Double Cheese Burger was amazing. Great prices. Definitely a hidden gym in Santa Maria, CA that I…read moredidn't know I was missing. Will definitely be back during future trips to the area.

One of those here in Santa Maria I've been missing my whole life…read more We enjoyed the pastrami sandwich with fries a soda and shake. It wasn't so good. The service is delightfully friendly and fast. Don't miss this little local diner style "almost" fast food.

If you're driving near Nipomo, you have to stop at this place. They offer a large menu of BBQ…read moreoptions, including the area‑famous tri‑tip sandwich. There's also a full bar where you can order local brews, plus a self‑serve condiment bar to customize your meal. The staff was friendly and quick to bring out our food. Seating is plentiful both indoors and outside, with umbrellas for shade. Parking is easy, with spots on the street and in the lot next door. The architecture and décor give the whole place a charming old‑Spanish feel. The food was incredible and will definitely bring us back. The Emmit BBQ Bacon Burger was our favorite. The thick bacon was cooked perfectly, and the onion ring added a great crunch. The patty was cooked medium‑well and packed with flavor. This is one of the best burgers we've ever had. The tri‑tip sandwich was also great. We loved its simplicity and the moist, tender meat with very little fat. The locally made bun really elevated it. They serve BBQ sauce on the side, which paired nicely with the tri‑tip. The 50/50 basket is huge--we didn't expect so much food, but we weren't complaining. The onion rings were excellent. This will be a must‑stop on every trip down to SoCal from now on.

For our leisurely drive from San Diego to San Francisco, my wife had plotted several stops of…read morecities she thought would be fun places to stop to break up our almost 8 hour drive. My wife is an amazing trip planner and she chose stops in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Maria, Carmel, and Monterey. I'm a foodie and once my life pahtner told me about Santa Maria being known for their style of BBQ, I was looking forward to our stop in Santa Maria and grubbing on Santa Maria style BBQ. After checking the different BBQ restaurants on Yelp and factoring in our timeline, I selected Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ as the joint that we would experience Santa Maria BBQ. Tri-tip BBQ is the preferred meat choice, but Rancho Nipomo's version was okay and tasty. I enjoyed their chicken BBQ chicken and their chili beans were extremely memorable. Eating inside the restaurant was a little frustrating, but the customer service from their staff was much appreciated. Rancho Nipomo is located on the 101 freeway specifically off of Exit 175 and on Cuyama Lane. It's a short distance from the exit off of the 101, so this restaurant is a convenient stop if you're pressed for time. There were other BBQ restaurants in Santa Maria, but the other restaurants didn't open until 4pm and we didn't have the luxury of waiting around. Rancho Nipomo is located across from 805 Barbecue Brand restaurant and it's diagonal from Taqueria Los Quates. There is some parking in front of the restaurant, but it's mainly street parking. Rancho Nipomo is a spacious restaurant with plenty of indoor seating and there's plenty of covered umbrella outdoor seating. We ate inside and had to battle disruptive flies, so I recommend you eat outside. I recommend that management keep their doors closed to keep these pests out. There are large screen televisions to watch sports and there was a stage where bands play music on certain days. I liked the decor inside with a mural of Mexican cowboys, the California Republic homage above the tvs, the faux Gold Rush saloon as the backdrop of the stage, the Indian statues, and the decorative old school chandelier. The young lady behind the register provided exemplary customer service, other staff I interacted with were friendly, and I love that they honor Veterans like me with a free fountain drink. Besides Santa Maria-style BBQ, Rancho Nipomo serves Mexican food that incorporates BBQ; it serves burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs; it serves munchies; it serves salads, and you can satisfy your sweet tooth with their desserts. I honestly did not know the city of Santa Maria had their own style of BBQ, so I was really looking forward to tasting what that style of BBQ tastes like. After perusing their menu, I decided to order their Central Coast Smokin' Combo because it had two different types of meats. This combo comes with a 1/4 BBQ Chicken, 1/2 lb Smoked Tri-Tip, Spanish Rice, West Coast Chili Beans, and two flour tortillas. It was a good amount of food because I had part of my chicken and tri-tip as leftovers, which was a yummy late night snack on our trip. I was looking forward to eating the tri-tip, but even though it ate well with the tortillas, I thought it was dry and underwhelming. The highlights for me were the chicken, the chili beans, and the rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly, it was tender, seasoned really well, and it tasted great by itself or in a tortilla. The chili beans were mind blowing, savory, addicting, and I wished there was more. Combining either BBQ meat with the chili beans and rice inside a tortilla made for a delectable bite. Make sure to grab all of their complimentary salsas to add some spice to your BBQ. My wife ordered The Cali Cheese Steak Sandwich, which comes with smoked tri-tip ends, Monterey Jack cheese, bell peppers, and grilled onion all encompassed in a fresh toasted Telera bun. Sincerely, one of the best cheese steak sandwiches I've ever eaten and I didn't eat it until I had it as a late night snack. We also ordered their fries, which were seasoned and delicious. Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ is a must visit if you want to indulge in Santa Maria-style BBQ. Their tri-tip was okay, but I highly recommend their BBQ chicken and their West Coast chili beans. If you're planning to order a sandwich, a Must Order is their Cali Cheese Steak sandwich.

I eat here once a week and it's fantastic every single time i enjoy the food and the people here.read more

We ate there yesterday on 4/10 it was sooooo Good My western burger was huge my wife's Pastrami…read moreSandwich was huge too worth stopping and trying it out if you Haven't

One of the best sub places around. Good staff, decent prices, nice sized subs. Really good quality…read moreveggies and meat especially when you compare to subway. they need to give up on the Mike's way, extremely frustrating. No I don't want all that , plus I don't want loaded up with salt and flooded with oil and vinegar. Why can't it be my way? Staff though are exceptionally friendly

Great sandwiches! I get the bowls mostly. Close to my work, fast and affordable. Very convenient…read moretoo!

service is consistently great food is good, menu has some…read morevariety been an Old Orcutt staple for many years! good spot for classic American cuisine, the beef and barley soup is a favorite of my husband's, their chicken wrap is really good and breakfast dishes never disappoint

Came here for dinner. Service was perfect. Food was really fresh. I had the prime rib dip and loved…read moreit. Food was really fresh. They have a great menu. I'm so happy to have this place so close to where I live. It will be a go to breakfast spot for us. In the mornings this place seems to be busy. I've seen folks waiting outside. They don't have a ton of seating which probably leads to the waits. Check this place out. Its a great spot.

We enjoy the pizza normally but lately they haven't been as good. The last two had a crust that was…read morenot cooked all the way and today the crust was black on the edges. I'm surprised they served it to us.

Great food, large helpings,had to take some home. Our waitress Kyra gave excellent service,…read morecourteous helpful and attentive. I would give her 10 star recommendation. All staff pleasant and helpful. Overall a most enjoyable experience, Thank you. Ambiance very pleasant.

Jocko's is one of those places that feels like a true hidden gem and a piece of old-school…read moreCalifornia. The atmosphere has that classic charm you don't find much anymore -- nothing flashy, just a real authentic steakhouse feel that makes you feel like you stepped back in time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. You feel taken care of from the moment you walk in. If you want a true Santa Maria-style steak experience, this is the place. The steaks are cooked over real red oak and have that smoky flavor that's hard to beat. You can tell they've stayed true to what made them famous instead of trying to become some trendy modern restaurant. Great food, great portions, great people, and a place with real character. If you appreciate old-school steakhouses and authentic Santa Maria-style BBQ, Jocko's is worth the trip.

Oh yes. Stumbled upon this iconic restaurant 3years ago. Looks like a biker bar / restaurant. I was…read morewrong.. sorta' Everyone is there for the steaks! Absolutely fantastic. Service is great and such a great atmosphere. Enjoyed their food 3 times now. Never been disappointed. Check them out when in SLO

I love this subway the employees were very nice food was great there were no line and it is not…read moredirty.

WHAT THE HELL, SUBWAY??? I came to grab a "quick" meal to go since I have to work tonight, and saw…read morethat there was a long line. But I didn't feel like eating the other fast food in the area, which already has limited options, so I waited... For almost 20 minutes. One employee, Anahi, was feverishly working behind the counter - ALONE. Yes, this poor woman was left out to dry and go it alone for at least the dinner rush. (I didn't ask how long her shift was. She was called from her regular store in the local mall, which I was told has never had this problem.) When it came time to order, they were out of certain items. Not a really big deal because it's a sandwich and I'm flexible, but it does say something that they either did not have the supplies (management's fault) or the line worker didn't have time to grab extra supplies because she was so busy (again, management's fault). My meal was just fine. As a guy who used to work in fast food I know how hard it is, even with a full staff. But to go at it alone? I would've closed the store and told everyone to leave. I hope Anahi never takes another offer to come help this store out and is rewarded for enduring through this treatment. (NOTE: The one star DOES NOT reflect the customer service I received from Anahi; she rocked. The bad rating is for the store, in general; specifically, the management.)

UPDATE: I emailed the customer support (as requested) and this issue has not been resolved…read more I purchased the 12.00 carwash. No soap, wax or tire cleaner was distributed on my car.....just water. I went in and notified cashier and on-site manager. *8/5/25 at approximately 12:45. At the time I went in there were 5 employees on duty. They were very rude and refused to believe me, that no product came out. They said that my car looked clean and that they would not be giving me a comp carwash or refund. I will not be going back there again.

Fast, Clean and Friendly! Subway hours are from 8am to 10 pm but they also offer grill items and a…read morewide assortment of deli items 24 hours. Always fresh! The coffee is great made fresh every cup! Great deals all through out the store and a rewards program that earns you great fuel discounts. They always go above and beyond to provide a great customer experience. 5 stars all the way!

This is how much cheese they put for the pretzel when you order. It is a shame and embarrassing…read more Also not sure if that's how they do it like this as well put the cheese is ice cold Once I arrived home, I proceeded to eat the pretzel and the pretzel was very watery tasted like if the bread was put into a microwave and the inside of the pretzel was very very creamy. I don't think this is normal. It was cooked wrong and that is not good. I picked up my order September 7th 3:40pm

The sandwiches were delicious and the service is amazing! I tried the churro and it was amazing! It…read moretook a bit long though.