Wanted some quality steaks on our 1 year anniversary, this spot did not disappoint!! Went with 2…read moreporter house steaks but sooo hard not to buy 1 of all of their cuts. It is frozen so expect thaw time but quality was amazing! Also got some of the hill billy jerky and some prime rib/steak seasoning which was amazing

This butcher shop is a MUST stop on our way to our family cabin AND home. We like to grab sausages…read moreto cook for everyone as appetizers then on our way back home we stop to stock up our fridge and freezer. The prices are great and the quality is excellent! We really enjoy the chili cheese sausages, but they have a ton of variety's. They also sell some rubs, sauces, cheesecakes. It's really a cool place to check out for sure, worth the stop!!

I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

Our friends are loyal customers,they usually pick up huge orders.We ate dinner at their house one…read morenight and make their whiskey chicken.It was amazing and now we are addicted! Just picked up order of Kona,Whiskey,Mexican chicken thighs also cheese and sausage raviolis. It is such a great value! We will get around 8-9 dinners and probably comes out to $6 per dinner

No trip to Gold Country is complete without a stop at Swingle Meat!…read more As mentioned in my previous review, groceries, especially meat prices are super high in the Bay Area, so whenever I have a chance to get some good deals on meat, I'm going to make every trip here worth it. On this trip I picked up some frozen ribeyes, sirloins, burgers, breakfast sausage patties, cheddar jalapeno sausages, and some chile verde and ranch house chicken. The chicken items I got come vacuum sealed, which is perfect when I plan to sous vide them. The things I wish I got more of was their honey pepper beef sticks and hot teriyaki beef jerky. It's very affordable and perfect for snacks. Another low key thing that we like are their frozen chicken wellingtons. super easy to bake at home and it's a tasty meal. I arrived in the morning and luckily it wasn't super busy. Grabbed a basket and before I knew it I had enough meats and snacks to feed a large family when in reality, it's just for a couple of us. $153 well spent and meals for days. The prices for the tri-tips have more than doubled since 2020, but honestly, still a great deal considering the size. $35-40 for a good sized marinated tri-tip is still a steal of a price. The mother lode tri tip is a can't miss and a fan favorite at any of our family bbqs. Definitely plan to bring a cooler and some ice packs so you can keep your meats stored properly in route to back home.

Five star service Quality meat…read more And super clean inside. This place is my go to place for great cuts of meat, handmade sausages, and awesome beef jerky.

Awesome customer service. We love the meat and especially the cherry wood smoked bacon! And prices…read moreare very reasonable.

Went for an impromptu anniversary celebration with my FIL and son. It's our anniversary but we are…read morein town for a funeral so at the last minute and on a Monday night we decided to go out. What a treat! Ordered the special ribeye and prawns, salmon, tri tip sandwich and scampi. All were great. Came with unlimited salad and soup bar which was fresh and aplenty. The service was excellent. Super friendly and attentive. The staff were knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely recommend & will be back.

Tasty or WasteY????? By far, the WASTIEST!!!!…read moreI should have known by the 1970's decor, and the whole vibe of this place that the food was going to be as old as the decor! Ordered the tri tip sandwich with nothing on it but the meat. And a side of garlic fries that became so saturated and soggy from the wet garlic piled on top. I literally took one bite of the sandwich. So gross. Would not recommend. The upside to this place, are the waitresses. Omg... they deserve 5 stars for being kind and very attentive. I hope the owners of this place take notice of how kind their employees are toward the customers. Sorry for the bad review.

Great help for all you Mexican food needs Great freshly…read moreprepared food Great menudo on weekends

Amazed at this fully stocked Mexican market. Staff friendly and market is standard with veggies,…read morespices but toward the back there is also a taqueria for to go or dine in. The cool thing is if you buy meats, the taqueria will cook the meat for you! I saw pickled pig skin, Oaxacan cheese and ready made Michaelada cups with tajin rims to make your bevie of choice that I've never seen anywhere else.

Fast response on time and schedule while making the process so much easier!Highly recommend with…read morethe choice of meat locker too!!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated ranch butcher business, accommodating your mobile slaughter…read moreneeds. Specializing in professionally harvesting beef, swine, sheep and goat animals.

Delicious locally made Gouda cheese!…read more We were driving by and caught a glimpse of a sign for a cheese factory but we didn't see it until we passed it. So, we turned around and then, even though looking for it now, we passed it again. This time, after turning around once more, we saw it in time to turn into the driveway. -- They need a more visible sign... Outside, there is a picnic area by a pond and covered porch. There are picnic tables to eat what you will purchase in the store. Inside there is a store with cheese for sale, along with samples so that you can taste the cheese. There are many varieties that are made here. Most are forms of Gouda (pronounced khow-da (with a guttural H sound as the first syllable)). We really enjoyed the Gouda with Fenugreek ($8.47 for a wedge). They can also make a grilled cheese sandwich ($4.50) and a cup of soup ($4.00). We got several kinds of their delicious cheese and consumed it over the next many days of our trip. We live in Los Gatos and were delighted to learn that they sell their cheese at the Sunday Farmers' Market in Mountain View. So after returning home, we phoned them a few days before a Sunday with our order to pick up at the Mountain View Farmers' Market . The advance order is advisable since at the market it is first-come-first-served and you favorites may sell out before you get to their booth. When we got to the Farmers' Market around noon and picked up our order, we were told that it was good that we pre-ordered since several of the cheeses we ordered were already sold out (except for our reserved order).

I am a cyclist and I go there sometimes after my rides to get the tomato soup and bread. The…read moremanager "Jessica" is very attentive and efficient. One day I went there on a very busy day and she helped everyone in a timely manner. She managed to quickly get people's orders out with only one other worker. Thank you Oakdale Cheese Factory staff and management for always keeping a wonderful place going:-) I love the variety of specialty products they have as well.