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BBQ & Cal-Mex Cuisine, Family Friendly, Live Music & Dancing

Rancho Nipomo Barbeque was founded in 2006 with a unique vision of bringing a different kind of BBQ to the Santa Maria Valley. Sure, we still have the traditional tri-tip smoked in red oak, but also the traditional slow smoked pork and beef specialties inspired by the country’s best smokehouses from Coast to Coast.

Carefully smoked for many hours, the food is as delicious as it is different. A unique selection of California Style, Hispanic cuisine, featuring the diverse culture of the Central Coast. Favorites include the popular pulled-pork sandwich, BBQ pork ribs, burgers, vaquero tacos and burritos.
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Come in and enjoy the warm hospitality inherent to this area and the taste of California, while experiencing the local history of the El Camino Real.
Bright and cheerful, with an inspired melding of Santa Maria barbecue and Mexican food. Meats are smoked—not grilled—over red oak, and used in inventions like a smoked tri-tip burrito and a tri-tip sandwich made with garlicky Mexican-style torta bread.
~ Sunset.com

CATER TO THE MULTITUDES

We cater all over the Central Coast. Please call (805) 925-3500 and reserve your catering date today! ​We are available for weekends and evenings, but we are also in high demand! We recommend you give us at least 72 hours advance notice prior to the date you wish to be catered.

CHECK OUT OUR CRAFT BEER SELECTIONS ON TAP!

We are very proud of our large variety of local craft beers and popular national brands, with 25 taps on hand for your enjoyment. And don't forget about HAPPY HOUR! $1.50 off any draft item, Tuesday through Friday from 2pm to 5pm. Plus, we have a wide variety of adult beverages -- beer, wine, wine-based shots, seltzers and ciders -- in bottles and cans. We have drink lists available in our cantina. Enjoy!