Who knew a liquor store out in Corona would have the exact bottle I was looking for, and at a reasonable price. I was hunting for a Japanese whiskey, and everywhere else wanted close to $120 if they even had it in stock. I was able to pick it up here for $70. I'm not from the area, but luckily it was only a slight drive out of my way. I even called ahead to confirm that the online price matched the in store price, which it does. The guy I spoke with was really nice and confirmed they had exactly what I was looking for. When I walked in, I was honestly shocked by their selection. Some prices were really good, some were average, and only a few felt overpriced. Overall though, they have a great thing going here with a strong selection. I even came across a few tequila bottles I had never heard of. After checking later, I confirmed I was right about the pricing. Most bottles were $5 to $20 cheaper than other stores or major retailers, with only a few specialty shops beating them by about $5. Highly recommend stopping in to grab a few bottles if it's not far out of your way. read more

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Great cashier! Won on a lotto scratcher. Great selection and prices! Clean place! Had alot of options for Monster energy drinks and a buy 2 get 1 free sale. 5 stars!!! read more

Great selection no doubt. But I need to bring this up. My complaint is the amount of tax collected at checkout. Each time I've been there, I'm charged at least 12-14% tax. Riverside county has a 8.75% tax rate and nothing more. There is no additional city tax or anything else because no other business in the city of corona (within Riverside county) charges anything more. If this isn't ripping off your customers (fraud), I don't know what is! read more

Excellent place to get a bottle of Tequila, ice cold beers, snacks, whiskey and so much more... The service and variety is excellent. Special thanks to Jazz for going above and beyond in making the atmosphere very welcoming. read more

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Excellent service! Reliable and fast shipping. Absolutely no complaints!!! Hard to trust online ordering but with El Cerrito you don't need to worry. read more

They have a fantastic selection, my favorites are in the whiskey's and red wines. There's always someone ready at the register with great/fast service. Even though things might be disorganized sometimes, they always have what i'm looking for when I ask. read more

They have some of the rarest Cognacs and Tequilas that I have seen since moving to California. They also have some steals on some old liquors and wines with unmatched selections I couldn't find at BevMo or Total Wines. They close at 10pm though. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - My Favorite Cognac! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

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Great place, better than BevMo down the street. Super friendly and helped me find what I was looking for. Will definitely be back. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Russell Reserve and Single Barrel new Riff. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

I ordered online and the packaging was amazing, best I've seen yet. The only problem I had was with UPS's tracking. It showed the package in California until it was put on the delivery truck. Id actually pay more for FedEx to deliver. read more

Fantastic selection of tequilas. Very good pricing and helpful employees. Much more convenient than Wines and More.

This is a awesome liquor store has tons of cool unique flavors of alcohol. They have a cooler section you can walk into with lots of good stuff. I got the Peach Spritz drink in a can and a Mango Michelada Estrella Jalisco. Also picked up some spicy Pistachios and gummies. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

They have rare and unique alcohols that you may not find anywhere else. They have alcohols costing from $10 to $5k. Only one time they did not have what I was looking for which is very rare but they will get it if they didn't have. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Inside store - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

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Good selection. Customer service responsive with any delivery issues. Have used multiple times for deliveries.

Synopsis: Small unassuming independently owned liquor store in Corona that possibly might have one of the best, if not the best selection in Southern California for beer, spirits, and wine. The owner here also has a healthy barrel pick program for whiskeys. If you are a craft beer/ whiskey geek like myself, this place is a must. I came here the other day to pick up a couple of beers that a friend and myself pre-ordered. Another friend actually had me pick up a case of vodka that he had ordered in addition to a store pick bottle of whiskey. These trips that we make out here have to be efficient because it definitely is not close to where we live but with the selection, prices, and the specific store picks, the trip is almost always worth it. And I actually have been going to this place for years. The first time I went is when I was visiting my girlfriend at the time's parents house. They live in South corona and I found this place on Yelp. When I first walked in, I couldn't believe the selection they had especially since the store does not look that large from the outside. They have a few rows in cases dedicated to spirits. They also have a great selection of not that easy to get beers. So if you're in the know, this is a whiskey and beer person's paradise. Since I've been coming here, they remodeled and actually have a walk in fridge section that contains a treasure trove of craft beer. From time to time I like to pre-order bottles from barrels that Jazz picks from the distilleries. The prices are always pretty fair as well. Even with the allocated bottles I remember getting a bottle slightly above retail but definitely below what other places charge. This place is definitely one of a handful of stores I really love visiting in Southern California. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Bottles I picked up on my last trip - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

The ONLY positive thing is that they have Alcohol ... Cashier was rude and didn't greet walk in customer and chatting with his Indian buddy -Zero customer service -store setup is shady .... No cameras and so many blind spots -not sure how they selling Cubans -prices .. nahh! read more

I ordered a product that was to be ready in September. I prepaid over $250 and now they say it won't be ready till October. I paid them in May. I have asked for a refund 3 times now and Jazx will not acknowledge that I want a refund and just keeps saying it is delayed. I think they are just keeping my money. Bad business!!! Update-They have now issued me a refund. read more

This is a must stop every time I am in the area. Amazing selections and great prices. The staff if friendly and very knowledgeable. I love the special cabinets that carry the limited editions. Great beer selection and world class bourbons. I just can't say enough good things about this place. Worth a drive. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

This is no small liquor store. They carry so much different bottles of alcohol. Anytime I want a particular bottle of beer or liquor, El Cerrito liquor has it. My sister came with me and was so excited and wanted to buy the entire store lol. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - Michi El Gordo products - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

I am not on SoCal, so my only experience is via their online shop. Shopping online and ensuring you are working with a trusted organization is important, especially with so many available options. I can say with full confidence, El Cerrito is a spectacular option. Their site is easy to navigate, true inventory counts, and are quick with communications. On one order I had a particular ship date that was needed after purchase, and El Cerrito was happy and quick to accommodate. Notifications were fast, packing and shipment were even faster :) I could not be happier with my purchases, Glenfarclas/Hibiki/BossHog!! read more

great store picks ! will be back for more! owner knows his bottles and info! store has a great selection!!

If you are looking for a great place to find rare bourbons and hard to find beers, look not further! I highly recommend!

My buddy and I decided to come here to check out some local beers for a vacation. The place seems small at first but as you reach the back there's a pretty big cooler with a ton of beer in there! From what I could tell you can buy any beer single or grab the four pack. When you get to the point of checking out he makes the four packs for you if you picked different beers. It was definitely hard to choose - they had too many choices which is no complaint. The beers range from 3.99 and up - I spent around $46 for 7 beers but so worth it. If you are a beer lover and enjoy trying out new beers this is definitely your place. Also make sure your following their Instagram - they post beers as they get them in so if you're looking for something popular or new usually they will post. read more

We recently moved back to San Diego after a short stint in Virginia. We had planned to buy a home there. We almost signed the papers, but we just missed California too much. One thing we did love there was a really low cost whiskey made by Bird Dog. It's their Jalapeno Honey flavor. We have been unable to find it at any of the local liquor stores, but I did an internet search and found out it was available here. It's a quick 2 hour drive from SD so we figured, 'why not?'. I called first to make sure that they had it in stock, I was assured that they had 3 bottles. So we set off! It's is a very quick drive, right up the 15N and within 1.5 miles of the exit, a right, a left and we were definitely in the right place (Google Maps is the bomb...and yes I know I just dated myself with that comment!) We walked in and were pointed to the correct spot. Well....he lied, there weren't 3 bottles, THERE WERE 4! And they cost $6 less than we ever paid in a Virginia ABC store (if you don't know what an ABC store is, YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!). These guys even laughed at my lame 'I'll see you next week for 4 more!' comment. Out the door in less than 5 minutes, with a sweet complimentary box to carry our haul in. I highly recommend Cerrrito Liquors. read more

We went to El Cerrito Liquor as it is a favorite spot of a family friend. We found Jazz to be friendly, knowledgeable and will to assist us with finding a bourbon we were looking for. He has several bourbon store picks to chose from and a great over selection of liquor and craft beers. If you are in the Corona area, be sure to drop in. read more

El Cerrito Liquor - El Cerrito Store pick - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Corona, California

If you're a fan of whiskey/whisky, this is a great museum. Don't walk in expecting to find what you've been looking for at anywhere near a fair price. read more

Great beer selection. Too bad it's quite the drive from my area, I'd be there as my regular stop.

I visited the store This last June 27, 2024 to pickup an order, the place was busy but with a very friendly environment, the store is loaded with a great selection of Tequilas, I found a couple of G4 Madera tequila at a good price and ended buying 5 bottles all together, maybe I don't have to mention the excellent customer service I receive and will make me come back again. read more

Standard overpriced cluttered dirty liquor store. A lot to choose from at a high price.

Surprisingly they have an amazing variety of craft beer. The walk in refrigerator is huge but disorganized. So plan on spending time searching their diverse and vast selection. read more

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These guys are dishonest... crooked... I purchased an item, and noticed being overcharged for taxes... I asked the clerk what's the overcharge for? he says taxes... I asked what's the tax rate? then he proceeded to tell me that there's a "ATM Fee" (he never mentioned before) I asked him to refund my money because there's no legible signs indicating this crooked extra TAX OR FEE... he Shows me a 3/4 inch by 1.5 inch decal that says something I can't read without my glasses (very small Print)... I asked for a refund for the merchandise, and he refunds me without the $5 he charged for the "ATM FEE" This is Crooked and dishonest... I hope all Corona Officials check this place out for their crooked practices. They need to be honest with the consumer. I had to ask him several times for a correct receipt for my transaction... he would only get me a CC receipt... this is not right... If you work hard for your money... don't give it away to these crooks. read more

Really like this liquor store! They have many unique, hard to find whiskies and craft beers. Prices are competitive and/or better than chain liquor stores. Staff are always pleasant and helpful. read more

Great Selection, get there early cause you're going to need time to look through their massive walk in fridge.

I placed an order and paid extra for express shipping 3 Business days. I received a confirmation that they have shipped it but then received another confirmation 2 days later saying they had shipped it. After 4 business days I checked tracking and it indicated that it is in Oklahoma (I live in Ohio). I am clearly not receiving this "express". I tried calling the number on their site to get reimbursed for the extra express shipping and it is a fax number(?) After sending an email, I did receive a call and received a refund for the express shipping which was good. But if you are ordering on-line, leave extra time. read more

Placed an order and was accepted only to get an email a day later saying the order was cancelled because it was not in stock. Why have it listed as available if it is not in stock? Use another service. read more

Horrible Service guys just stood there talking to customer as if there wasn't any other customers.

This one my go to spots for Bourbon. They have good prices and a amazing selection. I've spent a lot of $$$$$ here. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Best craft beer selection in the IE. None better. And the service is top notch. Yam buddy

Honestly, this is the best liquor store for unique and wonderful finds at a decent price! Sure, I might be becoming an alcoholic. So I know where to find the best. For years my husband and I were going to Bevmo and enjoying their Saturday wine tasting (which they discontinued, boo!) and even our Bevmo in Corona would send us to this liquor store when they didn't have something! I like their giant walk in cooler full of beer. So many choices! I went there alone last weekend and found two great beers to enjoy that night. One was absolutely the best beer I have had, ever! It was called "Art of Darkness" By Ommegang. Just awesome and at a very decent price. Just telling you about it makes me want to go buy some more now! They also offer a really huge selection of hard alcohol and I come here for my friends holiday egg-nog bottles. I can't find these anywhere else. I especially love looking at what's in the case locked up- those super unique, I wish I was rich $$ Bottles and wonder what they taste like. I love to collect empty unique or cool colored glass bottles too. OK overall I just had to say, from now on this is the ONLY place I recommend to find great beer. Especially during summer when everyone else seems to not carry the Porters and dark beers that I love! Thanks for being here. Are you hiring? I need an employee discount to support my new hobby or habit. lol read more

I highly recommend this place...without a doubt the best place for spirits and craft beers in the IE. I'm personally a bourbon fan myself and their selection is fantastic and their prices are very fair. Whether you want solid barrel picks, allocated stuff, or just good prices on the basics, this is the spot to check out. read more

Decent selection, prices aren't however. Bourbon is way overpriced among other things. Don't come here if you're looking for a good deal. Not an honest business. read more