best breakfast downtown Pismo! made with love and authenticity! Coffee was the best tasting this…read morewhole trip!

Family and friends 4th of July blocknpart opted to skip the BBQ and all pitch in for a food truck…read morethis year. Mariscos El Picosito was the selection and it was a phenomenal choice. The food was absolutely delicious and the selection was amazing. If I'm being honest I was expecting a traditional catered style taco bar. That was not it at all they brought their truck set up shop had a versatile venue with availability for all pallets and children as well. Pescitarian and Vegetarian options too. The shrimp tacos I feel were the highlight of the selection. The lady taking our orders was friendly efficient and friendly and the food got out quick especially considering the orders were custom to each person. At the end of the regular food service they also made a seafood noodles dish that they personally walked around and offered to all the people enjoying the festivities. I cannot recommend getting in contact with this business for your next event or catering needs. I would utilize them time and time again. Also has solidified that I will visit their physical location if their catered truck showing was this awesome. I only have one regret and that was I didn't take a picture of the food and the set up to include in this review.

Went for dinner on Saturday. We got there early & we're glad we did. Lots more people followed us…read morein I had the Palenque burrito. . I had the carnitas burrito & it was delicious, so full of beef. But be warned, it's Hugh. I brought at least 1/2 home. Several meals for me. My partner ordered and a carne asada taco and a beef flaunta. He really enjoyed both. He would have licked the plate clean,if he could have. This was the first time we had been here and it definitely won't be the last. Treat yourselves.

We love it at El Palenque!! One of the best Mexican restaurants in SM. The service is warm and…read morewelcoming. Immediately sat down with warm chips and salsa. I always get the Burrito Supremo, it's flavorful and massive. Don't forget to get a margarita also!!

Great food! I had…read morethe enchiladas de queso, my husband had a cóctel de camarón and my daughter had a mojarra frita! Food was amazing and chips and salsa re so goood!

Local restaurant in Santa Maria. Seat yourself. Waitress…read morewas a gem and very informative. Clean restaurant. Had a good selection of beer. We ordered 1 sope of shredded beef. Very delicious. The meat was tender and marinated. Great flavor. The sope was soft inside. Also tried a tostada de camaron (shrimp tostada). Very tasty. The tostada was loaded and chopped shrimp, beans, lettuce, avocado and cotija cheese. I could have ate one and been full. My husband tried one taco of carne asada and al pastor with a chile toreado on the side. He said both meats had great flavor and delicious. Lovely place. We will definitely visit again soon.

My favorite place to be on a Friday night! The live music and vibes never fail. We love coming for…read morethe great authentic food. I got the shrimp cocktail that was portioned just right. Our server was great. He kept our drinks filled!

Service was pretty slow for dinner time. Stayed longer than expected and to even get drinks. Pazole…read morewas not the best, my hard taco and enchiladas were okay. The michelada was great. Probably would not come back.

Great food, great atmosphere, terrific staff! It's been Hard…read morefor me to move past the best bacon sandwich on the central coast, but the shrimp cocktail is worth the effort to take a BLT break! TUACA!

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.

Let me start off with saying we've been here living in the Central Coast for about 4 years now, and…read morewe say we have not found a good Mexican restaurant...until now. This spot was very tasty and reminded me of my mom's cooking. I had the 2 taco Fritos of pollo and we had the 3 choice, taco frito and enchilada with shredded beef and the star of the show was the chile relleno. Food, nothing fancy but good cooked Mexican food. We came in about 8pm and they were kind and ready to serve. Their service, the two waitresses were on it‼ Restaurant itself was older but clean and stocked with all the right salsas and fresh salsa as well. We shall come again!

At El Herradero Mexican Restaurant In Santa Maria Visiting My Brother And We Came To Eat Haven't…read moreHad Breakfast Yet Starving..!!!I Ordered The #8 Combination Two Hard Shelled Tacos One Beef And One Chicken With Beans And Rice..!!! My Brother Ordered The Bisted Relleno With Rice And Beans. He Ordered A Modelo Especial And I Got An Agua Fresca De Tamarindo.

Delicious food as usual Whether you dine in or take home!…read more Always authentic and tasty

Very impressed with this place! The food is great. The service is great - and fast even when busy…read more The servers are sweet. Prices are very reasonable. What more could I ask for?

Quality and decent prices. Still haven't tried their menudo on the weekends.. heard its a must…read moreearly birds! 8.7 rating!

Recently went for the Pompanator burrito (with some spicy salsa in the side) and it was BOMB AF…read more 10/10. I do recommend it. I also want to add that the service was excellent as well! Good job to the guy who took my order he was very nice and cheerful.