Big parking lot! Inside, very large. A market and really great food to go. (We ordered sandwiches and went to sunstone winery around the corner. ). You write on the paper and just leave it on the counter. Took about 20+ mins to prepare , maybe because the Rueben takes much longer ??? Busy place. Sandwiches were exceptional, not just great ! If camping at lake chacuma or going to a winery - an excellent option. Restroom was in the back , follow the yellow line on the ground, lol. Basically in the warehouse area. Strange , but that's fine. read more

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Stopped here on our way into downtown Solvang. Hot and cold foods available plus a juice/coffee bar all in a supermarket. I loved it! The food was good and lots of choices that are not really available back home. Lots of great beer and wine choices. I will definitely be back. read more

El Rancho Market - Grocery Near Me - Solvang, California

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This market is incredible. All the normal grocery store items at reasonable prices but their deli and hot food cases are the best. From baked chicken, fantastic salad bar and some of the best sushi I've ever had. Stopped by with the grandkids to pick up dinner and left with a variety of items. Everything tasted phenomenal and the prices were extremely reasonable. I'll stop by again read more

This place has an amazing selection of foods At affordable prices Got the pork spareribs half pound Tri tip carrot salad and tri tip sandwiche. Everything was excellent especially the spareribs and tri tip sandwich. If you're in this area you can't go wrong coming here read more

Tri tip sandwich sucked no meat no lie and all veggies and rice. The salsa don't even talk about it straight sucked then the lady serving the food straight rude never coming back and there sandwich the same the tri tip straight sucks read more

This is our go-to market when we head to Solvang and stay at the Worldmark. It is small but has excellent quality products. It isn't just a "wine and cheese" shop, but rather has enough items to make a very high-quality meal. Think Whole Foods but smaller and way more intimate (if you can use that to describe a grocery store!). It is no where close to being a Winco, but I don't think any of the area grocery stores in the area could be for that matter. Service is very friendly and comparable to a Trader Joes (which I rate highly WRT service). read more

My family and I stopped by for lunch before checking in for our camping trip at Lake Cachuma. A few of us enjoyed their salad bar. All fresh and healthy ingredients available for self-serve. We also tried their custom-made sandwiches, which were excellent. We didn't try any pre-packaged items but everything we had that was made to order was great. read more

We stumbled upon this quaint grocery store after dinner during our stay in Santa Ynez. We were looking for a little something to munch on in our hotel room and we sure found it. This place has hyper local goods in every aisle and we so enjoyed shopping around. We ended up with some Santa Barbara cookies, local popcorns, chocolates, sparkling water, and more. We easily spent $40 but it was worth it. The cashier was very nice and quick. If I'm ever back in the area, I know where to go for my essentials! (They also have a little coffee shop to check out next time!) read more

We stocked up on supplies on Christmas eve as we knew Christmas day would be pretty dead in Solvang. We purchased Danishes, snacks, and drinks. I have to say, this place knows how to make Danishes. I heated them up on Christmas morning and they were soooo good! Much better than the Solvang bakery, but the bakery didn't offer to heat their Danishes when we went there to eat. Staff were very nice and the selection of foods/beverages was very good. read more

The Staff is incredible. John n Cheese, Chris Rick Ozzie Ray and Sr Guapo himself are fantastic in the meat dept. Randy in the Liquor area never lets me down on my Crop Vodka and Trefethen wine. Great market! The Check out team and boxers are all very special too. read more

killer market with incomparable variety! wish i had this market nearby! friendly service, clean and spacious. what a gem!

A very nice and well-stocked local market with friendly staff and an amazing variety of high quality and delicious offerings. The deli area is amazing with great burger and sandwich offerings as well as Mexican specialities such as tamales and chilaquiles. The fresh butcher case has prime meat at very competitive prices...too bad we're in a hotel without a kitchen. Overall, highly recommended! read more

This is a must stop if are near Solvang. Deli is amazing and their pastry are simply heavenly. Enjoyed their prompt customer service and the ambiance reminds me of Andronico's in Berkeley, CA. Highly recommended!! read more

Excellent market. I really enjoyed the coffee shop.. the deli ...the store is clean and employees friendly. Excellent wine selection. The food is amazing you can find wonderful gourmet items here. Loved the Scandinavian jams. read more

Fantastic supermarket and deli/hot food bar This supermarket on the edge of Solvang is marvelous!! The fresh produce is amazing and we loved the hot food bar! We ordered chile relleno, baby back ribs, tri-tip and spinach and artichoke casserole from the hot food bar. The food was tasty, well prepared and didn't have that bulk-cooked, processed flavour. It was also significantly cheaper than eating out in expensive Solvang. This is a terrific option if you are eating in Solvang on a budget! read more

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First, I am not a local resident so I don't know what is locally raised or locally grown. That being said, I've never seen such a wide variety and highest quality of just about everything under the sun here at this market. The deli area is impressive and if you only went into the first 100 feet of the market you'd be impressed with the hot food selection, sushi, deli etc. It is amazing that they are cranking out this much food along with a line of foods that will rival any carniceria. Next, moving onto the butcher and meat counter you will find some impressive cuts of meat that are stunning. Did I just say stunning looking at raw meats? Yes! The butcher was also very well versed with what type of rub to use and even what temperature to reach for that cut. More than your average Joe the butcher. I haven't even moved into the wine and spirits section but I'll leave it there so you will have some mystery about all the hidden gems and diamonds in plain sight at this store. I have to say I'm quite saddened at the quality of our local markets after having the El Rancho experience. It's on the "list" like an E ticket ride at Disneyland back when they were a more pure version of themselves but that is another story :) read more

Always a great place to shop. Parking is easy and the deli plus customer service always good ! Thank you El Rancho ! Nj

BIG CITY CHIC IN A LITTLE VALLEY! El Rancho has always been a go to for purusing the freshest in produce, meat and high-end gourmet goodies. It's very much a treasure trove of delicious edibles of all forms...one you would be hard pressed to find outside of Los Angeles. It does, despite it epicurean delights, maintain a small, country vibe. Prices are a bit high, but then so is the quality of goods....They offer an on-site sushi bar, grab-and-go deli, prepared hot item bar, gourmet cheese selection, local and organic produce, diverse wine grotto, and the freshest and most expansive selection of divine meats for purchase. Parking in abundant. The cashiers are always friendly and the store generally stays open later each day. Be sure to grab a cart, because trust me, you will find yourself stocking up on all sorts of treasures. Come delight in this historical Valley icon! read more

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Poor customer service. Long lines and they take a coworker out of line to check him out at another register but don't make the same effort for customers. Coworker is probably on a time sensitive break. I guess customers time matters not. read more

I could eat every day at their Deli. It's that good. Very reasonable prices, Burritos are huge at $6.99 each, Chile Relleno is $5.99 each and one of the best I ever had! Their Clam Chowder and Tri-Tip Chili are both very delicious for $8.99 per Pint, 16 ounces! Breakfast Burritos, Tri-Tip Burritos, Enchiladas, Sushi Bar and Fish And Chips are all super good. They have other locations in Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo under the name California Fresh Market and those delis have the same products as this one! read more

El Rancho Market, Solvang, Ca. (except for the Deli) has non-existent Customer Service. The checkers and the managers (store and general) are the very worst. They are haughty; disrespectful; unhelpful and abusive. They are happy as long as your money is moving in their direction, but not if there is a customer need to return or exchange anything. Their short-sighted abusive attitude is: only their needs matter; customers' (you know, the ones spending their money there) needs do not. read more

What can you say other than wow. This is the nicest store I have ever been in. Small town luxury market. Great selection of everything you need or want. The butcher counter is fantastic, great quality and selection of meats. The veggies are fresh, top notch. There is much more to the market so I encourage you to stop and check it out. read more

El Rancho Market is where it's at - sushi on the go, deli fresh foods, an extensive cheese collection, fresh produce - they basically have everything. I came here on a whim and was flabbergasted that such a store exists in these parts. Right from their entrance is an extensive ready made sushi selection. Adjacent is their deli - made to order sandwiches and fresh deli sides make for a nice, quick, and easy meal. Further in the store, I found myself in the cheese department where they sell locally sourced cheeses. Like why? What a delight to discover such a treasure. Throughout the store, you can find things that are very specific to this region of California which is so nice because you are supporting local businesses. It was a one stop shop for the weekend - you can buy locally sourced baked goods and libations. For lunch, I ended up with some sort of sushi situation and with #10: The Jordan: 6oz tri-tip, 2 slices of bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted on an onion Cheddar roll with chipotle mayo, honey mustard + bbq sauce with onions + peppers ($7.99). Sandwich was delicious - meat was tender and had just the right amount of sauce. If you want to fill up your water jug for the weekend, there's a water filling station conveniently located toward the back of their store. I highly recommend stopping by just to check out their goods. read more

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Get the jordan. Thats all i can really say at this point. It was awesome and i cant wait to go back.

Was up here in Solvang for some work and decided on this place for some lunch. I got the Italian sub, it was packed and very tasty. Nice soft roll and fresh ingredients made fresh with care. Friendly staff at this very busy neighborhood market. read more

El Rancho Market - Grocery Near Me - Solvang, California

I was recommended this location and didn't know what to expect at all. Going here and seeing what it's about exceeded my expectations! One of the best markets with so many options of food! The hot food bar is incredible, you HAVE to try the chimichangas! They have sushi, desserts, good meats, sooo many sandwiches and burritos. I needed help finding a specific item and the workers are helpful! Great service all around. Very friendly cashiers. The atmosphere feels amazing and welcoming. Great location. read more

Great place for lunch, great coffee too! Tortilla twister, the Jordan, tri tip sandwich.... Can't go wrong with any of it. Also don't skip on the Mississippi caviar packaged up by the meat counter! read more

The food and service is exceptional, and the care that the employees show to their customers (especially if they get to know you) is what makes this place so special. And the deli!!! read more

Love this market. Love the staff and the coffee barista. Great selection of foods. A juice market, coffee shop and local produce.

We love El Rancho and shop here regularly. We love to find new surprises in the "British" aisle. Found some biscuits we love. Sandwiches from the deli are great too. Highly recommend if you are in Santa Ynez. read more

The produce selection is wonderful! So many farm fresh options. Great deli department as well.

I'll start by saying I was born and raised in SYV before moving to San Diego, so I grew up shopping El Rancho Market, and cooking and eating tri-tip. That being said, what they have done to a tri-tip sandwich should be considered a war crime. Santa Maria tri-tip is simple: salt, pepper, garlic power, cooked over oak wood. What they've done to this simple masterpiece is an insult to the meat and tradition. Shredded meat soaked in BBQ sauce, BBQ SAUCE! Blasphemy . Zero smoke flavor. Then cheese, roasted peppers, a tomato slice, onions, chipotle sauce on a ciabatta? Who greenlit this abomination??? A tri-tip sandwich is this: meat on a roll with some salsa fresca and/or maybe some horseradish, maybe some mayo if you're inclined. It was an incoherent mess that I threw away. They used to grill the meat in the parking lot, I don't know if they even do that anymore but they need to go back to the basics. Most everything here is top notch, just don't waste your $8 on this sandwich. read more

El Rancho Market - Tri-tip sandwich abomination - Grocery Near Me - Solvang, California

I got a breakfast burrito this morning, but I chose the one with bacon, the catch is that it came with NO bacon. The positive note is that it was fresh at least. read more

I came here for some food and wine, and I was really impressed with their selection of items! I bought a sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. It was fresh, well priced, and delicious. It was a bigger market than I thought too. Their selection of meats, cheeses, and even packaged items were impressive too. They had brands that I don't usually see in supermarkets, but that I love. The staff was very friendly too. I will definitely come back to this cute and unique market if I'm in the area again! read more

This is one of those local markets you wish you had in your neighborhood. We decided to stop here to pick up lunch before heading out to a couple of wineries. You walk in and immediately are overwhelmed with options: - deli case - already made and made to order sandwiches - already made salads and salad bar - hot burritos - sushi! - hot a la carte items such as wings and mini corn dogs - cheese - bakery items And this isn't even hitting the grocery aisles! We opted for a salad, burrito, almond croissant, and deli salad and spent less than $25 (and all were pretty tasty). Way cheaper than purchasing food at the wineries which gives you more cash to drink more wine :) read more

A plus!!!!! This store is a great overall place for great shopping selections!!! The deli is even better!!!! The food that they make has love and effort and you can taste it!!! The service is awesome friendly and professional. The coffee slash juice place built in the side is legit!! Had the sweet beat freshly juiced heaven in my mouth!! I've been coming to this store for years when in town, and it never disappoints!!! It's a gotta stop in place for sure!!! read more

I love this place. It is my favorite place in the whole world. I love there workers (especially Cindy). There food is amazing, I especially love the sushi, breakfast sandwich/burrito, hot bar, orange chicken, chocolate milk with a lot of protein, mints, gum, and basically everything except the giggles candy (they are so over priced and trash, I don't understand why anyone would even consider touching them, not even thinking about spending money on them, you'd have to pay me to eat those garbage balls) besides that, It's great. Hope you try this place out. I've been there 562 times and keep going still. Thanks El Rancho! read more

El Rancho Market - This used to be at El Rancho and it was greatly amazing and splendid!!!!! - Grocery Near Me - Solvang, California

I was surprised at the extent of the ready made food section of the store. You can choose between sandwiches, sushi, hot foods, soup, salad bar and more. Being a first timer here, I had to stand back to watch how things went. There's paper slips for burritos, tacos and sandwiches. There's also a menu behind the counter on a TV monitor. We settled on the #10 sandwich - The Jordan. It's a warm sandwich that sounds like the flavors of Chipitle mayo, honey mustard and BBQ sauce would be weird. Boy was I wrong. A definite must! There are many food options that you'll find something for the pickiest of eaters at a reasonable price. read more

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This market has a wonderful deli, soup&salad bar and coffee counter. It's a great place for a lunch where everyone can choose what they'd like to eat and get a good value. PLUS it's a great market! Highly recommended! read more

Friendly, informative staff, clean store, stocked well, fresh produce and one helluva meat counter!! Easy parking! read more