El Cortez Meat Market in Downey is definitely a hidden gem for anyone who loves quality meats and…read moreauthentic Mexican food. Their selection is excellent, especially the high-quality ranchera, along with a great variety of beef, chicken, and pork. Their chorizo is also delicious and full of flavor. They also prepare fresh tortas, tacos, and other great food options, making this a perfect spot whether you're shopping for the family or grabbing something ready to eat. But the real standout for me is their chicharrones--some of the best I've had! They're meaty, crunchy, flavorful, and cooked just right. If you're looking for a great local meat market with quality products and delicious prepared food, El Cortez Meat Market is definitely worth checking out!

I've been wanting to try this spot ever since I saw the MexPapas post--and wow, it did NOT…read moredisappoint. The tacos de rib eye, especially La Cachetada, are absolutely amazing... seriously next level. Every bite was packed with flavor. The regular rib eye taco was just as good--perfectly cooked and super satisfying. On top of that, everyone at the location was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items. Highly recommend if you're looking for some of the best tacos in the Downey area.

Been coming here for over a decade. I like the diezmillo, queso fresco and the longaniza. The pollo…read morefajita is good too. And the little to go restaurant station they have is convenient for something quick

Ok so this place is nice and convenient to get something quick, however, the lady that runs that…read morestore is not nice at all. Shes always in a bad mood and very rude to customers. I wish that wasn't the case because the location is so convenient. The produce is not the freshest either. But this review is just to talk about the customer service there. They need to do better and be nicer to regular customers.

As an Asian girl who knows nothing about making tacos and yet needed to buy 40+ lbs of taco meat…read moreand 500+ tortillas for a party, the employees here were SO helpful and patient in helping me figure out what cuts to purchase and whether it should be premarinated. One of the guys even offered and helped me carry everything to my trunk. On top of that, the meat was delicious AND affordable. Having the option for precut and premarinated meat was such a game changer for food prep. Our tacos got rave reviews. Will definitely be back for the taco Tuesday deals!! The store was also impeccably clean. FYI for 75 people (46 adults and 29 little kids), 38 lbs of meat and 350 tortillas were enough with some extra. The corn tortillas there were thick enough not to need double layering and didn't fall apart. For our carne asada tacos, we purchased carne picada since I learned it was the same as diezmillo, except pre-chopped. Even if the cut you're looking for doesn't come pre-marinated, they will marinate it for you if you ask! We ended up purchasing the La Carniceria Meat Market brand meat seasoning to use on the carne picada while grilling and it was superb. In the future I might also take them up on the offer to get the marinade on the side, and marinate it an hour before so it's not too mushy on the grill. 5 STARS for flavor, value, and service!!

I've been here a couple of times, but this was my first time using their online ordering system…read more The instructions say to go directly to the cashier and skip the line to pick up your order faster, so that's exactly what I did. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When I went to the cashier, the employee with the black hair completely ignored me and continued helping other customers who walked around me. I don't like being put in awkward situations, but I eventually had to speak up and let her know I was there to pick up an online order before she acknowledged me. After confirming my order, she asked one of the carniceros to retrieve it. He was the only employee who thanked me and made me feel welcomed. The cashier, on the other hand, rang me up with a noticeable attitude. I understand that busy times can be stressful, but I don't understand why I was met with such negativity when I approached with a positive attitude and simply followed the pickup instructions. To make matters worse, one of the black gloves the cashier had been using while handling the cheese somehow ended up inside my bag with my shrimp. That was very concerning from a food safety standpoint. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. A friendly acknowledgment and better attention to food handling would make a big difference in the customer experience.

Freshest OXTAILS meat I've ever purchased WELL TRIMMED AND THE taste was off the chain.. will NOT…read moreever buy my fresh oxtails from anywhere else!! I love THE fact that they offer seasoning and so very well maintained and genuinely nice workers !! Will recommend!!

Worst experience ever! Customer service sucks!!…read more Quality meat was terrible They have nice meat In the display but was given some choppy ugly meat from the back... No greeting and just simply rude WE ARE REGULARS AT OTHER LOCATIONS AND THEY ARE NOTHING LIKE THIS..

Best carne asada and marinated chicken that we taste By far. **********************…read more Try them youll dedo Italy Love it.

Carne asada and pollo asada- both were excellent. You won't be disappointed in the quality of the…read moremeat.

Best meat in all of socal . Everytime I bring this stuff to a bbq or gathering people fall in love…read moreand ask me for its information. This place is way better than La Carniceria in my opinion.

I walked in here around 6pm to buy some items. Opened the door, girl in the front didn't even…read moreknowledge me after i said hello. She just walked to the back. I walked out.

If I could give 100 stars I would. The meat here always tast so fresh. I could tell the difference…read morebetween store bought and meat from Greg & Jim's meat market. Highly recommended. Clean Meat!

The best porterhouse steak I ever had thanks Greg iron skillet pan hot with olive oil ,butter and…read moregarlic, thyme that's all it takes yummy

This is absolutely the best meat market ever. They are super clean and have excellent customer…read moreservice. The meats are of high quality.

It's Sunday means BBQ at our house, and stop at Mr. Meats. The quality of their meat is…read moreconsistently excellent, and their prepared carne asada, pollo asado, and costillas are the reason we keep coming back. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and ready for the grill, which makes entertaining family and friends so much easier. This weekend we had family visiting from out of state, and one thing they always say they miss is the authentic Mexican flavors. As soon as the meat hit the grill, everyone gathered around. The aroma alone had people asking when dinner would be ready, and after the first bite, there wasn't much talking just people going back for seconds. What really stands out about Mr. Meats is the consistency. Every visit, the prepared meats are fresh, high quality, and cook up tender and juicy with incredible flavor. You can tell they care about what they're selling, and it shows in the final product. Whether you're planning a family BBQ, a birthday, or just a relaxing Sunday cookout, Mr. Meats is a place I can confidently recommend.