Austin's is a true gem for Ripon residents and anyone who appreciates quality meat and great…read moreservice. As you walk in, there's a refrigerator on the left stocked with a wide selection of meat cuts and flavored sausages, with plenty of marinated and non-marinated options to choose from. I highly recommend the Yukon Gold marinade. If you don't own a smoker or simply don't have the time, Austin's will even smoke your meat for you and have it ready when you need it. For hunters, Austin's also offers game processing with a variety of seasoning options and preparation options. The process is straightforward, making it easy from drop-off to pickup. The staff are consistently friendly, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to work with. If you enjoy quality meats and excellent customer service, Austin's is absolutely worth a visit.

Premium meat here! The prime rib we ordered for Christmas was a great cut…read more Thanks, Rick!

I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

My wife had gone in this store once and was impressed with the selection of items. We had some…read morefolks over for a fajita grill so we decided to try it. I was impressed with this place. Clean and the variety is phenomenal. We got chicken fajitas and chicken al pastor. Absolutely fantastic. Our guests loved them. They make fresh guacamole and we bought the spicy one. The chips are made there and they are are thicker and crunchier. I thought they were okay but some folks loved them. Where they nail it is the tortillas. House made there and they are out of this world. More texture and taste than store bought. Loved them. I liked the big assortment of refried beans in cans or packages. We tried the El Salvadorian red beans and I really enjoyed them. Good change of pace. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I bought a bean and cheese burrito on the way out in the food service area. Seemed a tad bit disorganized and slow. Good burrito though.

Ordered a breakfast burrito, they gave me an asada burrito…read more In a rush, I decided f#ck it ill just take the burrito. The asada burrito was terrible. It wasnt even asada, more like yesterday's asada mixed with ground beef and taco seasoning. I just threw it in the trash not even halfway through. The aguas frescas watermelon was pretty good tho. ​​I literally reinstalled yelp just to review how sh!t the burrito was lol thats how bad it was.

OMG! Always great food. This is definitely our go-to rib place…read more Service with a smile. Shout out to KiShawn, the owner. Always upbeat and personable. We've followed him to Morgan Territory and Six Cocktails. Check out his Instagram and Facebook for other venue updates.

Stopped by Livermore's farmers market and wow this did not disappoint. Given I was hangry after my…read morehair appointment but I knew this was the right move. Got the 1 meat 1 side plate for $16 and was more than full. The rub on the ribs I got was insane and the mac n cheese creamy. Ribs fell off the bone wow. When I got home I added some veggies cuz i am that girl now , and some pickled jalapenos. 100 would get again.

Our favorite place to get an asada torta. The pastor tacos are good as well and are good size. They…read morehave a nice prepare food counter along with several fresh salsa options. The cooking staff is very friendly and always hardworking.

When I first came to town in 2014, I missed that there wasn't a Mi Pueblo or some other chain…read moremarket. When I would try some of the markets, I got some odd looks. This one has been in a couple of locations but service is good and friendly. They have so many prepared foods in the deli that lunch is a good possibility, although they could use a few tables, inside or outside. I got a burrito de carne asada today and it was huge. For the price, it was an even better value. It was quite tasty. I forgot about the tamales, or I would have asked for those. They had a few and they might not have had what I liked but still...tamales. The meats in the display looked good and fresh. The rest of the store is neat and clean. The cashier was friendly and efficient.

So I finally came in to buy some meat and I bought some carne asada arrachera meat and they…read moreactually cut it fresh as I ordered it. This is the best way to buy meat because most of the time butchers at the store have it presliced and prepackaged and the juices (blood) drains if the meat and it no longer tastes fresh. I threw it on the grill and seasoned it and it was the best carne asada I've ever tasted. So I highly recommend you buy your meat here. If you don't see what you want in the cold case, don't be discouraged and tell him what you want and more than likely they will have it. I'm talking about steaks that you want to grill for carne asada. Enjoy!

The market is typical for the area. The owners and staff speak English, as well as Spanish. These…read moreowners have only been there some years. Not the old owner. What makes it special; is the new & improved meat counter & produce area. Fabulous!! They take special orders for the meats & fish that they carry. Love that! Their meat and fish dept is on par, price-wise, with major supermarkets, most of the time. I might pay $.40 a pound, more for catfish in season, but the price doesn't change out of season. Year-round, it's the same. (I'd buy fish here before I would at Save-Mart or O'Briens!!) I also don't have to drive 7 miles down the road for the $.40 cheaper per pound, price, for frozen stuff. Gas costs! I definitely don't have to put up with fish that doesn't look or taste as well as what I buy locally. I can examine each and every piece of meat or fish that I buy there. No packages hiding huge pieces of fat underneath or smelly fish. If anyone has a problem with the butcher part of the store, no worries. They take great pride in the meats & fish that are carried now. I have actually been told, once, that I could not buy the poultry that I wanted, as it wasn't fresh enough. I bypass supermarket fish, catfish & produce to purchase from here. You can not beat it for taste and price. Owners are very friendly and very helpful. Staff speaks fluent English as well.

I love getting their sandwiches call orders for pick up all the time! There sandwiches here clearly…read moremade with TLC lol. Also a great place to pick up meat for barbecue they have season and unseasoned. Also has like a typical liquor store needs Swishers jaritos

I stopped coming here because every time I stop by to buy meat I'll end up needing to buy produce…read moreand everything is stale or wilted, cucumbers are soft or cilantro is wilted. One time I grabbed an avocado and I made a face of disgust and the owner saw me, he just turned around and said nothing. Oh well, I guess I'll have to drive further for my meat now.

Love this place! Everyone is always so welcoming and friendly. They have an amazing selection of…read morehot food, fresh produce, quality meats, and delicious pastries. This has become my go-to spot for spices and all the hard-to-find ingredients that make cooking special. The store is well-stocked, the food is consistently great, and the staff always makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Whether I'm stopping in for a quick meal or shopping for groceries, I always leave satisfied. Highly recommend!

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING THIS STORE! On multiple visits, I've caught extra charges on my…read morereceipt and had to bring them to the staff's attention. It doesn't happen every time, but it has happened enough that I check every purchase now. Customers shouldn't have to keep catching these mistakes. Double-check your total--you could be paying more than you should.