The Ranch Hand Food Truck
About
The Ranch Hand Food Truck is a burger truck in Chico, California, known for its gourmet branded buns and specialty burgers like the Heeler and Cowboy. It is rated 4.6 stars from 14 reviews. Customers praise the fresh ingredients and service.
Menu Highlights
Price Range
Moderate ($$)
Contact & Location
Address
2424 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928, Chico, California
Hours
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone
(530) 519-9815Reviews
JW
I decided to try The Ranch Hand and ordered their Cowboy burger with an extra patty, plus salt and vinegar fries. The presentation was spot-on—the burger looked absolutely delicious and mouthwatering. Unfortunately, the meat was overcooked, dry, and lacked flavor, so it didn't taste great overall. At $27 for a burger and fries, I expected something truly exceptional and high-end. For that price point, the quality should match—most people want their burger cooked medium (juicy and flavorful), not well-done. When a place charges premium prices, the execution needs to deliver consistently. I'd only recommend it if the prices were significantly lower to better align with the experience. Disappointing for the cost.
Brian Stanfill
If you want a great burger this is your place. Never had a food truck deliver such an amazing hamburger. The meat is excellent, great bread and good fresh veggies. Not a huge fry fan but theirs were pretty good. Definitely an 11/10 for me. Thank you for the great food..
Response from owner
Thank you for such High Praise! Glad you enjoyed your meal we look forward to seeing you next time!
Raquel Romero
Absolutely delicious burgers and fries! Great quality and great service. So happy I got to try this place. I ordered the Heeler and garlic fries and was super impressed. Was messy to eat in the very best way. Definitely my new burger go to.
Response from owner
Awesome! Thank you for such a great review. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Nelson Wheelehan
A worthy contender for the best burger in Chico. What I love about these burgers is how well balanced they are. What I mean is, all the ingredients are in harmony. No one component dominates the others. The bun is cakey and firm, the meat is delicious, and the toppings compliment it all. Each bite gives the perfect balance of each flavor.
Response from owner
Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your burger and hope to be welcoming you back as a valued regular customer. We strive to provide the best local grass fed and grass finished burgers to our community.
Jamie O'Hanlon
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!
Response from owner
We are glad you enjoyed your burger and apologize for the misses. We hope to see you again soon and hope we hit all the highs this time! Thank you for your comment we strive to always improve our burgers to the highest quality for our customers. -The Ranch Hand
