Met up with some friends here and ended up really enjoying the place. The coffee was solid, but…read morewhat really stood out was the staff. Super friendly, really welcoming, and actually knew their stuff when it came to the coffee. They were happy to talk through the menu and make recommendations without giving off that pretentious coffee snob vibe that seems to come standard at other coffee establishments. The whole spot has a cozy, laid back feel that just works. It's got enough character to feel like a neighborhood hangout without trying too hard. We came in for coffee, ended up hanging out longer than expected, and definitely felt like ordering another round. It's one of those little places you're happy to stumble across. Good coffee, cool people, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a little gem in the heart of DTLB.

Italia isn't listed with restaurants, but they do offer a few delicious dishes. One of my favorites…read moreis their Italia salad.

Born and raised in LOS BANOS7 Generations!!! My whole beautiful Family loves Woolies!!! You have…read moreto go check it out yourself!!! It's so worth it!!! go take all your loved ones and have a wonderful lunch or dinner!!!! God bless you all!!!!

More than a hundred years, my husband's family, old and young, have been gathering at this…read moretraditional restaurant. Sharing tells of old to the amazement of the young, the wool Growers is a staple in this town. We have celebrated many a birthdays or raised a glass in memory of days of old, people who have passed. The tradition of good food and great gatherings, this is the place. Although ala carte is available, in today's world, of high prices, the basque family tradition brings together the old and new. Order a main, steak, chicken, lamb... and let the feast begin. Red wine - no labels. Made in house. Salad, soup, fresh bread, butter, potato salad, lamb stew, beans "ranchera" style served unlimited. Now, your dinner choice and of course ice cream with chocolate sauce! Take your time. Share the tales. Open your ears and minds of the stories of old. The Wool Growers cannot be explained. It can only be enjoyed.

This is a nice spot that I often stop at when driving between Northern and Southern California…read more It's a solid sandwich shop--nothing particularly fancy or over-the-top, just a reliable place to grab a meal on the road. The sandwiches are good, with decent portions and fresh ingredients. The service has always been friendly, which makes for a pleasant experience whenever I stop by. This place tends to be pretty quiet. Overall, it's a dependable sandwich shop that's worth a visit if you're passing through the area.

So today I had a chicken ranch sandwich with fries. The fries were bad and tasted so stale and the…read morebread on the sandwich was hard. So disappointed with today's purchase. The rest of the sandwich was good though.

Came to Jams@209 for dinner before catching a movie in town and really enjoyed our meal!…read more Located in downtown Los Banos in the old theater, Jams@209 is the same as the other two Jams in the 209 area. Same menu, same drink specials. Except the inside of this one looks just a smidge cooler. The dining area is basically the lobby of the theater, while the actual theater is used for mainly conferences or events. We ordered: Rum & Coke - $5 on Fridays; good pour per the SO Onion rings - what can we say, we love a good onion ring. Crispy and the onion doesn't slide out from the batter like some limp pantyhose. Plus you get a ton for $10. Monster burger - this was a behemoth of a burger. I could only tackle 1/4 of it before I gave up. Double patty, bacon, carnitas-stuffed jalapeno, onion crispies. Jams western burger - the SO enjoyed this and the side salad. Service was great. The ladies were so nice and our waters were filled. Will have to come back soon to finish trying the rest of the menu.

I don't usually have to give five stars, but this is one of those times…read more We found this place through Yelp. Our server was great and attentive and quick with our drinks. The drinks let's say hit well! This is a sports bar with TV's everywhere, and the restaurant was clean. My wife had carnitas tacos that were tasty and fresh. Unfortunately I had the French dip. The meat was dry and over grilled or microwaved. The au jus' was watery and tasteless I had our server bring me a side of bbq sauce so I had something to get the sandwich down. Let's say we won't be back.

I had such a great experience here. The drinks were really good and definitely some of the best…read moreoptions for the area. Everything we ordered from the food was delicious, flavorful, and nicely prepared. I loved that there was a good variety of food and drinks to choose from, and the atmosphere made it a really enjoyable place to sit down, relax, and have a good meal. Brandon was our server, and he was absolutely wonderful. He was really nice, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our entire visit without being overbearing. The combination of delicious food, great drinks, and friendly service made our experience even better. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try, and I'll be happy to come back again.

It is about time that I give recognition where it is deserved. After my third visit here tonight, I…read morethought I would take the time to say thank you for a wonderful dining experience. I love this restaurant, This is Southwest cuisine done to perfection. Think Chevy's , but with an extensive menu and food that is actually really good. There was nothing I would change about my visit tonight- it was memorable and fulfilling. For starters , we ordered the Margherita pizza. Not quite Southwest , but it works - trust me! The pizza is wood-fired! The cheese , tomatoes and basil are fresh. Oh , and the tomato sauce they use is just right. Seriously, the pizza here rivals some pizza that I have tried at Italian restaurants. I can't wait to try more pizza creations. For my entree, I opted for the chile verde enchiladas covered in a smooth tomatillo sauce. This enchilada sauce was so tangy and the pico de gallo and guacamole topped them off perfectly. The entree comes with Spanish rice and charro beans. My wife opted for the ribeye steak fajitas , and they were fantastic. The steak was marinated well and it was tender. The only thing that could have made this dish better would be homemade tortillas . Espana's serves up high quality food. Everything that I have tried so far has been phenomenal. The service that we receive is always prompt and friendly , and the food comes out fast -but not too fast. Tonight's meal was a five star experience. Please look at the colorful menu items below and make it a point to stop in and try for yourself.

I had chicken livers sauté last night. It may not be for everyone, but I've been eating them here…read moresince M&M opened, and last night they were so good. I don't know if they changed the menu, but possibly had less breading. Regret not taking a picture.

The atmosphere in the restaurant felt very Italian to me. I'm not sure because I'm not Italian, but…read moreit did give me that vibe though, except for the fact that, if I remember correctly, the music in the restaurant was not Italian. Some random American music was playing, I think. I like that the room felt a little old and a bit dark in tone, but that there was also a decent sized window that provided some brightness to contrast it well. The service was fine, I have no complaints here. The main thing that I'm not particularly fond of based on a single visit to this restaurant is the food. To start, there are a lot of things to choose from on the menu, and you can choose what meat that you want with your pasta. I don't particularly like that kind of set up to begin with, because there's a chance that I could choose a combination where the flavors don't really complement each other. I don't want to have to be a professional chef or even need to be knowledgeable in food in order to know what tastes good on the menu. In regards to the actual food itself, I thought it was weird that my raviolis already were kind of cold when they came out. In addition to that, none of the food I received striked me as particularly bursting with flavor. The flavors felt muted and a little bit dull. It wasn't bad, I just wouldn't call it a superb fine dining experience. If I'm back in Los Banos, I would want to try this place again, but I think that I should ask the server what I should order instead of trying to craft it myself.

We went to Little Diamond's Pizza on Tuesday and had a great experience. It is a very…read morefamily-friendly place with a slightly funky, old-school atmosphere inside, but what really stood out was the staff. The young woman at the front was incredibly helpful and friendly, always with a smile on her face. The young man working in the back was also very attentive and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. That kind of service really makes a difference. We ordered a pizza half Diablo and half Los Banos, along with a Cobb salad. Everything was excellent. The pizza was very delicious, the salad was really fresh, and we really enjoyed the food. Great food, relaxed family atmosphere, but the people working there are what really make this place special.

We stopped in on a road trip. There isn't much right off the interstate aside from fast food. Our…read moreexpectations weren't high, but little diamonds was great! We were both pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed our pepperoni pizza and Caesar salad. We ate at the restaurant (it's pretty small - likely more of a takeout spot), but it was quick and easy. Would recommend!

We stopped by Hot City BBQ our way to Yosemite and are so thrilled that we did. Arriving shortly…read moreafter they opened, we quickly saw the dining room fill up - and after our first bites, it's not hard to see why their food is outstanding. My Roadhouse Salad was enormous and topped with generous, perfectly cooked slices of tri-tip, which balanced beautifully with the tart apples, blue cheese, and apple vinaigrette. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich as well. The restaurant itself is also so clean & well decorated. We will definitely be return customers!

Good BBQ, but a few things to know before you go…read more I found this barbecue spot on Google and also checked it out on Yelp. It had some good reviews, and since I'm a big reviewer myself, that's what ultimately convinced me to stop in and give it a try. First impression: The parking lot is very small with extremely limited parking. If there are already a couple of cars there, you'll probably have to park along the street in the surrounding residential neighborhood. The good thing is that the location is very easy to get to--it's right off Highway 152 (Pacheco) and sits right on the corner. They have a large outdoor barbecue/grill area where you can see they're cooking the food, plus a bench outside. When we arrived around 3:30-4:00 PM, there were only a couple of customers leaving, so the restaurant was pretty quiet. Inside, there's a large chalkboard menu that's easy to see and read. Since it was my first time, it took me a few minutes to figure out exactly what I wanted. I ordered the small rib plate with cornbread instead of the garlic bread because I LOVE cornbread. The cornbread was really good! The ribs were also good. I personally like my BBQ nice and saucy, so I added some extra barbecue sauce, which made them even better. The macaroni was just okay, but the baked beans were really, really good. We also tried the pulled chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, that was probably my least favorite item. The chicken was pretty plain, didn't have much flavor, and was somewhat dry. It also didn't really give me that smoky/barbecue flavor I was expecting. One thing to know is that they don't have a fountain drink machine. You'll need to grab a canned or bottled drink from the refrigerator, including Mexican Coke. The food came out very quickly. We had barely sat down after ordering when our food was already being brought out on trays. Overall, I thought the food was fairly decent, although I felt it was a little overpriced for what you get. The ribs, cornbread, and baked beans were the standouts for me, while the pulled chicken could definitely use more flavor and moisture. Would I come back? Possibly. I wouldn't say this was a bad experience at all, and there were definitely some things I enjoyed. I may make another stop in the future.

We had a big party and they accommodated us very quickly. They had friendly and quick service. The…read moreowners were very kind. We ordered appetizers, sushi, saki, beer, bento boxes.... A little bit of everything. For being a sushi place in Los Banos California (probably not known for its sea food) it was really delicious. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I enjoyed the crunch roll and pot stickers. Saki was yummy too. We will definitely go back!

Had to leave. Did not receive good service from the second we sat down. I refuse to spend money in…read morean establishment that picks and chooses who they want to treat kindly. I do not recommend.

I was craving some BBQ, so I decided to give this place a try, and I'm glad I did!…read more The service was great. Everyone was friendly, and they got me taken care of without any hassle. When you've had a busy day, that kind of service goes a long way. The food was really good. The brisket was juicy and tender, and the tri-tip was cooked just right. Dip that tri-tip in their BBQ sauce and you're good to go. The mac and cheese was creamy and hit the spot, and the baked beans were probably my favorite. They had a little sweetness to them and some bits of meat mixed in that made them even better. The Texas toast was soft and buttery, and the fried pickles were a great starter. Honestly, those barely made it home. The family was happy when I showed up with dinner, so I'd say that's a win. If you're in the Los Banos area and want some good, filling BBQ without making a big production out of it, give this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

Looking for a Grub, I found this place. It's located in what I believe is the downtown of Los…read moreBanos. It was easy to find. Location clean & staff friendly. The food was great. I got a combo Tri Tip & ribs with potato salad. Yummy!