The garlic noodles with shrimp and shrimp katsu we're delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked! The service was friendly. I will be back.

Amazing!!!!! I didn't know a burrito could make me feel this good.. service was outstanding, My daughter said it was the best Poke she ever had.. Ambiance outstanding.. a bunch of regulars were there, just coming back for more! Being a cook myself and understanding flavor profiles.. the food was great just as is.. I was like who is this chef and where has been all my life.. will definitely be back.. please everyone go support this amazing restaurant!!! read more

Absolutely love this place and wish we had tried it sooner. We had the Noodle Bowl and the Baja Shrimp Burrito, and both were sooo good! The service was excellent, the portions were generous, and the overall vibe was cool and refreshing, which is exactly what this area needed. They are doing a fantastic job, and we can't wait to come back and try more of the delicious looking items on the menu. Well done, Shrimp vs. Chef! read more

There food is top shelf. I'm particularly fond of the burrito with shrimp and pork. Highly recommend.

Got to check them out at their food truck and now at their Thousand Oaks Location. Got tri tip tacos packed with tri tip and avocado, and a al pastor burrito filled to the brim. Great personal service and a cool place to hang out. read more

Shrimp tacos are bombalicious! The sweet pineapple chili sauce and the homemade salsa made great tacos even better!!! Nicely done read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Shrimp tacos are amazing!!! Homemade salsa added a perfect touch - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Shrimp v Chef should be on your short list of places to try in our area. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Temple (chef) over the last year and he's a great guy. I keep going back to his truck and now his restaurant because he makes killer food! I get the poke, the burritos, the jambalaya, the tacos. Everything he makes is a treat. My daughter swears his shrimp poboy is one of the best she's ever had and she lived in south Louisiana for years. I'll keep supporting Temple and his restaurant for as long as he's here cooking for us. Which I hope is a long time! (If you see this Chef, my daughter is dying to try your shrimp and grits which was a favorite dish of her fathers.) Go eat here!!! read more

Shrimp VS Chef never disappoints! Every item on the menus is amazing. Highest quality ingredients, healthy portions (no shrimpy shrimp here!) and Temple's passion for his craft is evident in every bite! Some of my favorites in no particular order: shrimp and Al pastor burrito, garlic noodles, shrimp katsu and the breakfast burrito. If you like shrimp and in TO it is a must visit and if not it's worth the drive! read more

Wow, what a sincere and wonderful save by this business. I love the food but had a terrible experience last week. He texted me a very sincere apology, which was very nice to hear. But, fast forward one week to this morning and I get the attached text, remembering my name and my order and offering me a burrito to smooth things over. So thoughtful. Hey, we all have a bad day once in a while, but this business did the right thing and took the highroad and made everything right. That's very rare, some old school customer service right there. Well done :-) read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Picture of the text picture of me with the owner - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Great food! I had the avocado burrito and it was amazing! It was filling enough that I shared half with my daughter. Will definitely come back to order more! read more

I've been there twice. The Owner is really nice and the food is incredible! I can't wait to go back

The Shrimp vs Chef truck was parked at Enegren to my delight. I had been to several lobster trucks, but never a food truck that solely focuses on shrimp! So I was excited to try. I had the shrimp tacos and then later shared a bowl of jambalaya. The shrimp in the taco was crispy and topped with red cabbage and crema, just like your traditional Baja-style fish tacos are. The shrimp cooked JUST right and not over breaded, but perfectly coated as well as seasoned expertly! You get two soft tacos and chips. Ok... shrimp vs chef guys... and you two are adorable handsome, so it's hard for me to say: how about some fresh chips? The store bought chips just seems like such a sell out and yes, perhaps it will require a fryer at a different temperature, or perhaps you ran out of tortillas this night, or perhaps, you are trying to save on cost. But from this consumers opinion, you are charging $15 for 2 tacos... that were absolutely exquisite! But dammit, elevate that shit with some fresh chips for Taco God's sake! The jambalaya was really good... packed with juicy pieces of chicken breast meat, andouille sausage(?) and perfectly tendered shrimp along with all the other good things a great jambalaya has! I'm so glad I got the chance to taste this. I hope to run into this truck again, because I am not against paying a little extra for delicious food, but I'll hold the chips next time! read more

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Great food, excellent menu, good pricing. What is not to like. Try it and you will not be disappointed.

This Amazing Food Truck was Perfect for a bite to eat! I got the Baja Shrimp Burrito and the Garlic Shrimp Noodles, it was fresh and large meaty Shrimps to die for.. this location is off Wendy towards the mobile gas and Macdonalds area, in Newbury Park. VERY attentive, efficient & the Cleanness was key... Thank you for the great experience!! read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Baja Burrito at it's finest! - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

So happy they have a brick and mortar restaurant now. Everything tastes so fresh. Love that they have lunch specials. Everything we have gotten there has been delicious. Especially enjoy the Poke, breakfast burritos, and shrimp caesar salad. Will be back again and again. Great service too plus nice vibe. read more

I've seen the truck around for some time, but honestly just couldn't expect fresh shrimp off a food truck. But I noticed they opened a storefront and finally gave them a chance. I went with the po boy, and though I would criticize it for not being on the proper roll, the important part was the shrimp, and it was delicious. The menu is quite varied, and I look forward to going back and trying all of the different ways they prepare shrimp. Notably, the lack of any shrimp odor is a sign of fresh seafood. I can't wait to try the garlic shrimp, as it smells great. My only gripe is the limited selection of drinks. read more

Folks, do yourselves a favor and follow Shrimp vs Chef on Instagram, stop and see Temple (owner and operator). His whole menu is out of this world and you will not be disappointed, I highly recommend the breakfast burrito or the tasty pork belly & scallop tacos. You can't go wrong with his menu and again you won't regret a bit . read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Pork belly and scallop tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Such amazing food! My sister introduced me to this place. I always get the fish tacos and my fiancé gets the shrimp tacos. They are both great! They're also huge and two is just enough. Sometimes when I want shrimp I'll just have a bite out of my fiancés. Temple is great and fast with food. Rarely wait at all. read more

My husband, friend and I decided to order from ShrimpvsChef yesterday at Island Brewery in Carpinteria and let me tell you, we were not disappointed! We split the garlic noodles, with shrimp, and the special of Shrimp Katsu, and both items were delicious. The garlic noodle has fried shrimp on them that come deveined and shelled. The noodles were soft and had great flavor. The shrimp were cooked just right and also had a nice flavor. We added a little of their spicy chili sauce to the dish for some heat and it was delicious. The daily special, the Shrimp Katsu, was fantastic. From the sticky rice with fresh scallions, to the fresh shrimp with the Katsu sauce and sesame seeds, the whole dish was great. Large portions that complimented the IPA beer I had and the local seltzer my husband got. Overall, great purchase, great food and awesome service. Hope to see this food truck sometime soon! read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Photo 1- daily special Shrimp Katsu and Island Brewery IPA - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Temple is the best and his menu options are all so yummy . I would highly recommend you check it out.

First time here. The Baja shrimp burrito was very good. I will definitely go back and try other things on the menu. The owner was exceptionally nice. read more

The food is top notch and big portions. Locally owned and operated. Very clean, chill vibe with good music. Take out or dine in, it all works! I promise, you'll keep coming back for more. ****Follow on instagram for daily specials and additional hours read more

We had a great experience here! The chef was friendly and personable. The food was well seasoned and delicious. I ordered the furikake shrimp bowl and it was incredible!! The portion sizes are large but with a hefty price of $18. Would highly recommend. read more

Food and service was excellent! I had the baja shrimp burrito. Delicious! Seriously want to try everything on this menu. Will be back soon.

Great service, the garlic noodles are delicious. I would opt to get the shrimp grilled versus battered and fried though. Prices are what you would expect going out these days. Definitely going back! read more

Just came here for late lunch after soccer. We got the off menu poke, fish tacos, and a Baja shrimp burrito. Everything is so so good. Even the kids liked it, which is rare. Bring quarters for Pac-Man and pinball. Sounds like they will have beer and wine soon too. Can't wait to come back and try the garlic noodles. read more

Fantastic spot! The burritos are great as are the specials. Had the steak and lobster tostada special and it was killer. Highly recommended!

I tried the shrimp tacos and they were delicious! They were larger than I anticipated and the batter was perfectly crispy. Sooo good!!

Parked at Island Brewery in Carpinteria every Saturday, we decided to try since our condo is across the street! Marley and her husband Temple, are awesome! Their shrimp tacos are amazing as well as their fish! They found the perfect pairing with the brewery! We took several friends there and it's just a great location, great atmosphere and great food! Get in line early because they make things go order and the place gets packed! Follow them on social media to get their schedule, but you cannot beat this location if you are in Carp! read more

We tried Shrimp vs Chef on this past Friday AND...what a treat!!! My fried shrimp and garlic noodles were seasoned and cooked to perfection. The portion was HUGE and well worth the price. The Jambalaya packed a punch with spices and heat! The beef was fork tender, the shrimps were sweet and succulent and the andouille sausage added a nice Cajun touch. A generous serving of rice rounded out this dish. If you have an opportunity to try Shrimp vs Chef, pls do. You'll be glad you did. We sure are! read more

So, I hadn't heard of this truck before, but my husband was out running errands today, and he called me and said Hey, there's a food truck at the gas station. Shrimp something. Look it up. So I did, and saw all the pictures of the delicious looking food. I told him to stop by when he finished his errands and get a sampling of things for us to try. He got the garlic noodles, shrimp and pork burrito, and jambalaya. The burrito was the outstanding dish of the three, but the other dishes were great as well. So full of flavor. The pork was melt in your mouth tender and spicy. The meat in the jambalaya was tender and spicy too. I definitely want to try more of their dishes. Cheers! read more

I've had everything on their menu. I'm always happy when Shrimp vs Chef is in town Temple is over the top - great personality and an excellent Chef. The food is amazing, everything cooked to order with fresh ingredients and a lot of care and love put into every dish! The menu changes up and there is always something yummy. The hardest part is deciding on what to get! You owe it to yourself to try Shrimp versus Chef. Your only regret will be that you didn't try it sooner !!! read more

first time having snacks from this truck panko shrimp is perfect with a old beer on a warm late summer day! read more

Guys this truck is legit! I literally wish I could give him 10 stars The fish tacos come out so crisp and not at all greasy and the shrimp and el pastor burrito is just insane! It's like the new best version of surf and turf! GO HERE! Indulge in the best and have a good freakin time! read more

So I don't do the whole review thing but..... I have been hitting this truck every Friday (can't help but go other days too some weeks) and not only is the food consistent, is consistently better! I don't mean they have progressed, I mean I am always more blown away then the last time! That man and his boi are straight up wizards! If you haven't been to SHRIMP VS. CHEF, I genuinely don't know what the hell you are doing with your life, not living thats for damn sure!!! You can't find food like this anywhere else, if you do its garbage compared, guaranteed. Check the pics out below.... ..... and now your in your car read more

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I really can't believe this place has some 5 star reviews. Recently had some of their shrimp and fish tacos. Waited almost 30 minutes to get my food. Payed almost $35 dollars for that crap. With every bite I took I was left disappointed and couldn't never find a sliver of flavor. All I could taste was bread and a joke of sauce they saturated the tacos with. It's sad that so many food trucks pop up and lack everything they advertise, seems most food nowadays is what I call "Instagram Food." Looks good for a post on Instagram but not so much to satisfy your taste buds. Stay away from the place and stick to places that have a track record of good tasting food. read more

I'm not a fan of food trucks they over promise and under deliver. shrimp vs chef is No exception to this statement . We were camping in Carpenteria and decided to go to Island Brewing to have some beers. We got hungry and Shrimp vs Chef was there . We ordered the shrimp tacos . The shrimp were fried in a huge amount of batter that was puffed up to create a huge taco. Three shrimp per taco . 12$ for two tacos . Rip off . If you like deep fried batter .. this place is for you . My stomach still hurts from the grease. My friend bit into one of the "shrimp"to find all fried batter we should have walked across the street and went to THE SPOT for burgers and fries. 4 ppl ,8 tacos ..48 bucks ! NEVER AGAIN. That sucked read more

Excellent fish seafood / mexican. I wish he had more options for Salsas, but it's still great. read more

It doesn't get better than this! This is our second time with Shrimp vs Chef and the food didn't disappoint. Large, juicy tempura battered shrimp on corn taco - so good! Support our local restaurants and trucks. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Shrimp tacos with aoli and coleslaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We are a new Brewery in Camarillo, so as one might imagine, food trucks are different to come by. I we have had a dozen or so at our location. This one topped the chart. They had come highly recommended, but we were very pleased. First off they arrived an hour early. (When does that happen?) They were very professional, courteous, and let me tell you..... the food was very fresh and delicious. We ordered the garlic noodles with beer battered shrimp. The noodles were seasoned so yummy, and the shrimp so fresh and delicious. We have them slated to come twice in the next month. A big Thank You to Temple. read more