Food was PHENOMENAL & Service was even better !…read more I told my friend I was in the mood for a sandwich and this place did NOT disappoint ! They do have many different good choices for drinks , and a small ice cream bar selection ! Outside seating too that is a plus .

Stopped for gas in Santa Maria and decided to find something nearby. The Roost really fit the bill!…read moreI ordered their hot pastrami sandwich and it really hit the spot.... pastrami was flavorful and not fatty, bread was toasted nicely and the sauarkraut was the perfect compliment to the sandwich. Employees were welcoming and helpful describing the options. The indoor seating area is nice, but it was so nice outside that I chose to dine on the patio. I loved it at The Roost, and would definitely return next time I'm in the area.

This is the tri-tip and 5 star meat place you longed for…read more Miranda prepared two succulent sandwiches for me. You should get a nice raise, please! Kudos to you all, my fave in Santa Maria, I always stop when here.

Overpriced BLT sandwich. It was mediocre at best. The bread was falling apart. There wasn't…read moreanything special about it. It was flat, had soggy tomato slices, amd was very small for the price paid. For $18, I could have EASLY made a better sandwich at home.

The tortas and Masapan latte are very good, I recommend trying it out. Staff are great and very…read morefriendly!

Absolutely amazing tortas. We tried the asada torta and the Hawaiian deluxe at our first trip. Both…read morewere hot, and fresh, exploding with flavor. I am usually savory sort of person so I ate the asada while my husband got to try the deluxe. Man, don't knock it til you try it. The hawaiian deluxe was even better than the asada and that one was great! Worth a try. On a later date I ordered the Golosa torta. I hated it. Too much hot-dog like meat. It's a pass for sure. Go with something else. Also tip: get the salsa diablo. It is fiiiiirrre.

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

We got the small Italian add cheddar cheese and the large New York steamer both sandwiches were…read moreGONE !!! I didn't realize how small the small sandwich would actually be but after eating it, it was surprisingly perfect size!! my man said he didn't realize how large the New York sandwich was going to be, but somehow he ate it all the inside of this place is super super cool!! I love how much representation they have in here for the firefighters and for the first responders definitely check it out. The service is amazing. Staff is friendly and the place is very clean.

We had great service for a large catered order of sandwiches. Eppie, the manager, was…read moreprofessional, friendly and accommodating. We requested all the sandwiches to be prepared a certain way, and he made sure his team was aware of our request. All of our sandwiches were made the way we wanted. We had plenty of condiments to go with our sandwiches too. The day before our order, they called us to confirm our order and let us know they would have our order ready. As promised, when we arrived, all of our boxed sandwiches were ready for us. The boxes were all labeled so we wouldn't have to unbox and open the sandwiches to figure what they were. All of the boxed sandwiches were bagged in categories too. For example, Hook & Ladder were all in the same bag, Roast beef were in a different bag. The sandwiches were good and none of us were disappointed. The restaurant is good for about 20-25 people. We didn't eat there but definitely not a bad place to enjoy your lunch outside of the office. It is clean too. Best part? Eppie called us the next day to follow up on our order and wanted to check in and see how everything went. He wanted to make sure there were no issues and that we enjoyed our lunch. Thank you Eppie and your team for catering our lunch order. Everyone loved their lunch! We will be ordering again in March!

Best place to eat! My Fave is the Grilled Chicken Burger add avocado, and the Western Burger so…read morebomb!

i came on thursday because i wanted chilli cheese fries, they didnt have any chili…read more came again on saturday because i was cravinggg them, still didnt have chili like might as well just take it off the menu jeez. and why is the loaded fries way more if theyre literally the same thing.

I came here for a quick solo dinner. What stood out to me the most was how friendly the cashier…read morewas. The customer before me had a lot of questions about the menu and the staff was so kind she actually showed her the ingredients that would be used. Her patience for this woman was really awesome to see! I had the new Really Good Fish Bowl. It was yummy and had great textures! I loved seeing the evening specials they have. I highly recommend it here and will be back!

The food is really good, my favorite is the UC Bahn Mi sandwich. The salads that come with them…read moreare great also. I recommend the Chimmichurri Steak and Cranberry Brie sandwiches. Tried the Santa Maria BBQ salad today and I also highly recommend this menu item. I have never dined at the restaurant nor interacted with staff. A family member orders large quantities on Sundays to feed multiple staff and says the services is decent but not consistent.

Food is consistently delicious. Try the Empanadas here. I…read morelove the Carne (meat) ones. They warm them up and they melt in your mouth. Everything is so good. Try a sandwich or a hot plate. Service is quick, friendly, and personal. Can't go wrong here. The ambiance is full of pictures from Cuba and it looks, feels, and is authentic.

Was in Santa Maria for a week and was searching for a restaurant that would give me a dish full of…read moreflavor and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered take out from this restaurant and ordered the Pollo Con Papas. The portion was great and each bite was filled with so much flavor. My dish was ready at the estimated time and I was able to get in and out with no issue. Service was great at pick up! I walked into the restaurant and were greeted by the staff who were super friendly. The ambiance did give off a Havana setting and I wish I had taken the time to sit down to eat to get the full experience.

Double Cheese Burger was amazing. Great prices. Definitely a hidden gym in Santa Maria, CA that I…read moredidn't know I was missing. Will definitely be back during future trips to the area.

One of those here in Santa Maria I've been missing my whole life…read more We enjoyed the pastrami sandwich with fries a soda and shake. It wasn't so good. The service is delightfully friendly and fast. Don't miss this little local diner style "almost" fast food.