I was certainly spoiled by living next to Dearborn, with the multitude of Iraqi markets on…read moreGreenfield and Warren. Now since moving to Seattle, I've been on the hunt for a similar market and Mmarket seemed to fit the bill. This is a small market that most importantly (for me at least) has a small kitchen pumping out classic Iraqi dishes, and also the typical Iraqi breads. Iraqi-Style Beef Kabob ($2.99) - They only had beef kabobs available when I stopped by. They grill the kabobs over a normal gas grill rather than the more traditional charcoal. The temperature and cook time seems to be a bit lacking as there isn't really any developed char or smoky flavors. The smell is almost gamey, but the texture is very tender, and the taste is mild with some allium notes. Charring would greatly improve the anemic appearance and taste of the meat. They serve the kabobs on a wheat pita and for some reason do not include any charred tomatoes, onions, etc that this would normally come with. This is probably the only place to get Iraqi-style kabobs in the area, so I can't complain too much. (3/5) Hummus ($4.99) - This is served in an 8 oz container and they add olive oil and sumac on top before handing it over. The hummus is a bit coarse and has a somewhat strong earthier flavor than a lot of other hummus. Still, this seems to be relatively fresh, without the taste of lemon or preservatives. That's a win in my book, for an area not known for Middle Eastern food. (3/5) Mmarket also sells bags filled with khubz and samoon, which according to the owner, isn't baked on site, but at a bakery nearby. Next time I visit I'll need to ask if that bakery is accessible to the public, just so I can get the freshest bread right from the tanoor, assuming they use one rather than a commercial oven. I gave Mmarket a 3/5 purely because the only comparison point I have is with the Iraqi markets in Dearborn. Let's be real, outside of a select few regions in the US, 90% of "Middle-Eastern" (aka "Mediterranean") food is some abomination of Americanized Greek food mixed with food from the Levant. Of the more authentic 10%, 90% of those restaurants focus on Lebanese cuisine. That last 1% includes places like Mmarket - places that serve authentic food from a specific country in the Middle East. While the execution of the food here is more grocery-store level than restaurant-level, for anyone who wants a taste of real Iraqi food, Mmarket is probably the best in the area. While I wouldn't get the prepared food again, I would come back for the khubz specifically since I don't think there's anywhere else near Seattle that has it for sale.

Nice Mediterranean grocery store. The best part this store is having a full commercial kitchen…read morewith few delicious menu items. They have nice Iraqi kabobs and Iraqi fish plus other items all made fresh per order. Clean place , good prices and very kind and friendly owner and staff. It's a small family business.

Our first time buying from here. The butcher was extremely knowledgeable and recommended a few of…read moretheir custom sausages. We will be back to try a few more flavors.

Great meat products. Great people!! Best of any store in our area of western Washington. Can't go…read morewrong with Kelso Meats.

Nice little store with a ton of spices, canned goods, coffees and teas, tahini, halvah, olives,…read morevarious rices, dried beans, lentils, pastas, breads, and more. They have a small refrigerated section that had various cheeses, a few prepared frozen items, and various meats, falafel, and gyro slices. If you are looking for a specific Mediterranean ingredient or item, my guess is that your best luck in the area is looking here. They also had an assortment of plates and dishes, and other items that could be considered gifts. Prices were reasonable, especially for items that I'm sure they pay to import. I bought a huge jar of Green oregano for $5.99. They didn't have much in the deli case, but I tried the baklava, which I found to be flavorful, but very dry (perhaps old). Will definitely revisit this place to try some of their other items.

Good size grocery store. Ok selections and ok prices. Nothing special. I was not impressed with…read morehis prepared food such as the Kataief during Ramadan as they were the worst ever. So I will stick to buying groceries from there only if I was in the area.

This is a quaint little butcher shop. Came here on a mission to find a special cut of beef. First…read moretime I have ever come across the cut called picahna. It was absolutely fabulous and my new favorite cut of meat to grill. They dry age their own meats. Loved that I could buy 1 individual jumbo beef hot dog, instead of a whole 8 pack. My only want, is a larger selection of meats, but they had a decent amount for a small shop. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming back.

Went here hoping for some nice steaks was disappointed.. Ridiculously expensive for meat that…read morelooked dried out and unappealing.

After having dinner next door at La Loncherita. I wanted to check out for Carniceria Market…read moreMichoacan for the first time. I was on the hunt for some Arrachera. I was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of items they had on hand. The market offers an impressive selection of fresh and marinated meats, including the arrachera I was looking for. In addition to the meats, there were plenty of other interesting items to explore. The variety and quality of products available made my visit enjoyable and worthwhile.

Great Latin carniceria. Friendly people and well stocked. Will order something for you if you ask…read more Good prices. I got a salsa there when I could not find it anywhere else.

Sold rotten sunflower seeds and would not exchange it. Said I should be talking to the manufacturer…read moreinstead of them . Not buying anything else from this place.

Very sweet lady at the register. It's a bit small, but they had lots of European canned goods, deli…read moremeats and sausages. They didn't have much options for smoked fish. I ended up getting hot smoked mackerel since they didn't have the cold smoke kind. The salmon jerky was so good. It was almost $40/lb so I got only about a quarter of a pound. They didn't have a lot of drink selections either. I've had the cream caviar with smoked salmon before, but I didn't buy it here. So if you ever do end up here and you like caviar spread, please give it a try. You can get it at other European stores, but it's Just a suggestion if you ever go in and don't know what to buy.

Great quality! I picked up some duck for a special event and it was a hit!…read more They have an assortment of fresh seafood and meats.

In short We haven't had this kind of shopping around here,…read morelet alone focused in one store. This is where you get the super-nice meat and fish that supermarkets and big-box stores don't have. And their house-made fish dips are amazing. In long It's a little strip mall by the Speedway that would be kinda sleepy except for the drive-through coffee line constantly forming around the whole building. E&O have the end unit. You walk in to a shelf full of solid-value wines, mostly local, aimed to pair with whatever you might take home with you to cook. The ceilings are high, and the walls and floors are all spotless white. No decorations, very little merchandising, if any. There's a long butcher case on the left full of all kinds of crazy treats. Prawns the size of bratwursts. Steaks, roasts, different fish. They skip most of the stuff that supermarkets carry and focus only on more-specialty stuff. Their stock is either a nicer version or it's something that's unavailable elsewhere. You do pay for quality like this on some of the stuff, but if you're cooking a meal you're really looking forward to, the value makes it reasonable. Not everything is expensive, either. They had fresh lemons on the case for 40% less than the supermarket up the street. They had reds, whites, bubblies, and pinks in the wine section with every bottle under $20. And those fish dips, man. I'm surprised they don't sell out by afternoon every day. We had wild salmon and black cod dips before dinner last night, and both were fantastic. They're very well balanced, so maybe you could add hot sauce or fresh herbs to taste, but we've had them several times and never felt compelled to tune them up. The dudes behind the butcher case have decades of industry experience, and they couldn't be nicer, more patient, or more helpful. I love shopping here.

BEWARE: We were charged an additional "store tax" on top of the state tax…read more I'm very disappointed with my experience today. We purchased 7 tamales that were advertised at $2.99 each, but at checkout we were charged $3.29 each. When we asked about the price difference, the explanation we received was that the extra charge was a "store tax", in addition to the separate $2.28 state tax shown on the receipt. The explanation was unclear and did not make sense, especially because the receipt shows the $3.29 as the item price and then separately charges $2.28 in state tax. The price displayed for an item should match what customers are charged at checkout. We kept the receipt and photos of the items purchased and will be reporting the issue to the appropriate consumer agency. I'm sharing this so other customers can be aware and pay close attention to the prices and taxes being charged at checkout. If they are charging this additional "store tax" on tamales, I'm pretty sure they are applying the same charge to all products throughout the store as well.

After visiting Northgate Gonzalez Mercado in Costa Mesa, I was on the lookout for a similar grocery…read morestore in Washington, especially one that offered fresh tortillas. A friend recommended Carniceria Los Compadres in Everett, WA, and it did not disappoint. This store is a good size and offers a wide variety of selections. There's a Taqueria in the back, where you can order delicious food, and a butcher that provides all sorts of different cuts of meat. The fresh produce section is well-stocked, and you can find everything you need to make authentic dishes. I decided to try the Taqueria and ordered several different tacos and a tamale. The tacos were particularly impressive, with the shells crisped to perfection. The pork tamale was also quite tasty. As they do make fresh tortillas you're able to call in and request the size and how many you're looking for in the morning. Overall, Carniceria Los Compadres is a great spot for anyone looking for authentic Mexican ingredients and dishes in the Everett area.