Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

Today was a day of mixed emotions. Juan Ramirez is a friend and a mentor to me and today was his last day at the Chicken Ranch. He's retiring after 27 years as our manager and leader. While I'm happy for him to take some well deserved time to relax and spend time with his family. Selfishly, I'm sad for me and the Chicken Ranch. Not having him there everyday will leave a void that will be impossible to fill. He is the rock that the Chicken Ranch is built on. He was the first e...mployee my mom hired in 1989 and I don't think he's missed a day of work in all those years. He taught me what it means to take pride in your work, and the importance of loyalty and respect. In many ways he's been like a father to me and I have the utmost respect for him as a human being and a man. He's intelligent and honest and he worked hard and sacrificed so much of himself to make a better life for his family. If I can become half the man that he is I will have succeeded in life. "Don Juan" you will be sorely missed at the Chicken Ranch but you will never be forgotten. It has been an unbelievable honor to work with you these past 27 years and I'm proud to be able to call you my friend. I wish nothing but love and happiness for you as you embark on this next chapter of life. I can't possibly thank you enough for all you've done for me and my family and we will always be grateful. Love always, Matt

World Champs eat at the Chicken Ranch!

Now that Fiesta is over, feel free to come on down to the Ranch to satisfy any cravings you still have for some spicy salsa or delicious Bar-B-Que!

Our friends at Palace Cafe surprised us with a Chicken Ranch themed dessert!!! Thanks!!

This week, I'm thinking the 1/4 tri-tip...!

Looking for somewhere to ride your bike? SBMTV has got you covered!

For all you late nighters... the de la Vina store stays open till 10PM!

Now that's what you call a cow-boy!

I totally forgot about quesadillas!

Permanently burned in to my GPS...

Just another day with the hands at the Ranch... :)

Dude, it's the mesquite...

Take the awesomeness of 1 person eating @ Chicken Ranch and multiply it by the number of people at your party...