Pretty upscale market with a nice deli and bakery for this area. I'd say real close to Whole Foods…read morequality and the prices match. But this local indy store has been around in this town for over 55 years, so it is well deserved for them to be a local fave. I only got a sandwich for the road and a bakery item, so no significant grocery shopping. I was traveling back home and didn't have a cooler so I refrained. But next time if I have a cooler, their meat counter will get exercised. Got a Salami Sandwich ($11/4*) from their deli and it was pretty solid. Every sandwich is customized, so every customer fills out a card, checks off your preferences and hand it over to a deli clerk. Nothing out of the ordinary here, just your basic sandwich stuff, but with quality and fresh ingredients. I liked everything in my sandwich, was even to put alfalfa sprouts in it, as I haven't had that option in over a decade. I wished there would have been an option to add oil n vinegar to make it more 'Italian' tasting, so I had to settle on just mayo and mustard, which is more classic American tasting to me. Still a solid sandwich that I was able to eat in 2 intervals so a decent value in my book. Coffee Crunch Cake ($7/3.5*) Very impressive tall cake with a very moist crumb. A little too industrial tasting for me but better than other grocery cakes like Safeway, which taste like plastic to me, so many additives and stabilizers. Cake part had a light chocolate taste, but maybe it was supposed to be more coffee-like? I couldn't taste any coffee except for this super hard and sweet candy on top used for garnish. Indeed that candy offered a 'crunch' element but in a very cloying and awkward way. Sure it was nice and glossy and even resembled shiny coarse stone like obsidian. But to take a bite that big of hard candy to go along a delicate cake was just too extreme for me. I think if that candy were in smaller chunks, more like a crumb texture, it would disperse more sending coffee flavor more evenly and not risk breaking a tooth on that hard sweet candy. I had higher hopes for this. Gawked at their butchers counter and it was pretty darn impressive, Pretty high quality stuff but also insanely expensive. Steaks start at $20 per pound and easily rises double to triple from there. But they got some serious cut steaks here, like 2-3 inch thick cuts and they even have a couple versions of wagyu steaks. Nothing is prewrapped, everything has to go through a clerk. Produce section just meh and regular. Well kept but Safeway may have a more extensive produce section. Dry goods definitely Whole Foods level. They seem to have a guy out front bbqing meats like sausages and tri-tip, like 7 days a week, which is impressive. I got there around 11 am and the employee was just setting up. Otherwise I may have tried something. Cool store, that if this were in my town, I'd be a reg. Since I was just a passing traveler, just call me impressed.

Coming to Podesto's Market is a treat for me. I get to indulge in treats that very from cookies to…read moreslices of cake, pies, and even hand pies, which I believe the hand pies are made in house. It has taken me some time, but I think I'm able to tell what items are made here at the store compared to items prepared elsewhere and sold here. The items that they have brought in are very good quality and taste great, I just prefer to have items that are made in-house, it satisfies my taste buds. Today I purchased "Podesto's Own" cookies. These are cookies they make in house. Today the flavours I purchased was lemon, malted white chocolate and a peppermint shortbread cookie. The price is $19.99/pound for these cookies and I bought roughly 4 to 6 of each of those flavours I mentioned, so I spent $11.51 total, but like I said, I get to indulge when I come to this store and it's no surprise to me when I get to the register. Some times I even surprise myself because I over estimate the prices which makes me happy to feel like I saved a little Today I also purchased three different kinds of cheeses that I was able to find in very small sizes. Literally, I think I paid $1.76 for the smallest one and I paid $3.12 for the bigger one. These are name brands that are expensive. (For my price range anyways) However these are cheeses that I would like to know what they taste like but I don't want to buy the full amount because what if I don't like it, they're too expensive for me to buy and then have to throw away so I'm excited to try the cheeses that I bought today. The last thing that I bought today was a green onion dip mix that I can only find at this store. I used to be able to find it at another store that is close by but for some reason, they stopped selling the green onion flavour and only sell the French onion, which I haven't even tried. I just know that the green onion is amazing and it doesn't matter what brand I try nothing compares to this one so I come to Podesto's to get this dip because thankfully they have carried it for years. It was really busy today, especially in the bakery and deli area, however, the people working today in that area were very friendly and tried to get to everyone as soon as possible. Once I got to the cashier everything went smooth. The long lines were gone and I got out of there without spending more than $40 today which is great. Oh, I forgot about something. I came across a fruit preserve that I did not think would be available at any store because I've only been able to find this online but it tastes amazing and it's low in sugar, which is what I'm always looking for as well. (Let's pretend like I didn't buy all those cookies today please...) Anyways, it's Fior di frutta, wild blueberries. I'm very excited for this. Now I know where to purchase this. I hope you have a successful shopping trip as I have today at Podesto's. There's so much to stumble upon and excite your taste buds!

My amazing wife surprised me on my birthday with a ribeye steak sandwich from el ceja. Ive been…read morelooking forward to this sandwich due to being told by multiple people how great they were. The sandwich comes with a generous portion of steak, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, and cheese. The star of the show had to be the bun that all of this was placed between. The bun was soft and so tasty. As for the rest of the sandwich it was good, but not great. The steak is cooked well and the toppings hit the spot. Its just for me, nothing other than the bun stood out. Now comes the worst part about this sandwich. Its $20. For $20 I want something to make a sandwich set itself apart from others. Sadly the ribeye steak sandwich from el ceja failed in doing that.

3/1/26 - An associate & I were talking about food, she was preparing to go to Santa Cruz on Super…read moreBowl Sunday just to hang-out around the area. She told me what she was preparing and her husband offered to barbecue some ribs. She said that she found a new meat market and I asked her about the location. Well I knew the vicinity, but had never been on the other side (Morada) of Hwy. 99. So after church since I didn't have my grandchildren I decided to use my adventurous self and find this place. It was so easy!!! I walked into this huge supermarket not really expecting too much, and I am glad I didn't!!!! Much of the shelves and freezer sections were empty. No one in the aisles. They had an amazing wine selection and some laundry detergents & bleach. I walked to the back where I browsed the meat section, not much to choose from. I then saw a barbecue menu standing to my left and browsed for a moment. I really did not come there to eat, but the sign outside "Tacos" didn't help!!! I ordered a super taco which was $4.36. The other foods such as burritos and other foods were a bit overpriced and I know food is too, too high but sometimes owning a store you do think about your overhead, but also I think you need to think about your customers. No one, myself included, looked as if they had a lot of money. My super taco was the cheapest thing on the menu and I got it because it was lunchtime and I wanted to try their meat; and most importantly I love tacos!!!!! They had a sirloin steak or some part of a steak burrito for $19.99. If my oldest son saw that he would have choked!!! I call him a burrito enthusiast because he has been all around Stockton, Manteca and Lodi to the different food trucks. He has never paid anything close to that and sometimes he orders that hot Cheeto's burrito. I think the highest I ever paid for a burrito was $14.00. I remember growing up in San Francisco and my cousin told me about this place where I had my very first steak burrito. $5.00 and it was a foot-long, stuffed with meat, sliced avocados, I mean the WORKS!!!! Don't look for anything fancy!. If you purchase hot food you order in the meat section then you go outside where the barbecue pits are and give them your receipt, your food is made to order, that's a plus!!!!! I was expecting more than what I got, but it's okay, you are not suppose to compare. I sat in the car while it was hot and ate. It was filled with tender steak, onions and peppers halves that were not hot. The tortilla was very good!!!! If I go back I might try a burrito but I did enjoy my taco. Maybe during the week is when they have more meats. Just remembered I had a super taco in Richmond, CA. It was bigger but $14.00. The Bay Area is no joke with food prices.

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...

Nice park with a lot of vendors to buy from. All the vendors were really nice as well. Definitely…read moreworth stopping by if you're in town.

the meat is fresh and price is right very nice people works…read morethere Clean and the bread is the tasty

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.

Very good grocery market specifically for south Asian population in San Joaquin countyread more

This is the closest Halal market I go to in Stockton. It's clean and organized with a fully packed…read moremeat deli and frozen foods section. The owner is very generous and easy to talk to. He always insists on helping me when I come to his store. I recently bought ground chicken and it was fresh and delicious. They have a great variety of halal frozen meats such as beef bacon, hot dogs, and kebabs. It makes it easy for me since I'm able to provide halal meals to my family who don't typically eat halal. Will be relying on this place for all my needs.

I have never been to a store that specializes in Asian food. We went there on a recommendation of…read moregetting frog legs! Yep! They have live frogs that they sell by the pound, once you pick them out , they will clean them for you . While in the store for the first time I was amazed and the fresh fish selection and the live fish in tanks that were for sale , this store is big inside, we ended up getting noodles for spring rolls and all the fresh vegetables and herbs we needed for spring rolls It's really an experience you don't want to miss! Highly recommended! PS , the frog legs we fried were delicious! Tastes like chicken!

First off, when I say I have been going to SF Supermarket for years, I mean literally a decade or…read moreso, so I feel that I have the authority to speak on this place. This place is awesome, especially if you're talking produce. It's basically always fresh and they have a large variety of it. Even the pre-chopped or prepared peeled garlic is reasonably priced which I love. I don't typically buy meat or fish here since I am vegetarian, but I see many other customers doing so. To be honest, you can sometimes smell the seafood, but I don't mind it; it's nostalgic for me. They have so many sauces, dried goods, and frozen veggie meats as well. This place is not as big as other grocers in places such as Sacramento, but for Stockton, it is one of my favorite places to shop! All of the workers are fine or nice. I wouldn't say anyone is overly friendly, but I have never had a negative experience with anyone at the cashier!

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.

The best food for the price! You get good servings and I've always been treated well this…read morerestaurant!!!! The employees are very friendly and caring....Hands down to ray's

The food was mid , like regular fish and chips. It's just so crazy to me that it was 40 bucks with…read moreno drink ! And I went by myself. $80 I could go to Texas roadhouse with my girl "as an example ". Will not be coming back. I left food PORTION and receipt for you guys to see.

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.

bao pizza 10/10 bread w chocolate filling 10/10…read morebread maple 10/10 coolish 10/10 sticky rice (microwaveable) 10/10 black tea 8/10 sooo many more options these just caught my eye !! very organized store ! certain items go out of stock quick so be sure to get here early!!

Wonderful Japanese gift shop/grocery store carrying a wide variety of products. The employees are…read moresuper sweet and the store is organized, well stocked, neat and clean. I miss coming here as we no longer have a daughter attending UOP. It was one of our routine stops when we drove out to visit her. Products range from Japanese dishes, snacks, rice, tea, sauces, meats, frozen items, and even fresh sashimi and prepared salads. Near the register they usually have fresh mochi available too. It is such a treat to stop by and see what's in stock.