I live for fries, but I am particular and these fries are to die for. These are the fries I've only…read moredreamt of. Thin, crispy, a little battered, and great food to go with them. Classic backyard Americana bbq. Good outdoor space for kids and is pet friendly. Also, the daiquiri slushy was everything I wanted on a hot summer day. Will return next time we're in Paso

a place that's leaning heavily on shortcuts in the kitchen rather than built-from-scratch…read moreexecution. Here's how your breakdown lines up: Burger (main miss) --frozen patty, no crust, unmelted cheese, weak sauce--usually means: * Pre-formed frozen beef puck (not fresh ground) * Cooked on a grill instead of a ripping-hot flat top (so no smash crust or Maillard flavor) * Cheese added too late or heat too low to melt it properly * Sauce under-portioned or used as a light spread instead of a flavor layer Result: bland, dry, and flat tasting burger Mac & cheese That "pasta + runny cheese water" texture is a classic sign of: * Pre-boiled pasta sitting in liquid * Cheese sauce broken or watered down * Very little actual cheese base (often just milk + starch + seasoning) So yeah--more "pasta dish" than mac & cheese. Salad (surprisingly the win) Good olive oil + vinaigrette can carry a salad hard. That's usually the only thing that doesn't rely on heavy kitchen execution, so it makes sense it stood out. Fries (another win) Crispy, salted fries usually come from: * Proper double fry or high-temp fry oil * Frozen fries done correctly (ironically, frozen can still be great if cooked right) Pulled pork Cheap BBQ sauce + pre-cooked pork is pretty standard for mid-tier spots. Not amazing, but at least it has flavor, unlike the burger. Beer Hard to mess up--good call there. Overall read of the place This is the vibe I'm getting: * Strengths: fryer, sauces (salad dressing), bar program * Weaknesses: grill station, mac & cheese, burger execution * Kitchen style: "assembly + reheating" more than scratch cooking

The service here is six stars! Ron and Savanah were working the front of the house by themselves…read moreand they did a phenomenal job making sure food was delivered in a timely manner and that everyone had what they needed. We shared a French dip sandwich with sliced house made prime rib and house made au jus sum delish onion rings and an enormous beet salad. It was very lightly dressed with lots of beets, cheese and was a light accompaniment to the French dip.

We met some friends here for dinner on a Friday night. The place was busy (always a good sign)…read more We started with the zucchini fries. So good! They were fine before I could get a picture. I did not expect to find a dish like the one I got. Halibut on a bed of risotto, with veggies and a blueberry bur Blanc sauce! It was very good. The risotto was amazing. The fish was good but a tad overcooked (dry). Great place to stop at while in the road.

every time, it's really good. great food, service, everything is clean, and the games or something…read moreare always on. good music, sometimes receptive but overall just great. can't go wrong any time.

Great space and food came quickly and very tasty. Service was your choice of order via QR code or…read morefrom server.

I loved the atmosphere. The building was so cool! The beer was 5/5 but the food was not as good as…read moreexpected. Overall, very cute place and great service.

I've been drinking the beers from Alvarado for years without ever visiting any of their locations…read more(had beers at shares, bought them from stores, and even special ordered and had them shipped to me). A couple of friends and me took the opportunity to stop by on our drive back to LA from the Bay Area (along the 101). First impression: one of those convivial breweries with a thriving locals aspect and vibe. Friends I was with are really into craft beer, so we felt right at home. The folks here were super friendly and welcoming. As a matter of fact, there were some cookies made from another regular that was offered to us while we were there. And those cookies were delish. They have a good variety of styles on draft, but I opted for the BA Barleywine, which was excellent. They also had the football games playing on the TV there so there was that sports bar aspect without being to crowded/ crazy. This place is located in an industrial area of Salinas. We didn't have a problem at all finding parking. Love their beers and love this spot. I would definitely hit it up more if I was able.

Open late! Grabbed a…read morebeer and burgers after a long day exploring Big Sur. Plenty of patio seating in the back or seat yourself indoors. Burgers were plenty large and priced right and came with fries or chips.

Horrible place to eat. Got very sick after eating here. Projectile vomiting:…read more Don't go here! Not as inviting either.

They had their once a month dinner...We had huge ribeye steaks, veggies, scalloped potatoes,…read moreFrench bread , green salad and wine...ending in dessertThe drinks were great like always

Pozzi's Stampede, it is family owned and operated. It is unique. There are pictures on the walls…read morethat are very interesting. For instance, there is a photo of about 80 cowboys on their horses. It is of the 1906 Salinas Rodeo. There is one of the bar with patrons from about mid 40's. The bar looks the same except there are 2 big screen TV's now. The animal trophies from hunters from the town. There is even a mounted head of a Jack-a-lop. Actually, the patrons are ethnically mixed and friendly.

Wow. The food here is so great. Do not miss out on the BBQ platter. And I love love love the fact…read morethey have low ABV beers here. Finally a brewery that has drinkable beers that won't get me in trouble if I have two. Lastly, live music? Yes! And it was awesome! Such a great experience and will definitely be here again!

Came here to grab a beer and a tri tip sandwich and I am so glad I did…read more Beers were solid. We focused on the hazy ipa. My wife had another beer but I can't remember what it was. She seemed to enjoy it. We ended up sharing the cowtipper and it was so good. Full of perfectly cooked and flavored tri tip. Very tender meat probably most tender and flavor tri tip I ever had. My only recommendation was ask for extra bbq just to be safe. Definitely a great spot to end the night or start the night at aa they had a great sitting space with a stage. I definitely recommend this place. Check it out.

Fieldwork is a place I've walked past several times near Peet's Coffee, but I never stopped in…read morebecause I wasn't planning to sit and have a drink. I didn't realize they offer single cans to go, which is a great option--you don't have to commit to a six-pack. You can try individual beers, plus non-alcoholic drinks, and sodas. The staff was very friendly, and I ended up picking up five different cans to sample. Everything I tried was excellent. The beer stood out as especially fresh--you can immediately see it in the pour with a tall, foamy head. It made me realize how worthwhile it is to buy directly from a local brewery like this. The beer is brewed in Berkeley and feels noticeably fresher than what you often get from stores, where even a full six-pack can sometimes taste flat or stale. I've also stopped ordering beer at many restaurants for the same reason--too often it's expensive and not at its best. This place is a keeper for me, and I'll definitely be back.

Great brewery with a very wide selection of beers. I got 2 full flights with all kinds of Hazy and…read moreWest Coast IPAs. Most of them were great! They have plenty of seating with some near fire pits, and they have some games to play. Their patio is dog friendly! Very friendly service. Great scenery. Awesome vibes!