- Rating: 3.3/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2590 Portola Drive Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Barbecue
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- Rating: 3.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 7th Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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- Rating: 3.8/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5447 Hwy 9 Felton, California
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Bars
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- Rating: 4.0/5 (968 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1618 Mission St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (1844 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8059 Aptos St. Aptos, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Mongolian, Barbecue
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3105 Scotts Valley Drive Ste B Scotts Valley, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Delis, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.