Taco Ranchero

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3.5 mi

We ate lunch here today on their lovely patio and loved the food!…read moreMy Philly steak sandwich on a ciabatta roll was chock full of well seasoned roast beef, onions, red bell peppers & melted cheese & came with a kosher pickle spear and a generous serving of kettle cooked potato chips. We shared an order of giant crispy onion rings with a side of ranch dressing for dipping, My hubby had a yummy chicken wrap which he devoured & washed it down with a local beer on draft. Lots of parking in a lovely newer developed retail center just around the corner from the SM Airport. A definite return visit for us!

Stopped for gas in Santa Maria and decided to find something nearby. The Roost really fit the bill!…read moreI ordered their hot pastrami sandwich and it really hit the spot.... pastrami was flavorful and not fatty, bread was toasted nicely and the sauarkraut was the perfect compliment to the sandwich. Employees were welcoming and helpful describing the options. The indoor seating area is nice, but it was so nice outside that I chose to dine on the patio. I loved it at The Roost, and would definitely return next time I'm in the area.

2/1/26 Super Greens subbed Romaine $13.75

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The Garden

What a hidden gem. Fatima was our hostess and server. She was kind, professional and efficient. We…read morestarted with drinks and the baba ghanoush eggplant appetizer. So good. The ambiance was delightful. My wife had the Koftah kebab entree and I had the chicken kabob entree. My wife also took a lentil soup to go. Great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommended

OMG! Thank you to Rıza! He is the owner and he was so nice…read more He came our table. Very friendly and hosbitable... We were our way to LA from San Francisco and we wanted something nice and delicious... Service was so quick and good. Thank you Dominque! She was so nice and helpful. . The food! We love all the food that we ordered I really enjoyed chicken kebap, cheese börek and sambuka with meet!! You must order, cheese börek and falafel for sure as apetizer. İ am so sorry because there was the end of the dough for Sujok boat. So we didn't try it... İ also wanted try zahmet cheese bread. :( The baklava was the best that I have had in Amerika! Tea was, sweet for me but still was really tasty! Also I felt diffent taste like rose, it was nice.

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Urbane Cafe

The food is really good, my favorite is the UC Bahn Mi sandwich. The salads that come with them…read moreare great also. I recommend the Chimmichurri Steak and Cranberry Brie sandwiches. Tried the Santa Maria BBQ salad today and I also highly recommend this menu item. I have never dined at the restaurant nor interacted with staff. A family member orders large quantities on Sundays to feed multiple staff and says the services is decent but not consistent.

I came here for a quick solo dinner. What stood out to me the most was how friendly the cashier…read morewas. The customer before me had a lot of questions about the menu and the staff was so kind she actually showed her the ingredients that would be used. Her patience for this woman was really awesome to see! I had the new Really Good Fish Bowl. It was yummy and had great textures! I loved seeing the evening specials they have. I highly recommend it here and will be back!

Refreshing Agua Frescas and Lemonades

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl

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The Natural Cafe

There aren't a lot of places on the road that work for vegans that also happen to have healthy…read moreoptions. I'm so glad that Yelp helped me find The Natural Cafe. Although there are not a lot of vegan options, there were enough to satisfy us, and we were both pleased with what we ordered. The vegan soup-of-the-day was a mushroom-barley. Flavorful and not too salty! Yay. When I saw that the smoothies were made with fruit and fruit juice, no ice/sherbet/fillers I had to order the Peach-O-Rama. Just what I wanted! We also ordered the Hummus Platter (no feta) and the Buddha Burrito (no cheese, sour cream). The hummus was smooth and had just the right amount of garlic. The veggies were fresh and they did not skimp with the pita. The burrito was so good. We should have ordered another one to-go! The young gentleman taking our order was pleasant, charming with all of the customers, and really seemed to enjoy his job, making this an easy 5-star review. Parking is easy, bathrooms are clean, and there was a plenty of seating to choose from.

Hidden gem ! Amazing turkeys burgers & top notch entree sized salads . Their greens are always…read morefresh. Their guacamole is delicious.

Lobby - filled with plants and beautiful decor

Portobello sandwich

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Delicious healthy drink options

The Green Olive

4.2

(113 reviews)

0.8 mi

Driving home from a trip, we were hungry and went to this place called green olive. I got the beef…read moregyro, my mom and dad got a chicken kabob plate and It was delicious. Their menu had a lot of choices, the hummus and grape leaves were also very good. The waiter was so nice and service was really good. We are definitely coming back.

Although located in a liquor store seating is aplenty! Was greeting by staff, and the cashier took…read morethe time to explain the menu. Ordered a gyro and a filet/chicken kabob plate. Tzatziki was refreshing and tart, hummus was nice and creamy. Meats were flavorful and not dry and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely come back

Restaurant ordering/payment! Large $1 chocolate chip cookies, too, on counter, not on menu!

Gyro Wrap with Spicy Potatoes

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SB Restaurant

(103 reviews)

2.1 mi

Totally enjoyable breakfast! The huevos rancheros was a delicious combination of tortilla, beans,…read moreeggs and cheese with the perfect balance of each item. The rancheros sauce with a nice spiceiness without being too hot. The combo pancake,egg and sausage also cooked perfectly and was yummy. Fresh fruit was the best!

This is a great option if you have a group that wants the freedom to choose either breakfast or…read morelunch all day. Omelet selection is numerous Sandwiches are excellent too Family-run restaurant Service is there when you need them Clean, consistent, and casual Lots of space and plenty of options

Busy morning at SB Restaurant!

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Lots of space between front booths

Deli Delicias & Fresh

Really good very clean and I got a fresh Matcha soo delicious and a Torta with poblano very…read moregood outdoor seating and nice

Food came out Hot and fresh. Friendly service. Authentic in my opionion would come back for their…read morefood again

Nice seat in the back hiding Nice

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Nick The Greek

4.4

(145 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great food and fast service. I enjoyed the souvlaki plate. The pita bread is prepared just right.read more

Expectations were measured given this is a chain. Would they thrive in the Chicagoland area? Nope…read more Just about any Gyros shop at a random intersection would blow them away. A certain individual tried a similar concept and it lasted about a year. So here I am in CA giving this chain a shot. Food: Pictures are much better than the actual product. Fries were solid, imagine In and Out, but with plenty of seasoning and over salted. The chicken souvlaki was ok, but the pieces were a bit small and didn't taste like they were marinated. The greek salad side was the best part of the meal. I also ordered hummus, which had the taste and consistency of a store bought out of a container random brand. For $5 it was a waste and I left most of it behind. The look of the gyros on the spit did not leave my mouth watering: Grey slab not even fired up to serve. Service: Order is placed at the counter and then he brings it out. I guess enough to earn my 15% tip. Drinks are self serve Pepsi products with two containers of some lemonade type mixtures. Overall: Its price competitive with your local Chipotle,etc. Would I come back here again? Nope.

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Fire & Vice

Don't waste your time, money, and pallet. Sunday,…read more3-22-2026. Wholly Fucking Shit! We must have picked THE Wrong time to eat here.... Two customers inside, 3 outside, and our party of four. From the moment we stepped in, the guy at the counter had nothing but excuses on how long pizza would be, 30+ minutes... We ordered bratwurst, sausage plate, burger, onion rings, salad, beer. Fucking SLOW service, brats and sausages totally overcooked, "oh, the condiments are inside...". No amount of condiments could correct what was done to those links! Onion rings thick with oil. The salad looked good (pretty hard to fuck that up). Bottom line: Fire and Vice hates food and tells you that by their shit preparation and service. We should have eaten next door; Vietnamese or the other spot.... Maybe it was an off night.... But I'll never eat there again. Fuck Fire and Vice for what they do to food..... Don't like this review F&V, go eat & drink Excellent Brats and Beer at Kulturhaus in Pismo, then tell me I'm wrong.

Even tho the food is consistently good, the service just begs to be better. This is the 2nd time I…read moresat in the drive thru over 10 min and didn't even get an acknowledgement that I was there. Then I moved to the pickup window, again no acknowledgement, even by the young man that walked by gave me a surprised look and walked away. No "will be right with you" or any acknowledgement at all. So I gave up and left. I am over it won't be going back

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Luvie’s Deli

(59 reviews)

5.6 mi

I love this sandwich place, sandwiches are full of meat and delicious! The salads are also good.read more

Super happy I came here for a sandwich. They have some really interesting options for a sandwich…read moreand a pickey pete sandwich (create your own) if your looking for something vanilla. My sandwich was fantastic. It has carne asada and bacon wrapped jalapenos and omg the sauce was amazing. Bread quality was also perfect. I definitely found my favorite sandwich spot in central coast and glad its so close to my house. I will be back. Check this place out.

El Jefe. Lots of meat, toasted in a pizza oven

Interior & menu

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North China Restaurant

Wow! I hadn't been here in a very long time…read more The food is DELICIOUS! The attention to the customer was the best! Stephanie was the most attentive waitress we could have had. Thank you!!!

Disappointed. We've always liked their honey walnut shrimp years ago. We always get them. It used…read moreto be drenched with the sauce. Now we got some and it was so dry and hard. Not the same at all. We also got the wanton soup and it had 3 pieces of wonton and all water chestnuts and bamboo. Like packed with them. No wonton at all. Just sad that it's changed and now we might not go back again.

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The Pantry On Park

Just passing thru from So. Cal. to No. Cal. Chose The Pantry for the dog friendly patio. So glad…read morewe did. Huge portions, great food, prices and service. Nice to find a good spot along the way. We will be back. P.S. Didn't notice the pie & shake list until we were on our way out. May be stopping on our way back thru for pie!

Solid breakfast place, but pricing was a bit on the high side…read more I went with the "Senior Menu" option, which in theory should be a price saver, but it sure didnt seem like it. Overall the food was solid, French toast was good, but why not bring out a small container of warm syrup? I found a bottle sitting on the table. Service was a bit spotty with the server refreshing my coffee mug once, dropping off a check and never to be seen again.

Bar area and cashier area

1 biscuit and gravy.

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Mariscos El Picosito

4.4

(105 reviews)

0.6 mi

With so many options for Mexican food here it is hard to really go wrong. This place is a no frills…read morerestaurant. I love it. The food? Is spot on and very tasty. Quick service also and very friendly staff. I have been here for Breakfast and Lunch and will always return when in town. I sat across the street and watched people look in and walk away presumably because it wasn't busy, just to watch them go stand in line at the busiest place on the street. That's like putting your towel down next to all the other people on the beach while it is completely empty 20 yards away. If you appreciate really Mexican meals without the drowning of cheese...try it. You'll be back

No matter what, I will always get the Picosito taco. It's 2 tortillas with melted cheese in between…read morewith seasoned shrimp on top!! We ordered the ceviche this time, but the aguachile always hits the spot! The restaurant is really small and there's limited seating, so be prepared to take to-go! The cashier is always so sweet and nice whenever we order from her!!

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Las Comadres

Very friendly authentic environment. I love a good pupusa and there is another location close by…read morethat wasn't as nice. The pupusas are made fresh and crispy. Pair that nicely with the beans and rice and you can't go wrong.

Based off the recommendation of a friend, my mom and I came to grab some pupusas at Las Comadres…read more It was easy finding parking in the street upon arrival! When we walked in, we were greeted kindly by the staff in the restaurant. My mom and I admittedly did our research prior and knew what we wanted to order. The gentleman at the front was very kind and helpful whilst taking our order. We took a seat and we were brought some chips and salsa! The salsa was very flavorful and had a slight kick. After a few minutes, our food arrived. We dug in! Everything was sooo delicious. The pupusa had a perfect ratio of everything with the filling and the curtido went perfectly. The side of rice and beans were cooked great and were very yummy. My mom and I tried the plantains and were pleasantly surprised. We weren't surprised they were cooked well but rather that the plantains themselves seemed to be at the perfect state of ripeness too! Overall we had a really pleasant experience at Las Comadres. Admittedly one fault is my mom and I had some acid reflux which we think was due to the curtido. I rarely get acid reflux so it was a surprise. Since we deduced the cause, it doesn't deter us from eating some yummy food here again!

MENU - Platters, Combinations & Soups (8/23)

Curtido with tostadas

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La Vera Pizzeria

We are in Santa Maria a few times a year for a dog event. It's becoming a tradition to pick up a…read morepizza to go for dinner one night, and there's enough for lunch the next day. Their crust is excellent. We like the taste and amount of sauce, and the fact it's not overloaded with greasy cheese. Our favorite is the La Vera Veggie. Our last visit, a friend joined us and agreed that it was an excellent pizza.

Great lunch specials. Service was okay. Restaurant is clean…read more I only come here for my lunch time mini pizzas super great will be back.

Pepperoni pizza

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Front entrance

The Garden

What a hidden gem. Fatima was our hostess and server. She was kind, professional and efficient. We…read morestarted with drinks and the baba ghanoush eggplant appetizer. So good. The ambiance was delightful. My wife had the Koftah kebab entree and I had the chicken kabob entree. My wife also took a lentil soup to go. Great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommended

OMG! Thank you to Rıza! He is the owner and he was so nice…read more He came our table. Very friendly and hosbitable... We were our way to LA from San Francisco and we wanted something nice and delicious... Service was so quick and good. Thank you Dominque! She was so nice and helpful. . The food! We love all the food that we ordered I really enjoyed chicken kebap, cheese börek and sambuka with meet!! You must order, cheese börek and falafel for sure as apetizer. İ am so sorry because there was the end of the dough for Sujok boat. So we didn't try it... İ also wanted try zahmet cheese bread. :( The baklava was the best that I have had in Amerika! Tea was, sweet for me but still was really tasty! Also I felt diffent taste like rose, it was nice.

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Boba House

OMG - this is a wonderful place. A small eat-in area, I always bring mine home. Generaous size, the…read moreinflation has hit rice too. My dish is prepared to the eccentric way I want. A Happy Buddha always means good food.

Tasty food freshly made not too spicy, prices are a bit high and the meals should have more variety…read morefor sides. Service was good not too long of a wait time. The place is small not many places to sit and the tables were dirty. Also I think the worker got confused I ordered a kung pao plate and she brought me the kung pao bowl.

Curry chicken bowl w/ chicken lo-me in

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Jocelyn F.

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12 years ago

wow best restaurant ever best food i've ever tasted i don't care about the people who disagreed but the people who do agreed thank you for that they have the best desert and good service the boss is really nice to us i gave them a 5 star not because i wanted to its because i can and because of all there service they have read more

Suzanne B.

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4 years ago

Delicious food and quick service! The staff is always very nice and helpful! Never had to ask for anything as they were on it!

Francisco F.

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6 years ago

Come on in everyone we are open to the public to dine in takeout or deliveries. Call for any questions 8056144448.

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