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    La Bodega Market

    4.5 (135 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Pollo preparado
    Charlie A.

    Incredible meat department. The chicken and Asada preparada are always great. The prices are also really good.

    Scott K.

    Dropped In largely based on the yelp reviews just to pick up some chicken and steak to barbecue. Staff and manager could not have been nicer and I use the Yelp check in to get a free container of delicious green salsa Verde. I'll be back. The price was right. The food was delicious and it makes a barbecue so easy!!!

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    Breanna C.

    My first time at this little market as I was in the area. I will definitely come back any time I'm in the area. The owner is friendly and truly cares about his customers. Nice little market to grab fresh meat, produce, pastries or paletas. Highly recommend.

    Carne asada fries with guac
    Jeff K.

    more like 3.5 out of 5 stars. as most places have banned dining indoor due to the coronavirus, we decided to see what types of places were open on door dash. i'm so glad this place was open, since they have carne asada fries. We ended up getting the below. 1x Adobada (Sopes) $3.49 1x Carne Asada Fries (Antojitos) $8.49 1x Guacamole (Extras) $1.49 1x Lengua (Burritos) $6.99 Everything was really good and filling, i think for two people, the above items are more than enough. I think you can even skip the sopes and be full from everything. I actually think i shouldve skipped the sopes, as it was kinda soggy by the time it got to my house, but that could be because i didn't eat it fresh. The lengua burrito and the carne asada fries were money tho, loved it 100%. Next time i'm craving mexican food, i'll order from this place again in the future. I wished they had an option to buy items from the panaderia on doordash... that would've been cool.

    Ranchera is the top left and the cecina is everything else. Look at the difference !

    0 stars if I could. Went today for the first time and asked for 3 pounds of ranchera but when I went home they gave me cecina ( cheaper meat) and 2 pieces of ranchera went back to swap out for ranchera but the owner refused, started cursing, and wanted to kick me out. They were also taking photos of me. Rude and disrespectful place. Look at the photo and see the difference

    Khoi T.

    A friendly neighborhood grocery store, taqueria, and bakery. While this store isn't as big or well known as the ubiquitous grocery chains we're familiar with, it has a great selection of items that typically wouldn't be stocked at the mainstream places. I usually come here to pick up some ice cream popsicles. They have so many different and unique varieties to choose from. My personal favorite is the coconut cream. It's made with coconut and milk for a smooth and creamy texture. Shaved strips of coconut are also mixed in to add more flavor. All the ice cream is made with fresh ingredients, come individually wrapped, and are delicious. There's a flavor for every palate, and each popsicle is only $2. The meat market has a great selection of cuts. If you're looking to make tacos, fajitas, or any other Mexican dish, they've got you covered. The meat is fresh and can be cut to order. The taqueria tucked away in the corner adjacent to the ice cream. They offer all kinds of meats, and if you come in Tuesdays, select varieties are $0.99. These include carne asada, adobada, and carnitas. The tacos are about double the size of your standard street tacos, and pack plenty of flavor. The tacos come topped with diced onions and cilantro. Salsa is provided on the side. Service throughout the store is very friendly, and there's also a Yelp check-in for free salsa with a $25 dollar purchase.

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    Stopped by and got me some Carne Asada. Yummy. Cute little market. Little strip mall. Next to a great burrito please too

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    Excellent food excellent customer service. The Canada and chicken is great and the salsa is top-notch.

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    We get their marinated chicken often and it's amazing! I also love their salsas and other refrigerated options.

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    This place hits every mark. Great product. Clean. Friendly. Great pollo, carne and pork. Salsas are on point and hot. Great small business.

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    Ask the Community - La Bodega Market

    Hello are you opened now? I tried to order catering last year and was told you were closed due to refurbishing?

    Sorry but we no longer have a kitchen

    Does this place accept EBT?

    Yes we do

    How much is a dozen tamales and can I still order for Christmas?

    We do not have any more tamales this year. So sorry!

    Do you sell raw goat meat, if not who?

    Yes we do. Speak to any of the butchers available and they will be able to help you.

    Do you guys offer money exchange?

    No sir.

    Is their carne asada meat good as they say it is? Someone please describe the taste and texture of the meat; juicy, chewy,thick? Because I've had horrible experience with various carne meats from some Mexican markets in Orange County?

    Hello, our meat is known to be thin cut and juicy. We use both dry rub and juice mixtures to marinate our meat. We guarantee satisfaction and addiction to our top notch quality products. Hope to see you soon!!

    Is delivery available for 1925 E La Veta Ave in Orange (which is less then 1/2 a mile away)?

    We deliver through the app door dash.

    Do they sell cooked carnitas by the pound?

    Yes they do!

    When are you going to add seating?

    Unfortunately both the landlord and the city do not approve of us adding seating in or outside the business.

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    Review Highlights - La Bodega Market

    I chose the red salsa.....it had a hit of sweetness to it, I wasn't a fan.

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    Brees' Meats

    4.4
    (263 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    My father in law born in '58 was raised in West Grove and before moving closer to main street, grew…read moreup going to this family owned business here (he claimed he remembered seeing the original family members who started it all) with his mother and grandmother. My own parents lived around the corner for 30 years before recently moving. My dad and I always used to race here to get our weekend dinner supplies. All in all, this is a great shop. Personable people (family owned for sure), affordable prices, GREAT quality food, clean and full of history. I've even heard from other people who grew up in the area all the way at my work in LA county who rave about that store. My folks may have moved to another state and my father in law is no longer with us, but I for one will keep getting my best meats at this butcher's shop!

    I've been going to Brees' on and off for over a decade. I'm honestly surprised I hadn't 5 stars…read morethem sooner. All sandwiches are $12-15 depending on what you order. I got the $15 Italian with everything and it was loaded with fresh veggies, Boar's Head meats and cheese, mayo, mustard, etc. Previously I've gotten sliced meat by the pound as well. Staff is helpful and if you aren't sure what cut you want to buy on the raw meats...just ask! The customer behind me said his Dad wanted pork chops to smoke on the Traeger. They helped him pick the right cut & optional if you want it seasoned or as is. There's a few potatoes, onions, and seasoning in the shelves. A great one stop shop option! (The Char crust brand is great.)

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    Hottinger Family Meats

    Hottinger Family Meats

    4.5
    (573 reviews)
    17.8 mi
    $$

    Always quality meats and service oriented. They can get you just what you need. If you want it to…read morelook professional then go to the professionals . Custom meat packing they have butchered several of our beef . Great people!

    I sponsored/purchased a pig from our school ag program who highly recommended HFM even though it's…read moretwo hours away. I had a wonderful phone conversation with the owner Ben who personally took my order. We agreed upon a date and time two weeks out since I was going to be out of town for the 4th of July week. They called while I was out of town to confirm the date and time (between 10-11 am) which was great! When I arrived to the store with my son around 11:15 because of the heavy traffic on 91W I went to the counter and was told by a young female that I needed to go to the pay counter. She was curt and not helpful. There was only three people ahead of me so no problem. But the elder gentleman in front of me, who was being helped by the young man who would eventually help me, took an exceptionally long time with his order. I'm just here to pay and pick up. No problem, I'll be patient and keep waiting. Two other costumers are helped by the female counter person and finally the elder customer leaves with his order and I'm next. The young male counter person then waits for me to initiate the conversation and doesn't greet me with a smile or hello or how can I help. I brush it off. I tell him I'm here to pick up my order, a whole pig and give him my last name. He fumbles around a few seconds and then asks how to spell my name and eventually finds my ticket order and asks what time. The time is written at the top of the ticket he failed to notice. I pay for the order. He mutters someone will be out with my order and disappears. No thank you, no attentiveness like he gave the older gentleman in front of me. Again, I've been in my car with my son for over two hours from San Diego in traffic and this fella couldn't give me five minutes of courtesy. I'm waiting, and waiting and waiting while others eventually come into the store and are being helped and leaving. The older female worker at the pay counter is still there helping customers while the younger female at the deli counter is now apparently on a break and making herself lunch. She stops momentarily when a customer comes in for deli service. I'm still waiting by the counter to make sure I'm at least acknowledged but I don't see the young male counter worker who apparently left for lunch since it's now noon. The older female worker can probably see on my face that I'm not happy and says to me he's working on my order. He? Who's he? I am just here to pay and pick order between 10-11. How much time and trouble could it be to put this order together which was made two weeks prior? A different gentlemen finally arrives with three boxes and two large paper bags that comprise my order. On the way out the older female worker says goodbye and was very courteous. At this point I'm pretty upset because this is not a large haul and this order could've easily been second and not 45 minutes! I arrive home after the two hour drive back home to SD and looking forward to the meat, especially the sausages and putting it into the freezer which I cleared out in preparation for the meat. My older son is home to help. As we are sorting and placing the meat I notice that there are no sausages. It's just sausage meat but no links. I guess it's my fault for assuming and not specifying sausage links on at peat some of the order. It was a huge letdown. I had array went out to purchase rolls and buns for a bbq this weekend and to have friends and family over. Oh well. You live and you learn. At least the bacon was great.

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    The Butchery Quality Meats

    4.2
    (349 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$$

    I finally had the chance to give this business a try and I'm glad I did…read more The store was nice and clean and I was greeted by Alena who helped me with my shopping needs and was very helpful. Picked the prime filet mignon since I wanted something more lean and she gave me the perfect cut. I also picked some lemon peppercorn butter to top my steak with. They also have a sandwich station which I will give a try at another time. I'II be back!

    Clean & bright. Full of specialty items like Asian hot sauces, bbq dry rubs, kettle chips from NY,…read moretruffle butter spreads, jars of wagyu & duck fat, but their primary reason for existence is their high quality meats. Displayed in a shiny cold case that is expertly manned by a friendly, informative staff, there is every cut of meat...they even have quail if you ask! They also have a deli where you can order huge, hearty, delicious sandwiches (you always want it on ciabatta since white & wheat bread won't be able to handle all the oil & vinegar, pesto, mustard) to go! These are $14 sandwiches but worth it! Our sequence of events: We ordered #4 and #6 Shopped for dinner (ribeyes, filets, asparagus, red bliss potatoes, garlic bread) Picked up our takeout sandwiches Impulsively picked up 2 bags of chips that were near the front Paid for everything at the register Finally got home to enjoy all the delicious foods we got from the Butchery!

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    Members of the awesome staff of The Meat House.
    Members of the awesome staff of The Meat House.
    Full slabs of beef cut to order. Pictured here are Dry Aged T-Bone Porterhouse and Dry Aged Bone-In Rib Eye Steak.
    Full slabs of beef cut to order. Pictured here are Dry Aged T-Bone Porterhouse and Dry Aged Bone-In Rib Eye Steak.
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    El Gaucho Meat Market

    El Gaucho Meat Market

    4.2
    (341 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    This is your friendly neighborhood South American bodega. The market stocks plenty of items from…read morethe south american countries, mainly Argentina, Uruguay, and others. There is also a small diner where you can enjoy the delicious foods or some wine and beer while you sit and discuss who is the most legendary footballer (soccer). There are big screen TVs with murals of all the footballer greats. The people are friendly, the food is good, and the vibe is awesome! Great place to watch World Cup and cheer!

    After eating at several Argentinian restaurants recently, I've been on a chimichurri kick. I have…read moretried chimichurri sauces from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's but they aren't really very authentic. A friend recommended seeing what El Gaucho might have, so I visited the next day. The market is easy to spot with a big street sign out front. There are only two parking spots in front, one is a handicapped space. There's plenty of parking around the back though. When you walk in, you will see the main market with lots of items and brands I've never seen before. Slightly to the right is their deli counter with lots of meats, cheeses, and other miscellaneous items. To the right of the entrance is a dining area, and another counter where you can order sandwiches, empanadas, pizza, French fries, and drinks. I was laser focused on getting the chimichurri and leaving since I was short on time. It is in plastic bottles in plain view on on top of the deli counter. I purchased the regular variety, but they also have a spicy version. I could already tell this was going to be way better than the other two sauces I tried. I've had it on a steak, and on my breakfast scrambled eggs, and it's in a whole different league from the grocery versions I tried. It looks just like a restaurant chimichurri, oil based with lots of herbs and spices. I just had a nice filet mignon with chimichurri at a good Argentinan restaurant last week, and this chimichurri is about 90% as good. I moved it from the plastic bottle it comes in to a glass jar which will hopefully help preserve it longer, and store it in the refrigerator. I now have no reason to look elsewhere for chimichurri. My friend visits here periodically and says the sandwiches are excellent. I'll have to return again to try one, get more chimichurri, and explore the market and deli to see what other goodies they have.

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    Wagyu Meat And Grill

    4.5
    (697 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    I got the Wagyu beef and chicken breast with a double order of the macaroni salad, and overall, the…read morefood was delicious. The Wagyu was savory without being overly rich, and the chicken breast was lean but still really flavorful. They give you the choice between the regular chicken, which is dark meat and a little more savory, or the chicken breast, which is the leaner option. Personally, I eat a lot of lean meat, so pairing the Wagyu with the chicken breast was perfect for me. I also chose a double order of the macaroni salad for both of my sides instead of the kale salad or the other original side. It was a little extra, but completely worth it. It's hard to find places with really good macaroni salad, and this one did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the entire plate. The food came out very quickly, the service was great, and I'll definitely be coming back.

    I really dig this place. I'm pretty fat and trying to be less fat, and the quality of their meat is…read morevery good. Is it cheap? I'd argue no. But for $20, I can get a two-meat plate with high quality white meat chicken + beef + fried egg, and feel satiated until late afternoon (might be the peptides talking tho, who knows ;) ). I always call it in, and it's always ready on time. I always get the plate combo (beef + chicken breast), with kale and cabbage salad. Rice is included. I think their mac salad is good, but not worth the upcharge. I do suggest getting extra sauce on the side, as usually the one cup they give isn't enough based on the portion. I also love ordering ahead and just grab n go. This and Urban Grill are both solid options.

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