"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" seems to be a fitting motto for the SB Chicken Ranch. This casual local walk-up Mexican style BBQ joint has been serving from the same simple menu for decades, and yet, like In and Out Burger, people still come in droves to get their favorite dish. The service is quick, the food is plentiful, and the salsa bar is always free.

I love this place, if you like pollo loco, you will like this place ,not only do they have grilled chicken on a wood burning grill , but they also have an amazing tri-tip.The food has an amazing smokey flavor , and very good pricing.

Best chicken and tri-tip burrito the world has ever known 👍👍 I will probably be eating here once a month from now on it's definitely my new favorite spot to eat. All the meat they make is cooked perfectly and it's super flavorful. They use quality ingredients also which is a huge plus. Love this place so glad I found them. Staff are all friendly as well , 2 thumbs up 👍👍

Loved their Tri-tip Burrito & Quesadillas, and Combo Chicken and Tri-tip meals. Was happy to stop by this place on the way home from Solvang / Santa Ynez. Food was great and their staff was friendly and helpful. Clean restaurant and they had bottomless drinks and a nicely filled salsa bar area. Would highly recommend this place and we also would love to return to this chain of restaurants, they said on the bag they have a closer Ventura location on E. Main Street. Thanks SB Chicken Ranch! 🐓🥩 ☺️🤙🏻

SBCR is a small local chain servicing up roasted chicken, burritos and tri-tip, among other items. I have eaten in the Santa Barbara and Goleta locations, and the offerings are basically the same at both. I consistently like their chicken. I do not care for their burritos or tri-tip. And their sides are so-so. For my recent meal, the chicken and tortillas were served piping hot which is nice. You order your food at the counter. The indoor seating is spacious, and there is plenty of room outside. I will return for the roast chicken.

It was great, the food was deliciyes. My favorite thing on the menu is a burrito.

The food was cold. cold chicken & dry? The chicken ranch in santa barbara is wonderful The combination dinner was also cold . The atmosphere and the food at the chicken ranch in santa barbara is ten times better

Nice portions and great tasting chicken and tri tip. Great place for delicious food. You have to try there Tri-Tip Sandwich it's the best in town.