Santa Maria Barbecue Grill

There is no better catering service in Los Angeles than Santa Maria BBQ! Whether you're part of a corporate church, a members' club, a corporation, or simply looking to entertain family and friends, you can't go wrong with them. Their prices are competitive for the area, and in many instances, they're even lower. They also offer grilled vegetables, making it suitable for the most discerning or sophisticated palates.

I can't tell you how often I drove past this place, catching a look at the BBQ sign and all excited to find out that they were closed. But instead of leaving them an unnoticed 1-star rating, I made a mental note of their business hours and worn up to a day last week, I realized that I was in the area and it was 3:00. I drove up, found parking on the front street and wish I had seen her menu before I came to the window to order. I was pretty hungry, which is never a good idea, but the woman in the window was very helpful. I wanted baby ribs, but I wanted to try more of what they had, so for the next time I would know what a lot to get. She proposed the trial plate with tri-tip, baby back and chicken. I'm usually not a big chicken fan, but I didn't want to ask to replace something as I know that many places give you a hard eye role, just to think about it. So I went with it and chose the Koleslawin for my side. You know if the Koleslaw is good, the BBQ will be good. She asked if I wanted her regular or spicy BBQ sauce on the side (I like to put the sauce on the side and offer the meat as it was cooked. Many places will drown their meeting in the sauce that might hide what some a little prepared meat might consider. This place was confident in the quality and taste of her meat and let it on you to add more taste on the taste in her meat. I decided to get a little from everyone, because I can't eat super spicy things as I use it. But her spicy sauce was just the right amount of heat and excellent taste. I decided to take my order home, but I pulled the colleague out before I came to the first light. Man! I almost turned around to go back and get more. I wish I had! I finished it before I came home and got a piece of Tri-Tip just before I went to the highway. Oh, man! No sauce and so delicate and tasteful! The ribs were on the spot and I even liked the chicken. I will say I would like the chicken skin to be crispy (I am a great texture person, nothing wrong with the chicken, only my personal preference, but the meat was fantastic. I've been thinking about this place since. Your price points are what you expect and for the quality, they could probably stand to calculate more, I would simply not be able to afford it. I wish BBQ wasn't so expensive, but I'm saving myself for another visit because I'm back. I could even go back earlier, just for the Koleslawin!

The right finding Santa Maria BBQ is hard, and find one with good tri tip is even harder. This is far from the best, but it is certainly sufficient to cook the tri-tip especially properly, but far short of brilliance and in an area with otherwise very little tri-tip, I take it! Ribs and chicken are also not bad, but again nothing about food beats me as something unforgettable.

I had the pulled Port Sandwich with potato salad baked beans. The sides were good, so was the sandwich. A bit expensive for the taste, but I would still try another dish. The outside seats are so much room for dinner. The staff was polite.

I give four stars for the takeout and five for the quality of the food. Santa Maria primarily operates as a catering service, and they are exceptional at it. When they're not on the road, they offer a takeout option at this location. The food is outstanding; however, parking and seating can be quite limited. The taste is unparalleled—I’ve traveled 20 miles just to eat here, and it’s always worth it. If you’re in the area, make sure to check their hours before you head out. If you're looking for catering for a party, this is the place to go. You won't find better food made from a trailer filled with charcoal!