This places BBQ is simply incredible. My cousin took me to grab a catered order for a party she was having and was firstly amazed at how. Ice the service was but more importantly how incredible the BBQ pork ribs, brisket and chicken were! Simply incredible! What made it even more phenomenal was the price! A few months later we got more for another get together and it was the same!!! This place hands down had the best BBQ I have ever had in California! It stacks up well against the best in East and even in NC and TX...However, if you are looking for top notch BBQ in the west and are near the Salinas area, this is the place! read more

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Took home samples to try so I'll know what to order next time. Bbq chicken. Bbq rib. Chili verde. Carnitas. Bbq sauce. Chimiganga. EVERYTHING is really good. Tender meats. I'd return for the same! It fed three of us. read more

Super fast service, very nice employees at the front counter and at the restaurant located inside. Pleasant experience for sure! Thanks guys Came here for the Trailer washout service, great price and not a long wait at all. read more

The foods are delicious; plates combos to burritos and tacos. The service was fast and staff are courteous.

Really good stop if you're on a road trip. The staff were super nice, food was good, decently priced and the toilets really clean. I got the tri-tip, chicken and nopales. Tri-tip was a little too dry for me, but still flavorful, I thought the chicken was better. Nopales side was good but a little heavy on salt, probably to dry out the slime. I saw a massive dessert made out of strawberries and cream but didn't order it. Sweet tooth folks will probably love digging into that. But hey this is a truck stop! I've been to some really bad ones with greasy food, at least you'll get a wholesome Mexican home style meal here. Definitely will drop by again on my next trip down south. The folks here really take care of this place and it shows. read more

i absolutely love your burritos! either carnita or chile verde burritos... we frequent this place and never fails us.. great taste and pricing . quick service and quality. more people need to recognize this place for its food because of its convenience but authentic taste and selection. pricing is a definite plus. thanks!! see you again soon read more

We are locals who have been going here for years. Best tri tip sandwich or plate you can find. When they have Nopales, they are perfectly cooked not slimy ,like other places. Just make sure you get here early, or you will be waiting in a long line! read more

The service and food is great...I highly recommend trying the food out...I have had the burritos, tongue, carne asada, just to name a few

Do the words "Hole in the wall" mean anything to you? Well, this little place exemplifies the saying. This is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant. It's not your usual gas station, truck stop, or convenience store, either. It's definitely one of those back street hole-in-the-wall locations that checks all of the boxes. While being a great place for the backbone of America (truck drivers) to fuel up, grab a shower, spend a few minutes stretching their legs, or any of a number of other activities (sleep, anyone? Hahaha!!), it's also a great place for food. People don't often like to associate truck stops with good food but this place proves them all wrong. It has some of the best thinly sliced tri-tip roast I've had since I last had my dad's - and he was a great grillmaster! This tri-tip is cooked properly on a pit over hot coals. It gets a lovely bark and a bit of a smoke ring and is so tender and juicy. They pile it high on tortillas to make the best tri-tip burritos ever. They do not skimp on the meat! The rest of the ingredients of the burritos don't disappoint, either. The beans are flavorful, the rice is tender, and the salsa is really nice. I like ordering my burrito with extra cilantro and sour cream and they're happy to accommodate. They have other things they offer, too, but I'm a sucker for those tri-tip burritos so that's my go-to. They're inexpensive to order and nicely filling. Pair with a nice soda, coffee, or tea, and maybe grab one of their strawberries and cream desserts from the cold case by the food counter. Be sure to thank a driver while you're there. They're the backbone of America. WIthout them, we wouldn't have any of the things we all need to meet our daily needs. Then when you're done eating, go tell the food counter staff what a tasty meal they made. They'll appreciate it! read more

HIDDEN GEM A friend told me about this Tri tip burrito! The burrito is loaded with meat! It Has cheese, beans and rice!I ask for the red sauce which has heat! On the side. The meat is thinly s Went to check it out and it did not disappoint! I also got the Chile Colorado plate. Which is shredded stewed beef in a red Chile sauce! So good! The portion is enough for 3 people if you add extra sides! So much meat! Ask for extra tortillas! You also know it's good even you see your local weather guy there! Def a hole in the wall that shouldn't be missed! read more

We ordered a Tri-Tip plate with mashed potatoes & gravy and veggies. Tri tip was good, not much flavor you need the BBQ Sauce they give you. I was given a choice of tortillas or a roll, I got tortilla's (2) burrito sizes was hot. $12.50 My employee order a burrito and said he enjoyed it. $6.99 All together and 2 drinks cost approx $26. This is a truck wash place, there is also a small store inside. Also tv was on playing a movie. They have tables inside approx 12 seats and seating outside. read more

Salinas Valley Truck Stop - Tri Tip plate with mashed potatoes & gravy and mixed veggies came with BBQ Sauce and (2) large flour tortillas. $12.50 - Gas Stations Near Me - Salinas, California

This is one of those amazing Yelp finds. Truck stop burritos. Hell yes. I'll keep this short, do not miss out on the TriTip burritos. They are simple, and simply amazing. The red salsa is hot, the verde salsa is not, both are amazing. So good, don't miss out!!! read more

Decided to stop by and order myself a Tri Tip sandwich on my lunch. Highly recommend! They're

When living in Salinas I loved getting gas here.. It was not like a typical gas station. It felt like going on a vacation and seeing how truckers get along on the long haul trips they make. This gas station has everything. All types of amenities for making a truckers life more enjoyable. They had all types of music systems for trucks and numerous other fun things. And they had a chef outside using the giant bbq making meats and chicken and other wonderful food. Always took my appetite with me because I knew a good bbq meal was waiting for me read more

Tri-tip burrito is top tier. Every time I come to Salina's to pick up a load, it's a must I stop in to grab one. Customer service is great and they even give have a truck wash on sight. Highly recommend. Prices are very reasonable as well! read more

Best tri tip burrito around! I tried a few down through Central Coast and this place is best!

Did some catering with these guys, they are the real deal. Valley weigh and wash...nice folks, good food and smiles all around.

Its been awhile since i dont do otr anymore. Let mecsay this though never judge a book by its cover. The truck stop looks a little ruff, thats it though. Lets get to it... The food. Omg yo hands down the best food ive tasted at any truck stop in CA. The food here is definitely worth the trip. Food here is amazing. You wont be disappointed. read more

This place caters to truckers but it is a hidden " food treasure" in Salinas! Outstanding selection of great food, especially the tri tip, which has to be my favorite. Reasonable prices and a lot of different choices. I am a local but hit this place up every time I am in the area! read more

Awesome tri-tip sandwiches and burritos or you can get a platter with two sides and bread/tortilla for about $9.00! Not to mention huge portions, the burrito is the size of the large chihuahua. In my personal opinion the tri-tip rivals that of much fancier restaurants like famous dave's or smalleys round up. They often have ribs, chicken and other good and fattening foods truckers love! They carry a wide selection of soft drinks, desserts and even salads but I don't think many truckers go there for salads!! They only have a few chairs inside maybe like four tables but the patio is fairly large but I normally don't eat there you often see a lot of truckers and the occasional lot lizard!!! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE FOR RV WASH! I looked online to verify that they had packages for recreational vehicles and truck and trailer washes. After waiting in line for almost 1/2 hour, we were told by one staff to go inside and pay and when I got out and went to go pay, I was told by another staff that they will only do washes by appointment. So I went inside and asked the clerk which answer was correct. They said you need an appointment. I asked if I could make an appointment and they said no, you have to make it the day before. I asked how was I supposed to make an appointment when I'm on the way home on vacation and wouldn't have know what time I'd pass there? They said said then too bad, that's not our problem. We drove past a Love's under construction. Hopefully they take all their business and they get a taste of Justice for being rude. It would have been a quick and easy $80 for them! Hopefully another RVer looking for a wash is helped by this. read more

Best tri tip in town and very affordable. The burritos are some of the best in the area. Don't be fooled, this truck stop has some incredible food. read more

Tri-tip & chicken "Santa Maria"/Salinas Style! Can't go wrong! When I stop for grub, I get the Tri tip plate, or Tri-tip Fajita Burrito. read more

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I don't know what's better their BBQ ribs or their strawberries and cream, so I'd get both. Every time I picked up produce in Salinas I always made time for the Valley Truck Stop read more

My new favorite place to eat in Salinas CA. Roadhouse BBQ and Grill inside the Salinas Valley Truck Stop. I had the 3oz tritip burrito and it was amazing. Perfectly cooked tritip bbq'd to perfection with spanish rice beans and cheese ( careful the hot sauce is more than warm). Small place as truck stops go but friendly people and a good selection make this a must stop for the foodie trucker picking up or droping produce in the valley. Next time i am here its going to be the bbq ribs... read more

Haven't tried the food, but a great place to get your RV washed for a reasonable price. Only place in the area we could find to get our Fifth wheel washed. They even washed our truck for extra $. read more

I love this place! It's a steam table cum deli in a convenience store within a truck stop. Sometimes, I'm the only non-woman of the night there, but it's never scary! If you come at lunch time, you stand in line with the truckers with your back turned to the steam table because you're discussing and watching General Hospital. It's a scream! I'm a burrito gal, so that's all I've every gotten here, but the Rasta truckers say their veges are good and the non-veg truckers say the ribs are stunning! The burrito comes in two sizes. The large size is a typical, huge super burrito and the small is much smaller. The small will leave you wanting more but would be good for a child or if you were trying to fool your spouse that you were dieting! Small burritos are $3.00. The large is $4.25; a great bargain. There is a $.50 surcharge for sliced tri-tip; again, a screamin' deal! Other meat options are chile verde, chile colorado, stewed chicken, and carnitas. Ingredients to add include refritos, Mexican style rice, grated jack/cheddar, and red or green salsa. The customer gets to direct what goes into the tortilla. It's a truck stop, so a "More, please!" usually works if you want lots of meat. We skip the rice; more room for the good stuff! The tortilla is heated on a grill. The toasty spots really add flavor. Unfortunately, the cheese is not steamed on the tortilla. My husband and I are bitterly divided on the wisdom of cheddar on a burrito. Russ feels the cheddar adds umame to the tri-tip. I am old school and eschew cheddar on pizzas and burritos. The beans are made in-house; smashed incompletely and fried up. They have great flavor. The salsa is indiscernible. So far, this sounds pretty uninspired but the secret to these burritos is the meat! Let me wax on about the meat--- The tri-tip is smoky tasting, and unbelievably juicy for a piece of meat that's been cooked outside over wood, sliced thin, and then kept hot on the steam table. It is, in a word, divine! The chile verde is amazing! I don't think I've ever had better chile verde, and when I tell you that hubby and I frequently spend vacations trying to find the perfect burrito, yes, even in Szeged, Hungary, you should get the idea that we're nuts, and that we have eaten a ton of chile verde. It has been cooked in a tomatillo chile sauce that is very spicy with black pepper and green chiles until the meat literally is in shreds similar to carnitas. It is juicy and delicious! Some locals come just to buy a pound of tri-tip or a container of chile verde to bring back home for dinner while other folks pick up the excellent ribs. As far as scoring goes, points are lost for not steaming the tortilla with the cheese, no avocado, sour cream, or cilantro (ick!), and no ambience. Hey, it's a truck stop so no smiling or joking around allowed. However, the burrito assembler is there to please, and would no doubt include mashed potatoes or chop suey at your request. This is a huge value and worth a try if you love tri-tip or chile verde. With a location transplant, more options, and steamed tortillas, this would be burrito heaven. If you travel on 101 through Salinas, take the Airport Blvd exit, and follow the trucks! (I'd print out the map, too!). You won't be sorry! read more

Really good food, very fresh and the place seems very clean. Will definetly come back for more tri-tip. Quick lunch food to grab and take. The staff seems very nice and helpful. read more

Salinas Valley Truck Stop - Tri-tip plate - Gas Stations Near Me - Salinas, California

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The Male clerk came out to my rig screaming and yelling to get out of the parking lot---I just got a trailer washout there and was getting the commcheck-commdata numbers. I've never been cussed out for trying to pay someone. read more

Consistently great tri tip and sides to choose from. It is cafeteria style service at a truck stop with food that is better than most diners. Counter service is fast with a great selection of drinks. It's Always nice to see Tracy too. Drive cautiously as the big rigs are coming and going rapidly, as this is a truck wash. read more

Salinas Valley Truck Stop - Try tip - Gas Stations Near Me - Salinas, California

The sandwiches here are great! They also have ribs, bbq chicken and many other homestyle cooked meals. Don't let the look of this place scare you, the sandwiches are totally worth it! read more

Be very careful when you get a trailer washout here. We came here with two loadlocks and when we arrived at our shipper we only had one. So even though they say they do not take loadlocks out of trailers any longer because of complaints of missong loadlocks, i must warn you to count your property before you leave. This is the ony truck wash where we have had a loadlock dissappear. Just be careful and watch.. read more

Food is good. Closes far too early. If you come in off the road after 730 pm your out of luck. TRUCK WASH IS A JOKE!!!!!!! Hrs vary daily. Tractor wash closes at 1 pm. REALLY? Trailer washouts run til much later. Employees are all great except for one gal with long hair and brite red lipstick. RUDE RUDE RUDE. read more