Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in San Luis Obispo.

Don't-miss vendors

Thursday Night Market Barbecue Pits ★ 4.6

$ Street foodDowntown

Every Thursday the barbecue pits roll onto Higuera Street, grilling ribs, chicken and tri-tip in the open air at San Luis Obispo's farmers' market.

TryRibs, tri-tip and chicken off open pits

TipF. McLintocks' crew grills ribs, kebabs and tri-tip mid-market; plates sell down before the bands finish.

The Kitchen Terminal ★ 3.7

$ Street foodTank Farm

The Kitchen Terminal, a commissary since 2013, opens its yard for rotating food trucks and ghost kitchens close to the San Luis Obispo airport.

TryRotating food trucks and ghost kitchens

TipRunway Wednesdays bring the truck line-up 11:00-15:00; ring ahead since the rota shifts weekly.

Taqueria Santa Cruz Express (Foothill) ★ 3.8

$ Street foodFoothill

The Foothill counter of Taqueria Santa Cruz Express hands tacos and foil-heavy burritos over the counter until 22:00 by Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.

TryTacos and burritos to go

TipIt runs later than the Monterey Street original; the salsa bar does the heavy lifting.

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Paso Robles Winery Trolley( Shared tour)★ 5.0 (1)

Guided tour · 5h 30m

Paso Robles Winery Trolley( Shared tour)

Hop aboard our vintage trolley for a 5.5-hour Paso Robles winery tour! • Visit 3 handpicked scenic wineries • Onboard snacks, water & fun music • Stress-free ride with...

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