The Tradition Lives On! Best BBQ anywhere, and Thursdays through Sundays we are at the local farmers Market : The Tradition Lives On! A century old tradition is now better than ever, with new herbs and spices.Red Oak Style: Features all meats barbecued over genuine central California Red Oak Wood, Served with our own barbecue sauces and salsa to create the best western style barbecue ever.
Chill haunt for BBQ classics, including pulled pork & smoked turkey, plus draft beer & sports on TV.
Santa Maria BBQ and Catering
Low and slow, rubbed and delicious. Brisket, pork ribs, beef ribs, sausage, chicken, catering KETO “California’s Best BBQ”
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Underwhelming at best. We got the 3 item combo and it was barely enough for 1 person. The meats were re-heated in foil and placed on the tray still in the foil. I could tell because it was stuck to the foil. The meats also just kinda looked grey and sad. It was as if they were sous vide and reheated. The sausage just tasted like it was from Costco.
The bbq sauce tasted like bullseye brand and the vinegar bbq sauce tasted WAY too strongly of vinegar.
The collard greens just taste like they were in bath water and weren’t very seasoned. The cornbread was sweet, which was fine, but it was pretty dry like it has been sitting out for while.
Honestly, I didn’t know BBQ could be THAT lackluster. Don’t waste your money.
It’s gonna be a no from me dawg.
Just wanted to update after the owners response: we specifically asked about the portion size for the 3 meat plate and the cashier said it was enough for 2 people.
Due to the snark I dropped my review from 2 stars to 1 star. Do with that information what you will, but we wouldn’t have returned to this restaurant regardless.
… moreHyde Def
The fact that the employees like Micah was able to answer my questions as well as being very transparent about the food and cooking process. It really made the store feel homely for a first visit here. I’ll be sure to make more reviews as I visit this place in the future.
Also being willing to show the portion size of the pretzel was very considerate. Thank you again
… moreRose Biedka
I’ve been ordering from Santa Maria’s for our corporate events for the past five years, and they consistently exceed expectations. Today, they truly went above and beyond to ensure everything came together seamlessly. The food is outstanding—always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared—and the service is impeccable. Their reliability and dedication make them my go-to choice every time. Highly recommend!
… moreR. Moore (Chanda)
The brisket is the best I’ve had in years. It was moist and perfectly seasoned no sauce needed. The BBQ sauces were good. My mom liked the potato salad and brisket. The corn was similar to my great-grandmother’s. Oh and shout out to Paul he provided excellent service and good recommendations.
… moreRuihan Luan
It’s alright, I like their tri-tip, the brisket is alright. It’s a little expensive, and they sell out of a lot of items at night, so be careful if you order through DoorDash your order might get canceled after you’ve waited for a while.
… moreLeah Tucker
Holy smokes! This place is awesome! I decided to finally check this place out for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner. We love bbq and almost never get it because it’s typically pricey. This place felt really reasonable, especially when we saw how much food we got. And when we tasted it… man, that’s good stuff. Brisket and tri tip are phenomenal, sausages were excellent. The sides were pretty good. Cobbler was outstanding. Can’t believe it’s taken us this long to try it, we live just up the street. We will be back!
… moreEmily Ballard
Amazing BBQ Place! Great service all the way around – from taking our order to making sure we were well cared for throughout our meal. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the BRISKET! (First Time Guest)
… moreThanh
One of the best affordable BBQ places in OC and on our family’s list of regular dinner choices. We’ve been going here for years but I was compelled to write a review today because of the extraordinary service I just received.
I usually call in an order for pick it up but I needed to finish up some work before dinner and my family wanted BBQ. I didn’t have time to drive over there but noticed they now offer delivery so I downloaded their app. I was having trouble adding an item to my cart so I called to ask for help. After trying to walk me through it without success, Cole just offered to personally drop off the order for me. I was totally thinking I was going to let my family down and have to figure out something else. I was shocked that he even offered because I know they are a small shop and can get busy. I assumed they partnered with door dash or Uber eats for their delivery. The cherry on top was that the food got here faster than if I had used door dash
Anyhow, it is rare to experience this kind of hospitality these days and thought they deserved the kudos. Thank you for going above and beyond.
Our favorites on the menu are the pulled pork, brisket, sausage and chicken.
… moreJesse Sanchez
Would give this place 10 stars if I could. Mike took the best care of us while we were in there. Everything that hit the table was amazing; the meal was perfect, and if you have not tried it yet, I highly recommend doing so.
… moreMike Zaldivar
Omg!! The best Brisket I’ve ever had! The Brisket practically melts in your mouth, so tasty and nicely seasoned. I also had the collard greens and corn, both were great tasting with a bit of heat, which I loved. My wife had the Tritip and really enjoyed that too. Great location, plenty of parking. Lastly, cozy eating areas. Draft beer also available. The Brisket eggroll was outstanding. I can’t wait to go back, or even, take home. We even got some Brisket to go for lunch tomorrow… and we finished it 2 hours later! Haha… just great food!!
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