I signed up for the Cal Poly Meats texts, which usually come out every Wednesday or Thursday in…read moretime for their Thursday - Friday (12 pm - 5 pm) and Saturday (10 am - 2 pm) opening hours. I learned to check the website for current availability and prices before getting too excited about a particular cut or item, as they sell out of some items very quickly. Also, to avoid any sticker shock of higher-priced meats (well worth the cost if in your budget, IMO). I love the scenic drive alongside the morros and the olive trees out front (off the main campus)--plenty of parking. Friendly students greet you and are there to answer questions. There is usually an assortment of items on the front table (such as any produce in stock, flowers, etc), then make a right into the cooler room, where you'll find the refrigerated and frozen meats, cheeses, and eggs, as well as jams, chocolate bars, and some cute merch. They have little shopping baskets to carry your haul. We have really enjoyed their frozen chicken wings, all the steaks, the pork chops and loin, sausages, and ohhhh, the bacon (plain, flavored, and ends). On a trip in late April, the eggs were $5.75/dozen, which I thought was a good price for the bounty of happy hens and quality, fresh eggs. Meat prices vary and are mostly priced by the pound. On this trip, the fresh top sirloin was $13/pound and a gorgeous cut with just the right amount of marbling. Fresh pork loin chops were $7.00/pound, with a small fat cap. The tri-tip is usually a little higher than Ralph's but there is a difference that may make it worthwhile if it fits in your budget. Sometimes the frozen items of the same meat are a little less per pound than the fresh. The Swiss sausages were $10.50 and Bratwurst were $10 per pound (four sausages per pound). We also love their real beef snack sticks ($8, and no weird ingredients). I also indulged in the beautiful flower bouquet, $16 -- which are still as fresh as can be four days after purchase. They also have a rewards program, so you can get a "VIP discount" of 15% after three visits, among other rewards. Look for sales of items on their website (for example, last weekend the chicken wings were 10% off). Yay, go Mustangs! We've been trying to buy from local farms, and this is a great option for SLO County.

After three visits to Cal Poly Meats and having tried their bacon, Italian sausage, ribeye steak,…read moreeggs, cheese and chocolate, my wife and I are big fans. On every visit, we were pleasantly greeted by students working there and found a great selection of products. Tomorrow I will be having their chorizo for breakfast and I am sure that it will be delicious. We will definitely be back on our many trips to Cambria.

Made a stop before hitting the dunes. Unfortunately no beer sold here. However, I am a fan of their…read morein house salsa and chicharrones. It's smacking. I was asked how many pounds of chicharrones I wanted. I kid you not I was laughing. I never bought this stuff by the pound in my life.

Done going here for anything. I live up the street and have been using this store for years but I…read moream done. Done with the predatory pricing, done with the blaring music, done with the non existent service, done with the 'fuck you' attitude and done with looking at the filthy, fly infested meat/food area. I have always done my best to patronize local businesses but the absolute dysfunction here has given me no option. DONE.

Stumbled upon this authentic, family-style establishment…read more Save yourself a trip to Jalisco. This place transports you to the tastes, sounds, and culture of Mexico. They have a butcher shop here and a mini-mart of various offerings but I ordered the homemade style food and was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I had to try the Gordita. My mom makes them with flour but they make them from scratch too, only with corn. Delicious! I put the Chile Rojo beef in mine. Oh my. So good. I tried their tacos too. Asada and Al Pastor. Legit. This is a new fave for me. Another reason to shop in Lompoc for a bite. Way to represent! Little tip for you: You need to order at the back counter; Take your post-it note with your order to the main cashier counter. Take your stamped post-it note back to the back and wait for delicious food :) Done and done.

Incredible butcher meat. The Ranchera is to die for especially if you ask for it preparada. The…read moreworkers were all very professional and nice. I he store is what you'd expect from any small Mexican market, it has everything you'll ever need for Mexican food at home.

They always have really good service with the produce and meat department. I am always greeted with…read moresmiles and warm welcomes. All of the cashiers, mostly women are very beautiful, and helpful. Fidel is a really good owner. The store manager is amazing too!

My coworkers rave about this spot for lunch and I finally tried it recently! First of all, their…read moretacos are so incredibly cheap. You can choose from a variety of meats and order as many tacos as you want. They also have varying salsa spiciness levels. I opted for 2 carne asada tacos with the spicy salsa and they were so delicious. Each is made to order with the taco meat already prepped. La Favorita is also a market, so there are lots of grocery items to explore as well. Once you order your tacos, you pay at the checkout register. This place is bomb. I'll definitely be back. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Definitely plan to take your food to go- not the best vibe for eating your food in the market.

Kekas are fried empanadas stuffed with a variety of fillings that can include meats, cheese and…read morevegetables. Pronounced QUE-kah. I found out this business and kekas have their roots in Zacatecas Mexico. We ordered chicken taquitos plate, Kekas: bean and also chile relleno, and a Taco plate Everything tastes authentic, made from scratch, and freshly made to order. Delicious. Service was friendly and quick! The taco truck looked super clean and organized It's a winner in my book. Especially with the Zacatecas connection!

If you haven't had Kekas before you should probably seek these guys out. We ordered two Kekas and…read morefor a reasonable price had an enjoyable lunch. Never had anything like these before and we recommend this truck to anyone.

Little hole in the wall but great tacos and burritos. True…read moreMexican food. To go only but well worth trying.

This place use to have the best asada. Got 2 burritos(cold) for $16. They were stuffed, but so much…read morethey fell apart. The meat was mushy and didn't look like asada. They use to be great, but this is my second bad experience.

Best food in Lompoc and Vandenberg Base. I got the sinsing, lumpia, noodles and garlic rice. All…read morearound applause. Sinsing was not overly salty or fatty which allowed flavors to come through. The lumpia jad a fantastic crisp and the chili sauce they provide is a fantastic compliment. Not overly sweet, not overly salty and not overly savory. Wonderful balance. Well prepared garlic rice that had nice crispy bits of garlic. I been here for two weeks trying to find a place deserving of my money and calories. This is the best meal I have had during my visit. The food here is resteraunt worthy and is far from what you would think is food truck food.

Lumpia were nice and crispy, BBQ Pork belly had list of flavor & the garlic fried rice was yummy…read more They had a selection of sauces my favorite was the soy with cilantro and l

Decent inside size wise and quality wise. They can't have everything. I didn't find bananas. Maybe…read moreit was my bad luck. Easy parking. Clean inside. Good. Customer service.. easy to get in and out from the main road..

Aldi used to be my go to until they removed the self checkout kiosks, now we are forced to wait in…read moreline with multiple people and only one cashier. This isn't a knock on the employees because they are all very nice.