Santa Maria-style barbecue dates back to the mid-19th century, when settlers in rancheros throughout the Santa Maria Valley roasted sirloin over red oak fire. A century later, in the 1950s, Santa ...

For those that can’t get enough Santa Maria-style barbecue but have a taste for seafood as well, Old SLO BBQ Co. is expanding to a third location, taking over a Pismo Beach restaurant and blending the ...

California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria isn’t ...