A hidden gem! I went in, specifically looking for New York strip, and got two of the most beautiful…read moreNYS steaks I have ever seen. I didn't take any photos of them before, but please take my word for it. The guys are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and did a nice job of upselling me on compound butter after I told them I was planning to make my own. And as always, USDA, prime meat can be pricey, but it's so worth it. (Pic is of my finished steaks resting)

So we went based on all the good reviews and pretty much have found our now go to spot for meats!…read more Thanks everyone for telling me basically I should go and try out there meats which we are so glad to have done! Super service great tasting steaks and we are from Texas! Tomorrow we are trying the lamb chops

Best carnitas and longaniza i have ever had! They are red in color with their special marinade that…read moremakes them stand out from the rest.

Posting 11/13/2025. Save your money, these high reviews are from the original owner, pre 2021…read more Before 2021 this place was a real gem. I went there after the new ownership took over and order a carne asada burrito and I was served dry ground beef!

This is my second time I buy chicken and has a bad smell . The other time I bought some ice cream…read moreand it was expired in 2024 that's a year ago . Please do better with checking expired items .

I stop 6-8 times a year on the way home from work for specific items…read more General observation - store serves 90% Latino clientele, who cook from scratch more than average, and the assortment reflects that. I've never run into any situation where not speaking Spanish was an impediment. Things I find particularly worthwhile. Produce tends to be cheaper than most supermarkets. tomatoes, mangos and assorted fresh chiles are good values. In the fall, 'tunas' or cactus pears are available. Fresh foods - the grilled chicken is a favorite - a guilty pleasure for me is 'chicharron con carne' which is deep fried pork skin with a strip of meat attached, think a 6 inch pork rind with deep fried pork meat. Closest thing I've had to that is pork cracklins in Louisiana. Corn tortillas are freshly made. Store made mini tostadas, about 3 in in diameter are something I haven't seen around, which I prefer to the normal sized tostadas. Also, Sonoran style flour tortillas brought in from Phoenix ...so much better than the machine made flour tortillas. Common in AZ, this is the only place I've seen them in Kern County. 'Telera' bread, which is used for Mexican style sandwiches aka tortas, grab a few. This is the closest I've found to the Caribbean style soft loaves to make Cuban pressed sandwich and paninis. A individual serving of tres leches cake - not overly sweet - also tops it off.

Guys if you have not been to La Carne meat market, you definitely have to come! This is the best…read moremeat market in Kern County hands-down and we are lucky to have it here in Shafter. From the minute you walk in the business is always extremely clean and the Services top notch. I have never walked in here without being greeted and today was no exception. The owner himself was in on my visit today and we had a great conversation. The owner and his staff are super friendly and always willing to help with any of your needs. The meat they carry is always high end prime or wagyu which is always delicious. The seasoning on the meat if you get it prepared is delicious! The meat is always super tender. I have tried tons of meat markets but my family and I always find ourselves coming back to La Carne Meat Market. They also have charcoal, spices, tortillas, salsas, guacamole which is delicious, and any other bbq need you might have. Definitely come and check them out you will not be disappointed!!

4pm This spot is pretty cool. I love the butcher knife door handles very creative. You know this…read morespot is clean by the slap ya in the face bold smell of Fabulosa and bleach. The merch, is well organized. Have you ever used walnut cold pressed oil? Mean either but you can purchase a bottle for like $22 or 32 bucks can't remember. We were greeted with smiles by butcher and cashier. They guy was very knowledgeable and courteous as I am not a thorough bbq/meat guy as he explained the meats. We purchased the Denver prime steaks and he season them. We also purchased the garlic salt butter. Very salty I would recommend a small dollop on your steak, very small. 4 steaks and roll of garlic butter salt cost was about $58 bucks. Not bad at all. Steaks were delicious. I would have posted a picture, but they were to good to look at vs eat them. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend J&R Meats for quality food and catering. We ordered prepared turkey and roast for…read moreThanksgiving and it was amazing with little to no leftovers, perfectly seasoned and cooked. For Christmas we enjoyed one of Maddy's famous charcuterie boards, another hit to our family's gathering. Throughout the year, I've also enjoyed special orders like beef short ribs and beef bacon, yes beef bacon (delicious) from the Porterville Fair. When you shop with them, you know you're investing back into our community. Shelley and J&R Meats are everywhere. From chamber events, school sponsoring, golf tournament, giving out turkeys with the casino, raising money for Tova, creating and donating Christmas trees for SVMC fundraiser, partnering with OACYS fundraising for the Family Crisis Center, sponsoring and helping out with local fairs and participants, feeding those in need of a warm meal with Plates of Hope, and I'm sure many more, but they're so humble you won't hear this from them. They just do it! We are fortunate to have them in Porterville and our community.

Great selection and friendly staff, however I was overcharged 50% of my total purchase price. When…read moreI asked they said to make sure I speak up next time when I'm overcharged, because it's not uncommon for them to do so. How has this place not figured out how to process transactions correctly and consistently?

Their selection and service was great. Nacho there service rep went above and beyond. Said he would…read moreget us in and out in one hour and he kept his word. Which on a Friday at 3:45 was odd but they did it. Well recommend them to all our friends and family.

So many awesome and quality choices! We love their unique homemade sausage flavors. The staff are…read morealways attentive and helpful when I can't make up my mind.

My boyfriend asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day and the only thing I wanted was a trip to…read moreFamily food mart to stock up on my meat! I love it here! The meats are always fresh and I usually spend way too much even when I say "can we go to Family food mart? I promise I'm not gonna get a lot this time." I'm a weak, weak woman. This little meat market is always clean, well staffed, carries good quality meats, and the prices are great! . I remember when it wasn't as popular as it is now. I was surprised to see how busy it was today. It didn't take long though cause they had lots of meat guys working behind the counter. They have a lot of cool stuff too. I even got some of their famous aprons and a ball cap. You get to spin the wheel with every $300 purchase, so I got 2 spins and ended up getting even more stuff than I imagined. They also give scratchers I think for every 3 lbs of meat or per meat basket and you can win more free stuff. If you're into meat, like I am, and you're looking for a high quality and a good price meat market you need to make the drive out here. You won't be disappointed. They carry Harris ranch beef and even SRF (snake river farms)!!! The inside is poppin' with good music.

Best meat market in town fresh fruit and veggies great service amazing staff i recommend if u are…read morein the area to get your meats here well worth it

Family members have been raving about this place for quite some time as an excellent source for…read morequality meats. We live on the other side of town but made the drive to check it out. It's a cool looking store with lots of great stuff. Everything is beautifully displayed. This is a great place for someone who loves the barbecue. On this day we chose some seasoned chicken thighs, and a package of seasoned chili Verde. The people are great. They are very helpful with giving you ideas on how to prepare the different meats. We wandered around and checked out the variety of products they offer. The store is laid out very nicely. On checkout, we mentioned it was our first visit there, and we got two free sausages of our choice. Can't beat that. We cooked the chicken thighs that night. They were tender and delicious. We had the chili verde day yesterday. We slow cooked it in the afternoon, and enjoyed it in the evening. This is a very comfortable place to shop and we're looking at going back. If you haven't checked out Butcher's Block, make sure you do.

Always great meats and seasonings with a nice range of cutlery. Staff has always been helpful,…read moreknowledgeable and excellent in customer service.

This place is amazing--and award winning. You can't go wrong with their seasoned pot roast; we buy…read moreit often when entertaining. (Unseasoned is also available, but their seasoning is perfect.) Then there's the holidays. I'd never smoked a Thanksgiving turkey and don't particularly like the flavor of smoked meats, but theirs is just right. Very mild smoke flavor but the most tender and juicy turkey we've ever had. We'll never again cook it ourselves! Add on steaks they'll cut to whatever thickness you want, sausage, and so on, and this is a definite go-to right in the heart of Tulare. Give it a try. You won't regret it!

My buddy gave me some jalepeno cheddar cheese wild boar sausage from this place. It was amazing!…read more A lot of local butchers have a similar mix (I live in Sonoma County), but I must say this was phenomenal (maybe the best I've had or it's just been so long). You definitely owe it to yourself to stop by and check this place out.