Every time I get something here its great, taco Tues. deals are yummy, bought wagyu picanha was…read morefantastic cooked on the BBQ, I cooked it to rare- med. rare perfect. Have gotten food off the grill on the weekends always primo.

I found this local Mexican meat market to try as they grill some meats over charcoal off to the…read moreside in their parking lot. I was going to bring some to a family lunch gathering as to contribute to the spread. First of all this market is kinda on a fringe area of Stockton, on the fringe of suburban living and agriculture living. So this is not a well trafficked, well stocked store. Looks like the store once had a refrigerated produce area but is now all unplugged and vacant in that corner. Not a good look. You can get basic shelf stable stuff here like beans, limited canned goods, sodas and disposable kitchen stuff like napkins. Pretty much what you can get at any mini mart, except this is much bigger in size than a mini mart. Looks like they were once a more full-service grocery store for the farming community but is now being scaled back. There is still a nice meat market towards the back. Nothing is prewrapped, you have to go through a counter person. Very limited offerings that gear towards Mexican cooking. Chorizo, different meats sliced super thin to be grilled (asada), and some things marinated. They did have an impressive selection of big steaks however, which is not really a big part of Mexican cooking. Huge steaks of strip loins beautifully marbled, monster tomahawks and even thick short ribs. Most of those were like $23ish/lb. Don't know why they also carry these primo and expensive cuts as the area doesn't seem to match that market. Unless farm peeps are into expensive beef that I was not aware of. But if I only came here and just got this beef, my rating would probably be much higher. This stuff passed the eye check no problem. But I ended up trying their prepared food so my rating is based on that. I first tried ordering a whole grilled chicken as I've had good experiences with Mexican slow grilled chicken. I usually love how they season and grill. But was told they weren't doing any whole chickens that day, on a nice summer Sunday. Otay. So I went with some grilled ribs that were $10/lb. I had no clue what these entailed but since I was already there, I just did a quick substitute. Ordered 2 lbs., paid, took the receipt outside to the tented grill station and waited. After about 5-8 minutes I was handed a heavy bag. The ribs were cut up and totally stuffed into a single to-go box. They were nice and meaty. BUT they totally weren't grilled or bbq'd ribs. They were boiled (WTF?!), cut, placed in a box and drizzled with cheap bbq sauce over the top. Zero stint over a grill! I was flabbergasted. Lol. I didn't think this could be a thing in today's world (the 60s - 70s maybe) as those days simply weren't as caring or knowledgeable about food. This isn't my area so I didn't have the guts to return this laughable prepared food product. So I just kept it, put it in the fridge at my aunts house and took it home when I left. I did not use it for our gathering, I am too prideful when it comes to treating my family/friends. When I got home I washed off the cheap bbq sauce, cut the ribs in smaller chunks and recooked it with salsa verde I had in the pantry. So basically like Chile Verde. It wasn't awesome but at least I didn't waste money and/or food which always bums me out. Also tried a Vampiro with carne asada ($5/3*) since they also do some taqueria fare out in that 'bbq' tent outside. I ate it there in the parking lot fresh. A vampiro is basically a crunchy shelled taco but the shell is just a flat crisp corn tortilla. The bottom tortilla was the best part, super crisp with good corn flavor. Topped with a good amount of finely chopped carne asada which was nice, and was the reason why I tried this. To try their beef here, since I was just eyeing their nice meat cold case just 15 minutes prior. The meat was marinated so really couldn't really taste the beef on its own. Definitely lime and spices. Then the rest of the vampiro is totally topped and drowning in salsa and crema, so the beef got lost even more. Womp womp. I usually have decent luck when I kinda go off the grid. Not this time unfortunately, a total miss. I would come back and get a steak or 2 from their butcher's counter, but I won't get anything cooked here again. Bummed to say the least.

My first visit to the weekend Street-Food. It was BBQ galore... it's your mom and pops selling…read moretheir homemade food. The aroma in the air is enticing. Freshly cooked skewer meats, sticky rice, soup and drinks. You can buy veggies and fruits too. Wow... it was amazing. In addition to the grilled foods, there was a Jamaican vendor that sold oxtails, chicken and more. Must try when visiting... his food was bold and delicious. Parking is available on the streets. Bring your own chair if you plan to eat outside. BRING CASH... no tax... no restroom...

A wonderful open air market located at Angel Cruz Park offering eats and produce from the Thai,…read moreLao, Cambodian and Hmong community...along with a few non-Asian food stands such as BBQ with loaded baked potato, another with Southern fried fish, and Mexican food vendor offering birria tacos and their specialty 5lb super burrito for $20 Approximately 30 stands: :: Homegrown produce, plants :: Prepared foods - variety of meat skewers, lao sausage, papaya salad, stuffed wings, egg rolls, wrapped shrimp, Laotian nam khao (crispy rice salad), larb (salad with ground meat and herbs), pad thai....etc SWEETS Hmong - Naab Vaam - sweetened coconut dessert with tapioca, sweetened rice cakes, coconut-sticky rice with banana, fried banana, taro, and sweet potato, various Asian fruit (lychee, mango, taro, ube, dragonfruit, sugar cane) juices, milk teas and boba FAVORITES: :: SOPHIA'S SAUSAGE (located on the corner) - Cambodian-style chicken skewers and (ready made) nam khao - one of the bigger stands with plenty of dishes. Chicken wasn't glazed in sweet sauce while being grilled. Lots of caramelization from the sugars in the marinade. With hints of lemongrass, fish sauce, garlic. :: K.S. ASIAN FOODS - only stand that makes food "made-to-order" so you'll get a fresh, hot item! Pad Thai was delicious! I wish I found this stand first as they offered larb, nam khao, noodles hot! :: BBQ STAND - 9Tailz Smokehouse - nice smoked ribs with loaded baked potato and jalapeño mac and cheese - great smoked meats without sauce! Chef super friendly and offers samples :: KHAO POON stand - only one selling Lao rice noodle soup with chicken, coconut milk with depths of flavor! So delicious. Once you go, you'll find your favorites and remember for next time. One stand selling Lao sausages (pic provided) was good but too sweet for my liking... All stands are mom and pops so don't have signage with a name and most likely not permitted. This is truly Southeast Asian street food. So if you're squeamish about people using gloves and cooking from an inspected kitchen this place isn't for you. I had one friend who wasn't eating much....and yeah, you're taking your chances with ANY street vendor. TIPS if visiting from out of town: :: NO RESTROOMS. Closed due to an unhoused torching it - find one after exiting freeway before heading to the park :: CASH only - mom and pop vendors. Most Southeast Asian items $12 and under. Skewers $2 :: UTENSILS, paper towels, storage containers :) Bring your own. Some provide but most do not :: COOLER or INSULATOR bag - plenty of good food to take home! :: Hand wipes or sanitizers for before/after you eat No tables so you end up eating in your car unless you bring chairs. SATURDAY VISIT 11:30am Plenty of street parking along the perimeter of the park but by 130pm started to get busy. With all the wonderful smells of grilled meats, lemongrass and pungent smell of fish sauce and shrimp paste you may get a bit overzealous and try everything. NOTE: fried items (most pre-made) much better when re-heated at home Would return but definitely not in the summer where it gets hot and food sitting would make me question buying. Open 7-days a week but more food vendors on the weekend! K.S. Asian Foods is there 7 days a week...wonderful older couple working there and will be my go to...

This place was recommended by a friend. Its a really large grocery store has plenty of stocked…read moreshelves, middle Eastern products . We went for the food which was absolutely delicious! I had chicken Kabab, husband had lamb Kabab, and a beef Gyro. The portions were good size and all the meat tasted great and Prices Were reasonable . Staff was polite but not very helpful but I have an American/ Jordanian husband so translation wasn't difficult. Definitely recommend the food so enjoy!

This store is huge! I can't believe I've missed this store and I pass down West & Hammer twice a…read moreday literally. They have a lot of authentic Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern foods that remind me of home. They had a huge fresh meat selection with beef, chicken, lamb, and goat. They had a bakery which had the freshest NAAN, a must try!! They also have fresh hot food daily. I only had a chance to try a couple samosa from their kitchen, chicken, pita o & beef, all were great! Staff was welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely be a regular here and look forward to scanning through the aisles to see what I can add to kitchen pantry for all my future recipes.

This is the best Halal store in Stockton! They have an amazing meat counter. All the meats are of…read morehighest quality and I especially love the Halal chickens! The store cuts a whole leg (leg and thigh in one piece). You won't find a whole leg of chicken anywhere else in Stockton of this quality! And they have a wonderful selection of basmati rice. I highly recommend this store. Nadia the, owner, is amazing.

Good thing the owners changed. way cleaner and better. No more expired stuff. Great cu service and…read morehigh quality Meat.

Good selections of Asian cooking products. I specially like the fresh seafood department…read more First time shopping here to buy the rare and expensive mangosteen. One recommendation to management. You should correct the GRAMMATICAL ERROR on one of your aisle sections that says--"PHILIPPINO COOKIES." There is NO such word as "PHILIPPINO" in the English dictionary. The CORRECT WORD and culturally appropriate word is FILIPINO.

These people are the rudest employees. Especially the males. They give zero Fs and will even go out…read moreof their way to be difficult and unhelpful. It doesn't matter who comes first in line in the seafood department. I was first in line and they skipped me multiple times to help people waiting in line after me. None of the employees will greet you or say thank you. Oh and they have live frogs/toads here for consumption. Absolutely disgusting! I would rather drive all the way to Sacramento for my Asian groceries than ever step foot in this business again.

Awesome food and a substantial inventory. Everything you need you will find it here. Family owned…read moreand operated, the best people and best food. Good hearted folks, they will treat everyone like family. Ambiance is stellar, they have recently renovated the entire building.

They have reasonable prices compared to other Indian and Pakistani grocery Stores in Stockton…read more They are courteous too.

Good southern style soul food. Place was packed, but the service was amazing…read more Highly recommended.

I so hate not leaving a 5 star review. I know how hard people work to make their business the best…read moreit can be. I was so looking forward to trying their food. I absolutely love garlic! I didn't think I would ever say something had too much garlic. The shrimp and garlic noodles were actually inedible. I was able to eat the shrimp, but I had to leave the noodles. I felt like I was biting into cloves of garlic, instead of noodles. The cornbread and banana pudding were ok, but nothing to write home about. There were no utensils or napkins in the bag either.

This is a gem of a store in the Lincoln center. My husband and I stop here whenever we go to…read moreStockton. They have a unique collection of items ranging from supplements to teas and snacks. It feels like the Whole Foods health and beauty section on steroids(in a good way!) I always find something new and exciting at this store. It is a very small store and sometimes they have local vendors at the store. The girls at the counter seemed friendly and yes they were talking to each other but did not notice anything disrespectful as other reviewers had noticed. I highly recommend this place and also their magazine. It has delicious recipes and is a nice read for an afternoon tea time.

Artesian is my go to store! I've been shopping at Artesian when they were located at the 6300 block…read moreof Pacific Ave. Every time I go into their store I am always warmly greeted with a "Hello" and "Let me know if I can help you?" When I have needed help, the staff are kind and very helpful. The store is always clean and tidy. We are lucky to have a store like Artesian in our community.