If you know anything about Gunsmoke BBQ and Beer in Santa Paula, you know their barbecue already…read morehas a solid reputation....but finally making it into their restaurant just confirmed everything I'd been hearing. I've had the chance to try their BBQ at local events around Ventura County, and it always left an impression. They make some darn good BBQ. BUT for this visit we ended up highlighting something just as exciting...their vegetarian options! It definitely says a lot when a barbecue place has great non meat options. I came with my friend Raquel (yelp elite) for lunch and we went all in on their vegetarian plates...well with one exception, we ordered the deviled eggs too. Let's start there: Their famous Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs are a must. Creamy, flavorful filling, lightly battered egg, topped with crispy bacon...yeah, they're as good as they sound. 10/10. Now for the vegetarian standouts: The Fried Avocado Bites were simple but done so right. Perfectly fried and paired with house made sauces that really brought everything together. Super shareable and perfect as a starter. 10/10. The Cauliflower Tacos were a reminder that you absolutely do NOT need meat for a great taco. These were hearty and loaded with (again) incredible sauces. My friend was obsessed and I get why. They were good, but I would prefer a meat protein taco at a spot like this. 7/10 for me. Beyond the food, the experience really shines here. The space has this perfect mix of country charm and rock n roll edge which is such a fun vibe. Service was top notch, and we love when owners are present and genuinely care. They stopped by to check in, which always makes a place feel extra special. And shoutout to our server Bentley, an absolute sweetheart. Next time you're in Santa Paula, do yourself a favor and check them out.

I sadly became a pescatarian right as Gunsmoke BBQ was opening. I have friends who have been…read morewanting to try it so I wanted to give it a shot as well. Gunsmoke is located in Downtown Santa Paula. I didn't pay close attention but I don't believe they have private parking. If you don't know SP, there is street parking and some parking lots. I would be mindful when you are planning to come for parking. I came with a friend midday so there was plenty of parking and seats as well so we got seated right away. I was happy to see the non meat options they have available. I was a bit bummed out they didn't have their hummus but it's just another excuse for me to go back. I did end up getting their cauliflower tacos. My friend got their avocado fries and their devil eggs. I had never had devil eggs, and tried those and were so good. I wanted more but I had already had all my tacos. I did appreciate the owner coming to greet us and finding out I was pescatarian. He was nice, mentioned that even though they are a BBQ spot, they still want to value those customers that don't eat, and asked if there's anything I think of to let him know to see if they can add it to the menu. Really appreciated that. Overall, bummed out I wasn't able to try their BBQ. The options I did try were all really good. I would come back.

Stopped by Friday night without a reservation knowing it was probably gonna be a wait since they…read morewere busy, but the lady with glasses behind the bar was really nice and helped us out. She told us to give her a few minutes and ended up getting us a booth which we really appreciated. Liz took care of us all night and was super attentive. Drinks were great, food was amazing, and the homemade apple tartin with vanilla ice cream was honestly the perfect ending. Such a good experience overall. Great staff, great food, and we'll definitely be back again!

Tucked away in a non-descript industrial park, Hozy's Grill is a very pleasant surprise…read more The room has a quiet and sophisticated look and vibe and there's an outdoor eating area if the weather's nice. There's also a (full) bar area with seating. A minor quibble: the chairs in the dining room don't slide very easily on the tiled floor, and this might be a bit annoying. The food was tasty and the service was pleasant and professional. Prices are what you'd expect to pay and good enough value, especially if you share food (as we do). If you're looking for a place to eat while traveling through Santa Paula give Hozy's a try, for sure!

I grew up in this town. I have since moved away several years ago. Over the years I had heard about…read morethis place as one of the small local businesses that has helped revitalize the town a bit. I finally had the chance to eat here after I had some business cards printed. What really stood out to me when I first walked in was the cozy atmosphere and the personal greeting you get from the staff. You could tell this is the kind of place where the staff takes pride in what they do. I ordered a burger with a salad and root beer. I always pay with cash for my meals and I was told I got a discount that day for paying with cash. In all honesty, I believe they deserve every penny with a tip on top of that. My burger had a nice mix of melted cheese and mushrooms and my salad had feta and a side of balsamic vinegar, my favorite. As I ate I had over heard another customer ask about David's well-being. The customer had mentioned that he was a compassionate man who had given them a hand in the past and had cooked for them when they were going through their own struggle. They said he had asked, "what would the people like in this community to eat?" Just by hearing this account, I knew this place was made by a righteous man of character. Character that may seem has disappeared in the world, but David was proof it still exists. I did not have the honor to meet David, but I did have the honor to eat at his restaurant. He was definitely loved and will be missed by the community. Thank you chef for serving the good people of Santa Paula!

What a gem!!! We…read morecame in on a Saturday, no one else was there but a few ppl came after. He is located in an alley with beautiful art. You can park in the back free parking lot if you don't want to park on the street. After ordering, our food was out in 10-15 min CHEF BURGER - Fresh, flavorful, and masterfully put together. The sweet potato fries are hands down THE BEST sweet potato fries you could ever have. He puts the Habit's fries to absolute shame in every way. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - My husband got this and we both loved it. Like LOOOOVED IT. It was a St Patrick's day special but I hope he keeps it as a permanent item!!!!!! SMOOTHIES - So fresh! It was like someone made them at the bar on a beach. He uses real ingredients, not powder and syrups. Prices were fantastic, and the food was even better. I appreciate that he uses real high quality ingredients. I seriously can't wait to come back and try more things! He's been open for 3 years - however he opened just before Covid. I'm so happy he was able to survive that because his food is phenomenal. This will definitely be the next "it" spot in Santa Paula!

I ordered the Aloha Chicken sandwich..it come with this sweet chili aoli.. absolutely awesome!…read moreThe staff is warm and welcoming! They checked on me a couple times and were quick to help when I wanted another drink, more aoli.. I'm always leaving here happy

Food and drink delicious food and super cold drinks also the service is very good and nice people.read more

Convenient and easy to order. The staff is always friendly and the food is amazing. Definitely…read moreworth the wait, or call ahead

It's on the pricey side but it's a better choice than McDonald's so, there's that. I've only had…read morethe burgers here, they're ok. I'll try the corn burritos next time but it's hard to come here when it's so expensive of a place. The neighborhood seems safe enough and parking is sometimes an issue, the lot is small but there's room on the street. They do have a restroom around the back of the building you'll need to ask for access to, fairly clean for what it is. The chili fries aren't anything special, the fry's in general are just ok - the burgers are really good though. In all, we'll try a few more dishes but again, pricey to come here so keep that in mind. I'm all for supporting small business over a chain any day of the week.

The hangar bar, connected to flight 126 cafe is a fantastic place for a bite to eat and a view of…read morethe beautiful south mountain and plans coming and going from the quaint little Santa Paula airport! The space is large enough for groups and events and has a full bar and outdoor seating as well! I ordered the SP avocado burger with half and half fries and onion rings! The burger was hands down a star burger that wowed! Flavorful, juicy perfectly cooked it's absolutely on the top of my local burger list. The onion rings hand made with a fantastic beer batter! All in all a great meal!

Great spot! I got a steak and asked for medium rare, but they cooked it to medium well. But if a…read morebummer bby still delicious. I loved that there were real grill marks and char flavor! Now they're Rueben - MAYBE THE BEST IVE HAD IN MY LIFE!!! if not then tied for 1st place. I was like what?? Here?? Cheesy, meaty, bursting with flavor?! This is a must!!!!! My husband ordered this and I wanted to steal it from him! Their sweet potato fries are worth fighting for. They taste just like chef David's on main st. Gambas is great and has a lot of white wine flavor Overall delicious, can't wait to come back!

I am giving 5 stars because this is the best fast food place around here. It beats the big guys…read morewith good tasting food and friendly service. You can still get your own soft drinks unlike some of the McDonalds who are removing their fountains.

Service was absolutely terrible. Their mistakes become the customers fault. Having miss having…read morelunch with your family because they forget items and no apology at all. I'd like to speak to the owner regarding the poor customer service.

This cafe is one of those teleportation spots, where you feel like you've suddenly appeared in…read moreanother destination. Today, we indulged in southern charm. Beautiful weather in a covered outdoor seating area. Light breeze. The food was rich and delicious. My matcha was refreshing. Southern hospitality. Loved it! The 25 minute wait on a Sun afternoon was totally worth it. Makayla, our server, was EXCELLENT... patient and attentive. She brought out the package of matcha so I could decide if I wanted to order it or not. Totally unexpected and appreciated.

I had rated this New Orleans style "bistro" a "4" last time, but I'm raising them to a "5", due to…read moreone of the best po'boys I've ever eaten. And that includes 9 years of New Orleans living! I had the catfish po'boy, my husband had the gumbo, and we were both highly satisfied. My only complaint is the amount of dressing in their cole slaw, but when I complained he offered to swap it for a side salad. Side salad, indeed! It was huge. All in all, a nice night out, again.

Great Location at the airport Awesome menu selection…read more Comparable prices Great friendly service Lots of parking Food was great. Very tasty and perfectly prepared Definitely recommend

Very cute and quaint cafe. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The views of the airplanes…read moretaking off while sitting outside on the patio was fun to look at while eating breakfast. The food was yummy. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was good but I will say the tortilla was so greasy I wasn't able to eat the entire thing. My fingers were so greasy afterwards so I just ate what was inside and left the rest of the tortilla. My boyfriend got the French toast combo and he liked it. Overall, everything was good! Will definitely be back

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I've been working down the street and decided to give this place a try…read moreafter my wife showed me their yelp and I was mad at myself for not coming sooner due to the amazing corn taquitos/burritos I had today. THEY WERE SO GOOD. If you haven't been here yet, do your like a favor and come eat here, you will not regret it. Called in my order of 5 corn taquitos/burritos around noon and the the lovely gentlemen let me know my order would be ready in 5 to 10 minutes. As I walked in he was backing up my order, talk about fast and friendly service here. Got a side order of guacamole for my order and it was a very inexpensive lunch. The corn burritos/taquitos were popping hot and came topppd with a ton of cheese. I poured the red salsa it came with over the cheese and I got the final product of salsa and cheese covered burritos/taquitos. 10/10, highly reccomend. These things were amazing. Overall come support this local buisness. Great food, great service, what is not to like here. Thank you El Preferido for the great lunch, I will be back very soon.

good food topped with family owed good people love this place food n friendly been going here for…read morethe thirty years there been around food service and atmosphere is awesome