I recently discovered Wolf Pack Meats and am so glad I did. After a discussion with a friend about…read morebuying half of a cow, I wanted to see what the options were. Google led me to WPM. Fear not, friends. You can definitely buy less than half of a cow here. Go to their website, and you can select from the variety of products they have available (naes.unr.edu/wpm). Once you get your confirmation that your order is ready, head down to the brick and mortar location to pick it up. I believe they have beef, lamb, and pork all the time, with other meats sometimes available. When you get there, to your left you'll notice some of the prime specimens you're about to enjoy. It's kind of nice, kind of sad--a reminder that our meat comes from animals and that those animals deserve respect. It's a small whitewashed building, ring the bell as you enter for service. In addition to ordering online, they have a small freezer with products ready to go that you can pick from. I grabbed a bag of beef bones for the pup ($4 for a bunch of BIG bones, so much cheaper than getting something at Petco), and one of the butchers headed into the back to pick up my order. They take credit card, so don't worry about having to have cash. The prices are so reasonable in general, and especially for the quality. I haven't eaten the meat yet (the brisket I purchased in currently in day two of the twelve day corned beef process), but the meat is a beautiful red color and just looks amazing. Honestly, I don't know that I'll buy meat anywhere else after this.

The hubby passes by this place when he has to go to meetings at Truckee Meadows Water Authority…read more. He even went online and got the business hours too! Really, I think there was a hidden agenda encouraging me to go, because he knew I'd buy something, which would mean another home cooked meal! I entered on the side of the building, and there were instructions to ring the bell for help. There was a room that had a small cold case. I already knew what I was going to get and it was in the case. Some beef bones and a packet of Korean ribs. I asked if they had bacon, but not at the time. The bacon has been requested a lot, and they purchase the pig from a third party, so she just said to call before coming down. The bones are big for my dogs, but I will see next time if they can cut them in half. I'll definitely be back when they have bacon.

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.

This place is amazing. I love all the choices. I came here for some dog bones. They are affordable…read moreat $6 for a 4lb bag of bones. I have also had some bacon and baseball steaks from here. Both were great quality and taste. They are super friendly. Awesome customer service. They have an online store, most things are ready for pick up next day. They do have a lot in stock if you walk in.

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.

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!

We were heading into Reno/Sparks area to go out for lunch. Well GPS told us once almost there that…read moreit did not open for 2 more hours. OK Pivot. No biggie. Wanted to try this place for a little while now. Being from SETX. Born and raised. Retired to NV almost 4 years ago. We were going to another BBQ place but its quality and portions started going down. Now this place is at the end of a residential street in a renovated house. Such charm on the outside and inside. We literally almost 100% passed it lol Luckily no one was coming so we were able to back up. Now as soon as you open your car door, the smoke flavors are in the air. We went inside and were promptly greeted by 3 wonderful ladies that truly helped us on our 1st visit. We opted for the combo plate of ribs (tender pull off the bone) and brisket (moist tender and full of flavor). If you can do those right, then you are a damn good pit master! You can get either 1 side and 1 cornbread, or 2 sides with no cornbread! Love this option. We also tried 1 hot link. Did ask a question never thrown at them I guess lol. Wanted to know if it was a finer or coarser grind in the hot link. Since no one knew, we took a chance and were told if we did not like it, they would refund us for it. Well, it is a finer grind and very flavorful. So glad we opted to try it. While we ate, regulars were coming often, known by name and what they order. Love places like this. They do sell bottled beer in the cool case. We will definitely be going back on our next trip there. Thank you Brothers BBQ for such a great 1st time experience at your place! I managed to miss the pic for the link.

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.

Our waiter, Leo, was very attentive. The food was delicious and all the meats were seasoned and…read morecooked well.

We absolutely loved our dinner here! Edson and Santos were wonderful and honestly made the whole…read moreexperience that much better. They were so friendly, attentive, and made us feel really taken care of the entire night. We tried both the passion fruit and mango caipirinhas and they were SO good. Food wise, the filet and leg of lamb were probably our favorites, especially with the chimichurri. The mushroom risotto was also incredible. Everything was presented beautifully and we had so much fun trying everything. I was also really impressed with the wine list. There were so many great options! We ended the night with the Ratafia dessert cocktail and it was such a fun way to finish dinner. The tres leches and turtle cheesecake were seriously to die for. We sat in one of the booths, which was super comfortable, but they also had window seating available that looked really nice. The whole restaurant felt elevated but still comfortable and inviting. Such a fun dinner and we left very full and happy. Thank you Edson and Santos for taking such great care of us!

My favorite food is charcuterie. The bigger the board, the better. The more selection, the happier…read moreI am. I am a grazer. During the pandemic, I have noticed a lot of places offer charcuterie, even if you aren't having an event. I found Hosted on Instagram and wanted to give them a try! They had so many options! I decided to order for Thanksgiving! The staff was so helpful in assisting with the order. And they deliver! Contact free delivery! One thing I loved the most, besides the delicious selection, was the staff gives you a list of what's on the board AND they support other local businesses!!!! I was able to support 5 local businesses by ordering this appetizer! I will order from Hosted again! And don't forget, they cater events as well!

From the ordering process, to communication throughout, to the actual board itself, hosted…read morecharcuterie was absolutely perfect. It was super easy to place my order and make necessary changes before the delivery date. They were able to accommodate all my food allergies and the delivery process was seamless. The board itself was GORGEOUS. There were so many thoughtful little touches and the contents curated all worked so well together. It was perfect for our two person road trip and lasted into the next day. Hosted would definitely be my first choice for ordering a charcuterie board in the future. It made my life a lot easier not having to make it myself.