, which was smooth, nutty, and not too tart. I can't stand extra tart hummus. We also got an extra order of pita because one was not enough to scoop up all those delicious hummus. I didn't taste the kofte because I don't like the gaminess of lamb, but they looked beautifully grilled. The levrek on the other hand was insanely good. It came highly recommended by our server who seemed very passionate about all the delicious food that she was serving. She said people even drank the sauce the fish came in. Yep, she was correct and I did drank all the sauce. I normally only get fish in Asian restaurants, but this seabass was perfectly cooked to tender flakiness, bathed in a savory and delicate sauce with dill, lemon, and oregano.

Nice hole in the wall in downtown Santa Barbara. Service initially was pretty bad but eventually it…read moregot better. Seems they were understaffed for the night. Highly recommend you get a reservation on open table. Limited seating and parking can be a hassle. We ordered the bread with hummus which was incredible. The green goddess salad was good, especially the dressing. For main we got the chicken and the sea bass. The chicken at first seemed a little underwhelming but the chicken was super tender and the garlic was sauce was stupendous! The sea bass was also very good. I would argue that the price is a bit high for the amount you get but the food is good. Restaurant is Amex platinum Resy eligible at the time of this review.

BEYOND THE GRAVE IN DOWNEY DESERVES ALL THE HYPE 100/10 EXPERIENCE!…read more If you're looking for the ULTIMATE Halloween pop-up bar experience, look no further than Beyond the Grave in Downey! I honestly cannot say enough good things about this place. From the atmosphere to the food to the incredible staff, EVERYTHING was executed so perfectly. You can tell a lot of thought, effort, and planning went into making this experience special. First of all, the Halloween decorations are INSANE! The entire place is decked out in Halloween decor, and the vibes are immaculate. It's festive, immersive, fun, and exactly what you want from a Halloween pop-up. The DJ was AMAZING and kept the energy going all night. The music, the atmosphere, the crowd everything came together perfectly! We purchased tickets for only $28, and it was absolutely worth every penny. The value you get for the experience is incredible! And let's talk about the FOOD because I was genuinely impressed. This is NOT your typical overpriced, disappointing bar food. The food was actually GOOD! Everything about the experience felt thoughtfully put together, not thrown together just to make money off a seasonal theme. They also clearly thought about the logistics of handling a crowd. Having TWO bars to keep drinks flowing, along with easily accessible restrooms, made such a difference. Even with people around, the setup felt well planned and functional. These little details matter, and it's obvious the team put real effort into making sure guests could enjoy themselves without unnecessary hassles. BUT THE BIGGEST SHOUTOUT GOES TO RICK, AND PAOLA, OUR SERVER! Rick was absolutely wonderful, and you can tell there's genuine care behind what he's created. This entire experience feels like something someone actually put their heart into rather than just another Halloween event. And PAOLA!!! She was the absolute SWEETEST. She deserves so much recognition for the way she treated us. She was so kind, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely lovely throughout our visit. Great service can completely elevate a night out, and Paola did exactly that. She made us feel welcomed and taken care of, and her sweet personality made an already amazing experience even better. Paola, if you see this, you are an absolute gem, and every establishment DESERVES a server like you! Honestly, Beyond the Grave got EVERYTHING right. The decorations, the DJ, the food, the drinks, the layout, the staff, and the overall execution -- it all worked together so well. You can tell this wasn't just put together last minute. The planning and attention to detail really show. If you're debating whether to buy tickets, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GO! I would absolutely come back, recommend it to friends, and encourage anyone looking for a fun Halloween night out to check this place out. Rick and the entire team deserve their flowers for creating such a great experience, and Paola deserves an extra special shoutout for being the sweetest server ever! 100/10 -- NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING. Great vibes. Amazing food. Incredible DJ. Beautiful Halloween setup. The sweetest service. Beyond the Grave understood the assignment and EXCEEDED expectations. SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS!

I went last year and had a blast. My husband and I went this past Saturday. Seems like the place…read moregot a lot of exposure because the place was packed at 9pm! They had a line for pre bought entrance and one to buy tickets that night. We waited for about 10 minutes to go in. While waiting security started telling different men they could not go in with hats. A male did speak up and said there were already men inside with hats. They told him to either take it off or he could leave. Once we were in we went to get our drinks. There was a bar section at the front and one at the back. Both were packed with longs lines. We got our drinks and found a place to stand. Looking around I just kept thinking how early it was and how packed it was going to be soon. About 15 minutes in, a couple offered their table to us. The service this year was not good. It took for ever to get our order taken and then it took a very long time to get our drinks. We were only there for about two hours before we decided to leave. By the time we were leaving it was hard to walk through. I understand wanting to make money but it was ridiculous how many people they allow to enter. Very unsafe. Also, Bathroom lines were long for both men and women. Two stalls for the women's restroom with one small entrance to the men and women. I don't think we will go back. The concept seems cool but it's poorly planned and executed.