Sips, Spice & Everything Nice
Looking to warm the winter blues away? Let us help you spice things up with some of our favorite local specialties! From amazing cuisine and specialty cocktails to our beloved Wine & Chili Festival, Buellton really knows how to bring the heat to every season.
Can’t Miss Eats:
Industrial Eats
181 Industrial Way
Industrial Eats is a quality-centered dining experience tucked away in a re-purposed warehouse on Industrial Way, tattooed with produce and grocery graffiti on its exterior wall. The restaurant features family-style seating and boasts a craft butcher counter filled with house made treats and extensive indulgences. One of their most popular warm-your-insides dishes is the White Shrimp; served in a delectable sauce made with pancetta, chile and garlic and served with fresh bread to sop up the savory dish.
Na Na Thai
225 McMurray Rd, Suite E
Owners Nik and Ashley lived in Bangkok, Thailand for 4 years and had both their children while living in the bustling city. The name, Na Na Thai, comes from the street they lived on – Sukhimvit Soi 4, also known as Soi Na Na. The dishes of Na Na Thai pay homage to all of their favorite street food, with authentically spicy specialties including Pla Muk Tod, Geng Daeng Moo Sap, and Pad Gra Pao.
Can’t Miss Drinks:
California Tacos Cantina & Distillery
328 McMurray Rd, Suite #105
Proudly family-owned, California Tacos Cantina and Distillery celebrates authentic Mexican flavors inspired by Jalisco family recipes. With a full bar, expect to be served expertly crafted cocktails and spirits alongside dishes made from scratch with fresh, vibrant ingredients. Our favorite spicy sips? The Sunset in Cabo margarita featuring Jalapeño-infused Tequila Blanco, fresh pineapple, lime, agave; and the Miami Margarita featuring Tequila Reposado, passion fruit, lime, shichimi chili, cointreau.
Sideways Lounge
114 East Highway 246
Located at the iconic Sideways Inn, Sideways Lounge offers an array of delectable eats through the Santa Ynez Sausage Company that pair perfectly with their handcrafted cocktails. Don’t miss the Smoke, Spice and Everything Nice, which features Mezcal, Ghost Pepper Brandy, Lime, and Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda.
Can’t Miss Events:
Buellton Wine & Chili Festival
Sunday, March 16th at Flying Flags RV Resort
Sample from 20+ local chili and salsa chefs in this cook-off event; enjoy live music and dancing; and adults can sample from 30+ local wineries, breweries, seltzers, ciders and spirits companies! Children 6 and under are free, and dogs are welcome. Learn more and buy tickets here.
These are just a few ideas to help you get started planning the perfect winter escape. Ready for more? Take a tour around our online trip planning tool to add these and more amazing stops to your next adventure here!
