There’s nothing like a hearty, homestyle meal to fill you up after a long day. Located right off Highway 16 in the tiny hamlet of Guinda, Rustic BBQ serves up just that. The laid-back roadside eatery has attracted travelers for decades and it’s easy to see why. The smell of open-pit oak wood BBQ is simply irresistible! Before you know it, you’ll be making special trips out to Guinda just to visit this delicious eatery. Take a look:

If you ever find yourself driving on State Highway 16, keep your nostrils peeled for the smell of delicious barbecue. You'll find it coming from Rustic BBQ and Commons Farm Kitchen in the small town of Guinda in Yolo County.
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Rustic BBQ is a farmer-owned country restaurant that proudly serves delicious barbecue, burgers, and seasonal farm-fresh meals. Nothing beats great food made from locally-grown and raised ingredients.
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The roadside eatery was originally opened as Bennett's Rustic Bar-B-Q in 1926. That means they've been serving up mouthwatering smoked meats for nearly a century! Rustic BBQ features open-pit oak wood BBQ that's Santa Maria style. This traditional style of barbecue originated on the Central Coast of California and typically centers around beef tri-tip, seasoned with plenty of black pepper, salt, and garlic.
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In addition to tri-tip, Rustic BBQ also boasts St. Louis Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, and Hot Links. Order a BBQ Plate, which comes with your choice of two meats, coleslaw, pickles, beans, and garlic bread.
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Along with hearty portions of BBQ, the eatery also offers burgers, Portuguese specialties, and a variety of small plates sourced from Capay Valley farms, including the restaurant's own farm, Casa Rosa Farm. Food just tastes better when you know it's local, don't you think?
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Rustic BBQ's patio regularly hosts live music, trivia, and karaoke - perfect for those warm summer nights or sunny weekend afternoons. In the colder months, you can enjoy your food indoors at the historic bar.
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And before you leave, be sure to grab yourself one of Rustic BBQ's amazing desserts. The Apricot Fruit Cobbler is worth the drive out here alone! Learn more about the restaurant and see its full menu by visiting the website.
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Rustic BBQ/The Commons Farm Kitchen & Bar, 7624 CA-16, Guinda, CA 95637, USA