Carl&#x27;s Jr

We just left and were super happy with our Bbq chicken wrap. We had the crispy chicken changed to…read moregrilled and added avocado. It was very tasty and filling. Service was very good. Quick and friendly.

Food has always been good. Service is ehhh. The last few times i called in an order it sounded like…read morei was an inconvenience. When i came to pick up order when i was told it would be ready I still had to wait ten minutes and got a ear full of what's going on in Nipomo

The Pastrami Sandwich. It's solid, although the cheese is cheap food service stuff and turns to rubber.

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McDonald's

2.6(59 reviews)

0.1 mi

Was very clean. Order was precise and coffee was good…read more Thankfully they haven't gone to only kiosk ordering. That is so impersonal. The McMuffin was on point along with the sausage biscuit. Good job for McDonald's.

No matter how far ahead you order through the app, you'll always be asked to wait out front. The…read morewait? 5 mins if you're lucky. Even on slow days. When it's packed? Don't even bother. Ridiculous wait times, attitude from the staff. This location needs to figure some things out, I avoid it like the plague. I don't even blame the staff, I'm sure the issues start at the top. Worst McDonald's in the area.

Piece of a Bone

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Wendy's

1.8(40 reviews)

0.2 mi

I like this Wendy's. The workers are a bit weird, but they all have had really good hearts, so it's…read moremore of a personal preference if you can look past the way they talk to customers. The food always comes out hot and they're really good about the whole "drive around and park to wait for your order" ordeal. The inside is clean too. Good location.

Apparently they don't serve breakfast anymore... the app said they did and I get there and they…read moresaid they do not serve breakfast anymore. won't be needing to go there again.

Wendy's in Santa Maria

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Nipomo Wendy's "Baconator," what a disgrace!

Agave Grill

3.8(107 reviews)

0.2 mi

The food was amazing! My chicken quesadilla could have fed 4 people! The online order was ready…read morewhen we got there. The employee at the counter was very friendly.

Horrible customer service! I ordered a burrito with no rice…read more When I got home there was rice in the burrito. I called to explain, and they said they would give me credit. Moments later they called back requesting that I bring the burrito back to the store to prove there was actually rice in it. I did. I was insulted when I asked why they asked me to waste my time and gas to drive back the burrito and I was told that a lot of people lie about an incorrect order. That sucks and so do they! I told them that my family and friends will NEVER eat there again! BOOOOO!

California Burrito Supreme

Chile verde

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Chicken enchiladas with green sauce and a taco and sopa

Taco Bell

1.5(94 reviews)

0.1 mi

The three crispy tacos were all different. First taco, no…read morecheese Second taco, shell all broken. Third taco, shell broke and very little cheese. Beef quesidilla - where's the beef? Very little inside of anything. Mexican pizza - ordered with no tomatoes- yep there were a few!

Food was burnt over cooked and super hard ! not just one item but multiple. missing items and wrong…read moredrink as well .

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Munchiez 805

4.1(144 reviews)

6.4 mi

We were traveling for a youth basketball tournament nearby and the team decided to have lunch…read morehere. Felt a bit bad for the staff it was apparent they are not used to having such a crowd all at once. I think it was literally just our 2 bball teams that took up the whole restaurant for a late lunch. I think there was only 1 person working front of house and 1 in the back. The food came out quite slow. I guess good and bad in that we knew they were freshly cooking each order, but it ended up taking over an hour for our food. I gotta say though, the food was quite good and large portions. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with side salad. It's apparently a new item. It was quite good both the chicken and the salad. My kid had the chicken and shrimp basket. Good ol fashioned fried foods. My wife and other kid had the pesto chicken pasta and the shrimp Alfredo pasta. Also quite yum. And too large for either of them were able to finish. So leftovers for dinner! Overall would def recommend. Just don't bring 2 whole basketball teams with you.

We went to Munchiez for the Happy Hour menu and found out THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANY MORE!!!…read more July 17, 2025, NO HAPPY HOUR MENU! We were very disappointed because we loved that menu. The restaurant was empty except us. The regular menu is interesting but pricey for a bar and grill. We settled on sharing a plate with two chili cheese dogs and fries. The hot dogs were regular size and the chili was canned but okay. No cheese on the dogs. The crinkle cut fries were excellent and plentiful for the two of us. The service was very good, but we were the only ones there. The ambiance has tall and regular tables; pop music playing.

Mango habanero chicken fries & shrimp dragon noodles in the back

Burger and fries

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Shrimp quesadilla and fries

Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ

4.3(991 reviews)

4.0 mi

Limited parking in the lot but there are more options like Disability spaces and street parking. I…read morelike the "order at the register" process. They have a big menu and the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. - I got the brisket plate to go and oh my gosh, was it delicious ! The meat was tender and flavorful and the serving was gigantic! It came with rice and beans. I really appreciate that they used my environmentally friendly to go container that I bought from home. - There is both outdoor and indoor seating. I waited for my order outside on the patio and listened to the live band which was really good. My order was ready to go almost immediately and came with free tortillas. The meal was heavy, but in a good way, and I will definitely be returning.

I've known about this place for several years. I always wanted to come here. Everything sounded…read moregreat. So on our little trip up to Central California I decided to stop here for lunch. Oh boy, real Santa Maria BBQ! Woo Hoo! Tri-Tip is the name of the game in these parts so that's what I'm doing. Got the Tri-Tip Dip and a side of BBQ sauce so I could have it both ways. I was really looking forward to these West Coast Chili Beans too. Wife wanted BBQ Chicken so I got her the BBQ Chicken Combo. I asked the girl at the register if we could get dark meat with the combo. She looked a little confused and said "You mean like Tri-Tip?" Oh boy. No, dark meat chicken like a thigh and drumstick. "Oh, do you want a breast or a thigh?". Let's roll with the thigh, thanks. Our food came out pretty quickly. I asked for horseradish for the Tri-Tip Dip and was politely told they don't have any. Silly me, why would they have horseradish when they sell a French Dip Sandwich? The Tri-Tip Dip was decent. Not going to lie. The West Coast Chili Beans were a disappointment. I expected so much better. The BBQ sauce was runny and tastes like molasses and maple syrup. Nah, Stick with the Au Jus and you will be fine. The Chicken Combo was a train wreck. Beans cold, rice cold, chicken overcooked by a mile. It's not easy to overcook the hell out of dark meat chicken but they found a way. Wife not happy, at all. It's another one and done. Sorry Rancho Nipomo Deli & BBQ.

Brisket sandwich

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The Central Grill

3.8(65 reviews)

1.1 mi

Not worth the wait. We wanted to celebrate last day of school by grabbing take out from somewhere…read morewe haven't been to yet. They went in and ordered, waited over 45 minutes, all to leave with cold food and the wrong order. Do not recommend this spot for burgers or fries.

The food is fantastic! Prices are very affordable! The service is great! They give you homemade…read moretortilla chips and fresh homemade salsa with your purchase which are delicious! I definitely recommend stopping in and enjoying a great meal! They even have TVs, arcade games, and pool tables!

Cold beer

TriTip Sandwich...

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TriTip Taco...

The Mayors Place

4.1(230 reviews)

0.6 mi

Place is a little run down but the service and the food make up for it…read more Highly recommend. I had the Eggs Benedict with Hashbowns. Loved it..

Not the same restaurant that is use to be. Second time this year hoping things got better. won't…read morego back again

Inside dinning area

Country-fried steak and eggs. HUGE portions. Keys for comparison.

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Inside the restaurant.

Subway

3.5(37 reviews)

0.1 mi

Outstanding sandwiches & wraps. Takeout is fast & efficient…read more Establishment is clean & well- lit. I recommend this location

I was told that you can't modify the protein wrap, which I understood. That's why I asked to "build…read moremy own" wrap instead so I could customize it with the ingredients I wanted. But even after that, the employee still told me no and refused to let me add or remove anything. They were very rude about it the whole time. They made me keep ham on it even though I clearly said I didn't want ham, and they wouldn't even add mayo when I asked. I ended up with a sandwich I didn't want at all, and the way they spoke to me made the whole experience even worse. The whole point of coming to Subway is being able to customize your food, and this location completely ignored that. Very disappointing visit, and I won't be returning.

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T G.

13 years ago

This has to be the worst Carls Jr that I have ever been too! The staff are rude and orders are always wrong!

M. M.

121

14 years ago

RUDE RUDE RUDE manager and employees! And food poisoning galore.

Carl's Jr - hotdogs - Updated September 2026

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