A friend of mine has been telling me how awesome their pastrami sandwich is. It took me a year to…read morefinally try it. OMG! For only $12, this sandwich kills it. I also tried the tri tip sandwich;, killer! I have tried their meat sticks, too! MMM. Maybe you aren't looking for meat, but if you want an awesome sandwich, this is the place.

Went in this afternoon to pick up one of their delicious ribeye steaks. There were 3 worker bee…read moreguys working behind the counter, chating away. We waited at least3 minutes to be acknowledged, but never were so we left the store. I have little tolerance for poor customer appreciation. Sorry AG Meat

Carne Asada Tacos are SO freaking GOOD here. This primarily Spanish speaking establishment is…read morefriendly & welcoming to our gringo family walking in there ordering tacos. They are a great price & super delicious. The rice is pretty good, not the best I've had but we like it. We primarily go there for the hot food & haven't really used the "meat market" portion of the store so I can't rate the rest yet.

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

Love this little store!!! In fact, on a weekend I'd much…read morerather stop here than the local Vons. It's small but has everything you need on a quick basis!! Their fruits and veggies are not only super fresh, and easy to find and grab, but also cheap compared to Vons. My favorite however is the amazing PanDulce they have. Not the biggest selection, but definitely fresh and great tasting!! Also, they have masa and fresh Mexican food items you wouldn't really find elsewhere like the pre-med masa base for the sopes, which are cheap and delish! Also they have some really great store-made salsas. They also have a lb of chorizo for less than $2 in their refrigerated section. I haven't t tried their meat department yet, but I will definitely have to come back to try them. So if you want quality, good prices and a small authentic Mexican grocery store, come here. Or don't come and let me enjoy the fact that it's always empty :) But I'm sure the owners would appreciate more customers lol. Anyway, you'll be surprised at this great little store.

A market, with mostly Mexican products and food. We thought we pop in today for the $.99 taco…read moreTuesday special. We ordered Carnitas tacos, I'd say they were pretty good no scrimping on the meat w lots of onion and cilantro good salsa. We shop here every once in a while when we are in need of a more authentic Mexican product for cooking. I would recommend stopping in for some of your tacos. I doubt that the burritos are probably just as good. I think we were the first one in this morning. The young man behind the counter was friendly. It's a market with piñata wheat bread produce a meat market and lots of other supplies, soap, product and pan phone card all kinds of items. Some items may be a little more on the pricey side.

So many delicious to go options, this time we picked up a sandwich and salmon Teriyaki Bowl …read more Friendly helpful service.

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.

Great place to start your BBQ or other meal to pick from a great selection of beef, chicken, pork,…read moresausages, spices, marinade and more! Most is processed and packaged at their location in Salinas and shipped fresh every day but they do some meat cutting on site...nothing frozen! All family owned and operated and very accommodating. If you don't see what you want, ask John and he may just have something in back???!!! Or he can order it. We love their pichana/culotte steaks, boneless skinless chicken thighs and especially their thick pork chops! And try their Swiss sausages...much better that regular Italian sausage.

Family owned and operated. Great sausages! Great people! Little hard to find in Salinas. But,…read moreworth the effort.

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

Great service and quality selection on fruits and veggies they are fresh and great prices. Their…read morecarniceria meat and shrimp could be better it's ok I would probably only buy their chicken there it's pretty tasty. Overall both their stores are great. Definitely recommend for veggies and fruits.

tuesday to saturday 11-4 they are grilling burgers on charcoal, $10 for a double, chips and a…read moredrink. great burger for a great price

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!

Incredible food. Good beer. Awesome atmosphere. Definitely coming back…read more We split the Street Corn 10/10 I got the Tri Tip Sandwich with a side salad 10/10 He got the Tri Tip Plate with a side of fries 9/10 Let me just say the house baked garlic bread with the tri tip does wonders.

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!

Woody's Butcher Block absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the single-patty burger, pulled…read morepork taco, brisket taco, coleslaw, and potato salad, and every single item was outstanding. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the tacos were packed with delicious smoked meat, and the sides were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. As someone who visits this area often, this will definitely become a regular stop. Highly recommend!

We pulled into Woody's based on a desire to eat Central Coast BBQ but to do it fast because we had…read morean appointment in L.A. and needed sandwiches. All 4 of us ordered the Tri Tip sandwiches. The tri tip was very flavorful! probably the best tri tip I had ever had. TH=here was some good smoke flavor in that meat. Sliced very thin, it was so easy to eat. No fighting the meat. Bread was buttered. BBQ on the side was Sweet Baby Ray's. I found that the BBQ sauce took away from the sammich, so I did very little dipping. If I come again, which I hope I do, I will order that sammich, but prepared in the same manner in which they prepare the roast beef sandwich. We took some chile verde sausages home to try, and those have a strong and memorable chile taste. For people who do not like spicy, beware. For the rest of us it is a satisfying burn. It is a pork sausage. Wife denied the purchase of the blackberry habanero sausage, so I will be left wondering about those. We also grabbed their pesto mayo. We will be trying that this week. I think I would have liked it on my tri tip sammich. I love pesto on anything. Place ain't cheap, but what is?