Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a Central Coast city known for agriculture and its famous regional barbecue tradition. The surrounding ranching and farming industries strongly influence the local food culture.

Santa Maria is especially known for Santa Maria-style barbecue, featuring grilled beef, tri-tip steak, beans, and traditional outdoor cooking methods. Many local restaurants specialize in this regional specialty.

Mexican cuisine is also very common, with tacos, burritos, and seafood dishes widely available. American diners, pizza shops, breakfast cafés, and family restaurants serve everyday dining needs across the city.

Overall, Santa Maria offers a distinctive Central Coast dining environment where visitors can easily discover regional barbecue, Mexican specialties, and casual local restaurants.

Top Dishes Near You

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#1 - Everything Sub Sandwich
$12.99
Vons Deli
Vons Deli
817 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
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A flavorful sandwich featuring a medley of meats, cheese, and spices on toasted bread.
This restaurant also serves 13 other similar dishes.
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#2 - Bebidas Calientes / Warm Drinks
$3.99
Los Tacos Sinaloa
Los Tacos Sinaloa
315 W Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA
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Warm Mexican drinks featuring rich flavors and aromas.
This restaurant also serves 75 other similar dishes.
Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownie
#3 - Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownie
$2.89
Wingstop
Wingstop
1848 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
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A rich blend of deep chocolate flavors in every bite.
This restaurant also serves 32 other similar dishes.
Milk
#4 - Milk
$23.99
Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies
449 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
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A classic pairing for any treat, this smooth reduced-fat Milk is packaged in an 8oz bottle and adds a refreshing touch to any snack or meal.
This restaurant also serves 3 other similar dishes.
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#5 - Can Soda
$2.08
Los Tacos Sinaloa Taco Truck
Los Tacos Sinaloa Taco Truck
501 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
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Chilled, crisp can of refreshing beverage perfect for quenching your thirst
This restaurant also serves 22 other similar dishes.

📍 Restaurants Near You

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Best Restaurants Serving This Dish

Wingstop Wingstop
Rating: ⭐ N/5
Address: 1848 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Phone: +16502703735
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Vons Deli Vons Deli
Rating: ⭐ N/5
Address: 817 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Phone: 8059220772
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Crumbl Cookies Crumbl Cookies
Rating: ⭐ N/5
Address: 449 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Phone: 8052937272
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Los Tacos Sinaloa Taco Truck Los Tacos Sinaloa Taco Truck
Rating: ⭐ N/5
Address: 501 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Phone: 8053543402
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Los Tacos Sinaloa Los Tacos Sinaloa
Rating: ⭐ N/5
Address: 315 W Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93458, USA
Phone: 8059252953
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