Santa Maria bbq and Catering

Reviews

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  09soniciscool09

  3 days ago
  1.0
  For nearly 100 bucks for two meals I should be getting sauce. I got half a sauce in a tiny cup and another half full sauce on the side when I asked for the whole order “sauced” and asked to put extra on the side. They also put the wrongs sides with the wrong items. And no forks or naps I want to like this place it’s tasty but the price is crazy if you are gonna skimp on something as simple as sauce.
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  BJ Corbitt

  Apr 22, 2026
  5.0
  I walked in and ordered a brisket plate, expecting something nice. What came out from the back was honestly exquisite. I’ve ordered delivery from Santa Maria before, but eating the food on-site was a totally different experience. Their brisket seems meant to be consumed on-premises, with aluminum foil locking in aromas and juices just long enough for it to reach you. The blackened crust combined with just the right amount of fatty chew to deliver an incredible sensory experience. My plate came with a side of sauce, which was enjoyable, but I applied it in small doses, since the meat lacked for nothing as-is. I added beans and cornbread, the second of which was almost a dessert in itself. They were out of banana pudding, which is just as well. At some point the meal cannot be improved, and we’re just chasing phantoms. I came close to that point at Santa Maria, courtesy of all of the above-mentioned plus a single draft pilsner. My only difficulty on a return visit will be tearing myself away from the brisket to give the rest of the menu a shot. Ps I almost forgot to mention Micah, who was unfailingly courteous and helpful.
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  Emily Verdict

  Apr 20, 2026
  5.0
  Very friendly, kind, caring, and professional. Paul was very kind, welcoming, and just great. He was nice to let us do the Family meal though we needed to have placed that order 24hrs in advance. It was our first time eating there. He gave my daughter a sample of their collard greens and she was like wow! A+++ especially for Huntington Beach area we have not found this type of food this good. The tri tip and brisket tender juicy flavorful. The mac and cheese yummy, the potato salad oh yea the beans and coleslaw just mouth watering. The egg rolls oh boy, awesome. The jalapeño cornbread dang good. It wasn’t over seasoned which made it nice cuz sometimes that type of food can be too salty but not at Santa Maria BBQ. Overall it was fantastic. We use to live in the LA area where its a cultural melting pot of all types of foods that are prepared differently. There are a lot of great eating places in the OC but this style is very hard to fine. I will be eating there again real soon. Thank you for making me and my families experience so dang great!! Hmmmm sabor!!!
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  Laura Howard

  Apr 12, 2026
  3.0
  The service was great but my meat was chewy and the pulled pork was dry, the portions of the sides for the price isn't good
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  Blake Showalter

  Apr 10, 2026
  5.0
  This will be the first review I seriously write in my life. I walked in with my grandpa, and the area was very clean and quaint. I asked how big the "Mac Attack" special was and was told that nobody ever finishes it so they serve it in a box. I took this as a challenge and ordered it. They gave me the wrong meal and gave me the Armageddon Fries special and, you might be asking "why did you give all 5 stars for a wrong order?" Honestly I could not care less about the wrong order, it was that good. I didn't realize until the lady who took my order came up to me and informed me about her mistake and apologized but I reassured her that her mistake was the best thing ever. I got to taste a piece of Heaven and eat more than I ever did in one sitting. The "Armageddon Fries" has macaroni in it, so honestly there was no harm or foul. The service was amazing :) She was very happy to learn that I ate it all. Very memorable experience! I very much do want to come here again! We also had a very good chat with one of the higher-ups. He cares about his employees a lot! Impeccable all around. The booths were very good as well.