Casa Mañana Mexican Santa Maria

This was possibly the most disappointing dining experience I've had in a very long time. I'm from out of town, and picked this restaurant from its 4.3 star rating.I arrived early, around 5:15. The restaurant was not busy. I was brought a basket of stale chips and salsa. I ordered a highlighted item, chili Colorado, which is one of my favorites, from a menu splashed with dried on food.Then I waited, and waited, and waited 30 minutes. Chili Colorado is a slow cooked dish with a rich red sauce that is prepared in advance. It typically takes 5 10 minutes max to reach the table. When my meal finally arrived, there were small scraps of beef, along with 5 chunks of fat swimming in a loose red liquid. I ordered flour tortillas that were left too long on the griddle and they were so dried out that they cracked when I tried to fold them. The refried beans were okay.There are many positive reviews here. Perhaps they are from friends or relatives. Perhaps I got the one bad meal. I'd had a long day, and was looking forward to visiting this restaurant for the first time because of the positive reviews and also because I love Mexican cuisine. Unfortunately, Casa Mañana missed the mark by a mile.

I grew up eating here. Such a nostalgic place for me. That good hole in the wall kind of place. Like anywhere they have their mehhh days to outstanding days; regarding the food. Overall I would definitely suggest this place. Everyone I have taken likes it.

It's been a staple in Santa Maria some time now. The food was good this visit but I've had better. The service was great and atmosphere was good. Parking: On site free parking. Usually not too over crowded.

I understand how this place has been here for so many decades. The food is great and the portions are sizable, the building, however, is quite small. I'd call ahead if you are trying to seat a large party, but even with a large party they manage to give great service. I had the macho burrito and it is a burrito the size of my arm. Their asada is delicious and their breakfast burritos are decent as well. Parking: There's a rather small parking lot next to the restaurant. If you can't get parking there you might have to get it at the hotel next door or across the street. It is also a little hard to get out of the parking lot as traffic kind of speeds by.

Had the Carne Asada sandwich. It was really delicious, and the margaritas are tasty