I queried Yelp "Best Burrito in Santa Maria" and this place came up on the list. It is a small…read moreplace but appears to be very clean and the staff really knows what they are doing. Their menu is diverse and includes a lot of traditional Mexican dishes. We want to go back and try more! For good, fast and authentic Mexican food, this place is a "must visit."

Great food Great service great ambiance. And they have a…read moregood tortilleria in house..

Surprised to find a hidden gem in Santa Maria. Seems like…read morethere's a loyal local crowd. Burritos were delicious. Heavy and filling. Portions were very large. Friendly staff. Food took 10-15 minutes to come out at peak lunch time. The place was packed 100% but tables were turning over at the same rate as customers coming in. If you are craving some tacos/burritos then you won't be disappointed.

No matter what, I will always get the Picosito taco. It's 2 tortillas with melted cheese in between…read morewith seasoned shrimp on top!! We ordered the ceviche this time, but the aguachile always hits the spot! The restaurant is really small and there's limited seating, so be prepared to take to-go! The cashier is always so sweet and nice whenever we order from her!!

The device was friendly and the chips were fresh…read more In my opinion, things are significantly overpriced. I did not think the food tasted great. The interior also is very outdated.

This was some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. I really enjoyed it. Ordered some…read morefood the other day for lunch and had the chili Ranchos, which were out of this world. Service was great. I will definitely be back.

Great food! I had…read morethe enchiladas de queso, my husband had a cóctel de camarón and my daughter had a mojarra frita! Food was amazing and chips and salsa re so goood!

Local restaurant in Santa Maria. Seat yourself. Waitress…read morewas a gem and very informative. Clean restaurant. Had a good selection of beer. We ordered 1 sope of shredded beef. Very delicious. The meat was tender and marinated. Great flavor. The sope was soft inside. Also tried a tostada de camaron (shrimp tostada). Very tasty. The tostada was loaded and chopped shrimp, beans, lettuce, avocado and cotija cheese. I could have ate one and been full. My husband tried one taco of carne asada and al pastor with a chile toreado on the side. He said both meats had great flavor and delicious. Lovely place. We will definitely visit again soon.

According to family that live in town, there are few Mexican restaurants with an A rating and this…read moreis one of them. So after church on Friday we decided to come for lunch. My aunt comes here often and loves their pozole so that's what she ordered. My husband had a chicken burrito and I had two tacos. We were seated immediately. Our drink orders were taken and brought to us quickly. Our server checked on us and refilled our chips and salsa without us even asking. She was awesome! Food was delicious. The menu has so many items to choose from and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back again when we're in town.

We used to love this place!! This was my burrito. When I…read morecut it open It exploded with pure grease. I kindly let her know. Her response was, I noticed that when I brought it out . Everyone else's food had an issue as well . Bummer. Used to be great

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.

So the food there is so good nice workers good service food doesn't take long to make a lot of…read moreoptions over all 10/10 recommend

At El Herradero Mexican Restaurant In Santa Maria Visiting My Brother And We Came To Eat Haven't…read moreHad Breakfast Yet Starving..!!!I Ordered The #8 Combination Two Hard Shelled Tacos One Beef And One Chicken With Beans And Rice..!!! My Brother Ordered The Bisted Relleno With Rice And Beans. He Ordered A Modelo Especial And I Got An Agua Fresca De Tamarindo.

Delicious food as usual Whether you dine in or take home!…read more Always authentic and tasty

Excellent Mexican Food! Customer Service was good too…read more The place was packed with people.

Food simply burned fried steak, dry and burnt Order food…read morethrough uber eats can not tell anything about Restarant service Ambiance do not know

Great service and super good birria and pozole! Everything on their menu is great, the homemade…read morehorchata on the weekends is the best

The waitress was playing cards and drinking on the job with the men at the bar. Waited forever for…read moremy bland tacos. I noticed kitchen floor was filthy. Too much clutter on the counters, tables were ALL wobly. Just run down. Wouldn't recommend.

Service was 5/5, friendly and quick. No complaints there!…read more I had asada, tongue and Al pastor tacos. The tongue was tender but it was so bland! Even with the salsa, onions and cilantro it was very bland, zero flavor. Asada was pretty good. Nothing special but much better than the tongue. Al pastor was my favorite. Usually taco places make it wet or runny and this was not. Great texture and flavor. I think my biggest gripe is the size to price ratio. These are small street tacos. There are a bunch of taco spots that cost the same but give you full size tacos. Overall ok but there are better places.