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!

The food was fast, and the hamburgers were good. The ice creams were many in variety. The county…read moreroad department desperately needs to do something about the main street because it is full of potholes and is very loud when eating outside

My husband went to this foster freeze to order a vanilla malt and the two people had no idea what…read morethat was. And then they just told eachother just sell him a milk shake so my husband just walked away. Just ridiculous

No sign of the college reject dweeb at the window…read more Things at the drive-in have gone well. They don't seem to ask for tips since "Einstein" moved on. Just beware, if you see more than 4 cars on line, think about alternatives. Especially Friday night, when you could literally be waiting an hour, with no hope of escape. Double Char Combo is now about $18.50. That's about 3 gallons of California gas. Sounds like some kind of Newsom formula.

Food was just okay, no better then any other fast food like McDonald's or jack in the box. I had…read moreheard it was good but was kind of disappointed with the burger and sirloin sandwich. Fires were actually really bad, cold, not crispy and was not salted. Got two meals and a sandwich, was over 50 dollars so very overpriced for the low quality of the food. Service was just regular, not nice or anything. I would not recommend based off the service. But they still asked for a tip even though it was fast food and the employees only did the minimum . Overall I'd recommend any other burger spot in town.

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!

We were regulars at Hot City when Steve and Joy owned the place back in the day; and there was…read moresomething about their food that went far beyond simply being good BBQ. You could taste the time, care, and meaning that went into it. Steve had a way of treating that smoker like it was sacred. You'd see him hovering over those meats, his signature glass of wine in hand, watching over them like a father watching over his kids. He wasn't just cooking meat. He was tending to it, making sure it was right. And you could taste that care when it hit your plate. When Steve and Joy sold the business, we were crushed. We definitely throttled back and eventually found ourselves traveling out to the Bay Area when we really wanted BBQ. We've given Hot City a few chances under the new ownership, hoping we'd find some of that old magic. Unfortunately, we haven't. The food just doesn't have the soul it once had. The meats have been inconsistent in both flavor and texture, and the sides have left us equally unimpressed. Our most recent visit really confirmed it. The food looked good, but the flavor was flat. The tri-tip lacked the seasoning and depth we remembered, and the sides were dry and bland. We ended up reaching for the salt and pepper just to bring life to the plate. And that's the real problem. BBQ isn't just meat thrown on a smoker. Good BBQ has personality. It has patience, pride, seasoning, smoke, and somebody behind it who genuinely cares about what they're putting in front of people. That's what Steve and Joy brought to Hot City. There was a heart behind the food. You felt it before you even took a bite. When they left, unfortunately, it feels like the soul of Hot City left with them. What remains is a shell of what Hot City used to be. I'm not writing this to be nostalgic for the sake of nostalgia. I'm saying it because we were regulars, we remember what this place was, and we've given the new version more than one chance. It's just not good BBQ. I really hope someone finds a way to bring that soul back. Because Hot City used to mean something to us. It wasn't just a place to grab some good BBQ. With Joy and Steve, you were family!

My son in law saw this childhood memory from his home town back east. We had no clue what to…read moreexpect. The property was clean, the menu a little complex and the taste? Wonderful first experience. The drive through is 2 lanes. Those that are familiar with the menu, move front of the line. Our first time, so many choices. All were amazing. Everyone placed a drive through order. Then we ate in a nice size parking lot. The chicken sandwich and drink were great! The fries? OMG! The best drive through fries ever. My entire family was pleased and satisfied to stop at this unknown restaurant! We will definitely revisit!

Visited this fast food stand on the way to Fresno…read more Drive-thru only. We had milkshake, Chicken Bites and Fries Box. Both the chicken bites and fries were well-seasoned, especially the seasoned fries, it's crispy and flavorful, we got the honey mustard dip to pair with the chicken bites. The staff was friendly.

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.

As avid Central Valley Giants fans we have passed through Los Banos annually on our trek to the…read moreballpark. I have a fond core memory as a child stopping on the way home at Espanas for dinner. I remember a big spacious restaurant that had that special ambiance of character that I didn't know existed in the small town. I remember the staff being friendly and the food being quick and consistent of expectations with what I ordered. Fast forward to yesterday, our annual trip to the game, this time with my own boys (3&5). It was getting late on the drive home so we needed to stop for dinner. I told my pops about my memory of Espana's and I wanted to stop to see if it was what I remembered. My expectations were met with exactly the nostalgic memories I had of the place. The ambiance, the staff, and food were all exactly as I remember as a child. It's really nice to have this kind of experience at this day and age where everything is corporately owned, cookie cutter, and rushed! See you again next year!

Food comes up hot and delicious. Staff is super nice and friendly. Very helpful. Place is super…read moreclean. What a great place to stop and have good food and friendly conversation with nice people.

This Carls Jr always gets my order right and the food is good. The staff is super nice. Nati was…read moregreat she helped me with my order and gave great recommendations.