I'm l lover of game such as venison and wild boar. Both are hard to get. I found a place in Texas…read morewhich has both. I love to support local vendors. We were at a wine pick up in the village and walked by this butcher store. They had wild boar but ground. I asked about wild boar meat for a goulash/stew. I was expecting a response such as we can keep wild boar for you and not grind it for you because most customers like it ground. I also asked about venison. I explained that I have an online source but prefer to buy local. Rather than telling me they could obtain both for us on special order, we were just dismissed. We pay an enormous amount of money for expedited shipping from Texas. And the meat is not cheap. It's just bad business practice not to cater to local patrons when you have access to "exotic meats".

If you are a meat lover like me, Arroyo Grand Meat Co. located in the AG Village, is a total…read moreparadise! I stopped by to check out their selection, and I was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety they had! I ended up grabbing a filet mignon, ribeye, and some of their applewood bacon. All were absolutely delicious once cooked (yay)!! The gentleman working there was super welcoming and took the time to show me everything they had, while answering all of my questions for a good 15 minutes! Love supporting great local businesses like this!

Called about al pastor the lady yelled in the phone for another employee because she couldn't…read moreunderstand what I was saying she thought I said apple store then the next lady did the same thing yelled while I was on the phone for the meat department then the meat clerk said he couldn't give me a price over the phone I have to come in which I think is ridiculous when gas prices are so high

The store is nice. But the FOOD IS EXCELLENT! You need to try their burritos and plates! Best in…read moreSANTA MARIA! No joke!

Made a stop before hitting the dunes. Unfortunately no beer sold here. However, I am a fan of their…read morein house salsa and chicharrones. It's smacking. I was asked how many pounds of chicharrones I wanted. I kid you not I was laughing. I never bought this stuff by the pound in my life.

Done going here for anything. I live up the street and have been using this store for years but I…read moream done. Done with the predatory pricing, done with the blaring music, done with the non existent service, done with the 'fuck you' attitude and done with looking at the filthy, fly infested meat/food area. I have always done my best to patronize local businesses but the absolute dysfunction here has given me no option. DONE.

Oh my goodness! How have we missed this gem three years in a row?!…read more House/dog sitting in Arroyo Grande for a month and heard about this place from the property caretaker. Sure wish we'd know sooner, but so glad to have found it now. This store is like a cross between TJ's and Whole Foods with a huge assortment of prepared foods and fair pricing. We went there three times in 2 weeks and loaded up on goodies such as take 'n' bake pizza, chili, and OF COURSE the clam chowder. We also hit the bakery pretty hard and thoroughly enjoyed the berry cobbler, along with a few other sweet treats. Location is easy to find, plenty of parking and service very friendly. Can't wait to go back.

Nice local grocery store that la not part of the big 3 (Kroger/Ralphs/Food4less,…read morePavilions/Vons/Albertsons, and Superior). But their groceries and products are definitely pricier compared to big 3. Black plus size female cashier was nice and friendly. I don't know her name. I just remember her description and how she made us feel during checkout.

We were visiting from out of town and wanted to do a little bbqing after wine tasting. I'm so glad…read morewe stopped by Zio meats- Everything was truly outstanding quality and John is such a nice guy. Highly recommend this shop!!

I stopped in today for a large size 16 ounce of That Garlic Stuff. I hafta have this since trying…read moreit, it makes chicken, salmon and so many things go from ok to delicious! It's made in Gilroy the garlic capital. I snapped some new photos to post here as well. I highly recommend everything they sell.

Food is always amazing. So many different things to try out. Carne Asada, Tripas, Carnitas, Chile…read moreRellenos are always on point

From the owner: El Toro Loco Supermarket es su destino de confianza en el vecindario para productos frescos y de…read morealta calidad, incluyendo abarrotes, carnes y verduras. Nos enorgullece ofrecer una amplia selección de productos para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad diversa. Nuestro departamento de carnes frescas cuenta con cortes expertos todos los días, mientras que nuestra sección de frutas y verduras está surtida con productos vibrantes a precios accesibles. Además de comestibles, El Toro Loco Supermarket ofrece servicios financieros convenientes, como cambio de cheques y envíos de dinero, lo que nos convierte en su tienda integral para las necesidades del día a día. Con un servicio amable y un compromiso con el valor, El Toro Loco Supermarket está aquí para servirle a usted y a su familia.

Finally checked out Ventura Meat Company and yeah... this is the kind of spot that makes you side…read moreeye grocery store meat counters forever. You can tell there's real care behind what they do. Everything feels intentional, from the quality of the meat to the fact that they practice whole-animal butchery and source locally through Hobson Family Farms. Love supporting businesses that are actually rooted in the community instead of just slapping "local" on a label. Also obsessed that they make everything in-house... jerky, sausages, beef sticks, bone broth powder, seasonings, even beef tallow. They also carry artisan bread, fresh produce, and organic milk, so somehow I walked in for meat and left feeling like a pioneer woman lol. The space itself feels warm, welcoming, and very Ventura in the best way. Clean, rustic, community-oriented... the kind of place where you can tell the regulars genuinely love coming in. It has that old-school neighborhood butcher shop energy but without feeling intimidating or pretentious. The staff was super welcoming and patient answering questions without making anyone feel intimidated. Whether you know your cuts of meat or you're just there because someone told you "trust me," they make the experience approachable. Honestly feels like one of Ventura's hidden gems. Made my husband very happy. He literally made flank steak the second we got home and was completely content. Now he's suddenly talking about buying a smoker!

They hand a good selection of meat to choose from. I got the rib. My bf cooked it and it was…read moreamazing.

Super casual but well-prepared and delicious options. We saw in on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"…read morethe night before we left for our trip so made a point to stop. Loved it and brought our visiting relatives from Texas a few months later. They also enjoyed it!

Outstanding service, very professional and the food is delicious!! I recommend this business!!read more

So the food there is so good nice workers good service food doesn't take long to make a lot of…read moreoptions over all 10/10 recommend

At El Herradero Mexican Restaurant In Santa Maria Visiting My Brother And We Came To Eat Haven't…read moreHad Breakfast Yet Starving..!!!I Ordered The #8 Combination Two Hard Shelled Tacos One Beef And One Chicken With Beans And Rice..!!! My Brother Ordered The Bisted Relleno With Rice And Beans. He Ordered A Modelo Especial And I Got An Agua Fresca De Tamarindo.