If there’s one thing that brings travelers and adventurers to our valley, it’s our iconic Santa Maria Style barbecue. The reason our barbecue is treasured by taste buds around the world? Authenticity and simplicity. We use recipes that date back generations—and we know better than to mess with a good thing. Fortunately for barbecue lovers and grillmasters alike, the timelessness and simplicity of our recipes means they’re easy to prepare on your own.
Today, we’re serving up our top tips and secret recipes (shhhh!) to help you bring the flavors of Santa Maria Style barbecue to your grill back home. Just don’t blame us when your neighbors come knocking for a plate or two.


