This was such a major disappointment! I came here on a Sunday evening with my boyfriend before…read moregoing to a concert at Mystic Theatre. I had been to the block before about a few years earlier and remember it being lively and fun filled with a handful of food options and a packed bar. This time, the establishment was almost completely empty with only two food options: the barbecue or the pizza. Both menus were extremely limited in terms of available options. I went with the barbecue platter and my boyfriend went with two slices of pepperoni pizza. While the pizza was decent, but nothing to write home about, I would never order that barbecue platter again. First of all, the mac & cheese that it came with was more like overcooked buttered noodles without seasoning. The pulled pork and the coleslaw tasted old as if it had been sitting out at room temp. I also thought it was weird that they gave me potato chips as another side, but to eat their own. The only thing I actually enjoyed were the side of pickles and who knows if those were even made or from a jar. It was cold outside, so we decided to sit under the enclosed portion of the building and flies swarmed us - they were everywhere and we were continuously swatting our hands around to try to get any relief. It was miserable experience and as soon as we were done eating, we just wanted to leave. I can see why people were not here after the disappointment my boyfriend and I felt.

Exploring all the breweries in a smaller town like Petaluma doesn't take much time. Ads for Two…read moreRock Brewing led me here, their hours weren't correct online so I had to come back later the same day. This is a shared outdoor event space with restaurants, bars, and stage for live music. There was a good amount of people there, probably gets busier during events. I asked the bar about the brewery and was told there was currently only one selection from them on tap which was disappointing. It wasn't the most comfortable place to enjoy a beer either. Even if there had been more to experience, I probably wouldn't have bothered going back. One other note, the restrooms are singles and with so many people there was a long wait to use one. I'd imagine that'd be worse when busy.

The food is amazing. The taste is always consistent. The people are friendly. They just need some…read moreAC outside.

I've been visiting El Roy's since they first opened in Petaluma. I'm sad they closed the restaurant…read morebut the food trucks are great, too! They can get really busy but orders come out quickly. There is no seating at the food trucks and many folks eat on the curb or take the food to eat in their car (which is what I usually do). I've recently become a big fan of the El Roy's taco combo. It comes with two tacos, rice, and beans. I love their rice and beans. The tacos come with a perfect serving of chicken. The chicken is just a little dry, but the salsa covers it up. Speaking of salsa, I really enjoy their red salsa! But they've become stingy with it if you ask for more. I wish that wasn't the case! I definitely recommend stopping by and trying some tacos

If you're craving Pineapple Dole Whip like at Disneyland then go on to Trader Jim's website and…read morefind out where they will be because their pineapple soft serve will have you thinking that you're eating it at Disneyland! On this particular Saturday my friend used his handy dandy Yelp app to find something in Petaluma for some sort of dessert and Trader Jim's popped up as being at the Farmer's Market at Walnut Park on the west side of Petaluma so we decided to go. We started strolling by all the different stands and offerings and then there it was the Trader Jim's Tiki trailer. We couldn't wait to get a taste of their pineapple whip! I had the pineapple float which was the pineapple whip in a cup with pineapple juice. Talk about delicious!!! And the price was right! Don't forget there is no need to travel to Southern California when you have a hankering for that delicious pineapple whip as you need not look any further than your own backyard and Trader Jim's Tiki Trailer. Head to their website and find out when and where they will be next (hint, hint, they frequent The Barlow in Sebastopol quite a bit!).

Trader Jim's was the first "ice cream" I tried at the Spark Social food truck ice cream event. The…read moredole whip was $5. While I don't think it was exactly the same as the dole whip served at Disneyland and Disney World, it was good enough. I appreciated that they made the swirl come to a perfect point and that they included a festive drink umbrella. The yellow mini food truck is beyond adorable. Refreshing and sweet.

Lombardi's is great Always really nice and really fast…read moreservice even when the lines are long and you can call in your order to be picked up on the go Their sandwiches are so good and I love all the sides they offer!

Thanks to Katy A. for introducing me to one of her hometown institutions!…read more This adorable community market and deli is churning out made to order sandwiches, barbecue platters, and an assortment of premade salads, sides, and desserts. Also, wide variety of beverage and wine options, and local products like honey and small batch baked goods. Definitely stop here to outfit your picnic or party. Our hot link sandwich was a bit on the salty side and our ribs drier than usual, but that bbq sauce never misses. Loved the baked beans and both the picnic and house specialty potato salad.

Decent taco truck located in a large parking lot. Walked up and ordered 3 tacos Dorados (asada, al…read morepastor, lengua) $4.25 each, and a cabeza super burrito $13. The tacos were excellent. Crunchy housemade shell, tasty fillings, good quality meats, good size. Pastor was the best meat. The super burrito was disappointing. Unbalanced ingredients, mostly beans and meat, hardly anything else. Tortilla is housemade. They are relatively busy around lunch time and most of the customers are Spanish speaking. They give you a buzzer so you know when you pick up. It took about 10 mins for my order. They have 2 kinds of salsas and have pickled carrots, onions, and jalapeños, but they are only given upon request. Plenty of parking. I recommend calling ahead to skip the wait

Best Mexican place in Santa Rosa! The dorado tacos are delicious and the carbs asada burritos too!…read moreSometimes there's a line so I like calling in advance.

Found this Gem on a road trip, being a lent Friday, it was natural we give it a shot, and this…read moreplace delivered. I'm a big fan of spice, so I had the Mojarra Frita a la Diabla, and my husband went the safe route and ordered the shrimp tacos. The mojarra was fresh, spicy, and delicious! The sauce was a perfect blend of tang and spice. Very nice touch (cure) for the hangover lol The shrimp taco was also a winner. They do not skimp on shrimp. Ofcourse due to the shenanigans of the previous night, we over ordered and also tried the empanadas and the camarones a la cucaracha and oh boy, they did not disappoint! The roach shrimp lol were crispy and decadent. The green salsa the empanadas go with is heavenly spicy. Downside, there was a bit of a wait, but I can't really complain, it's always a good sign when folks are waiting in line at a joint. The attendant recommended I call ahead for next time. I think I may plan a road trip just to come eat here again! Safe travels and happy Eating fellow yelpers! Cheers!

Really cool food truck in Santa Rosa. I did phone in my order to go but the food was just as good…read more I ordered camarones zarandeados & both of the signature ceviches. My favorite is the ceviche de pescado (fish) I'm not a fan of the uncooked shrimp that's cooked in their lime juice but my family enjoys that one the most. Make sure you ask for their green salsa also known as their "salsa verde."

Hit up a beer tasting at 101 north with some friends. We eventually got hungry and luckily the…read morewhich cheese truck pulled up. I'd heard about it from some local friends and had been meaning to try it. "Which cheese" is the first time I've had a food truck and walked away truly stoked on what I just ate. I didn't think there was a way to make a grilled cheese much better. Try their "walker Texas ranger" secret menu item and then tell me that. The soup is bomb too. Very necessary for dunking.

So good! They were at 101 North Brewing Company while we were there so my friends and I took…read moreadvantage of the opportunity to have some gourmet grilled cheese. I had the chicken pesto grilled cheese with a side of tomato soup and my fiancé had the pulled pork grilled cheese. Both were to die for! The perfect ratio of bread, meat, and cheese. The tomato soup wasn't what I was expecting but in a good way. It had a nice spice to it. Would definitely get again!

This is special, because they have both grilled pork ribs and chicken pieces…read more Both are delicious! I get the combo plate, with two big ribs, two pieces of chicken, and choice of two sides. It's a lot of food and so good. The people working there are super nice also. Highly recommended!

What happened to What a Chicken? I got a whole chicken and sides and the whole dinner was bad! The…read morechicken was dry as could be and tasteless. The black beans were under cooked and tasteless. The coleslaw was dry but tasted ok. The potato salad was ok. The guacamole was runny but tasted fine . It just wasn't enjoyable, especially the main dish a dry overcooked chicken. Blah! I loved picking up dinner from this local spot but never again. The service person was very nice and the place remains clean and tidy but the food is the reason you stop here and it's not good.

We worked with Marks The Spot to cater our rehearsal dinner event at Elizabeth Spencer Winery and…read morewere thrilled with how everything turned out. Laura and the team took the time to understand our needs, gave awesome recommendations to help us pull everything together, and made things seamless while being a couple of time zones away. We did their heavy appetizer setup, and it was a great fit for the 50 person group. The team made everything seamless, and we particularly enjoyed the seasonal selections. The most popular, though, was the Oooh Girl Fried Chicken sliders. Our guests are still telling us how awesome those were. Big thanks to the team for helping make it an unforgettable night.

Another event at Vintners Collective and Marks the Spot was providing the bites. The food was ell…read morethought out and flavorful. They were all manageable as finger foods. Employees circulated well and made sure you were offered everything on the menus. Amazing wine at Vintners Collective and awesome bites made one amazing event. Bravo Chefs and staff. You always deliver

Went here today after months and months of telling ourselves we needed to try this place out…read more Although I'm still partial to Mexican food from Southern California, this is the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Northern California. Watermelon cubes topped with tajin were brought to the table upon our arrival and were a nice way to start the meal. We then ordered the salsa and guacamole. Both salsas were good but the salsa verde was my favorite. The chips are homemade and have great texture and taste. We both ordered tacos and all were fantastic. My wife's favorite was the barbacoa and mine were the Al pastor. She enjoyed a watermelon margarita and I had one of the six or so local beers they offered. This restaurant is also kid friendly and has plenty of high chairs. The staff was great in accommodating us and our baby and we look forward to returning.

A Great Lunch Stop with Amazing Tacos and Fresh Flavors!…read more We stopped at Quiote in downtown Petaluma for a quick lunch while en route to Oregon. The restaurant has decent seating inside, and the staff are incredibly friendly. A really nice touch, especially for hot summer days, is that each table gets complimentary diced chilled watermelons to start. The food was fantastic from start to finish: * Tortilla Chips & Salsa: We ordered their special house-made tortilla chips, which came with green and spicy salsa dips. They were fresh, crispy, and highly flavorful. Definitely highly recommended! * Carne Asada Tacos: This was my absolute favorite taco. The steak was one of the best I've had, and the flavors were awesome. * Grilled Cod Fish Tacos: Our second favorite was the fresh grilled cod fish tacos, which were absolutely fantastic. * Chicken and Shrimp Tacos: We also ordered the chicken and special shrimp tacos, which my wife and kids loved. * Rice and Beans: My kiddos got a side of rice and beans, and they were very flavorful. * Flan: For dessert, we ordered the flan. It came topped with a unique whipped cream infused with orange flavor, which was excellent. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through or in the area!