I was craving some BBQ, so I decided to give this place a try, and I'm glad I did!…read more The service was great. Everyone was friendly, and they got me taken care of without any hassle. When you've had a busy day, that kind of service goes a long way. The food was really good. The brisket was juicy and tender, and the tri-tip was cooked just right. Dip that tri-tip in their BBQ sauce and you're good to go. The mac and cheese was creamy and hit the spot, and the baked beans were probably my favorite. They had a little sweetness to them and some bits of meat mixed in that made them even better. The Texas toast was soft and buttery, and the fried pickles were a great starter. Honestly, those barely made it home. The family was happy when I showed up with dinner, so I'd say that's a win. If you're in the Los Banos area and want some good, filling BBQ without making a big production out of it, give this place a try. I'll definitely be back.

Looking for a Grub, I found this place. It's located in what I believe is the downtown of Los…read moreBanos. It was easy to find. Location clean & staff friendly. The food was great. I got a combo Tri Tip & ribs with potato salad. Yummy!

The food, drinks and customer service were all incredible. The chicken avocado and Italian…read moresandwiches were great and the staff was so sweet. The horchata cold brew latte and cold brew were both some of the best we've ever had. 10/10

Met up with some friends here and ended up really enjoying the place. The coffee was solid, but…read morewhat really stood out was the staff. Super friendly, really welcoming, and actually knew their stuff when it came to the coffee. They were happy to talk through the menu and make recommendations without giving off that pretentious coffee snob vibe that seems to come standard at other coffee establishments. The whole spot has a cozy, laid back feel that just works. It's got enough character to feel like a neighborhood hangout without trying too hard. We came in for coffee, ended up hanging out longer than expected, and definitely felt like ordering another round. It's one of those little places you're happy to stumble across. Good coffee, cool people, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a little gem in the heart of DTLB.

We stopped by Hot City BBQ our way to Yosemite and are so thrilled that we did. Arriving shortly…read moreafter they opened, we quickly saw the dining room fill up - and after our first bites, it's not hard to see why their food is outstanding. My Roadhouse Salad was enormous and topped with generous, perfectly cooked slices of tri-tip, which balanced beautifully with the tart apples, blue cheese, and apple vinaigrette. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich as well. The restaurant itself is also so clean & well decorated. We will definitely be return customers!

We were regulars at Hot City when Steve and Joy owned the place back in the day; and there was…read moresomething about their food that went far beyond simply being good BBQ. You could taste the time, care, and meaning that went into it. Steve had a way of treating that smoker like it was sacred. You'd see him hovering over those meats, his signature glass of wine in hand, watching over them like a father watching over his kids. He wasn't just cooking meat. He was tending to it, making sure it was right. And you could taste that care when it hit your plate. When Steve and Joy sold the business, we were crushed. We definitely throttled back and eventually found ourselves traveling out to the Bay Area when we really wanted BBQ. We've given Hot City a few chances under the new ownership, hoping we'd find some of that old magic. Unfortunately, we haven't. The food just doesn't have the soul it once had. The meats have been inconsistent in both flavor and texture, and the sides have left us equally unimpressed. Our most recent visit really confirmed it. The food looked good, but the flavor was flat. The tri-tip lacked the seasoning and depth we remembered, and the sides were dry and bland. We ended up reaching for the salt and pepper just to bring life to the plate. And that's the real problem. BBQ isn't just meat thrown on a smoker. Good BBQ has personality. It has patience, pride, seasoning, smoke, and somebody behind it who genuinely cares about what they're putting in front of people. That's what Steve and Joy brought to Hot City. There was a heart behind the food. You felt it before you even took a bite. When they left, unfortunately, it feels like the soul of Hot City left with them. What remains is a shell of what Hot City used to be. I'm not writing this to be nostalgic for the sake of nostalgia. I'm saying it because we were regulars, we remember what this place was, and we've given the new version more than one chance. It's just not good BBQ. I really hope someone finds a way to bring that soul back. Because Hot City used to mean something to us. It wasn't just a place to grab some good BBQ. With Joy and Steve, you were family!

Nice, clean facility, friendly staff, especially the manager. and the Italian wrap was great.!read more

I go to this spot a lot. They assume I'm a teacher, but I'm really just a student observer, and…read morethey get pretty upset if you don't tip(I overheard them talking). I'm not making much money right now, but I still tip. They've messed up my order every time i go, but the sandwich is always good.

Eddie's famous cafe is a must stop! Came here for some breakfast during our drive up 5, we were…read morepleased to see a big smile from the owner and a cozy environment when we walked in. The service was great, and the food was delicious!! If you're hungry and on the road, definitely make a stop here. I got the chorizo and eggs and my boyfriend got the huevos rancheros, both so good we started eating instantly and didn't get a picture... Will definitely be a go-to on any drive down 5 from now on! :)

Great place to stop for breakfast . If you're leaving from Fresno heading up north then this…read morebreakfast place is a great stop! The food, coffee and specially the service were all very good!!

More than a hundred years, my husband's family, old and young, have been gathering at this…read moretraditional restaurant. Sharing tells of old to the amazement of the young, the wool Growers is a staple in this town. We have celebrated many a birthdays or raised a glass in memory of days of old, people who have passed. The tradition of good food and great gatherings, this is the place. Although ala carte is available, in today's world, of high prices, the basque family tradition brings together the old and new. Order a main, steak, chicken, lamb... and let the feast begin. Red wine - no labels. Made in house. Salad, soup, fresh bread, butter, potato salad, lamb stew, beans "ranchera" style served unlimited. Now, your dinner choice and of course ice cream with chocolate sauce! Take your time. Share the tales. Open your ears and minds of the stories of old. The Wool Growers cannot be explained. It can only be enjoyed.

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!

No sign of the college reject dweeb at the window…read more Things at the drive-in have gone well. They don't seem to ask for tips since "Einstein" moved on. Just beware, if you see more than 4 cars on line, think about alternatives. Especially Friday night, when you could literally be waiting an hour, with no hope of escape. Double Char Combo is now about $18.50. That's about 3 gallons of California gas. Sounds like some kind of Newsom formula.

Food was just okay, no better then any other fast food like McDonald's or jack in the box. I had…read moreheard it was good but was kind of disappointed with the burger and sirloin sandwich. Fires were actually really bad, cold, not crispy and was not salted. Got two meals and a sandwich, was over 50 dollars so very overpriced for the low quality of the food. Service was just regular, not nice or anything. I would not recommend based off the service. But they still asked for a tip even though it was fast food and the employees only did the minimum . Overall I'd recommend any other burger spot in town.

I don't usually have to give five stars, but this is one of those times…read more We found this place through Yelp. Our server was great and attentive and quick with our drinks. The drinks let's say hit well! This is a sports bar with TV's everywhere, and the restaurant was clean. My wife had carnitas tacos that were tasty and fresh. Unfortunately I had the French dip. The meat was dry and over grilled or microwaved. The au jus' was watery and tasteless I had our server bring me a side of bbq sauce so I had something to get the sandwich down. Let's say we won't be back.

We showed up 5 mins before kitchen closed and AZALIA was our waitress and wow what a great service…read more She menioned to us the kitchen was about 5 min left to closed but even then she was super nice and profesional. Her customer service was 100 out of 10. She was super nice and very polit to us. I went there with my 2 kids and wife. AZALIA was very respecfull and profesional. I will be taking my family back anytime and ask for her. Never got that kind of treatment before. We were so impress with her service and her customer service. She is very cute and professional. Ig you got to this olace you better ask for Azalia. She is the best.