San Ardo Cafe

This is my favorite place to stop before heading to Los Angeles or Paso Robles. The food is always…read moredelicious, especially the lasagna, which was recommended by our server and turned out to be excellent. Speaking of our server, he was the kind of employee every restaurant should value. People like him are hard to find these days. Unfortunately, we didn't get his name, but his professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail really stood out. Overall, the entire waitstaff seemed genuinely kind and welcoming. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely keep coming back.

At King City Grill Gonna Get Our Breakfast On..!! So I Think I Will Have The Steinbeck Omelette…read moreWith Bacon, Avocado, And American Cheese, With Home Potatoes And Sourdough Toast. My Fiancée Ordered The Biscuits And Gravy With A Side Of Bacon, Cassandra Ordered The Aloha Burger With Fries, And Aidan Ordered The Belgian Waffles With Chicken Strips. I Am Starving And SANCHITO Is Waiting Patiently In The Truck. Quite A Few People Here Today On Memorial Day All Hungry And Chit Chatting Away. It's A Cold And Overcast Morning Today..!! But Some WARM Comfort Food Will Definitely Warm Our Belly's Up..!!

Cute diner vibe turned more fine dining place

Bacon wrapped stuffed dates

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4.3(605 reviews)

18.1 mi

This was my second time at this restaurant and it doesn't disappoint! I loved my pork chop so much,…read morethe onions on top really added good flavor. My boyfriend really liked the burger as seen by my being unable to get a picture before he ate it. I like that they have a corner with books and games and wine bottles hanging in the window of one entrance and an arch made out of them at the other entrance. It's just a nice peaceful environment. Our waiter seemed to be the only waiter in the building so I felt a bit bad but he was nice! Definitely want to come back again.

Updated review. This place is still awesome! Stopped here again today for lunch. Had a wonderful…read moreburger and tri tip sandwich with zucchini fries. Great, attentive service. I think the restrooms have been updated, too! Highly recommend!!

Interior Bar Area

Beet salad with chicken

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BBQ Pork Sliders

Town Burger

4.0(108 reviews)

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Ok so every-time I've ordered from here I take it to go it's always ready quick. They do have a…read moreseating area not a very big though. The staff has been great with us we always have someone different also. The burgers are delicious. I order The ABC my dad gets the Ortega. The burgers are well cooked and very flavorful. Their fries are perfectly crisp. You get good food for great price. Highly recommend it's one of my favorite burger joint..

Good ol' cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but hit the spot. Not a lot of fries but still left full…read more $1.50 for soda refill is silly, but I get it. Good luck Town Burger

Strawberry smoothie

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Conni Burger

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3.9(223 reviews)

14.9 mi

It's a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy a meal with lots of laughs and smiles and a very…read morebeautiful place

At Wildhorse Cafe Ahgain Been A While Since We've Been Here., But We're Back..!! We Were…read moreImmediately Greeted And Seated. So I'm Gonna Get Something I Never Order And Always Regret Not Ordering, The Chicken Fried Steak, With Home Fries And Sourdough Toast. My Fiancée Ordered The Wildhorse Signature Omelette With Home Fries And Sourdough Toast. I Ordered A Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice And My Fiancée Ordered Just Water. There's A Lot Of Patrons Today Everyone Is Enjoying Their Meals And Company. Wildhorse Never Disappoints..!!!

Slice of coconut Cream Pie

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Coffee

Wayback Burgers

I stopped at Wayback Burgers on my drive back to Sacramento and decided to use my birthday reward…read morefor a free milkshake. Ordering was quick and easy through the self-service kiosk, and I was able to enter my rewards number without any issues. My shake was ready in about five minutes, making it a perfect quick stop before getting back on the road. The restaurant itself feels moderately updated and has a welcoming atmosphere. Inside was generally clean, although I did notice a few crumbs on some of the seats and spilled food around the top of the trash can that could have used a little attention. One of the biggest perks of this location is its convenience for EV drivers. It's located right next to a row of Rivian chargers and directly across from Tesla Superchargers, with outdoor picnic tables where you can relax while your vehicle charges. Overall, it was a good experience with friendly, efficient service and a delicious birthday treat. A little more attention to cleanliness would make this location even better, but I'd definitely consider stopping here again during future charging breaks.

I stopped by Wayback Burgers and tried a few things. The tater tots were really good--crispy and…read moreflavorful. I also ordered the chicken nuggets, which were a little greasy. There wasn't much meat inside, as they seemed to be more batter than chicken. The location is convenient since it's inside a gas station, which makes it an easy stop when you're on the go. Some of the tables were a little dirty, but it seemed like they had just gotten through a rush. The staff was somewhat friendly. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd definitely come back to try the burgers next time.

Double bacon burger combo. Liked burger, fries were bland. I'd ask for extra salt/seasoning next time.

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3.9(13 reviews)

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Pupusas. Get them. Get three. Served with hot sauce and pickled cabbage, carrots, and jalapeños…read more Decent horchata. Pupusas are individually made, so give them a few minutes. The place is next to a Chevron gas station immediately off the freeway.

I tell you what the burgers amazing, that's all I gotta say…read more And the drive from salinas, it's worth it one hundred percent

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J's Burgers

4.2(316 reviews)

30.1 mi

The burgers are absolutely delicious, the fries perfect and crunchy!!and the most amazing is the…read moreservice of the employees that work there. We arrived a bit late, just minutes before they closed and they were sooooo warm and kind!! They have so many options, and they are willing to explain and recommend you everything in the menu!!! I LOVED this place, definitely comming back!! I forgot to ask for the name of the employees but I'm so happy that they were there !! Don't miss this place if you're going to Paso Robles !!! Everything was perfect !! We had the hawaian, mushroom, and Californian btw !! Psdta: don't look for any other place, this is the right choice if you're craving for a good and high quality burger (also the price is really good)

Prices are about 50c more than what's posted on their web site. Though, I am confused as to why my…read moremushroom burger combo came out as $15.07 instead of the pirates $14.49 - chicken avocado sandwich: the chicken was pretty overcooked. - mushroom burger: was intrigued by the fried mushrooms as the description but it just meant sautéed mushrooms and onions. This was OK, was very very wet though. It dripped all over. - fries: reminds me of in n out fries but dusted with some seasoning, I'm a fan of the seasoning. I think I'll order them well done next time.

Nothing special.....

Onion Rings

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Out front from the parking lot.

The Coastal Taproom

4.3(22 reviews)

33.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Rad! Beer selection was fantastic! Service was great! You can play cornhole, Django, tic-tac-toe!…read moreAll while drinking fantastic beer! Gotta go there! Would recommend 10 out of 10

Enjoyed a fun Saturday afternoon on their patio listening to live music and ordering delicious pub…read morefood from next door. The food was delivered in a timely manner and was good & hot. The best French fries I've had in Cambria! I was wishing for a little more seating area but that would impact the corn hole court which looked fun. My beer snob husband enjoyed their beer selection. We enjoyed chatting with the friendly locals.

Lots of indoor seating

Club Sandwich and Fries

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Outside seating area with corn hole!

Sebastian's

4.1(759 reviews)

30.7 mi

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say these sandwiches might very well be worth a drive from…read moreCorona, CA. I ordered The Coastal Cowboy and The Californian. These sandwiches are WELL worth the price. Handcrafted with love, seriously. I think there was one young man in the kitchen. And he did a phenomenal job! Everything tastes super fresh! The portions are huge. I ordered the two sandwiches for myself and they took me into the next day. The flavor of the tri tip was unlike anything I've had. Peppery and juicy and smokey. The veggies on the California felt like they came from the backyard. And the bread? Sighs. Staff was extremely nice. The gift shop was cute. Lunch hours are busy so try and come on the off times. I will absolutely be coming back.

There once was a stop by the sea, That served up a sandwich…read moreto me. Tri-tip and pork, On focaccia, of course Five stars came quite naturally.

Popular lunch line. Call or order online for quick pick up

"The Shrimp" sandwich - piled high with amazingly delicious shrimp, the grilled bread was super good too (08/2025)

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Sylvester's Burgers

3.8(589 reviews)

39.2 mi

Great customer service and bro that food is fire asf. Bathroom clean asf and the ambience. is…read moreamazing. Lily an amazing server and is very kinda and caring, hank on the other hand.... something special. But yea lily deserves a raise and ban athan

I was hungry... I had just driven about 3 hours to get into town, checked into my hotel (which is…read morealso amazing) and started to try and find food. Several places were closed for the day already and I saw this little corner place that still had the Open sign on. Burgers? Sure, why not, that should fill me up and it sure did! I ordered the regular Old Fashioned (no cheese), side of fries and a drink. Everyone was very friendly and helpful as I've never been to this place to eat before let alone this part of the state! The burger was perfectly cooked at medium and very juicy and delicious! Fried were good, not great but the burger was the star of the meal anyway. But I will say the fries were good once I dipped them in the dripping juices and sauce from the burger. But it was a very hearty burger and after a long drive, really hit the spot! If I'm ever in this area again or see another Sylvester's I will definitely make it a point to visit and try a different burger. Favorite dish: Old Fashioned with no cheese. Go out and EAT!

Tons of birthday pics on the walls and ceiling

The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time--frozen fries!

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John Lynda A.

4 years ago

i started coming here in 1969 my grandmother louise wallis was the COOK here and the ranchers and truckers came from miles around just to eat her homemade cooking you could order a short stack of cakes and if you wanted beef then eat a steak cooked to your liking. but not anymore only mexican food on the menu,since they changed the freeway 101 in 1974 it really slowed the economy in san ardo. i was there every summer from 1969 to 1981 working the fields with the migrant workers. i went back with my wife some years later and never felt so unwanted by the local hispanic population in my life, the funny thing is MillerS market family long gone and the liquor store was closed on sunday and only open till 8 through the week now ran by asian. i say GOOD LUCK SAN ARDO!!!! read more

Jill L.

2 years ago

San Ardo Cafe is a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, serving up the best breakfast burrito and salsa you'll ever taste. This cozy spot isrun by a friendly son and his family Don't miss out on this bomb eatery--it's worth the detour! Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Mexican breakfast. read more

Helen C R.

6 months ago

oh my gosh! What a surprise~ It is very close to the highway and so worth the stop when headed north or south!!! Mom and Dad are in the back cooking the most amazing authentic Mexican food!!! We now build this in to our food stop when driving on the highway~ read more

Sebastian D.

5 years ago

Amazing food. The owner is a great man who works hard to ensure we had an amazing time eating delicious food. If you are in the area you HAVE to come by and get a quick bite to eat for cheap & tasty food! read more

Tom S.

1 year ago

What a find! One of the best omelettes I've ever had- fresh veggies, smooth cheeses, perfectly cooked. And they make all their own salsas. Staff is warm and welcoming. Don't miss it! read more

Corky R.

7 years ago

Amazing. That's all I can say. Great food and service. I don't own it or know who does. Food is awesome

Walter M.

8 years ago

Good food chicken tenders are made from scratch have tried other food here and all is delicious

Jane's Place Montana M.

9 years ago

Off the beaten track, very authentic, great service.

Jessica Lanehart B.

4 years ago

Birria is the best! Hope it becomes a new menu item.

Diane E.

124

14 years ago

Good Mexican food; cold beer! Works for me!

Joseph N.

175

119

16 years ago

hands down, best food in town.

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