Shalhoob's *butcher Shop Only*

The food is excellent, and the service is outstanding. I can’t wait to return—I really love this place!

The Gem Salad was excellent, and the service was impressive. However, I was really disappointed with the fries. It makes no sense to label frozen fries as "fresh."

We both ordered the pork ribs, which were excellent and packed with meat. The side dishes were also enjoyable, especially the mac and cheese. Overall, it’s a great place for simple, hearty BBQ, but it doesn't offer the full dining experience one might expect.

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.