Every time we drive home from Monterey, I always see the big red Yelp sign that reads best BBQ…read more That sign did its' job and it got me intrigued and grabbed my attention. We finally got the chance to check it out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The Prunedale Market is located along side the highway 101 freeway in the small town of Prunedale. It just takes a few long right turns to get there. Parking is easy and accessible out in the front parking lot. From the front, the market does not look like a popular BBQ spot. It looks like a simple small market store to grab quick snacks and drinks. Once inside there is a BBQ and deli section to your right. A small dining area is to your left. The decor is old fashioned and quaint. The 2 gentlemen greet you with friendly hospitality. We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, half slab of ribs which includes 2 potatoes and a cup of corn chowder. The pit master/owner Martin, who use to work for Original Joe's, was kind enough to also include a quarter chicken leg, a sausage, and extra ribs. It was so much food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and hearty. The Tri tip sandwich was scrumptious with the flaming Fritos adding a nice crunchy texture and kick with every bite. The ribs were juicy and smokey. Potatoes complemented very well with the rest of the meat and chicken. Corn chowder was so tasty and creamy. I did not know corn chowder was that good. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Prunedale Market. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even offered for our son to grab some free ice cream to go. We politely declined. The prices were very reasonable. All that food fed us for the next 2 days. Lol. We hope to be back when we are in the area with other friends and family.

Passing thru Prunedale on regular basis, I always see the barbque sign on the hill. I always like…read moreto support local businesses (being from Morgan hill). Now this place is a bit difficult to find, and they only take cash, but DAMN! What a find! And Martin, the owner, amazing. Had the tritip and he gave me sausage sampler, delicious! We will be regulars!!

The best sandwiches in the town and the salads still serve you very well the place is very clean…read moreeverything is perfect

First timer here, ordered take out food was neatly wrapped reminded me a lot of the old togos's one…read moreof my all time favorites ! I chose this restaurant because i have a love of sandwiches , primarily in my area of Salinas... some other places that have been around for a very long time so read my review with that in mind please... As much as i enjoy giving 5 stars reviews to promote new and older businesses local! i must be very honest. I ordered a turkey sandwich with garlic pesto sauce, added extra meat and it came with cheese and lettuce tomatoes. i love sourdough a lot... my bread was very difficult to even bite into literally. I have to say the meat was minimal a thin slice of cheese and i could barely see the added avacado we added. i was hungry the size of sandwich as or looked big 8 inch. i as handed my sandwich and hubby says i hope you enjoy as it was $25 for the sandwich so i knew before i unwrapped it! I'm sorry, but i probably would have to give a 2 for the sauce taste of a hint of garlic pesto sauce is green usually and overall this sandwich was just A lot of "bread" not worth $25 i feel it could of been better ! for the extras we added and barely saw any of it period. In my opinion people making sandwiches either didn't weigh the amount of meats out in sandwiches and don't understand the extra and how much it costed. The presentation of sandwich was very professional. but not worth $25 at all. I hope management sees this review because i was hoping this would have been my new place for a good sandwich. the menu has so many selections. but unfortunately i can't see chancing spending $50 for two sandwich meals also side note: i didn't order full meal either no chips of drink. please give quality and quantity new time to avoid un happy customers. thanks anyways, i hope this place improves for future customers and maybe one day i'll try again?! just a lot of $$ for very little food and mostly bread and way to hard to eat... regards, Corina

we love Local! it's our favorite sandwich shop and just one of our favorite places to eat in…read moregeneral in the area. We frequent the spot at least a few times a month, get the same order every time (meatball sub and chicken ban mih) and they're delicious. we love that it's family owned and operated, the owner is a really nice guy and I believe works almost every single day as the sole cook and cashier. He also has local artists and creators display and sell their work through the shop which supports the community as well. I definitely think the shop deserves more hype and attention because it's really a gem.

The pastrami sandwich was good, I ordered extra meat. Neat couple walls with local artists and good…read moremusic was playing which were two attractions. Old school arcade games brought me back, that was rad. The only thing is I wish they had a coffee option, however their hours 10-5pm I understand might not get many hot coffee drinkers. I will definitely go back.

Delicious! Ribs were great! Beans potato salad jalapeño sausage and those Brussel sprouts crazy…read moregood! Drove from hollister to pick up and back still hot definitely recommend!

you need to come here several times in your life..... excellent service, full flavors, perfect…read moreambience, chefs kiss!! + melt in your mouth brisket, and whatever you do-- you cannot miss the cornbread. thank you for such an amazing experience!

Every time I hit the Prunedale cutoff off 101 on my way to and from SoCal or Monterey I've been…read moremeaning to try this place. I don't know why I waited so long. Might be the best BBQ I've tasted. And I've been all over the states to Kansas City, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Louisiana (where I may have ridden a mechanical bull.) I ordered the tri-tip sandwich ($19). It comes on house made garlic bread. The tri-tip was perfectly smoked and moist and the sweet Kansas City style sauce is perfect. The side of Mac and cheese with bacon and jalapeños was awesome: My wife got the three meat combo ($37) of sausage, tri-tip and chicken. Sausage was perfectly cooked and spicy and the chicken is moist and flavorful. Prices aren't cheap here. Ended up paying $90 with tax and tip and drinks for two but it was worth it. Their co-owner Nick who greeted us like old friends said they've been around for the past six years and here's hoping for another sixty. We'll be sure to be back for more our next trip down 101.

I used to love this place, but it has changed so much, first the prices went up, which I understand…read moresince everything in price went up. But still overpriced the tri tip is still good, but for some reason the last couple of times I've been there the food is cold and worse of all the beer is lukewarm I let the owner know but I was ignored. I guess there usual customers like it like that.

Delicious food and quick service, awesome choice for a local breakfast spot in Moss Lake. 3 minute…read morewalk from the Inn made it a must for us!

Solid food for Breakfast and Lunch…read more The coffee is hot, the omelette are on point, and the flatiron steak Benedict will subtly floor you. Also: if the have the pork verde omelette, you might want one of those. The service is friendly, the coffee kept full.......this is a lively locals kinda hangout.

Don't let the gas station location fool you -- that's correct! This spot serves some seriously…read moreamazing food. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were incredibly generous. The hospitality was just as impressive as the food; the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. One thing to note: on holidays and busy weekends, they do sell out of some popular items, so it's worth planning ahead or getting there early. Definitely a hidden gem and absolutely a place I'd stop by again.

Its a pickup place inside a gas station, They have open…read morekitchen and make wraps fresh in front of you. Tried chicken shawarma wrap and food did have butter, but was tasty . It was more of frankie and not pita wrap. It wasnt busy so we could get food in 10-15 mins.

My favorite place to grab lunch in San Juan Bautista, nothing else even comes close! An incredibly…read moresolid daily menu of classic sandwiches and an exciting, ever changing specials menu. Prices are always reasonable, employees are always so friendly, and food always tastes fresh! I love the outside seating adorned with small vases of fresh flowers in the center. Been coming here for years just for the delicious turkey pesto, but have been branching out to the specials lately, especially the (thankfully) often available turkey avocado! Never a bad experience here!!

Unfortunately, our experience with the sandwiches was disappointing. Despite the five-star reviews,…read morewe found the sandwiches bland, lacking meat, and overpriced for what was offered. The owner's customer service is insincere, and the atmosphere left much to be desired.

Spectacular presentation. Every bite was delicious…read more Plenty of food for over a 100 people.

Enjoy regular visits for Hapa fries and misubi but you can't go wrong with their chicken sandwich,…read morewaffle or specials such as curry or shrimp.

Came here for a quick bite after work. I they specialise in burgers but i went with the tacos. I…read moregot two fish and one shrimp taco. I thought it was good. I should have asked for hot sauce because while the shrimp taco had a little kick the fish didn't. But they were pretty tasty. The three were $15 and that's a little pricey but they are a good size. The fries were good too, about what you'd get at a fast casual restaurant. The staff were friendly and I got my food pretty quickly. They're in the parking lot of the Country Kitchen so it's easy to find parking. They' give you a beeper so you can sit in your car to wait if the weather is poor, or just if you want to sit. Their truck looks well taken care of and has a nice logo on it.

Went to the Fourth of July event at the Salinas sports complex. Kido wanted a Smashburger and…read morefries. Waited a total if an hour in line, order and get my food. When I got my food. It was wrong. Asked for no produce. There was pickled and lettuce. Returned it. She gave it back to me with pickles. I returned it again. She claimed I didn't say "no pickles". Which I replied there wasn't pickles on the menu. She returned it. Without the fries. She finally handed me fries with attitude (shoved it at me and rolled her eyes). I rushed back to the stands to give my kido her dinner. There were still pickles in it and now a hair! Really?! highly disappointed in this spot. Long wait. Rude customer service and now a hair in my kidos food. Yup. Won't be returning to this spot ever again