In the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast, between vineyards that stretch like corduroy across the landscape, sits a culinary landmark that doesn’t need flashy signs or trendy decor to announce its greatness.
Hitching Post 2 in Buellton might look like just another roadside stop, but locals know it houses some of the most magnificent Santa Maria-style barbecue you’ll ever have the pleasure of tasting.
The building itself doesn’t scream for attention – a modest wooden structure with a burgundy awning that’s easy to miss if you’re speeding down Highway 101.
But that’s part of its charm, this quiet confidence that comes from decades of serving food so good it doesn’t need a marketing team…