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.

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!

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!

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!

Some of the best Mexican food in California. Birria, shredded chicken , the homemade tortillas -…read moreeverything here is a 10!!!! We stopped on our way from Monterey to the mountains and will be eating here for the rest of my life when I am in los banos. It is that good

Feeling very fortunate to have found this fabulous spot just off the 152. Whether you're local to…read moreLos Banos, or you drive through on your way to the Coast, La Gloria is worth a special trip! Mel was sweet, helpful, and prompt. She made some recommendations at our request and everything was fresh, flavorful, and made even better by the homemade salsa rojo and obviously scratch made guacamole. I am going to be thinking about the corn empanadas for a long time. One of the better dishes I've eaten in a while! My husband loved his taco Calle con chorizo, taco de manos con carne asada, and his taco birre. He also got the corn side dish that was fantastic. Our daughter was contended with her bean and cheese burrito- definitely welcoming to kids. Everyone else's dishes looked tasty and fresh. We will be back! Thank you, La Gloria! A new favorite for sure!

Wow what a gem!!! I…read moregot the carnitas and chorizo tacos.... They were absolutely fantastic! I couldn't get enough of their chips either which are homemade.

Tacos were good, but the burrito fell short…read more Burrito had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I felt like I had Covid eating it- I couldn't taste anything! I was super disappointed because I had high expectations. It had avocado in it as well, which is nice for the super burrito, but it was not ripe at all and rice was hard. Tacos el pastor is a must try. I love the yellow corn tortillas and was very happy with that. Meat had good flavor and loved the piña. Staff was friendly and order was ready when quoted for pick up order. Salsas were good and the pickled carrots were a nice edition. Especially that they were not super spicy. Price was a little high but not out of the ordinary. Would I eat here again? Maybe... but it would not be a burrito.

Placed a pick up order burrito carne asada no hot sauce…read more Burrito was in the normal price point for today's super burrito prices around $16. Burrito was ready when quoted, about 8 minutes. I asked for salsa verde on the side and they remembered and had it ready which was appreciated. Let's get to the rest... burrito was good size, good amount of meat and good flavor, good rice, whole beans good...some of the meat had a bit of gristle or hard to chew fat and meat was in bigger chunks than most taquerias and made it a little harder to eat but other than that it was good. Salsa verde was alright. Next time I want to try their red salsa.

Had el rodeo during lunch time during the week. It wasn't very busy so we were sat right away. We…read moreordered a burrito and shrimp cocktail. Both items were good and decently priced. I forget how filling the burrito is and am only able to eat half at a time. Very simple and tasty ingredients, I'll be keeping this one of my list of places to stop when in town.

We love this place their food is great and the service is nice and friendly,the ambiance is nice…read morenot too crowded. What I love the most is that they are so close by. Thank you everything was great!

The only basic pho in town beside noodles pho u. couple of my last visits to this place the food is…read morenot like it used to be the flavor in the pho is bland n lacks flavor. Ordered the sea pho n literally tasted just like hot water with absolutely no flavor very disappointed. The beef pho super bland n the shrimp fried rice was not even kid portion its the only option in LB but is not going to make it. Don't think of coming back.

Definitely Best sushi in town! service was on point , food was quick and freshly made!read more

Food is okay. But, the service crew doesnt like her job. Shes not accommodating to the customer. We…read morewanted a seat that is comfy to us. But the lady waitress telling us , shes not gonna clean it. Like gurl?! Ur working or not??! Or you can just stay at home. So no, i will not coming back. She doesnt like her job at all. Very rude..

Raeleen Acosta 5…read morereviews We had a family party this weekend and chose El Michoacano to provide food. Easy to order, along with fast, easy pick up.The food was amazing!!!! Everyone loved the food!! I would 100% recommend El Michoacano for a nice meal or catering.

The food was really good and we really enjoyed our meal! Unfortunately, the customer service could…read moreuse some improvement. We waited quite a while for our waiter to come back around so we could ask for to-go boxes, and eventually had to wave down another waiter for help. Once our waiter brought the boxes, I asked for the check and she said "okay," but then walked away, attended to other tables, and eventually stood behind the bar while we were still waiting. After waiting awkwardly for a bit, we finally got up and went to ask for the check ourselves, and she helped us at the bar. I think the biggest issue was just communication. Instead of simply saying "okay," it would've been helpful if she had said something like, "You can pay up front/by the bar when you're ready." That would have avoided the confusion and awkward waiting. Overall, the food was really good, but the service and communication could definitely be improved.

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!