Shalhoob's *butcher Shop Only*

I love their meats from the butcher shop, let's see how they are in the kitchen. First impression: It's hard to find a spot to park, just as most everything in the Funk Zone. Staff is friendly enough, and the prices aren't bad considering the neighborhood and assuming the meat is fresh. Good booze selection, I assume they farm out the brewing of their private label beer. It's not bad either way. The tall tables and chairs may be hip, but they are also very uncomfortable. Okay, here comes the food! First thing I try is the giant serving of street corn. OMG. It tastes like it is fresh off the cob and is probably the best street corn that I've had. Next up is the white BBQ smoked chicken and it is delicious. The smoke flavor is subtle and that's a perfect match for the white sauce. My better half ordered nachos and it was so large we nibbled on it for three days. It was just as good as my chicken, too. I was also impressed with their homemade pickles, the pickled jalapeno, and the homemade pico de gallo. I can't wait to go back and try their sandwiches, tacos, and pretty much the entire menu.

Don't skip this place on your next visit to Santa Barbara. The food was AMAZING. Street corn, chicken mole tacos and the jalapeño mezcal margarita. Yum! Off the beaten path and very casual.

I'm a complete fan of Shalhoods! They do an amazing job and can be trusted to always deliver a fine meal at an outstanding price. However, this review is for their experiment at the public market, and I dare say, the burger I just had, was probably the worst Thing I have ever tasted. It's a cross between a burger and some sort of beat up thin excuse for meat that is butchered and fried to death. It equates to less than a 1/4 in of meat. Good thing I got the double, except the meat taste nothing other than grease. I'm writing this because I love Shalhoob's and I hope they get rid of this experiment and deliver a good quality burger in place of whatever that was!.

Awesome place!!! What's great experience! Had the half rack. Cooked perfectly! highly recommended

Cool vibe and amazing food. Four of us each had different things and everyone loved what they had. Great sandwiches, bbq, sides, all of it was fabulous. Will definitely be back!