“Had Beth cater a large, public event yesterday and everyone could not stop talking about how delicious her tamales were. They kept asking me where I got such great food. She was great to work with too, staying within our budget, bringing us jamaica for free, and texting or calling to make sure everything would be just right. I highly recommend her catering. Orcutt-Santa Maria is lucky to have her and her food!Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian options (chile relleno tamales, which even some meat eaters preferred, to the pork ones). The rice and beans are vegan, but there are no other vegan options.Dietary restrictions: I believe all the tamales, as well as the rice and beans, are gluten free.“
“I love this spot! I moved up from LA and this was one of the first places I found up here that I liked and had high quality food.Excellent sopes and delicious tacos. Everything is good. I love the pastor!And the owners are always very nice and professional.I do wish they were there more. I hate driving by for some food and they aren’t there“
“I'm so glad i stop in this food spot.Just by chance i saw it walking by.I tried thier lunch special and it was delicious, yummy, under $5.Two tacos with papitas, chips & salsa. I will definitely come in again next time I'll sit in the restaurant, I sat outside in the Shaded patio with my service dog and we enjoyed every minute of it I strongly recommend it.“
“I first ate at J's kitchen when it was still at the mall. I had chicken adobo and liked it. Today was my first visit to its own restaurant and ordered chicken curry with a Taro drink recommended by my friendly server. Food and drink were very good. The curry sauce was, as advertised, both sweet and spicy. The chicken chunks were tender. The Taro drink kept giving me throat freeze, though, so finishing my meal took a bit. I walked in shortly after 11am. I was the first sit-down customer. I like the pastel purple interior and the space (I remember when this was the Beef Baron in the 1980s). My window seat was very comfortable. A radio station was playing in the background. Got to listen to a Tracy Chapman song. Crowds started coming in an hour later as I was leaving.“