This place is amazing! The only place we get our meat from! Brandon, Jess, and the crew do a…read morephenomenal job making sure you get the good stuff! Love to support a great local business! Keep up the great work!!!

Mixed feelings. On the one hand it's amazing quality. However, customer service is lacking. Plus,…read morethey are often out of stock and say they are making more with no idea when and no ability or preorder or be notified. I want to support local shops like this. They feel like an important staple to a local community. But also, it feels like customer service is often not prioritized anymore either. I would definitely shop here more. There are a few shelves with some products. It's a small space but I think it would be cool if there were more sauces and rubs or sides or even some cheeses.

I really don't know why it took us so long to find this amazing place. Heard about it, saw it…read moredriving by it, but never shopped there until recently. At our first visit we were sold. Aside the obvious lineup of meats, there are variety of sausages. Great looking steaks. Fresh chickens. Our meat budget at our regular supermarket has since shrunk, because we now make a separate trip here. What's really great about this place, on top of the choices and quality, is the people. Everyone is very attentive, helpful, pleasant and knowledgeable. Last week I wanted to splurge on some wagyu, and I of course had to ask what the best way to cook was. I'm sure everyone who bought wagyu ask this question. The guy was super kind and patient to give me all the tips on how he'd do it. I'm not very confident about cooking meat -- it's always been my husband's thing. But now I know where to go, who to ask, and all that. Wagyu was, by the way, amazing. This place is a local gem.

When it comes to butcher shops in the greater Reno area, "Butcher Boy Meat Market" has ranked at…read morethe top spot for decades. This family owned-and-operated business has been around since 1974 with origins that date as far back as the early-1930s. And after all of these years, I had come to this place for the first time on 7/3/2026. Located on W. Plumb Ln and tucked in between S. Arlington Ave and Plumas St., this place is in a quiet strip mall bordered by a Starbucks and other small businesses. Upon entry, you are immediately drawn by the aroma of so many excellent meats coming from all directions. Considering this was a day before the 4th of July, this place was packed with customers. The selections here are vast as they offer just about every part of the cow imaginable; everything from chuck roast, ribs, sirloin, brisket, flank, and much more. And they carry a ton of choices in seasoned tri-tip and ground beef to choose from. Additionally, you can find a vast amount of pork, chicken, lamb, and a ton of house-made sausages. In addition to the huge assortment of quality meats here, this place has an enormous amount of marinades, dry rubs, sauces, and a large freezer case that offers a ton of frozen options. I will say that this place is a bit more expensive than one of my other favorite butcher shops in Reno, "Blue Ribbon". For example, a cut of sirloin steak at Blue Ribbon is around $13/lb while Butcher Boy is priced at $19/lb. However, when making these comparisons, you have to factor in the meat curing preservation and how these animals were handled prior to being slaughtered. It is a whole process that can get quite scientific. After it was all said and done, I purchased some jalapeño bacon, bone-in pork chops, and some ground chuck. After taking this home and eventually grilling/cooking everything, I was quite impressed with the overall flavor that these meats offer. Especially with how tender and juicy everything came out. My favorite was the bacon as this really hit the spot for my 4th of July breakfast. All in all, "Butcher Boy Meat Market" is an excellent (yet pricey) butcher shop. Keep in mind that they are closed Sunday/Monday but open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-7pm. With above average service and a huge variety of quality meats, I am giving them a respectable four-star rating.

We've seen this place plenty of times as we drive through midtown Reno or eat at Beefy's... a…read moreterrific hamburger place next door. Today we stopped. We ordered ribeye steaks and 80/20 half pound hamburgers. As the case was limited, we came back in 1.5 hours. Beautiful steaks and burgers were presented. Today we pan fried the half pound hamburgers. Pan fried with Montreal steak seasoning, topped with blue cheese and covered with Swiss cheese. These perfectly cooked medium rare burgers were the focus of the evening. Toasted ciabatta rolls with a smear of mayonnaise and barbecue sauce, the hamburger laid awaiting more layers. Sliced avocado, diced red onions, sautéed garlic mushrooms, spinach spring mixed options. Create your own. Served with perfectly seasoned potato salad. Now that's what a homemade burger is all about. Me on a bun. Scrumptious. Ponderosa meat is clean, and extremely friendly. They offer home delivery wow nominal charge. Treat yourself like company. Give this place a try.

They have the best meat ever!! It's reasonably priced and choice meat. They cut the bones from…read morethe roast then tied them back on it!! They also seasoned with their special blend!! Pricing is really good for a quality roast. I always buy local and I buy here also great pricing on tri tip!! Chicken and pork!! Service is always good!! Ambiance is a small family owned meat market!!

7/18/2023- It's…read morefunny how fate happens- and well all these fortunate paths have led me down the road to here- Had a very pleasant experience yesterday evening.. exploring variety of meats- I am very thankful and a big fan .. My favorite for now is the Durham Ranch Smoked Wagyu (American Style Kobe Beff) jerky!

Besides providing fresh seafood and meat that slways tastes amazing, the service is always above…read moreand beyond! No other place compares. Great gifts for Christmas too!

I've been coming here on and off between Toro De Oro and La Chiquita. They are both good. Toro De…read moreOro is a lot bigger but the meat is cheaper at La Chiquita. Plus La Chiquita, I think, has a better selection and quality of baked goods that you won't find in Toro De Oro. Like I said, both of the stores are good and have their strong points. The store is small but has a lot of things in it. I'm only there for the meats and the baked goods which they have. Plus the location is a lot closer to me. There's plenty of parking when I go there. Easy in and easy out. I wish this place had avocado salsa though. I tried their mocha tres leches cake. Oh man is it good. I'm hooked. You got to try it. The prices aren't too bad either. I'm going to try their other salsas and stuff on my next visit. But yah, this place is good.

This market is amazing! I went there to purchase carne asada meat and chose the marinated chopped…read morestyle. It cooked up fast and the meat was super tender and flavorful. The market is filled with meats, dairy, produce, fresh bakery items. Very busy and everything was so fresh. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer. Very colorful store too and friendly staff.

If you're a die hard carnivore (like myself) and happen to be a local or a visitor from out of town…read moreand are in the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, do yourself and make a stop to "Blue Ribbon Meat & Butcher Shop". Established in 1946 during the post-WWII/baby boomer era, this wildly popular butcher shop is one of the top picks for quality meats in Northern Nevada. Located directly on Prater Way and adjacent to 15th Ave in Sparks, they are nestled in between a 7-11 and Scoopers Drive-In. Parking is quite easy to find as they have a dedicated lot directly outside of the business. Furthermore, they have a very cool mural that showcases a pig, chicken, and cow which are all the types of meats this place sells. I came here during the afternoon on Saturday 6/20/2026 at around 4:15pm. Keep in mind that they are closed for business on Sunday/Monday but are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-6pm. Upon entry, there were quite a few customers but just about everyone was being serviced in a timely manner. Before we get to the meat, this place has a ton of seasonings, dry rubs, marinades, sauces, and a small amount of produce. Additionally, they also have a pre-packaged refrigerated & freezer section where you can purchase quantities of their meats/seafood as well as cold cuts and bottled beverages. However, the real winner is there display case as they offer a ton of beef items. This includes short ribs, chuck wagon, carne asada, tri-tip, and all very popular steaks. They carry a nice variety of pork, lamb, elk, venison, chicken, liver, veal, bacon, and sausage. Since I came prepared with an Igloo cooler (and still had a 2-hour drive home), I purchased their sirloin steak, ribeye steak, bacon burgers, and Hawaiian sausage links. Since I already cooked the sausage (the following day) for breakfast and sirloin steak for dinner, I will say that this place absolutely hits the spot and is arguably much better than Safeway, Raley's, & Save Mart. There's a reason why "Blue Ribbon Meat & Butcher Shop" has been around since the mid-1940s and that's because they are a quality old school butcher shop with very competitive prices (even with the huge price hikes in beef), excellent customer service, and delicious mouth-watering meats. The gentleman that helped me was very polite while their inventory display case was filled to capacity; even during the late afternoon on a Saturday. So if you're into family owned-and-operated butchers shops like myself, you can't go wrong checking this place out. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five stars.

I always get my selection of different proteins from Blue Ribbon!…read more This shop has many options from meats, poultry, sausages and signature items such as korean short ribs (my favorite!). I made Beef Wellington at home for the first time and the tenderloin at Blue Ribbon was delicious at a decent price. There are also different selections of rub spices and some produce so you don't need to go to the grocery store for 1 or 2 things. The staff are always welcoming and quick to assist anyone for a selection or answer questions. I've become a reoccurring buyer and urge everyone to check out this local butcher shop!

What a tasty place! We had heard about this place from many people and finally made it. You can…read moresmell that they are legit just from the smell when you walk in! (And the constant line out the door!) We got the family pack and man, it was amazing. The cornbread was sweet and perfectly moist and served with butter and honey. We got the chopped brisket, ribs, pulled pork, Mac n cheese and beans. What an absolute feast! The sauce was the perfect complement to the entrees without overpowering anything. We loved mixing and matching all the goodies for a new perfect bite every time. We ordered to go and got food quickly considering it was a packed Saturday. We ended up sampling everything before leaving the restaurant because a table opened up. Can't wait to head back and try more of the menu. If you are looking for legitimate BBQ in Reno, this is the spot.

Back again on Hot August Nights for some barbecue. This time the family pack is $65. They were also…read moreout of sliced beef brisket. I don't know why they chop it! Leave them in slices even for sandwiches!! I love Brothers but they need to smoke and/or barbecue their pork ribs longer so that they fall off the bone! It was tough to eat even using a knife. The corn bread was yummy and I love the new howling barbecue sauce! Other than that we shall see you next year.

On our wedding night we wanted something special for dinner- and they did not disappoint. Lupita…read morewas our server and Leo was the bartender who both were amazing. The food was delicious- fresh, tender, succulent and juicy array of tantalizing meats delivered by kind and attentive staff . Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back on our anniversary!!!

My husband and I came here for date night and had an incredible first experience! The restaurant…read morewas clean and the service/food was incredible. Our server Leo was extremely friendly and attentive. He explained how the restaurant worked and provided us with wine recommendations. Will definitely return and look forward to having Leo as a server again!