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!!

Fui a La Oaxaqueña mexicana food y la comida estuvo increíble. Pedí un burrito y fue uno de los…read moremejores que he probado. Estaba bien relleno, con carne jugosa, arroz, frijoles y una salsa deliciosa. El sabor era auténtico y todo estaba bien caliente. El servicio también fue excelente, muy amables y rápidos. ¡Definitivamente voy a volver!

From the owner: Experience the authenticity of Oaxaqueño cuisine at our small, locally-owned food truck. We take…read morepride in crafting unique flavors that set us apart, offering a genuine taste of Oaxaca right in your neighborhood. 2 Locations 600 W Enos 740 S Western

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.

This place is always good! Back for the burgers and the fried mushrooms! We love toms! The ruthless…read moreburger is my go to! Has a freakin chili relleno on it!

FOOD: coming from LA the portion was so trash mainly fries lol and the smallest layer of meat since…read moreI got to Santa Maria there's has yet to be some good food here and sad to say another restaurant disappointment their fries were nice and crispy I give them that the green sauce is nice but the portion are straight trash the flavor is good but ruined by what ever seasoning the put over the food once done. SERVICE: let's start by them trying to get my card information over the phone, then they said never mind it's fine,??? Ok , so I ask how long should I wait for it to be ready they said 10-15 minutes then I went after said time and waited another 15 minutes for the food lol AMBIANCE: but BY GOD I LOVE THE AMBIANCE I LOVE THE OLD SCHOOL VIBE THEY HAVE POTENTIAL. TO THE OWNER: PLEASE LOCK TF IN this restaurant has potential but your management needs work

Really good. Everything came out hot and the view was great at the table I sat at. Service was cool…read moretoo. The Chile Relleno Burrito I got was filling and I took home half. Place is pretty busy too. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed my lunch here. I ordered a side taco and tostado. The tostada was very good and cute! I…read morethink the restaurant could be cleaned up a bit. The server was friendly!

Delicious food and excellent customer service. Recommend everyone in the area to try the shrimp…read moretacos!! One of my favorite food trucks!

BEST burrito and taco truck in SM!!! No one is doing it like them. And theyre drive thru?!?!!?read more

The place is a great stop! Small menu makes the choices easy…read more Pull up in line and stay in your car. Place your order with the attendant (I think it was the owner). Wait patiently. Pay and Pick up food at the truck. Eat and enjoy. My husband really enjoyed the Cali burrito. We actually went by a couple nights later but they were already closed, it was about 9:30pm on a Sunday. This place has some of the BEST asada I've ever had. Al pastor is my usually my favorite but it was not the winner at this location. The chicken taco and chorizo tacos stole the show.

Amazing selection of food! I get the chicken platter that comes with fresh tortillas, salsa, and…read morerice and beans. It is a generous amount of food and can feed around a family of 4. I also like to get the platter for myself and use as meal prep!

So, SO good!! I tried this place the other day, and I'll definitely be returning again and again!…read moreThe chicken is crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside-- perfectly cooked. The beans, rice, and homemade tortillas were excellent. The two salsas I tried and the pico de gallo were the best I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating! I could eat them with a spoon! Also, the man who waited on me was very nice! The parking was easy, (it's a1/2 block east of Blosser on Main). It was very clean, including the salsa bar! I definitely recommend it! ¡¡Qué bueno, pero qué BUENO!! Probé este lugar el otro día, ¡y sin duda volveré una y otra vez! El pollo queda crujiente por fuera y jugoso y tierno por dentro: cocinado a la perfección. Los frijoles, el arroz y las tortillas caseras estaban excelentes. Las dos salsas que probé y el pico de gallo fueron los mejores que he comido en mi vida, ¡y no estoy exagerando! ¡Podría comérmelos a cucharadas! Además, ¡el señor que me atendió fue muy amable! Fue fácil encontrar estacionamiento (está a media cuadra al este de Blosser, sobre la calle Main). ¡Todo estaba muy limpio, incluida la barra de salsas! ¡Definitivamente lo recomiendo!

Best tacos in town the meat is always fresh the green salsa is spicy with so much flavor…read more The pastor and cabeza tacos are always my go to I've tried the shrimp tacos too they are really good rice and beans are always freshly made very authentic their aguas frescas are ok id rather go with a fountain drink. The tacos are amazing definitely recommend.

First time having Taqueria Silva and we will definitely be coming back :) The food was so good and…read moreAUTHENTIC! The service was fast and friendly. We are happy to finally have found a Mexican food truck that is close to us. They have a table outside in case you wanted to eat there. I would definitely recommend to give them a try :)