Shalhoob's Magnolia
Restaurant · Santa Barbara County ·

Shalhoob's Magnolia

Restaurant · Santa Barbara County ·

Sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and wings with a lively patio

tri-tip sandwich
nachos
mac and cheese
pulled pork sandwich
fried chicken sandwich
outdoor patio
great food
friendly service
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5112 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Get directions

$20–30

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Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy
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5112 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Get directions

+1 805 880 0733
shalhoob.com
@shalhoobsatmagnolia

$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Vegetarian options
•Comfort food

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"Shalhoob’s is a family-run butcher shop/restaurant that’s been in the Funk Zone for over 40 years. While we fully recommend ordering their packaged meats for your at-home feast, their sprawling patio is a great place to hang out, drink some beer, and enjoy SB’s endless sunshine. The patio has its own menu and we love the burger, tri-tip, or fried chicken sandwich." - brant cox

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Shalhoob's Magnolia

Jim L.

Google
This visit was a big disappointment. Cold room, loud music, tri-tip on a paper tray liner. No plates!! Who the heck puts good meat on a piece of paper that covers a metal tray and you end up cutting the paper too? Disgusting. Never going back even though the slaw was very good. I brought our best friends here because my experience in Santa Barbara was completely different. I was also asked to tip at ordering (which I did) and then they gave me three glasses of water to take to our table.

DMOSTI

Google
The owner is the greatest guy; approachable, gregarious, and inviting. Their food is top of the line! Great place to watch any game with plenty of TV's. Service is always on-point. We miss Woody's, but love how they opened up the space.

Jeepster

Google
What happened to shalhoobs? This is supposed to be the topping for my nachos, mind you it’s 17.40 just the cheese tortillas chips and boiled unseasoned “ cowboy beans”. I added tri tip for an extra $7.20 bringing the total to 27 after tax. I did not know that the extra tri tip is mixed with more beans… honestly how many peaces of meat can you see on this photo?? Very disappointing what’s becoming of shalhoobs.

Thor C.

Google
This location had a pretty rough launch and if you had asked me to write a review a year ago I would have given it a 1 or 2 out of 5 stars, especially compared to the FunkZone location. However, this place is finally figuring it out in late 2025 thanks to a series of improvements to the menu, happy hour/specials, and service.

Lairgirl

Google
The corn was DELICIOUS and so was the pulled pork sandwich. Sandwich alone was ~$16 without any sides. So a bit on the pricey side, but the vibes were nice and I love how the restaurant has a lot of open air. Nice place to watch football and have a beer on a Sunday afternoon.

Michael D.

Google
One of the best Tri-Tip sandwiches, I’ve ever had. The meat is very tender and the bread is fresh. Nachos are good too. The atmosphere at this location is fun. They have a good size space with roll up doors which makes it nice and airy. Plenty of parking at Magnolia center. Great service by the staff although one time it took forever to get our food.

Salvatore P.

Google
We tried to give Shalhoob"s Goleta a second try. I am so sorry we did the food is as bad as when they first opened.My wife had the Avocado salad that was really just broccoli with a few bites of Avocado, soaked in vinaigrette and a soggy mess. I had the St Louis ribs however they were more like a byproduct pork chops small in size and very dry. We really like to support our local restaurants. However we are taking this one off the list.

Ugur K.

Google
This place offers a very warm and pleasant atmosphere, with excellent food and truly outstanding margaritas. The street corn was a bit too heavy on the lime for my taste, but still very good overall.
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Pauli B.

Yelp
First time here. Party of 6. We all thought the food was delicious!! Really liked the breeze from the open air location. Will come back again.
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Mickey A.

Yelp
Such a great spot for a delicious lunch. And the indoor and outdoor patio spaces are spacious and comfortable. Monica at the counter made some ideal dining suggestions. And every thing paired well with their on-tap beers, juices, and cocktails. And Gonzalo made sure food came out hot! Favorites have been their Tri-Tip, BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork Tacos, Tri-Tip Chili, and the Little Gem Salad. And still so much on their menu to try. Just gotta make sure to have my bib ready. Daily Specials are always a nice treat, with the Monday Fried Chicken Sando being my favorite. And don't get me started about their FOOTBALL SUNDAY Breakfast. They open at 9:30 am Sundays.
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Reyna M.

Yelp
So delicious! Very happy with our dinner tonight. We got the smash burger, the chicken sandwich, nachos to share, and a side of fries with the smash burger. The sandwich was actually the Monday special. The sauce was so good on both that and the burger. The meat was so tasty. We got grilled chicken on the nachos which took a little while for the kitchen to make, but it sure is worth it! It's perfect to share, very fresh, and so flavorful. Didn't finish them because we at every single last bite of the burger and sandwich, but took them for leftovers! Lots of food and so, so good! We didn't get anything from the bar, but the ambiance was very lively. There was a baseball game on, and lots of people were there watching and enjoying. The lady we ordered from at the counter was also very friendly. All in all, great experience! We will be back!
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Sarah S.

Yelp
I didn't have very high expectations based on pictures and menu options and I'd say it met my mid-level expectations. It was a greasy layer of pork on a bun with some slaw. To my surprise, the pork was actually spicy to me which I'm not a huge fan of. I'm sure to the average person it's a nice spice but I didn't appreciate the spicy surprise. It was an ok pulled pork sandwich. The other sandwiches we ordered were also very simple and unimpressive. Seems like they make 3 meats that are ok, and put them in things. I'm not very impressed and don't see a reason to crave or return for more.
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Tim Y.

Yelp
Hard to beat their Happy Hour prices. Had a great fried chicken sandwich for $7! Very tasty with some great slaw and a very nice combination of sweetness, spice, acidity and pickles on a brioche bun. Loaded fries were great too and love a $5 pint. Cheers!
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Jovany B.

Yelp
Great service, great ambiance and delicious food. Fortunately I went during the week before 3. I can see the place being full on a different time. Plan on coming back on a weekend soon. Oh no fountain drinks when I was there, 3.50 for a can of soda fyi.
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Edwin R.

Yelp
My experience at any of the Shalhoob locations seems to vary depending on the way the wind blows. Most recently, service was awful but the food was great whereas other times it is vice versa. The tacos were outstanding, but the "meatballs" though tasty could use a little love. They came out smooshes into the corner of the dish with a piece of bread. We never got drink refills and it seemed they were more interested in turning over the table than tending to it.
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Divya J.

Yelp
Great ambience. Food was alright. Got the falafel sandwich - very unique concept where they actually made a whole patty out of the falafel. It was quite bland though, despite the seasoning and watermelon radish. Their street corn was pretty good and so were the mini pretzels. Quick service and friendly staff.

Tereza C.

Yelp
Was excited to try their Sunday rib gips special - horrible!! Overcookrd, hardened meat. Told server and he said- thats the way they come, and walked away. That dish is for feeding barn animals, not humans! Gave me a stomach ache.
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Laura L.

Yelp
Review: If you're looking for some yummy barbecue in a setting that feels open and inviting, this place is for you! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone--huge roll-up doors give the space an airy, outdoor feel, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some incredible food. Now for the food...the nachos with grilled chicken and the Mexican street corn. The nachos are loaded with perfectly seasoned, smoky grilled chicken, melted cheese, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of spice--definitely a standout dish. The corn was just as impressive, coated in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce - so good! And, of course, you can't visit a barbecue joint without trying the ribs--these were absolutely delicious - some of the best barbecue sauce I've tried in a while! Whether you're there for a casual meal or a gathering with friends, the combination of great food and the open, welcoming vibe made this a place worth returning to. Highly recommend!
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Trinity C.

Yelp
Great service, great location, but terrible food. The girl and guy working at the front counter were so sweet and friendly! They definitely made our dining experience a lot better (hence the two stars). I also really like how many tables they have here! Unfortunately, the food here is just plain bad. I ordered the mac n cheese and added tri tip. It came out cold and the noodles were overcooked. The sauce was flavorless. The tri tip costed $6 extra to add and every cubed piece of it was too tough to even chew. I also ordered a salad with avocado and broccoli and added tri tip as well for $6. The salad consisted of raw broccoli, un-ripe avocado, chewy tri tip cubes, and basically no dressing. Both dishes were almost impossible to eat. For the prices that they charge here, this is not acceptable. I was really excited to try this place, but I will not be back anytime soon unfortunately.
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Lianna M.

Yelp
10/10 experience at this Shalhoob's location! I was a little worried coming to this new location because of the reviews, but I noticed that they had the same menu as the one in the funk zone and it was a convenient drive to this location. Came here for their late night happy hour. I was super impressed by the quality of their food for it being very affordable! For bbq we ordered the bbq ribs, pulled pork, and jalapeno sausage. Definitely nothing compared to texas style bbq, but they don't advertise that they are. My favorite was the ribs because of the tasty sauce. Loved that it came with some garlic bread on the side. For sides we ordered the cole slaw, kale salad, mac and cheese, street corn and beans. Sides were half off because of the happy hour. The mac and cheese was my favorite for sure! Super creamy! Second place goes to the street corn and kale salad. Great vegetarian sides to have with the bbq. Also ordered the wings which were half off. They reminded me of thai style wings because of the cilantro and onions that it was topped with. Great wings! Will order again next time! I ordered the grape slush cocktail that was like a grape lemonade. I felt bad that the cashier had to balance the cash register and bartend at the same time. Might need to get staff to help them out so that customers aren't waiting to order. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the food and service despite the negative reviews. Thanks for opening up a location in Goleta!!
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Joseph S.

Yelp
Awful experience. We made reservations well in advance for a company party. Day of party called to confirm. Half hour before our reservation called to ask that food order be placed because our guys would be coming off job sites and ready to eat. They said no problem. Checked in early with credit card, confirmed order had been placed. Was told $4 each small bottle soda, etc. I asked if they had pitchers of anything since we were a large group. Ordered Horchata and lemonade pitchers. The woman taking the order filled the pitchers overflowing with ice. I asked if we could please have less ice, she replied "fine, but you'll pay more" I said OK, our guys are just thirsty... She said "well then, maybe they want ice" She left the pitchers on the bar, didn't offer cups. When I asked, she seemed annoyed and gave me 5 plastic cups. I told her we had a party of 20 people. She rolled her eyes and passed more cups. I brought everything to our table. Our guys came in at our rez time, no food was ready. We were finally served 20 minutes later - 45 minutes after we'd placed the order. A waiter dropped the food, serving tins and plastic cutlery in a heap on the table, saying nothing. No one stopped by the table to tell us what was in the "family meals" we had ordered or asked if we needed anything. I ordered more pitchers, no one offered to bring anything to the table so I did. When we finished, I asked the woman at the bar for our tab. She handed it to me. I said thank you, let me take this to my boss so he can add a tip and sign. She said "I added a tip" and handed me a RECEIPT for almost $800. No one cleared anything from the table and when I asked for a to go container for leftover food, they pointed to a kiosk that had to go boxes stacked on it. Food was nothing great. Coleslaw wasn't fresh, beans were cold and mostly water. Their meat, which is what they are known for, was below average. Tritip was chewy. Ribs had were mostly fat and pulled pork had no flavor and looked like it was out of a can. I rarely write reviews, but the staff's attitude and indifference was completely offputting and ruined the experience for all of us. Bummer, everyone entered in a great mood to be getting off work early and have fun together, but left disappointed. Sidenote, this was not a busy time for them at all. It was late afternoon and they were almost empty otherwise. Parking is good. Won't be back.
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Vanessa F.

Yelp
The avocado salad had so much vinegar I couldn't eat it . The BBQ hamburger bun was so dry and cold it was nasty . Didn't eat it either the service www great ! So this is mainly for the cook. The space is spacious and has nice chairs
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Angela R.

Yelp
So glad to see Shalhoob's finally open their new location! The inside is spacious, with bar seating and several TV's for the sports fanatics. The outdoor patio area is really nice too. Picnic tables and umbrellas are available for small and large groups. Their liquor license is still pending, but they do expect to be serving alcoholic beverages during the week of April 15, 2024 as I write this review. I've been to the location in the Funk Zone, so I'm pretty familiar with the food here. Today I decided to try new items. I ordered the1/4 rack ribs, which comes with garlic bread. I was surprised at the serving size, but happy to see I got my moneys worth! They were meaty, and full of flavor. I also ordered the Mac n Cheese as my side dish. Coated with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. I feel it could have been seasoned a bit more, but it was still pretty good. The Cota St. wings are coated in a Guajillo honey sauce, and topped with mint, red onion and lime. A unique combination of flavors, and I'm not a picky person, but my taste buds just couldn't get down with the flavor. Nonetheless, I'm glad I gave them a shot! The clear winner are the nachos! Not only was the presentation on point, but the flavors blew us away. The tasty tri-tip chunks completed this mountain of goodness drizzled in chipotle aioli. I highly recommend ordering them. The avocado salad includes quinoa, grilled broccoli, red onion, toasted almonds, mint, and tossed in a buttermilk lemon dressing. I really like this salad! Not only is it healthy, but it's one that will satisfy your belly. My friend also ordered the tri-tip sandwich which looked amazing. The tri-tip was dripping in juices and the bread was soft and had a nice sheen; which tells me it was very fresh. Staff was very attentive, checked on our party and kept the restaurant clean. Overall, I'm glad to see this new location added to the Magnolia shopping center. Looking forward to coming back soon!
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Kelly S.

Yelp
I recently went to the new Shalhoob location with a few coworkers and we loved it! You order at the register and food is brought to your table. The busser who was working was so friendly and helpful. I love the roll-up doors so you feel like you're sitting outside no matter where you sit. They have really modernized the space from the previous business. Great for big or small groups. All of the food was amazing!!! I got the Tri-Tip sandwich and side of street corn and both were phenomenal. Definitely a new favorite in Goleta!
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Eric C.

Yelp
After 3 chips, I knew these were among the best nachos I've ever had. Perfect crunchiness, an amazing chipotle crema, and great distribution of cheese, beans, and jalapeños. Bianca was a sweet manager and the space itself is killer. Open air and great vibe. Highly recommended!
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Elizabeth S.

Yelp
Ordered a pull pork and fish taco and they were soooo good. All the ingredients worked well together but I especially like their yellow corn tortilla. Glad they opened a spot near my parents house. Was sad when I finished.
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James T.

Yelp
So sad. Where to start. I stayed away from Shalhoob's for months because of a terrible food experience, terribly dry ribs, awful tri-tip. However, I decided to give it one last chance... I learned today. I ordered tri-tip and a half chicken. The tri-tip was inedible.. not trying to super bash, but seriously inedible. Bone dry and almost a jerky like texture. The chicken.... Was pretty damn good! Sides were decent. My advice to Shalhoob's would be get rid of the BBQ red meat and stick to what you're good at. Maybe use this post to improve your kitchen dynamic. Unfortunately I'll never be back. Good luck!
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Joshua G.

Yelp
There are a few good things, most notably the elote. Pulled pork and tri tip are decent. Mac n cheese is bland but if you mix the pulled pork in, that adds the saltines the Mac is missing solo. You order at the bar and then take your number to the table. Service is pretty fast and friendly. The main draw for me is the massive open patio with plenty of umbrella tables for dog folks to congregate at. It is really solid to have a place that has decent food and the massive patio
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Terrie S.

Yelp
Really enjoyed our first visit to Shalhoobs. The restaurant opens up so you can have that outdoor feeling and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. There is outdoor seating also. Menu has great options. We had the pulled pork sandwich, a side of fries (they don't come with the sandwich) and three baja fish tacos. Everything was hot and delicious! So much we went back a couple days later for a friend's birthday lunch. Service is good. Very nice. Lots of tv for watching games. Convenient location. Definitely a must try!
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Jorge H.

Yelp
This was my first time here, and I tried the Pulled Pork Tacos--they were good. Even though the place was busy, the food came out quickly. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu.
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Rosie O.

Yelp
So excited that Shalhoob was opening a second restaurant in Goleta and very happy when it opened. But! And a big but, what happened? When they first opened we went several times as we are in the neighborhood. It was great, a wonderful experience, friendly, great service, good food, nice atmosphere. Now fast forward to June, July. We are missing the Shalhoob at the market where they had great friendly service, great food and fabulous happy hour. Why, you ask? Well, the last two times we stopped at Shalhoob Magnolia the experience was not Shalhoob worthy. What happened I am not sure. They changed their happy hour of 3 to 6 to 3 to 5pm and they are hesitant to tell you what exactly are the happy hour deals. Service is just basic, short, to the point, but not friendly. Almost to the point of why are you bothering me with questions. The last time we stopped there it was 5 minutes before 5 pm and we ordered right away and our receipt said 4:56 but we were charged regular prices. Plus we had to ask for an itemized receipt as we felt it was more than happy hour to show them. No explanation, no I'm sorry, just I'll change it but was not given a receipt. Now, tonight we stopped again, the same short, abrupt service, receipt not itemized, and no offer to give us a receipt. Unfortunately Shalhoob is now on my don't bother list. I'll drive over to funk zone if I really want Shalhoob. I was so hopeful for this location. What happened? We thought this might be our go to for football season, but I guess we will drive downtown to Institution Ale.
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David P.

Yelp
No clue how this rated so low - this place was delicious and well priced we had a bunch of items and loved them all: Tri tip - 10/10 will always get from now on Pulled pork 6/10 spicy ish Ribs - 8.9/10 - bbq sauce a tad spicy Beans - 9/10 - more so tasted closer to refried beans Garlic bread - 8/10 solid Avocado brocololi salad thingy - 8.5/10 Mac n cheese - 9.4/10 it was more of an Alfredo though lol but so good! Burger - 8/10
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Payton R.

Yelp
They have such good quality meat omg! Their Italian sausage is the best sausage I've ever had. I got one of their deals and it came with 4 chicken breasts, 4 Italian sausage, 4 truffle tri tip sausage, and a big cut of tri tip for $50. Amazing price for all that meat I couldn't believe it!!! I wish I lived close by but I was visiting my sister in Santa Barbara and we had tried their restaurant the night before which is also incredible food- so I had to try their butcher shop. Will be back when I'm back in town. All the meat I bought has been so so good and clean tasting. Still need to try the tri tip.
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Vanessa D.

Yelp
Happy Hour M-F 3-5pm. Power hour Sun-Thurs 8-9 and Fri-sat 9-10 Lots of TVs to watch the games. Lots of tables to sit at (inside and out). Food is delicious! Thoroughly enjoyed my Baja fish tacos and the fact that you can purchase them solo instead of a meal of three. Took off a star because they ran out of their special and it isn't the first time I've come here where they've run out of something. Of course it was on Father's Day and this was the meal my husband wanted. Not to mention I waited in a long line since you can't order online and no one picked up a phone to place an order. Also waited a long time for my food to be served. Such a bummer!
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Tom E.

Yelp
The following is a very limited review, evaluating only one sandwich (turkey) and one side plate (fries). I'm also adding one miscellaneous comment about service. Date / time of visit: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 There are too problems with this turkey sandwich. Too many ingredients completely overwhelm the sliced turkey. I couldn't discern the so-called "smoked" turkey from cardboard--pickle mayo, aioli, avocado, cucumber, white cheddar, bacon, and "shredduce." Plus there's a mystery spice here that I really found problematic. By the time I finished the first 1/2 of the sandwich, the remaining half was a soaking, unpalatable mess (see photo). Fries were completely over-cooked. We were seated on the very pleasant outdoor patio, with our dog, and waiting for our food. Before this arrived, the hostess placed "Reserved Table" signs (for 1 pm) on our table and all the other tables on the patio. It's now 12:25. She noted that we would have to move to accommodate this reservation at 1 pm. With a dog? Likely not a problem, but I'm pretty sure that the family of four seated next to us, not yet served at 12:30, might have a reasonable expectation to remain seated.
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Kim J.

Yelp
My go to spot for a yummy tri-tip sammich and a side of Mac and cheese. Consistently amazing. Never disappointed. SO glad they have a spot so close to my crib.
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Danielle R.

Yelp
Food was good but not great. The pricing is confusing for what you get. Our meal was $60 with tip (photo below) 3.6 for the food. 2 because of over priced sides and additional house tax (and we tipped). Counter service. Wide open, pick nick/sports bar vibes. Nice outdoor seating! Plates are fairly priced but the sandwiches and sides are overpriced. Tri tip was tough. Pull pork sandwich was good. My partner thought everything was very salty. I liked the food more than he did! Corn was good but $12 for a tin of corn and mayo? The side is a fraction of the size and nearly $9!! The disposable tin plates, paper & plastic cups seem really wasteful. We had left overs and I asked for a lid. They said they didn't have lids but they had paper take out boxes. Extra wasteful and no logic. (Another server corrected that they have lids for the "plates" but not the round tins. I just carried my food home in the uncovered tin, I wasn't going to throw away the tin, to take it home in a paper box!)
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AJ R.

Yelp
Bottom line: great food, great service, no recycling....? My family was excited to learn that they were opening a new location close to where we live. As a side hustle, I had been working in the fun zone and my family had come out to have dinner with me after work on occasion. This is when my son became addicted to their bacon jam burger. Once they open Goleta, we immediately tried it out and loved it! Unsure if this has changed it all, but while we were there, there was no kind of recycling at all, so I hope they have been able to figure out to at least get some of the recycled This spot is definitely worth checking out
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Erika V.

Yelp
My sister and I came here last Saturday for lunch and it was poppin'! She ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I ordered the turkey sandwich. I was expecting bread, as experienced at the Funk Zone location, but it was brought out on a roll, which was "toasted to perfection " per the hostess and I agree. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious and the service was phenomenal. The establishment is very clean and airy and it was a beautiful day. I look forward to coming back.

Kathy S.

Yelp
I have been sick to my stomach ever since I ate. This is not the first time it has happened. I stopped eating there but it's a while so I thought I'd tried again. I won;t eat there again. Sorry but it hasn't been a good experience.
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Gui P.

Yelp
Not a great value for the money. Small meat portions on Barbecue plates. Wasn't the best quality either. Sorry guys. Giving a two stars because they are local. If not it would be a 1 star.
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Christine A.

Yelp
We love the new shalhoobs location! Easy parking (biking for us!) and great atmosphere for families with kids (order at the counter). They have picnic style benches and tables with indoor/outdoor options. They have a kids menu and regular menu as well as options for cocktails and wine/beer. We enjoy getting the tri tip sandwich and the cowboy salad! The kids love the Mac n cheese and the burger/fries! The margarita was a bit too tart for me and the wine pours are quite small. Otherwise the place is perfect! Service has been very friendly and accommodating!
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Kelly A.

Yelp
I was super excited that Goleta was going to get a new Shalhoobs location. My family absolutely love Shalhoobs and it has become one of our go to spots. This location is absolutely amazing! Love the open area, easy to get to and a great lot for parking. We are so excited for football season to start, since they have so many tv around the seating area and bar. We've visited about 4 times now and the service has always been amazing. We've gone on busy days and on slower days and we have always been served amazingly! The food is absolutely delicious and although we always try to get new items to try, we keep going back to our absolute favorite tri tip sandwich. It is by far, the best I've had and I love pairing it with a side of the street corn. This time we tried the side of Mac n cheese and it definitely did not disappoint! It was so creamy and tasty that I will definitely be getting it more often. That Parmesan cheese topping definitely gave it a special touch. Highly recommend the street corn though. It is mouth watering and a perfect option when you want to get something else besides fries. This time we also tried the Chipotle Peach Rib Tips. I absolutely fell in love with the tenderness of the ribs and that sweet taste that went great with some ranch. I'm eager to try more items and highly recommend trying this place out. Don't forget to try their great beer selection and yummy margaritas! The mango one is my favorite and I love that it comes with a chamoy and tajin rim. Not going to lie, I was definitely feeling it after 2 margaritas lol
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Joe C.

Yelp
Amazing nachos. Amazing wings. Great food! Will visit again next time I'm in Santa Barbara
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Ann D.

Yelp
I think the funk zone location had better plating but the new location is a lot cleaner. The service was really good at the bar even though we did not order any drinks. The happy hour food was very good. I just wish my falafel bites came with more salad like at the funk zone location. I still will come back to this location though.
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Javier M.

Yelp
The atmosphere here is very good. However, their bbq ribs are terrible. I like the Saint Louis bbq ribs from Albertsons way better. Don't waste your time and don't order the bbq ribs here. They are better at Albertsons. Plus, everything is overpriced way too much.
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Mark C.

Yelp
Food is decent, good atmosphere. Wall said pint of beer is $7 and they charged $8+. Also they sneak a charge of $1 on to your tab and say it's cause the kitchen staff doesn't get paid enough. Bad business practices in my opinion.
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Shawn B.

Yelp
Literally one of the best burger places to eat. With everyone jumping on the "smash burger craze" Shalhoobs has really found their nitch. The big open doors provide both an indoor and outdoor feeling. Cant wait til summer is here. Would be a great place for local bands. Kudos to all the wait staff.
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David G.

Yelp
I ordered takeout a few days ago. Scrutinized my bill to see a service charge for "other employees that don't get tips." I ended looking around the cashiers area and saw a very small sign explaining their reasoning for the charge. They also expect a tip on top of this! Sorry, food is okay and only service i received was someone bringing out my order! I won't go back.
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Farela A.

Yelp
We ordered two salads with tri-tip and ribs with sausage . As soon as I tried the meat of the tri- tip I noticed it was thawed and tasted weird . I told my husband and refrained myself from eating it . Whereas he ate it all . When we left the place he started having crams and threw up badly after a couple of hours . He didn't eat anything besides that. That meat was not only thawed , it was also spoiled. We don't recommend this place at all . Terrible experience.
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Taylor A.

Yelp
Avoid the White chicken- it was horrific. I know Shalhoob's is known for their great meat, maybe I just ordered the wrong thing or they were having an off night, but it will be a long time before I try this place again and cannot recommend. I cant remember the last time in ten years something was so bad I needed to send it back to the kitchen(after one bite especially), but they were not nice about it. I think this is the same owner as Jills place? Maybe Jill can help them step up their game both with service and food.

Jason P.

Yelp
Each dish felt like a culinary trip abroad--rich, bold flavors with amazing attention to detail.
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Sara S.

Yelp
I got the Little Gem Salad and fries, and ordered from Uber Eats for pickup. They forgot the dressing for the salad, which would've been horrible had I not ordered an extra side of chipotle mayo for the fries. Put that on the salad and it was actually great!
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Van H.

Yelp
I liked the atmosphere, and the food came out very quickly. I had a delectable Mac n cheese and pulled pork.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
I have eaten at Shalhoobs at LEAST once a week since they opened, ( I work close by) and have not had a bad meal yet! The tri tip sandwich and tacos are fabulous! The nachos are the perfect amount and the Mac and cheese is the best I've had at a restaurant in town. They are consistent EVERY TIME! Tonight I tried the fried chicken sandwich and I'm impressed, will definitely order it again. Even the falafel sandwich was fantastic! Hands down their Gem? Salad is exactly what you want when you don't want something heavy. The staff is great! Attentive and friendly, what more could you want?
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PJ K.

Yelp
Best tri tip sandwich in town! That's all you really need to know... it's on a soft roll with salsa and bbq sauce. The meat is tender and juicy. I will throw more info down just to fill up this review.... Great service, clean environment that makes you want to stay. Plenty of huge tv's to watch your favorite game. But most of all... the best tri-tip sandwich in town!
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Thomas W.

Yelp
It's been nearly 30 minutes since we ordered 2 sandwiches and 1 fries. Nearly $45 and we are still waiting... 45 minutes and still waiting. 55 minutes and we finally got our food. The TriTip Sandwich had lots of flavor but the meat was tough. Sadly the fries were too. Taco Bell and MacDonalds are nearly as good at less than half the price. Quality and timeliness must improve or this place will not survive. We didn't get sick. So there's that.