The Santa Maria 12" x 18" Tailgater BBQ Grill by Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters is a portable, authentic Santa Maria-style charcoal grill designed for outdoor cooking enthusiasts who need mobility without sacrificing quality. This compact grill features 167 square inches of cooking area, perfect for tailgating, camping, or backyard grilling for small groups.

Built with the same heavy-duty materials as the company's larger commercial-grade grills, the Tailgater features an adjustable height cooking grate controlled by a hand crank mechanism, allowing precise temperature control by raising or lowering the cooking surface relative to the coals. Two side carrying handles make transport easy, while the solid steel construction ensures durability for years of use.

Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters has been hand welding Santa Maria-style oak pit BBQs for over 20 years in Santa Maria, California. Their grills are designed for cooking over wood (traditionally red oak) or charcoal without a lid, following the traditional Santa Maria BBQ method that produces authentic wood-fired flavor. The Tailgater model brings this heritage cooking style in a portable package ideal for on-the-go grilling.