Such a fun little experience. Our friends recommended we check this spot out. They have a huge variety of flavors of beef Jerky, beef sticks, popcorn, hot sauces, and more. The lady at the counter lets you sample any beef jerky you like, answers any questions you may have. My favorite was the mango habanero. The texture was nice and tender not overly tough, the flavor was well seasoned & balanced. A little on the pricier side, but that's expected in a touristy spot. read more

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What a pleasant experience we had in here! The girl helping us was so kind and friendly! She helped us pick the ones we wanted and let us test them all. The only downside here is the price :/ $40 for a bag of been jerky is kind of insane when Costco is like $14. However, the quality I'm assuming is way better. They also have such unique flavors! Worth trying once and the pineapple beef jerky we bought was very flavorful. It'd just very expensive is all. read more

It's really cool! Lots of free samples you'll get to taste every flavor! My son would never pass any free taste and since he is a beef jerky lover we have to come here! Lots of flavors to choose from. It's a little pricey tho... for a small bag it's $30 plus tax! It's a little expensive compared to other places but it's the experience we both enjoyed. There's A lot of people and the lady giving out the samples is very knowledgeable, nice and friendly. The place is clean and it's cool! Lots of good stuff you can find. read more

Delicious beef jerky! Friendly staff, lots of free samples & many choices to choose from. There's classic flavors, spicy & hot, sweet & savory, pepper & spice. They even have bison & alpaca jerky. I like sweet flavors so I ended up buying honey bbq beef & cherry maple turkey. read more

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This place was honestly one of the worst customer service experiences I've had. If I could give a zero star I would. They advertise "free samples" everywhere, but when I asked for one, I was immediately questioned about my age and then denied. The excuse they gave was "allergies" and that I needed an adult, which already felt unnecessary and dismissive. What made it even worse was watching my friend go in to get a free sample after I asked them and there was no "allergy" concern--nothing. The inconsistency was obvious and made the whole situation feel unfair and honestly pretty uncomfortable. If you're going to advertise free samples, then treat customers equally instead of picking and choosing who gets them. The way this was handled came off as disrespectful and unprofessional. Definitely not a place I'd recommend or return to. read more

It was a nice stop at Beef Jerky Experience. This place is spacious and has a whole bunch of different jerky flavors. They don't just sell beef jerky... they also have turkey jerky and game jerky such as salmon and some other ones that I can't remember. They also sell flavored popcorn which I found interesting. They have a counter worth of free samples on the different jerky flavors. The very friendly and upbeat staff member assisted the customers on the sampling. I wasn't able to try any samples because they ran out of turkey and they didn't have any samples for salmon. I don't eat beef anymore so there goes that LOL. I ended up buying the larger size bag of turkey jerky which was cheaper than getting 3 smaller bags (I think I saved $12 or something). I also got two bags of salmon jerky in different flavors which I don't remember LOL. Turkey jerky was very moist and tasty... I would buy this again. However, the salmon jerky was tough and gamy unfortunately... I will pass on this one next time. Great place to get your jerky experience! Enjoy your visit!! read more

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Highly recommend stopping in for some tasters! We ended up buying two packages. So fun and so many different flavors. Worker was so sweet!

Are you Beef Jerky Experienced? Well, we definitely are now after our visit! We popped in during the holiday season because, well... beef jerky, uh yeah. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by this cool, sassy Gen Xer lady who had jokes for days. We hit it off right from the start. She encouraged us to try a ton of samples, which was amazing. She gave us the lowdown on all things beef jerky--no stinginess here! She recommended the Cabernet, or was it the Merlot? Either way, it hit the spot. Hubby went a little sample-crazy but ended up leaving with Mango Habanero and some Alpaca. You absolutely have to stop here when visiting Solvang. read more

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Their jerky is so moist it was almost juicy. My favorite is the orange teriyaki. I'm going to try ordering online for Father's Day.

I highly recommend stopping by! Jordan helped us with everything and is SUPER knowledgeable of every jerky they have! My favorite was definitely honey bbq & Korean bbq. They have so much variety and different flavors, they have something for everyone of different tastes! I would totally stop by again if I happen to be in the area. Also a little PS. They ship their products too if you're craving some jerky! :) read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

A visit to this jerky store is definitely an "experience". The worker was very friendly and welcoming, offering free samples of pretty much everything, and providing helpful information about the products and ingredients. We purchased an assortment of flavors, my selection including maple flavored pork and duck, and cajun bbq pork and alligator, while my bf got a spicier variety of sticks like chipotle bison and reaper smoked beef. These were such unique and delicious snacks. But they offer more than just jerky here, selling different flavored popcorn, nuts, and sauces too. read more

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Ok first impression is these are some PRICEY dried meats. $40 for a 12 oz bag of jerky just seems pretty insane to me. Especially when I normally buy Tillamook No sugar added 6.5oz bags for $12. The products are ordered from largest sized packages on the top display and the cheapest at the bottom. But if you are looking for unique jerky flavors like Honey Jalopeno, pineapple habenero, mango habenero and dill pickle, then this is the place to go. They also had some spicey ones such has Nashville Hot and The Reaper. I just couldn't see myself spending so much money on such a small amount. I imagine most if not all of their sales are from visitors only and not locals which is why they are so expensive. But if you are in Solvang, I recommend at least to browse inside. read more

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I left my phone in the room to charge so I unfortunately do not have photos of this quaint and clean store. The lady in the store was extremely friendly and welcoming. She had several samples for us to try and all were so good! The prices were bit on the high side. My candied bacon was delicious but you don't get a lot in the bag. I have yet to try my other purchases when I find them. The store itself was bright and organized. They sold hot sauces as well. The packaging of some of the sauces were creatively done and clever. I wish I had my phone with me. It is very much worth the visit for a departure from all the pastries, cookies, and ice cream. We'd definitely return! read more

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I liked the place a lot it was cute they give you samples to see what you like I had a great experience beef jerky I got the cherry one when I tried some samples it was my favorite I came back 2 times during my stay and both times the service was good will be back read more

Such a fun EXPERIENCE! Tasted different items. The fried garlic was a shock! The consistency of a Cheeto with the flavor of garlic. Associate was so friendly and helpful. Stop by! read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

Though a bit of a drive away, this place was like heaven on earth if you love beef jerky. You are able to sample several different types and all have a unique flavor and texture. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about their product selection. Me and the misses ended up with two grocery bags full; don't judge us lol. I will definitely be back soon to enjoy the town and grab some more jerky. read more

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Definitely a beef jerky experience - Jamie you are so awesome! Thanks for all your help and the laughs We we'll be back again! read more

I've only had two bad experiences with this store. I was in the store with my two white friends ( I'm black ) I asked for free sample and he only gave my friends ( who didn't ask for a sample) a free sample. He also closed the lid in my face. I asked for a sample AGAIN and he just shrugged. read more

If you are looking for a specialty flavor of beef (and other meats) jerky or some crazy hot sauce, this is your place. There are free samples and staff are very friendly. There are walls of different flavored jerky to choose from. If you see an interesting flavor, just head to the sample station and a staff member will get a sample for you. If you are. A fan of jerky, you need to stop into the Beef Jerky Experience the next time you are in Solvang! read more

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Liked the friendliness of the staff and trying all the samples. Purchased the honey bbq and prime rib beef jerky. Also signed up for their rewards. Only downside was the price. read more

The creator and owner of this store should have her own show! She is not only selling jerky but telling you about it, how she makes it, what she likes, and giving out free samples. We bought 2 bags, carne asada and pineapple serrano. Carne asada taste just like traditional carne asada. The pineapple serrano, BANGING. Talk about sweet and spicy but it is so GOOD and tender. It barely made it home with us. Good and simple ingredients, nothing like the stores. The creator and owner is also VERY dog friendly and has jerky treats to buy for your fur baby. read more

This jerky was hard. It was probably sitting there for a while. Very disappointed considering the bag costs me $28. Never again.

Service was perfect and they allow you to try the different flavors before buying! It's a definite must try and so delicious! read more

Really neat place in Solvang! My husband was craving beef jerky so we thought it would be cool to come to this beef jerky experience! I forgot the woman who helped us but she was so knowledge about the jerky and had a kind demeanor about her. She let us try a bunch of different flavors, and we ended up purchasing fire, mango habenareo, and carne asada. There was other knick nacks like candied bugs, meat sticks, and seasonings. The only downside was that the jerky is a bit pricy, we did the 3 for $39, it was basically 13 dollars for a bag of jerky which just doesn't feel right, but I guess it's an experience... read more

Small jerky store with awesome customer service. The lady there was very kind and answered all questions. She also gave samples of any of the jerkies. My favorite was the prime rib . I like that they have different sized bags. Will be back when in the area. read more

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Came here with the family and walked In with the 4 of us right about 10:30 am. The lovely lady who was working there was super friendly and super funny. We all took turns chatted with her for awhile and asked different questions. She was super knowledgeable and offered us different samples of different items. We had a good time trying things and talking about all the different and vast different products they have. They have different sizes for the jerky. And you can mix and match with other items in the store as well. We left with 4 bags of jerky and 2 bags of popcorn. The Turkey jerky is really tender and definitely a fan fav for us. It's nice to try something before having to buy a whole bag. Have fun and definitely ask questions. read more

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I popped into this store while walking around Solvang this past weekend. No one else was inside at the time, so not sure how popular it is. However, I have never seen so many beef jerky flavor options before. Quite an assortment and they offer samples of things upon request. I didn't end up getting anything, but it was interesting to walk around and look at! read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Wall of different flavor options. - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

So many different flavors and types of jerky. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. They were giving out multiple free samples, so don't be shy to ask if you really want to try a specific flavor. The jerky itself was tender and had a nice chew. read more

I really wasn't interested in going into this shop but my parents were curious. We were immediately greeted by Jamie who offered us samples and knew the products inside and out. The Prime Rib beef jerky was SOOO GOOOD!!! I was instantly addicted. Me, the person who didn't want to go in the shop, left with 3 bags and had to order another batch the next day because it was all gone!!! I also ordered 3 bags and sent them to my brother today. The store is huge (as it needs to be because they have such an extensive variety of flavors) and very well-organized. Jamie is great! She's a wealth of knowledge, friendly and inviting. If I owned a business, I'd want her working for me! BTW, they have rewards for every purchase you make. 9 bags bought within a week!!! I got smaller sized bag. 3 of them ran a total of $40...Kinda pricey but I don't think you're going to find such a quality product at other stores. read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

Crazy amount of jerky selection and the lady was so nice to our Airedale it was hard to leave without getting something for the pooch.

This was a very fun and cool place to visit. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Sampled a bunch of different flavors before deciding which flavors to buy. The jerky was very good but a little pricey. I bought a few packages anyway and enjoyed them all. read more

Made it in right before closing. The 2 types of teriyaki jerky were both good. They had samples to taste which is nice. It's nice to break up all the pastries and sweets. It was on the pricey side. They didn't rush me out to close which was nice. read more

Christopher was amazing! He guided us thru the samples while being entertaining and engaging. My personal favorite jerky was the smokey garlic. Will definitely return when I am in this area! read more

I was so happy to find out this place offers samples of almost every flavor in the store! My husband and I had a hard time deciding which flavors to get because there were so many delicious ones. We ended up with the 3 for $39: Pineapple Serrano, Carne Asada, and Korean Style BBQ Pork. We just tried them again at home and are obsessed! read more

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Great selection of Jerky! They have your typical beef jerky in several different rubs as well as a variety of different meat types. The staff is very friendly. Let them know what type of jerky you like and they will point you in the right direction. I like sweet and heat so anything with Habanero or pepper with a hint of fruit is my favorite. Best part is you can sample a bit before you buy it to ensure you like it. Some of the jerky is made soft, while others are the traditional dry. They have something for everyone. It is a bit pricey because it is beef jerky and it is in a tourist spot. read more

This is the only jerky shop of its kind in all of California. I'd like to give a thank you to Jamie who helped me and my wife. It was a great experience overall. Our experience was almost like a tasting; examining each flavor as we go down the list of heat to mild. They have lots of flavors but our favorite was their chili, prime rib, dill pickle, and honey jalapeño. I had a great time trying the reaper; this was super hot and numbed my tongue slightly. We had an awesome time with Jamie. I recommend stopping in for some samples. Maybe you'll make your purchase as well! read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

This place was cool. First you can try a sample of any of the flavors. The lady helping us was super nice and let us try as many as we wanted while we were chatting. They had a lot of flavors. It was pretty pricey but expected in a tourist location. We picked two people jerkies and one doggie jerky. The quality is excellent and we really think it's a good treat. read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

We stumbled upon this amazing jerky shop while walking around! There's so many kinds to sample! We got to sample a few. Get the spicy fried garlic chips called gator toes! So good and very spicy! The jalapeño cheese sausages were ok. The texture is still softer than I prefer. The sweet and spicy jerky and original were good. They were tender and juicy. I think deal we got was buy 3 and get 4th free or 4 for $36? It was a good deal then buying individually. read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

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We stopped by Solvang during our road trip and decided to check out this shop. The lady helping us was very friendly and let us sample an array of jerky flavors that was appealing to us. Besides jerky, they also offer candy and hot sauces as well. Out of all the flavors we tried, we liked the lemon pepper and fire ones the most. It was pretty expensive for both bags, but you do get a lot of meat. It's been over a month and I still have some left. They advise you to refrigerate after opening, so I'm guessing that they don't put any preservatives in their products, which is really great! read more

Beef Jerky Experience - Lemon pepper and fire beef jerky - Specialty Food Near Me - Solvang, California

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I don't think beef jerky is really one of those "things" you have to get in Solvang, but we were just browsing the stores and stumbled upon this one. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and let us know that there are plenty of samples that we can choose to try out throughout the store. There are so many flavors to choose from, and they also have a little cart with bugs that you can eat as well. I ended up getting the deal for 5 beef jerky sticks for $12.99 to split between a couple of my friends. There's not just beef jerky here, they also have turkey, pork, alligator, bison, and elk. I have a friend who doesn't eat red meat and basically only chicken, so I was able to find some turkey jerky for her. Just be careful though and pay attention to the ingredients if you have dietary restrictions like these, because sometimes the other meat can still mixed with beef in the jerky sticks. Personally I've tried the Pork with Ostrich, Bison, Elk, and Pork with Alligator Jerky. Out of those, my favorite was the Chipotle flavored Bison. It had a really nice smoky flavor. All of them weren't dry at all and they weren't too hard for my braces. They were all very easy to chew through and they all had lots of flavor to them. If there's some sort of unique flavor of jerky that you want to try out, then definitely come to try it out from here. read more