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El Mercado Fresco

3.9 (8 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Ralphie S.

As a long time fan and frequent shopper at El Mercado Fresco, I was ecstatic to see them open their first location in the Northland and just 2 miles from my house; no need to travel to Independence Ave or Argentine! There are three departments that keep me coming back to EMF - produce, butcher shop and bakery. The produce is fresh and unique- I became a regular buyer of mangos and papayas because of the selection and pricing here. They have fantastic pricing on select items every time that I come here; this visit was cilantro at 4 / $1. The butcher shop is huge and carries those Mexican delicacies that I can't find at the typical suburban grocery - fresh pastor, asada meat, milenasa... I never prepare a Mexican dinner at home before shopping here. The prepared foods are also a must; salsas, pickled veggies, guacamole, and the 16 oz. Coctel de Camarones at $7 each are the best bargain in town. The bakery is another win, with individual fresh made treats available from the glass case and the individual slices of Tres de Leche will keep me as an eternal customer. The nice thing about the new Gladstone location is the size of the store. The aisles are wide and I no longer feel claustrophobic navigating the aisles or waiting at the butcher case like at the other 4 locations that I have visited. Welcome to the Northland and Viva El Mercado Fresco.

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Cliff M.

Stopped by for their grand opening and ribbon cutting. What a great selection! The staff was really friendly and helpful. Looking forward to many future visits.

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The Italian Sausage - The # 5

The Italian Sausage

4.7(128 reviews)
1.0 mi

If you're looking for a legitimately delicious deli, look no further--this place is the real deal!…read more​The restaurant has a wonderfully quaint vibe, with a few tables inside and several benches outside to sit back and enjoy the food. What really stood out right away was the service. The lady taking our orders was incredibly nice and personable, and she actually took the time to walk us through the menu to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. ​I went with the #5, which is their version of a Sicilian Muffuletta. It was phenomenal. It's stacked with mortadella, salami, provolone, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped perfectly with a red wine vinaigrette chopped olive salad, all sitting on a beautifully toasted seeded loaf. ​One of my friends ordered the #20 Reuben, and it was a masterpiece. We're talking melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu corned beef, legit sauerkraut from Brooklyn, house-made Russian dressing, and melty Swiss, all piled high between two buttery, toasted slices of marble rye bread. ​Naturally, I also grabbed a couple of their homemade chocolate chip cookies, and we got a raspberry and blueberry tiramisu that was absolutely terrific. You just can't leave a place like this without hitting the dessert menu! ​I consider myself very lucky to have experienced this spot. Honestly, if I lived in the area, I'd probably gain 50 lbs--and it would be worth every single ounce!

I was initially disappointed I hadn't discovered this place sooner! The meatball sub and chicken…read moreParmesan sandwich were outstanding, with the meatball sub featuring perfectly seasoned meatballs in rich marinara on a soft roll, while the chicken Parm had juicy, breaded chicken and gooey cheese. my husband and I both split our sandwiches and we were so happy with the choices we made. we also tried the pasta salad and it was delicious as well. They have indoor seating and a outdoor patio, plus convenient to-go options. We're excited to return and try more from their menu, including various delicious sandwiches and Italian sausage. The market area was a nice surprise, filled with take-home meal options that promise the same high quality and authentic flavors. I can't wait to return for more! I also love that they offer gluten-free options to purchase for take home as well as to eat in the store or to go. The employee did mention to call ahead to make sure that they have gluten-free bread if you're looking for a sandwich.

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4.3(124 reviews)
7.5 mi
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I stopped by to check it out, but I'll definitely keep coming back for the UCKC Monte Cristo and…read moreLyssa--I hope I spelled that right! Trying to capture how delicious everything was in one review is tough, but I'll give it my best. First off, customer service was outstanding--Lyssa truly knocked it out of the park. She was so delightful, and I couldn't help but laugh when we both got excited about my sandwich choice. These folks really know their stuff. They treat their animals with care and expertise, and it shows. Having been to many fine dining spots, I can honestly say the quality of meat here at The Upper Cut KC surpasses them all. I'm picky about my food and can tell great quality when I see it & taste it. The Upper Cut KC deserves way more than five stars--seriously, I mean it! I also tasted my daughter's brisket sandwich--absolutely tender beyond words. And don't miss their Mac & Cheese; it's worth a standing ovation! Do yourself a favor: just go and experience it! P.S.--The Butcher Shop inside brings back so many nostalgic memories.

4 star food, 3 star pricing and wait time…read more I'm not one to complian about pricing much but $31 for just this sandwich and small side is discouraging when compared to available options in the city. I thought the brisket sandwich was fairly tasty, but it wasn't huge, the onions weren't carmelized they were grilled, and the brisket wasn't smokey. The Mac and cheese was fine and good but not great. If I lived closer and I could get the above with a soda for $20-23, I would give it 4 stars. There's nothing amazing about it to earn 5 stars even if it were priced like I wish. The place wasn't that busy, but with one register running, 4 people in line, and ringing up 2 butcher orders that came in after I was there, it took me about 12 minutes to place the order and another 20 to have my sandwich and side.

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Paradise Locker Meats - This is the fat we drained off of the meat.

Paradise Locker Meats

4.3(16 reviews)
17.7 mi
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I've been buying cows for about 11 years. I have 3 farmer buddies I buy from, and through them,…read moreI've used multiple butchers. I can confidently say that Paradise has been the worst butcher I've ever used. Is the product I received good? No. Did I receive everything I paid for? No. I've been buying through this specific farmer friend for about two years now. He decided to try out Paradise because they are closer to him, as opposed to driving several hours to the butcher we had used before. Well, this is where the nightmare began. He picked up the beef and delivered it to my house on a Saturday morning. He and I unloaded the truck while my wife loaded the freezer. Before he left, he told me to take the receipt and double-check that we weren't missing anything. The receipt ended up in one of the boxes used for delivery, so I didn't check it right away. We didn't look for it until Monday and by that time our farmer had already left for vacation. Once he got back, he sent me a picture of the receipt, and we went through our beef. To our dismay, we discovered that we were missing all 24 steaks and one roast. As soon as I realized this, I let my friend know, and he immediately notified Paradise. That's when the headache began. They told him to have us count again, make a list of everything we are missing, and contact them with the list. My wife called them, as they had asked, and their response was, "Well, we don't have it, so your farmer must have taken it." My wife was pretty shocked at this point because we had done everything they asked, yet their immediate response was to dismiss the situation and basically accuse our farmer of stealing the steaks. I contacted my friend and he called the manager to let them know we were less than impressed with the customer service at this point. They apologized and said they would help resolve the issue. Well, that turned out to be a lie, as they never returned a call to my friend until he threatened to get his lawyer involved. By this point, we had cooked our first batch of ground beef and it was a disappointment. In 11 years of buying beef, I've never received such low-quality hamburger before. Normally the hamburger I've received has been 90/10, maybe 85/15. This junk is 70/30 at best! We cooked 4 lbs of beef and drained over a pound of fat. It was so bad that we had to drain it twice because it wouldn't cook properly-it was literally being boiled in the fat. My other concern is that if they added an extra 15% of fat to the hamburger, shouldn't I have more packages of beef than usual? I can tell you I have no more than I've ever had when buying from other places. Well, they finally called my friend back, and he informed them that not only was I missing meat, but the quality was also sub-par. He told them they needed to figure out how to reimburse me for both the missing items and the poor quality ground beef. The manager said, "give me until Monday and I will call you back." Once again, that turned out to be a lie, as we haven't been able to reach them on the phone again. I was never asking for all my money back, or for them to substitute for the missing product; I just wanted a refund for the items I never received and a portion for the terrible hamburger. My recommendation to others at this point is to look somewhere else for a butcher, as Paradise's customer service is terrible. You might never hear back from them, the meat quality is poor, and you might not even receive your full order! My question is: Where did my missing steaks go, where is the extra hamburger, and for goodness sake, where's your phone?

Ok products Tried to speak to one of the family members he…read moremust have been having a really bad day as he was rude to the point that it shocked employees who were trying to introduce us. Check dates on products (outdated moldy butter)

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This is 4 pounds of hamburger which we drained over 1 pound of fat off of.

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4.4(22 reviews)
41.6 mi

Yoder meats in Lawrence ks has the best ribeyes in the US. Bryan really knows how to cut meat and…read moreis so knowledgeable about his product! He's so nice to deal with. I always make the drive to go here! A great place!

Meat me at this butcher shop for some awesome food. lol. I had wanted to go to this shop for some…read moretime now so the other day I just made it happen. I do not eat a great deal of meat but when I do... I want quality. I was ill prepared for the wonderful experience that awaited me. The person that helped me, Brian, was terrific. He was super knowledgeable about products, preparation and taste. He even steered me away from higher priced items for lower priced things he thought I would like better. He was thorough and patient with my endless questions. He is very well suited to his job. They have all sorts of items in this quaint shop. They have cheese, jams, jellies, bread, eggs, kitchen equipment. From outside the shop, it does not appear to be very large inside and it isn't necessarily large.. just well packaged. The meat selection is vast... beef, pork, buffalo, chicken, lamb.... in every configuration you can imagine. They have steaks, ground meat, jerky. I learned so much just talking to Brian. There is ample parking and this store is located in a strip mall so there is easy access. Everything is sparkling clean and has a very nice atmosphere about the shop. Tremendously impressed with this gem of a shop.

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I am holding a ribeye. I always get them here at Lawrence Yoder meats. The best anywhere in the US.

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