We stopped for a late lunch at The Ranch Hand yesterday. I had high expectations based on what I've heard about their burgers, and I was not disappointed! I ordered the Heeler (because blue cheese, duh) and my partner ordered the Cowboy. I was pleasantly surprised that burgers came with fries... these days, most places try to up-charge any side. My partner is kind of a burger snob and he said he'd give it a 7.5/10... but his favorite burger is from 5th Street Steakhouse, so the competition is stiff Lol I would say it was a 9/10 for me. The highs? The gourmet bun was toasted and branded with their logo, the produce was fresh, the bacon was hot off the grill, and the entire thing was cooked to order. The slight misses? I ordered the sea salt & vinegar fries and they were too salty for me... and that's saying something because I love salt. The burger patty was also a much leaner beef than we expected... and while "my health journey" appreciates that, it wasn't super juicy or tender, despite being cooked to a perfect level of doneness. All that to say: I'll for sure be back... I love to shop small and support local, and it's much easier to do when businesses like this are putting out such good quality eats! read more

The Ranch Hand - The Heeler Burger + Sea Salt & Vinegar Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

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Meh But maybe off day Great service Pricing was good - $14 for burger with fries Lots of options - nuggets for kids is a win and they were good Fries were good But burger was over cooked They had a lot going on So giving 4 instead of 3 read more

I was starving. The Ranch Hand was open and close by. A burger sounded good. I got the smash burger. It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Nothing that really blew my mind. The burger did come with fries, so that's great. In this economy, that's usually an additional charge. read more

Amazing burger Smashburger: was fantastic, lady will ask what kinda cheese, she loves pepperjack so I got that. Asks if you want the veggies, I said yeah. Ive been trying burgers from many places in Chico recently and this burger is competing for my favorite burger. Nothing crazy, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, patty, bun. But the flavor is perfect! The cheesy goodness in its liquid form is so flavorful. Was dripping cheese while eating it. Bottom bun was a little too burnt for one part but the rest was nice. Obviously means the buns were slightly crisp. Idk what it is, but that was an exceptional burger. Fries: crispy throughout, but not crunchy or hard. Nice and hot inside. Perfect size. Well salted. Still recommend some ketchup from the table. Extra Table had little cups for the ketchup and mustard. No lids. Ordered on Wednesday at 4:30pm Lady recommended tangy toro as her favorite and recommended smashburger if ur in a hurry. I was in a hurry Cattledog is a hotdog not burger Wait time for a single smashburger was around 15 min I dont know what happened. The smashburger on menu said 13$. But on my receipt, it says 15$ and says rancher, which is another burger they have. But the food I got clearly looked like the smash burger because it has fries which the rancher does not come with. So maybe I had to pay extra 2 dollars idk I dont give 5 stars often but this place I will want to come back again 5/5 read more

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I am a regular at Secret Trail and I love when Ranch Hand is there! Some of the best fries in town for real. Service is always quick and the workers are always friendly. My husband loves the burgers, and even thought I don't eat beef, I still love the chicken sandwiches. Always a treat when we get dinner here. :) read more

First we have passed by 5 times and each time they were closed. We finally stopped by today and the lady was not having it. We paid $40 dollars for our food only for it to be disgustingly raw. My fiancé got sick today and we will not be going back. Check your food before you leave because there's a good chance your burger won't be cooked. read more

The Ranch Hand - A close-up of a partially eaten burger with lettuce, tomato, and a beef patty, served with French fries in a takeout container. - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

Was out at Kite Day ordered 3 burger baskets an adult burger and a side of fries. Paid for all of it and waited 25 minutes. The waiting wasn't the issue, the food was delicious. It was the fact that they didn't give me my side order of fries and when I kindly informed the lady of the error she all out called me a liar and basically told to me pay again and wait another 20 minutes or leave. I paid 65 dollars plus a tip for 3 kids burgers at 10 per and 15 dollars for an adult meal. Doesn't add up. I wish I would have waited till after I got my meal to tip. RUDE! The worst service ever. Despite the food being good I will never eat there again. To be ripped off and insulted WOW!!! read more

Best burgers in Chico. Hands down. No question. Guys running it are so nice and super helpful. Burgers are quick but made to order. BIG burgers cooked perfectly on really good buns. Fries included makes them reasonably priced for 1/3 pound grass fed burgers. I hope they never change. Cowboy burger is outstanding! Lots of onion strings! Salt and vinegar fries are super tasty. Makes your mouth pucker! Rancher is a great cheeseburger! If you haven't, TRY IT!!! One tip! Get napkins. You'll need them. The burgers are juicy!! read more

The Ranch Hand - Ranch burger and regular fries. - A burger with a bun and a keyring on top, accompanied by seasoned French fries in a cardboard takeout container. - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

The burger was delicious!!!! We shared the one with blue cheese, bacon, and arugula. Very fresh, hot, and flavorful. I love that they use local beef. Their fries were very good too. Quick service & a convenient buzzer so we could wait by the creek. read more

The burgers on 03/22/25 were not fully cooked to well done. The customer service is horrible. They attitude i got when I asked for well done was very rude and degrading. They will not be invited back. read more

The Ranch Hand - This was sapose to be well done - A person is holding a burger with a beef patty, bun, and some toppings, with a water bottle and a cardboard box nearby. - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

I have now crowned this the best burger in Chico. I usually don't like to eat from food trucks but this was highly recommended so I gave it a try. No question this is high quality beef . Great service with a smile and the tastiest burger in town read more

I got the cowboy burger and loved it! I eat a ton of burgers menu says 1/3lb burger felt bigger than that very filling! Burger was cooked perfectly! Very juicy with great flavor and tasted fresh! Fries were crispy and seasoned well.. I got the ranchers dip on the side to dip the fries in and I enjoyed that as well! The ladies who took my order were very nice so customer service was great! I'll be back to try that new bleu cheese burger read more

The Ranch Hand - I got the cowboy burger it was amazing! - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

I was really excited to try this place because I've heard great things but I was a little disappointed. I ordered the Cowboy burger and was asked if I wanted everything (lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles) on the burger and I said yes but didn't get any of those things on my burger. It was also missing the barbecue sauce from the cowboy burger ingredient list so the burger was pretty dry. Garlic fries were good and the wait time was pretty short. read more

Good food, but a 30+ minute wait for a burger and kids nuggets on a super slow Thursday night at Secret Trail.

We've tried to eat here twice now. The hours listed on website say. They are open until 8pm but each time we've attempted to try them out they have been closed before 8pm. The first time they were not even in their location at 7pm. The second time we arrived at 5:40 pm and the truck was there but they were already shutting down. The person told us they were closing up because they didn't have a sale since 3pm. But 5 couples came up to the truck in the time that we were there asking about operating hours. Disappointed because we really wanted to try the burgers. :( read more

These hamburgers were delicious! Probably won't order the sausage again; it was mostly bread.

Whoever answers the phone is absolutely rude and woke up on the sarcastic side this morning. I called just to see where they were posted at today because friends told me they have seen them in numerous areas around town and when I called to ask the women was sarcastically rude. It WAS going to be my first time trying them out because I've heard a lot of good things about them but never mind on that, I can only imagine the type of service they would give me for being there in person. I don't appreciate being from out of town and simply calling to ask to see where they were at today so I can come and enjoy some delicious food rather then go sit down in a restaurant. The service you guys have to offer, especially during these times nowadays goes to show that you guys are doing great. read more

Amazing food, absolutely great service. She was very friendly, great portions, we definitely would eat there again

We ordered this off of doordash and it was AMAZING. We have lived in Chico for a few years now and had never heard of it so we thought we would give it a try, we are so happy we did!! It is hands down THE BEST burger in Chico. You guys are killing it!!! Thank you so much. read more

The Ranch Hand - The Cowboy Burger with garlic fries - A burger with a toasted bun, lettuce, and cheese, accompanied by French fries and shredded cheese in a cardboard takeout container. - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

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I was fortunate enough to be at the soft opening. I ordered the Cattle Dog and an order of garlic fries. Both were delicious! The food came out pretty quick although a decent number of people showed up at the same time AND it being the soft opening. Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely be returning to try out the different items they offer! read more

The Ranch Hand - The Cattle Dog - A hot dog topped with grilled peppers, onions, and mustard, placed in a bun on checkered paper, with a side of pasta salad and a can of Dr. Pepper in the background. - Food Trucks Near Me - Chico, California

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Good food, good folks. Worth the stop by when you are in the area. Burger was excellent!

Amazing and fresh burgers! Generous portions. Happy that it is a local business. Highly recommend trying. You won't be disappointed.

The Ranch Hand served at an event we attended. I had a cowboy burger that was INCREDIBLE! They lettuce wrapped it for me. The french fries were also delicious with ranch dressing. We will definitely visit there normal location next time we are in town. read more

Hands down the best burgers in Chico. The quality and taste is off the charts. It's a shame they're not open more often, I got the burger with blue cheese, arugula and caramelized onions with garlic fries and I literally haven't stopped thinking or talking about it since I had it. If you like burgers and don't try this place you're missing out. read more

best burgers in town! their customer service is amazing and the workers are super helpful and kind!! my wife has some things she can't eat and the workers are always very considerate! definitely recommend checking them out!!! you won't be disappointed! read more

Just ordered a burger from door dash for pickup at this place. My first time ordering here so decided on the basic cheeseburger called The Rancher w/fries. Made and ready for pickup in less then 15 minutes. Parked in Commons parking lot in assigned spaces for this place. Easy in and easy out. No line, no wait. Got home and burger was OUTSTANDING! Garlicky, well seasoned, perfectly cooked, juicy and a hint of heat from the pickles and ranch sauce. The fries were crispy and hot as well. This place has burgers that are anything but basic. I can't not wait to go back and try other burger and fry options. I have been on the look out for a Really Good Burger Place and this has met and exceeded all I wanted. Next time I am at the Commons I will try and get my food from this place. read more

The burgers are amazing! You can definitely tell the beef is top quality. My favorite is the Wrangler. If you haven't tried The Ranch Hand yet, you need to! read more

Food was BOMB!! Love the branding on the burger, service was fast, i ordered doordash so idk about the ambiance but overall the salt and vinegar fries and the burger were excellent!! 10/10 would go back! read more

Best Burgers in town, no question. Plus everything is grass fed and a way better option than your typical burger.

Might just be the best burger in town! Workers were very polite as well. Highly recommend if you're looking for a big, great tasting burger!

The burgers my husband and I got were delicious. Although they are a bit pricier, they are worth it.

The best Burger in Chico. If you want a delicious burger, hands down the place to go. Top of the line quality.

I went with The Wrangler and it was absolutely delicious. It consisted of a perfectly seasoned medium grilled burger, with savory Jack Cheese and sautéed mushrooms to round-out the flavor. Not only one of the best burgers in town, but it's one of the best burgers I've ever had. Also, if you like in-n-out's animal style fries, you need to try the Boss Lady fries. They're next level! read more

Got the Cowboy with ranchers dip instead of bbq and it was delicious. Pretty messy but worth it. Fries had perfect crunch to them and were delicious as well. read more

phenomenal burgers! everything on the menu is amazing, and the fries are the best in Chico. I will definitely be coming back

This new food truck is the real deal. First off, the superior quality of the grass-fed beef is immediately evident. I had "The Rancher" with an extra patty and bacon. The 1/3 pound patty was perfectly cooked and the produce was excellent. The fries were also great. I will definitely be back. read more