Dave A.
Yelp
DELICIOUS FOOD FARE IN SANTA PAULA!
Our go to spot in Santa Paula was closed for the 2021 holidays, too bad yelp didn't get the memo lol. We are in Santa Paula, So what now!?!?! Let's yelp a Plan B then... there's limited options for late breakfast sadly, in the area. Sure didn't drive ALL the way out here for McDonalds! LOL! Hold up... look at this! Hozy's rocks 4.5 yelp stars, with brekkie pics in the script... WINNER! Yelp directions are on point. Actually not in the main area of SP, it's more off the 126fwy in an area surrounded by industrial buildings. Odd but big street sign helps identify its location. There's parking on the street and a parking area by the restaurant too. Friendly greeting upon entering. All employees were adhering to COVID-19 mask mandates... thank you! Unfortunately, breakfast menu ended at 11:00am, so brunch/lunch for us then. Ordering done, let's eat!
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK: OH YEAH! This has gotta be ONE OF THE BEST places for chicken fried steak in the VC! Why did it take SO LONG for me to find this???? They use a filet mignon cut (no one else in the VC does this!) pounded out, pretty good size too. After the deep fry, the breading had a nice crunch to it, not salty at all. And that sausage gravy?!? DELISH! Well crafted entrée. Too bad they ran out of mash potatoes, had to settle for French Fries and grilled veggies. But in no way did fries detract from nom nom the steak was! SO GOOD!
GRILLED CHEESE SAMMIE: Standard stuff for a grilled cheese, but that's what the munchkin hopes for. Irks him when eateries tweak a good thing lol. White toast buttered & grill, cheese was melted but not ooey gooey. Not impressive in size, seems good enough for the pre-adolescent or light eaters. Ample serving of crisp fries kind of overwhelmed the plate, but that was just he wanted it. Munch was a Happy camper ;)
TUNA SALAD SANDWICH: BIG dollops of tuna salad for each half of sammie. Not too runny, thankfully, yet tasty and filling. Wifey was quite content.
SHRIMP TEMPURA: I am not sure why this caught the eye of The Big Boy, but he was sure happy it was on the menu for lunch. 6-7 large plump Shrimp pieces tastefully deep fried. Ample serving of fries here too. Gone in minutes... I guess he liked it lol
VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Delicious food and attentive staff, make it a worthwhile trip to the Santa Paula area! See you there ;)