Edna Valley Market San Luis Obispo
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Some of the best food in SLO from a gas station?
I have to admit until about 5 months ago I did not know about the Edna Valley Market in San Luis Obispo. I had heard of it but had never been and had no idea it was located inside the Shell gas station. Located at Tank Farm and Broad you will recognize the car wash with the grass growing on the roof. It’s diagonally right across from the Marigold Center in SLO. This place is has a hidden surprise as not only is it a gas station, car wash, and mini mart inside it also has some of the best food for lunch in San Luis Obispo and I am not kidding.
The Digs:
Edna Valley Market
4021 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The Scoop:
Edna Valley Market serves everything from salad to sandwiches to mexican food and they even have a great breakfast menu. What I love best about this place is they are always changing it up. If you subscribe to their email list you will get a weekly update of their specials for the week and it can be anything from a Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito or Cinnamon Roll French Toast for breakfast to an Asian Chicken Wrap or Albondigas soup or Coconut Shrimp for lunch. Wow! At a gas station?
What Rocks:
I don’t know where to start but to say every single thing I have had here has been fantastic. I am especially fond of the Cobb Salad as it huge and always so fresh. I have also had the sandwiches as well as a burger and fries and its all done very well. This is a place I can safely say you can order anything on the menu and you will not be disappointed. They do a great job and the staff is pretty friendly and there is a great outdoor patio area in the back to eat. You will be shocked how busy it gets as the word is out how good it is.
What Sucks:
Well, it’s in a gas station but other than that nothing. The prices are reasonable and there is a great selection. It does get a bit windy out on the patio sometimes but I really have no complaints here. Would be very cool if they had a couple beers on tap and you could hang out after work with a pitcher and food.
The Moolah:
Salads are $5.75-7.75. Sandwiches and burgers are $6.50-7.50.
Creeky Tiki Bar & Grill
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Great food and perfect lunch atmosphere in and old downtown SLO location
Creeky Tiki is located in the Network shopping center in downtown SLO. It’s outdoor area sits along the creek and it’s the perfect afternoon setting on a nice day.
The Digs:
Creeky Tiki Bar & Grill
778 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The Scoop:
Located in downtown San Luis Obispo two doors down from Kwirkworld and in the same place as Cowboy Cookie (also amazing!) is the Network building and in the back is Creeky Tiki and its amazing back patio area and probably the best outdoor bar in SLO.
What Rocks:
Honestly, the entire menu. Creeki Tiki has everything from Mexican food to burgers to pizza and I have eaten there more than a dozen times and each time has been great. Try the chicken club or the ortega melt. If you had a burger in mind, the Tiki Special is tasty! The service and people have also been fantastic every time I have been. These guys are doing it well. On the weekend its the perfect place to go hang out, have a pitcher of beer, and listen to the local music they frequently have going on in the outdoor patio area. They have a nice selection of beer on tap and a full bar inside and outside.
What Sucks:
What makes Creeky Tiki a great place is the outdoor dining so if its cold and rainy, it’s not as much fun. They do have indoor dining but part of the charm of this place is its outdoor seating next to the creek.
The Moolah:
Very reasonable pricing as most items are between $4.50-$6. Full pizzas will run you about $17.
Vallarta’s Restaurant
Posted by SLO Critic | 1 commentDecent family style Mexican food but not worth the price
Vallarta’s Restaurant is located at the top end of San Luis Obispo just before heading up the 101 to the North County. It’s a bit odd looking where it is in relation to other businesses but it had been years and years since I had been there so I thought we would give it a try.
The Digs:
Vallarta’s Restaurant
1761 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo CA, 93401
The Scoop:
Family Mexican food with a bit of a rundown atmosphere but food was good. Its across from the abandoned car dealership on the North side of Monterey so it’s a bit awkward there all by itself but nevertheless has been serving up fare for as long as I can remember.
What Rocks:
Good food and great margaritas. Nothing fancy but good.
What Sucks:
For what it is and what you get its incredibly overpriced. Service is mediocre at best and they weren’t busy. The place is run down, which could have a cool factor if everything else was good but why pay that much for Mexican food when you can get as good or better in a dozen other places in SLO?
The Moolah:
Typical dinner meal is under $11-14. Modest dinner for 3 with just one cocktail ordered was $55 with tip. (Really??? For average Mexican food????)
Chile Peppers
Posted by SLO Critic | 0 commentsGreat mexican food just don’t ask questions
The Digs:
Chile Peppers
2121 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo
CA, 93401
The Scoop:
Chile Peppers focuses on Mexican food but has some great alternative items from their “International Menu”. They are still burritos but you can get Thai, Mediterranean, Jambalya, etc. as well as the traditional Mexican fare. (Try the Mole burrito!) I go there at least once a week.
What Rocks:
My personal favorite, the Mediterranean with Salmon, but I always wonder how fresh the salmon is. Great Mexican beer selection.
What Sucks:
It’s been there forever and desperatly needs to be cleaned up. It’s the kind of place you want to focus on how good it is and not whats in the corners or on the floor behind the counter. The people behind the counter are less than friendly sometimes but it is good food for a quick stop.
The Moolah:
Typical meal ranges $7-12 but most is around $7-9
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