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    San Ardo Cafe

    4.5 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Mexican, Burgers
    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    What a GEM Jorge made great quality, super fresh, super tasty, super price! Excellent stop! Highly recommended

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    Anel R.

    Great place and service. The server and the chef - George were great. George smiled and checked if our food was good or not. The hamburger is ginormous, especially the double cheese hamburger- you will need to cut into half's. Everything about the hamburger was fresh and we felt George took pride cooking it and serving it. Very glad we stopped here. Thanks

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    9 months ago

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

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    1 year 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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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year 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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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    6 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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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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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    Cork & Plough - French Onion Soup - excellent!

    Cork & Plough

    4.3(607 reviews)
    18.1 mi
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    Passing through King City on the 101, decided on lunch and chose wisely finding this great…read moreestablishment. Sabrina provided outstanding service, making us feel very welcomed. I had a Bloody Mary, cup of French Onion soup, their prime rib French Dip sandwiches, and homemade bread pudding. My wife had their corn chowder soup and the beet salad. Everything was delicious, and I can't wait to have another opportunity to visit again when I'm traveling the Central Coast.

    Honestly quite a solid restaurant to stop by at King City, where I wouldn't expect much in terms of…read morefine dining. But this restaurant has a big menu with a lot of options and you can tell they try to do more to elevate your dining experience. A good amount of options for vegetarians, even though you wouldn't expect it. We ordered zucchini fries (which were definitely a hit), garlic bread, mozzarella fresca (a favorite), beet salad, and alfredo ravioli (the best entree for vegetarians). I also ordered some pork sliders for myself, which was tender, but a bit too sweet. The Beet salad was really good, fresh, and large. All the dishes we ordered did not disappoint and this was honestly a pleasant surprise cuz I wasn't expecting much in King City at 9pm. All the portions were quite large also so we had plenty of leftovers. Recommend giving this restaurant a try if you're in the area and no idea what restaurant to go to. Ambience and decor isn't bad either, the restaurant is quite large.. They also have a bookcase with coloring books, and games for kids.

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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

    Wayback Burgers - PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

    Wayback Burgers

    4.0(412 reviews)
    45.2 mi
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    Free WiFi
    Large group friendly

    I stopped at Wayback Burgers on my drive back to Sacramento and decided to use my birthday reward…read morefor a free milkshake. Ordering was quick and easy through the self-service kiosk, and I was able to enter my rewards number without any issues. My shake was ready in about five minutes, making it a perfect quick stop before getting back on the road. The restaurant itself feels moderately updated and has a welcoming atmosphere. Inside was generally clean, although I did notice a few crumbs on some of the seats and spilled food around the top of the trash can that could have used a little attention. One of the biggest perks of this location is its convenience for EV drivers. It's located right next to a row of Rivian chargers and directly across from Tesla Superchargers, with outdoor picnic tables where you can relax while your vehicle charges. Overall, it was a good experience with friendly, efficient service and a delicious birthday treat. A little more attention to cleanliness would make this location even better, but I'd definitely consider stopping here again during future charging breaks.

    I stopped by Wayback Burgers and tried a few things. The tater tots were really good--crispy and…read moreflavorful. I also ordered the chicken nuggets, which were a little greasy. There wasn't much meat inside, as they seemed to be more batter than chicken. The location is convenient since it's inside a gas station, which makes it an easy stop when you're on the go. Some of the tables were a little dirty, but it seemed like they had just gotten through a rush. The staff was somewhat friendly. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd definitely come back to try the burgers next time.

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    Wayback Burgers - Double bacon burger combo. Liked burger, fries were bland. I'd ask for extra salt/seasoning next time.

    Double bacon burger combo. Liked burger, fries were bland. I'd ask for extra salt/seasoning next time.

    Wayback Burgers - What's your Flavor?

    What's your Flavor?

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    Sylvester's Burgers - Double bacon cheeseburger!

    Sylvester's Burgers

    3.8(592 reviews)
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    I was hungry... I had just driven about 3 hours to get into town, checked into my hotel (which is…read morealso amazing) and started to try and find food. Several places were closed for the day already and I saw this little corner place that still had the Open sign on. Burgers? Sure, why not, that should fill me up and it sure did! I ordered the regular Old Fashioned (no cheese), side of fries and a drink. Everyone was very friendly and helpful as I've never been to this place to eat before let alone this part of the state! The burger was perfectly cooked at medium and very juicy and delicious! Fried were good, not great but the burger was the star of the meal anyway. But I will say the fries were good once I dipped them in the dripping juices and sauce from the burger. But it was a very hearty burger and after a long drive, really hit the spot! If I'm ever in this area again or see another Sylvester's I will definitely make it a point to visit and try a different burger. Favorite dish: Old Fashioned with no cheese. Go out and EAT!

    Cute little restaurant with a very nice outdoor dining area in the back…read more They're special was Local caught black cod with chips. I love fish and chips so I thought it would be very fresh because it was Local caught. French fries or delicious! My husband, I took one bite of the cod and left the rest. It was so fishy it was unpalatable. So it was a little bummed about that. Service was great. You walk up to the front and order your food and pick it up when ready. Probably try burger next time. Because the fresh fish was not so fresh.

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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!

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