Been going here for years. Great sandwiches and always, always helped by a friendly team!…read more Their sandwiches are our go-to for picnics and beach days. They also have a great selection of potato salads and pasta salads. Love that it's a one-stop shop for our picnics and beach days!

I have been coming here forever. It is not cheap but the quality of everything here is fantastic…read more This is a real butcher shop. There aren't many left in San Diego. Other than its sister store, Iowa Meat Farms, Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad (yes, they have returned), and the Wise Ox, also in Carlsbad, there are hardly any real butcher shops around. But these guys know what they are doing. Try their burgers and meatloaf. They are easy to cook at home. Try their steaks. You can get a legitimately excellent steak here for a fraction of what you would pay at a steakhouse and it will be BETTER than the steakhouse version. Make sure you ask the counter guys to season it for you before they wrap it up. Try their freshly-made sandwiches. Make sure you try their beans behind the deli counter. Their pimento dip in the refrigerated area is legendary and more addictive than crack (or so I have read). They have interesting sodas, craft beers, different mustards, El Indio chips, fresh breads, and a small but very well-curated wine selection. Is there anything they do not do well here? "No," is the answer to that question. They do everything well here. They have their own parking lot but it fills up quickly. There is not much other parking in the area. In the past, I have walked several blocks away in the residential neighborhood to get to the store when there is no parking available. And it was worth it.

Haven't been back in a while and it's still great. Came on a Tues afternoon and it was busy around…read morethe bar but the rest of the space was empty so we were able to find a spot easily. They still have a happy hour which I loved. Not huge discounts but a couple bucks off their already reasonable prices. We got negronis, Rome with a view, baby spro shooter and the tiny filthy martini off the happy hour menu. Also got the carajillo old fashioned off the regular menu. Everything tasted delicious and was well made. Standout was the spro shooter though. It literally tastes like coffee ice cream. The coconut foam on top is fire.

A friend and I went early Monday morning and it was very quiet and pleasant. The interior is out of…read morethis world and there's so many cool things to see. The service was quick and easy, and they were very helpful in helping me pick out what drink to have. We ordered the poached eggs and Greek yogurt, breakfast tacos, and mochanut latte. Everything was delicious. Will def be going back!

First time checking out the new place. They moved next to…read moretheir former place of business in the smaller side of the building. They still have the same vibe and the same menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They did raise the prices but still a really good value regardless. Formerly a sit-down restaurant, this is now set-up as a take-out, with few tables outside near the entrance. It is also a small market as well, with a meat counter. We walked in at around 5:00pm on a Wednesday and ordered their BBQ Beef Rib dinner and a slice of pistachio cheesecake. The employees there were really friendly and nice. We didn't get her name at the register but on our receipt it said Gabby was our server and she was sweet. We had a question regarding ordering meat for an upcoming event and Max at the meat counter was very helpful. When we got home, the meal was delicious! The meat on the ribs was juicy and tender, the baked potato was hot! It stayed warm longer than most potatoes we've had and it was good. The mixed veggies were a bit softer than I expected but was fine. It was a good meal. We went back to order 8 BBQ beef rib dinners 3 days later on Saturday, 4th of July. We called in our order 30 minutes before pick up and when we arrived, we waited a few more minutes for our order to be done. The ribs weren't consistently good. Some were good but some were tough and chewy. But the sides of coleslaw & mashed potatoes were really good. Rolls were already cold at pick-up. Overall, it's still a good place and glad they're back.

It's back and we couldn't be happier :) Best place to get…read moreyour fresh meat. Everyone is always so helpful and the place is so clean.

Great little store with all the basic necessities. Staff is always helpful & friendly. Lots of…read morefood options.

This review is only for the meat market section…read more I've been coming here for literally decades, although it had been a while since my last visit. In the past, this was the place to go if you wanted that old-school butcher shop experience and some of the best carne asada around. Unfortunately, my visit yesterday was disappointing. The meat selection seemed mediocre compared to what I remember. The carne asada was cut into small pieces (around 6 inches across) and was already pre-marinated. Years ago, the cuts were much larger, making them easier to grill and far more visually appealing. Back then, if you wanted it marinated, they would do it fresh for about $1 more per pound. That level of service made a difference. The young man behind the counter also gave me the impression that he really didn't care about my concerns, which only added to the disappointment. After cooking it, the carne asada just wasn't the same. It seemed dry and lacked the flavor and quality I had always associated with this market. I'm willing to give them one more chance in case this was just an off day. But if my next experience is the same, it will unfortunately be my last visit.

Great friendly service. Very knowledgeable staff. Great meat!!!!!Excellent products…read more No need to shop elsewhere. C u there!

I was preparing my selfie stick to take a photo of me beside the cow figure outside this store…read more Some grumpy employee of this store stares at me, flexing. He's giving me his childish version of evil eye. I don't appreciate some paranoid butcher treating me like a criminal because of a quick photo session OUTSIDE the store. At least he succeeded at showing how unprofessional and disrespectful he is. It's pointless to shop at a store where I'm treated like crap. I'll buy my meat elsewhere. Indeed, the best meat shop in this neighborhood is The Meatery at 6160 Fairmont Ave.

Food is expired. He will give it to you and smile in your face. Come on man check your products if…read moreyou want people to come back. If one product is expired for 2 months. I can imagine the rest.

This is the second time I've shopped here. Most of the products are within date, but unfortunately,…read moreI ended up with an expired item again. I'll keep coming back because I like the store, but it's frustrating that I have to double-check every single product.

What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

Sorry no photos. Picked BF up from airport and he had to have PLB. We each had the millense. Me…read morechicken and hilm the beef. With two eggs and an empanada. Soooooo good. And the chimmie churri is Amazing. A great place for a night (or lunch) out.

We came for their $65 special that is posted on their web site and we got an e-mail for. Our server…read moredidn't know of the special so went to ask the chef. He came back saying the chef said the special had expired. We explained, we got the e-mail only a few days earlier and the special is posted on their web site. Our server said the only side was mashed potatoes. We pointed out the ad clearly states 2 sides not one side. The server also said the only steak option was a ribeye and that it would be a 16oz cut in half. As you can see from the picture, what we got is very different. This made for a rather uncomfortable dining experience. We've never had to justify our meal before. This was a bad dining experience.

Cons: Inattentive. Neglectful. Worst customer service experience ever. Walked out after ~30 mins…read morewithout receiving any greeting from a server, waiter, host, bus person, no one... no water, no bread, no preparation for our arrival, no drink order, no "hello," no "be right with you," no service, no apology, and no accountability. We were traveling and being impressed by reviews, we secured a RESERVATION days prior to our arrival!!! You'd think someone in the building would've been expecting us! No excuse for not being greeted, and not even getting the bare minimum treatment expected from any random 24/7 diner, let alone a premium steakhouse. Dining experience was disappointing (or nonexistent), and the private Yelp messages from the owner were extremely telling. Can't improve if you don't take care to acknowledge and address areas for opportunity. Customer service is a glaring one. Pro: Convenient parking. Spacious booths Wish we could give an opinion of the food, but we left.