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 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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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

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

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

Amazing food and an Awesome Chef!! The Al Pastor & Shrimp Burrito and Garlic Noodles with Shrimp were Amazing!! Definately going back when they are here again in Newbury!!! Thanks for being Awesome!!! read more

Yesterday, I tried their fish tacos in Carpinteria, and I must admit...they were good! But, it was weird to eat them without lemon or lime. That's how I've been eating fish tacos for decades! When I asked the guy in the truck for lemon/lime, he said... "this isn't that kind of truck." WTF?!!!‍‍ I wonder if he's ever been to Baja California to eat the real authentic fish tacos. read more

My mom and I come here almost every Friday for their addictive shrimp and garlic noodles. I have branched out and have gotten almost everything else on the menu and I have never been disappointed! Everything is so good! Their shrimp breakfast burrito is also a new favorite. And the best and friendliest customer service, they always remember our order and names. Thank you!! And keep up the amazing work! read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Shrimp & Pork Al Pastor Burrito & Garlic Noodles - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We make visiting Shrimp vs Chef our Friday ritual at Wendy fuel:) All the food is so good, my favorite is the garlic shrimp noodles!!!! It is delicious Temple is a wonderful friendly chef!!! I'm so grateful Newbury Park has this great food option every Friday read more

I walked up intending on ordering the shrimp and pork burrito, which I saw was #15 on the menu. I was ready to ask for a #15 when I realized that almost every item on the menu had a 15 on it. Then it clicked: that was the PRICE. Tacos, burritos, pretty much everything is $15. For $15, it better be the best burrito I've ever had in my life, right? Nope. It was poorly wrapped and fell apart and I had to eat it with a fork. There were four pieces of shrimp. For the price I paid, it should have been PACKED with shrimp. Overall, it was average and I would not ever purchase something from here again. read more

Best shrimp tacos EVER! The guys on the truck were super cool and the truck is like a rock and roll monster on wheels. I got the tacos and my hubs got the burrito, also equally epic. So glad I asked if they did private events because I'm for sure having them out for my birthday. Rad find on a Wednesday night at a local brewery in VTA. Thanks for the awesome food! read more

This is definitely the spot to go! They play great music and are super friendly. I had a shrimp burrito and it was absolutely humongous

Shrimp vs Chef is the best! The artichoke tacos and the garlic noodles are amazing! But honestly everything is very good! You do need to go get your food but I don't mind because they are busy making delicious food for others! Missing them at Enegren tonight! read more

Hands down my favorite food truck! Amazing staff and the food is ridiculously good (seriously their artichoke tacos are the best.) Love this place to pieces! read more

Shrimp vs Chef food is always amazing. I can pretty much eat anything on the menu and the greatest thing about this truck is the chef, He is always very helpful and very professional. I highly recommended Shrimp vs chef food. I always ordered in advanced so by the time I get to the truck my food is ready. When I don't order in advance I know it takes about 10-15 but I don't mind waiting 10-15 mins because his food is worth it. read more

If you are looking for a fabulous food truck for your event, or just want some delicious food, look no further than Shrimp Vs. Chef. We had such a great and tasty time with them at Island Brewery and then used them for a corporate lunch event. The food is excellent, fresh, unique, something for everyone, and great portion sizes. For our corporate event, communication was too notch, service was quick and impeccable, and everyone loved the food. We could not ask for a better experience. Plus Marley and Temple are just super nice people. Trust us, this is the food truck you want for your event! read more

Good people, fresh and tasty food. Always excited when I see them pull up. Surf and Turf, Shrimp Tacos, Pork Belly Bowl...this is not your average food truck. Go find them. read more

Shrimp vs Chef - Pork belly and shrimp paired with a MadeWest Red Rye. - Food Trucks Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Wow! This truck is fire! We hit up Madewest brewery and the truck was outside for the day. We grabbed the shrimp tacos, jambalaya and pork belly and shrimp bowl to share. The jambalaya has a nice kick to it. I'm sensitive to spice so it was a bit too spicy for my taste. The shrimp tacos has a good flakey breading and the cabbage has a tasty tasty seasoning! The the shrimp and pork belly... delish! The portions are large and the food if filling. The owner is super chill and all the food is locally sourced. Good stuff read more

The shrimp and Al pastor burrito is amazing. It's huge with a great combination of flavors! Everything else on the menu looked awesome as well. Had the opportunity to meet the owner, Temple. Great guy who makes great food! read more

Baja burrito was to die for! I am so full and it was delicious and refreshing! My husband loved the breakfast burrito, he couldn't even finish it and he finishes every meal! Thanks Shrimp chef! read more