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    San Ardo Cafe

    4.4 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Mexican, Burgers
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing Tacos, Great people great food!!! Highly recommend! The owner was super welcoming!

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    7 months ago

    Super nice people. A great stop on the 101 in the middle of nowhere. Clean restrooms. Would definitely stop here again.

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    10 months ago

    Burger was great- Service was great. Glad we stopped here. Have never been to San Ardo before.

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    2 months ago

    we stopped here for lunch on a road trip and it was very good with large portions. we got our order to go and the service was so fast!

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    10 months ago

    If you find yourself near San Ardo go here! Amazing breakfast, tacos, burritos. Such an awesome owner too.

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    10 months ago

    Exactly what you'd hope for from a family run restaurant off the highway. Unpretentious, tasty well prepared food, good prices.

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    9 months ago

    Oasis in the desert. I had the al pasor, verde, and carnitas tacos. Deserves more business 10/10.

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    1 year ago

    George and family were great hosts for a great meal. Would definitely go back and visit.

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    Great food quality and customer service. The breakfast burritos are fire!! Definitely recommend the green/red salsa.

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    Kick ass onion rings! Great service! Interesting location. Family owned. What's not to like ? Nuff said!!!

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    The sweetest workers and yummiest tacos the Al pastor and chicken tacos were insane! Thanks sm!

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    We stopped here on the way back from Pismo Beach to Santa Cruz. Good food & friendly service.

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    A great find. We had made to order burritos (a fish and a veggie). Fresh ingredients, friendly family owned a run.

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    Cork & Plough - French Onion Soup - excellent!

    Cork & Plough

    4.3(601 reviews)
    18.1 mi
    $$

    We discovered this place after hiking @ Pinnacles, we ordered 2 margaritas, French dip and sausage…read moresandwich, we loved them !!! Both sandwiches on ciabatta bread w/ sauces on side. Margaritas were not from mix, sooo good!!! Victoria was our server and was fabulous, Sahn was our bartender, they were both amazing. They made sure we were happy!!! Fries were excellent and my side salad was soooooo fresh!!! Sahn was as attentive as Victoria. Love them both! We were so impressed with lunch we came back @ dinner time for more margaritas and appetizers. We ordered mushroom toast and calamari. Loved both!! Calamari came out hot and tasted great w/ aoli dip on side! We had more margaritas The restaurant is inviting with outdoor seating and beautiful bar with old town photos on the wall. Loved wine bottles on trellis and in the windows. May steal that idea for my own house. Considering going tomorrow after hiking again @ Pinnacles.

    The service here is six stars! Ron and Savanah were working the front of the house by themselves…read moreand they did a phenomenal job making sure food was delivered in a timely manner and that everyone had what they needed. We shared a French dip sandwich with sliced house made prime rib and house made au jus sum delish onion rings and an enormous beet salad. It was very lightly dressed with lots of beets, cheese and was a light accompaniment to the French dip.

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    Cork & Plough - Interior Bar Area

    Interior Bar Area

    Cork & Plough - Beet salad with chicken

    Beet salad with chicken

    Cork & Plough - BBQ Pork Sliders

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    BBQ Pork Sliders

    J's Burgers - Hawaiian burger.

    J's Burgers

    4.2(306 reviews)
    30.1 mi
    $$

    Simple store, simple menu, locally owned--and exactly what a burger joint should be…read more Rebecca took my order with a smile and so much happiness, it was impossible not to be in a good mood. I went in planning to order the $11.95 cheeseburger combo, but I swerved and got the gourmet western burger combo for $14.49 instead. Excellent decision. The skinny fries with the skins on came out steaming hot, and the burger was fantastic--a big, flavorful patty hanging over the edge of a fresh bun like it had something to prove. No gimmicks, no overthinking, just a solid local burger spot doing burgers right.

    I stopped at J's Burger in Paso Robles looking for something easy and casual, just a simple burger…read morespot to grab lunch. It's a small place, not fancy, but it felt friendly and relaxed, the kind of place that doesn't try too hard and knows what it is. Here are the details... *Service: everyone was very friendly. The guy at the front was genuinely nice, but he was pretty confused and confusing when I asked about the daily specials and pricing. He tried to explain it, but it made understanding what was what harder than it should have been. Nothing negative intention-wise at all, just a little chaotic and unclear. *Food: I ordered the burger medium rare, no cheese. It came out medium well with cheese and a very small piece of pineapple. Not exactly what I ordered, but it still tasted good. It had plenty of condiments, lettuce, tomato, a thin slice of ham, and mayonnaise. Flavor-wise it was solid, just not what I asked for. The fries were excellent. Crispy, fresh, and clearly made from real potatoes. They slice whole potatoes in-house with a slicing machine and turn them straight into fries, which I thought was really cool. They also had some kind of seasoning on them that made them even better. They have a lot of good burger options, plus chicken sandwiches, salads, and chicken strips. I liked that there was variety beyond just burgers. They also do a daily special burger for $10.99, combo meals are $13.99, and you can sub onion rings for fries for $0.99, which felt fair. *Ambiance: it's pretty clean, open, and small, about ten tables inside. It felt comfortable and simple. There are a few tables out front and a picnic table under a big tree, which is a nice idea, but it's right off the main street so it's not super peaceful. *Value: it felt like a pretty good value. The pricing made sense for what you get, especially with the daily specials and combo options. Nothing felt overpriced. *Overall: this was a solid but not standout experience. Friendly people, great fries, good burger flavor, but the order accuracy and confusing explanation of specials held it back. I give it 3 out of 5 stars. It's a decent stop if you're in the area and want something casual and quick. I added a bunch of pictures to help you get a feel.

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    J's Burgers - Nothing special.....

    Nothing special.....

    J's Burgers - Onion Rings

    Onion Rings

    J's Burgers - Out front from the parking lot.

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    Out front from the parking lot.

    Sebastian's - Our meal

    Sebastian's

    4.1(751 reviews)
    30.7 mi
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    We keep driving back up to Cambria to Sebastian's in San Simeon to get that wonderful toasted…read moreCalifornian turkey sandwich. This is a real star of our trip! We love the scenery going up, but we also love seeing the old store and the beautiful location right by the old Hearst warehouses that held all the treasures that he was importing from Europe to put in Hearst castle, which is right across the street and up the mountain. They're always tourists there, who are very friendly! Sometimes we share a table with people and learn about where they're from and how they're touring California. We even give them a hint or two on what we like around town. There's nothing like local knowledge to help you out when you're traveling. We were sitting with a couple from England the other day who were touring the coast and we were able to give them a hint or two about what to see while they were here and also which tour to take at her castle! (The guest house tour is great, you get to see the real undisturbed castle interiors.) On our most recent visit, Sebastian's had wine tasting out on the patio. Patio seating is limited, because they reserve three tables for wine tasting!! We did discover a lot more seating had been added out in what used to be a horse corral, so we ambled on over there. We sat at a high table, kinda on the path out to the horse corral, where there was shade. We sat in observed all the other people coming and going while we enjoyed our delicious Californian sandwich!

    A must place to grab a bit to eat. Whether you're eating it on their patio, bringing it to Hearst…read moreWinery (only food they allow from the outside) or taking it to a beach for a picnic you won't be disappointed. Their sandwiches which we enjoyed during our wine tasting were fantastic. Their sandwiches tomato bisque was excellent. Nice people working here and a nice little store with all sorts of trinkets. Don't miss this place.

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    Sebastian's - Popular lunch line. Call or order online for quick pick up

    Popular lunch line. Call or order online for quick pick up

    Sebastian's - "The Shrimp" sandwich - piled high with amazingly delicious shrimp, the grilled bread was super good too (08/2025)

    "The Shrimp" sandwich - piled high with amazingly delicious shrimp, the grilled bread was super good too (08/2025)

    Sebastian's - GRILLED CHEESE & Soup  Added prosciutto

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    GRILLED CHEESE & Soup Added prosciutto

    Sylvester's Burgers - Double bacon cheeseburger!

    Sylvester's Burgers

    3.8(584 reviews)
    39.2 mi
    $$

    I don't typically review hamburger joints, but since I was in Atascadero for the weekend, I was…read morereally craving a burger and I'm so glad I found this place. I believe it's in their Downtown district, but don't quote me, but when it comes to hamburgers, I know it's always best to find the local spots instead of the national chains. The moment I walked in, you could tell it had a full on local vibe. Pictures of the customers were all over the walls, including the ceiling, and I thought it was great. The employee behind the counter greeted me with a smile, helped me navigate their menu, even struck up a quick but good conversation. I went with a turkey burger and really enjoyed it. A lot of times they can be pretty dry, but this was juicy and had a great flavor. If you want a "real" hamburger, lol, they had a huge number of options. The fries were really good as well. If you're in Atascadero and you're craving a hamburger, I think you'll find this local spot pretty good.

    The corn dogs are my daughter's favorite. The crunchy corn batter is really good. The corn dogs are…read moregood but it's $18 for 2 corn dogs. Not bad considering it's a good size. We try to get the specials because a burger can get up to $20, without fries. Staff is always friendly. Food is good. Nice for a casual burger place.

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    Sylvester's Burgers - Tons of birthday pics on the walls and ceiling

    Tons of birthday pics on the walls and ceiling

    Sylvester's Burgers - The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time--frozen fries!

    The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time--frozen fries!

    Sylvester's Burgers

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