Been to a few different Northgate Markets now and I'm a fan. Generally, produce prices are lower versus American markets. Gotta live the fresh pastries, breads, aqua fescas, tamales and soups. read more

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Staple of the community, My initial shopping list was crema and the chips they make inhouse. The deli caught my eye, and I ordered the Thursday torta special. I forgot to take pictures and I inhaled it. It came with an aqua fresca, I picked the pineapple spinach. I felt like I could use the fiber, it's tangy not bad interesting combination. The deli ladies are very helpful, and patient when I was staring at the menu. Especially when I froze when they asked me which drink I wanted. read more

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Came here on Christmas day and it was extremely busy. Parking wasn't too bad. It was also raining, so all the close parking spots were taken. There were a lot of people inside wanting to get some tamales, and picking up their catering order. We wanted to get some agua frescas, champurado, and get some tameles to go. The lady at the counter of the agua frescas asked if I was there to pick up a catering order, I said no, just here to grab some aqua frescas, and asked if I could get the 72 oz. She was extremely kind and was very helpful. I also asked if it was possible to grab the same size for some champurado. She gave me the large ounce container. When we got to the tamales, they were all gone. I went back to the same counter to ask if there would be anymore tamales for the day. She said they were steaming more and some will be out in about 15 minutes. Everyone that came in, went straight for the tamales and were a little sad that there weren't any. I also mentioned to her that the champurado was almost gone so they can make more to replace it. We decided to stay and take a look at all the other items in the market as we waited for the tamales to be done. We came back, and started forming a line to grab the tamales. Others started to randomly surround the staff member who brought out the tamales. The same lady told them there was a line behind us and for them to get behind us. Our other reason for shopping here was to find some desserts, but they were limited on what was available. Some pan de queso, pan dulces, flan, I'm not sure what the true name is, but the baby bread? Overall, we had a great visit and everyone was extremely nice. The only bad part was during our checkout, we mentioned that we got a dozen of one type of tamale, and a half dozen of another. We were about to get charged for 2 dozens, but we caught the error and just had to wait for someone to come and void the transaction. Other than that, everything went well. read more

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Guacamole habanero was really good! The chicharones with meat was really greasy and not very crunchy. Would buy the guac again it was $7 read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

Such a cool market that sells lots of fresh tortillas, pastries, tamales, ceviche, Mexican snacks and goodies! They even have booths that sell tortas, agua frescas, tacos, pazole, etc! Also, they have daily specials and it comes with a FREE agua fresca! Parking can be difficult especially on the weekends because it gets pretty busy but they have a big parking lot. It can get pretty crowded so try to come early if possible since they open at 7am especially if you come on the weekend! Service was very friendly and welcoming! Prices were pretty affordable! Got a container of super fresh and delicious guacamole for $6! The bag of chips i got was only $2 and were so fresh, crispy, and not too salty. The asada taco was freshly made and such a good deal for $2! The meat was marinated well, tender, and flavorful and the taco consisted of a lot of meat! The tortilla was so fresh and soft! The watermelon agua fresca ($6) was too sweet so I only had a couple sips but I had a sample of their horchata and it was good and not too sweet! Would definitely recommend and return! read more

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It's been a minute since I've been inside north gate market, but oh man is it a foodies paradise inside. No time to cook, no problem. North gate has you covered. There are so many options to choose from and everything tastes amazing! Staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. An absolute must try is the agua frescas. The horchata con café is like an iced coffee with horchata and it is absolutely delicious. Another must try are the tortillas. They have a variety, but my favorite are the nopal (cactus) tortillas. Super affordable, healthy, vegan, and also very delicious. Another favorite are the Mexican mini sandwiches made with ham, queso fresco, avocado, and pickled jalapeños. The sweet bread here is also very good. Not overly sweet and the bread is soft. Lastly, a must is the beans. Specifically, the ones with bacon, ham, and cut up hot dogs. Full of flavor and pairs perfectly with their carnitas. Overall, I highly recommend this market. It truly is a one stop shop. I definitely will be back! read more

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Everything about this store is good. The food is amazing and the people that work there are so welcoming, polite and helpful.

I'd been craving sweet bread for a couple of days and knew this place would have it -- so I decided to stop by. Glad I did! The sweet bread was fresh and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality. Definitely coming back next time the craving hits! read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

Compare with Asian supermarkets, it is clearer and tidier, with wide aisles and good vibes. Staff are nice! We bought some bananas, vegetables, snacks and guacamole read more

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Very disappointing experience with Veronica, who said she was the manager. She accused me of cutting the line, then after realizing she was wrong, she kept a bad attitude and never apologized. Definitely not the kind of behavior you expect from a manager. read more

Was looking for a cake today and not one but all the employees in the bakery section offered to help me that's exceptional service! The store is extremely well managed clean festive and unique.. I like it... it's a fun market.. Food is fresh , new flavors of sushi are delicious and the juices are beyond good, and the guac bar is great ! I owe this market for values , kindness and respect. I do keep trying to get the lady who announces the numbers in the meat section to sing karaoke along with the music in the store maybe one day ? read more

Bad! Unfortunately no bags for produce and the employees outside texting I count him 20min hidden and no supervision at all. That sucks!

Parking is a bit crowded. This place is a local Hispanic market. The hot foods inside are good, my mom likes the tamales and chicharron. This time I came by and I got a cake for my sister at the bakery section to try but it wasn't that good, very sweet and the cake was somewhat sticky and dense at the bottom, not sure why. But the breads are yummy. You can find all ur ingredients here to make any kind of Mexican food. read more

Los tamales son DELICIOSOS! RIQUIZIMOS! pero el pan dulce Salvadoreño que venden es horrible, un asco y caro! no gasten su dinero, se que no lo hacen ellos pero antes de comprarle a un distribuidor, deberian de ellos probar el producto primero, lo que venden en sus tiendas lo representan a ellos, a la compañia: encuentren mejores distribuidores por favor! no me gusta tener que dar 2 star review pero hojala esto llame la atencion del encargado de purchasing y muestre mas apreciacion por los clientes ofreciendo mejor producto read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

Please don't order any cooked food here , flies everywhere and the ladies behind the counter don't care , I'm surprise the health department haven't shut it down , I use to enjoy this place read more

Northgate Market - Bunch of flies - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

Did the tortas get smaller? Still decent price though. Especially if you get weekday lunch special with the medium size aqua fresca = $7.99 If you get the ladies, they work fast and give you decent amount of meat. If you get the young guy (who is most likely the only english speaking person), he will likely be slow and give more beans than meat. The cantina doesn't have it's own check out. You'll have to wait in line the grocery line. Sucks because the meal can get soggy. But you can eat on the spot, there are 2 tables inside. The supermarket has everyday low price items and produce is pretty good. Usually we get the fresh tortilla and salsa to make tacos at home. They're very nice. read more

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It is all about Mexican food and ingredients i. this large store. You know it is authentic when the majority of the. customers are Hispanic looking for their favorite and usual items. They carry everything you need to cook Mexican and most brands are available. What makes this place special is that they have a lot of different fresh food items such as fresh tortillas , ceviches, soups ,tortas and pastries not to forget the usual tamales ! All fresh , nicely presented and checked carefully for temperature. The prices are the same as elsewhere despite a lot of signs indicating sales and deals. They don't have many stores but they are worth checking out if you are planning to cook Mexican . The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable so they can be of great help if you need advice. read more

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Went yesterday to make a return, it was really busy but Mari helped me out and was kind and professional

My Favorite Store and I don't mind The Long drive from my city to Northgate Market. I love The Cheese Tamales , Bread and The Fresh fruits and veggies Love It Customer Service Awesome Thank You read more

I am very happy with there hot soup and tamales a variety of hot foods and fresh guacamole fresh bread and cakes yummy

I came here strictly just to get some hot foods. I can say I really enjoyed the tamales especially for like $2.50 each. The soups were a bit more expensive at $5.99 each but they tasted quite good. A lot of good stuff here including some really nice cakes, I'd def be back to try more stuff. read more

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This review is specifically for the tres leches cake. If you're ever looking for a budget friendly tres leches cake without compromising the taste, this place is it! They've got different varieties of the cake as well. On my recent pick-up, I ordered the mocha tres leches, and wow - it definitely did not disappoint. I will say, this place gets PACKED, so if you're worried about being too close too people for obvious reasons, maybe go in the morning. There aren't real markers to keep everyone 6' apart. Otherwise, A+ on the bakery side! Don't be surprised if you walk out of there purchasing more than just thee cake though. It smells oh, so good upon walking into this market with the fresh tortillas and baked goods! read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

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Servicio al cliente esta en sus peores si pudiera dar 0 estrellas las daría vine hace unas semanas con mi familiar y seguridad no paraba de seguirnos y me miraba con mala actitud después a la hora de hacer check out terminamos pero a mi abuela le falto comprar algo quisimos regresar y el "Manager" al parecer tiene la tercera edad no nos quería dejar entrar con nuestras cosas y no nos quería dejar pasar después de que nos retiramos llame servicio al cliente y me respondió el mismo manager y me queje de lo que paso y lo único que dijo de seguridad es que solo está haciendo su trabajo cuando lo único que se enfoco fue en seguirnos todo el rato que estuvimos comprando fue uno de los peores servicio al cliente no recomiendo esta tienda al parecer también te juzgan por como vienes vestido read more

Really bad customer service in hot food department, employee Daysi gave me bad attitude and was all in a hurry never again going there she was so rude . read more

Went in there for the first time and got bunch of tamales and some guac to try. Tamale wasn't good at all.

This place is judicious by how people dress. worked 2 shifts went in the morning to buy to make breakfast cashier scratched highlighted whole 3 steps just because I had dirt from work never again. Lady had 0 customer service read more

Bought a cake there on Friday night and on Saturday it had mold. Makes me question how fresh their ingredients are and how long cakes are sitting there. read more

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Back on September 25, 2019, I signed up our two young chefs for Miguelito's Cocina Club on October 5 at 10:00AM. Our girls really enjoyed it, but it wasn't quite what I anticipated. Día de los Muertos was the theme. While I can explain ideas and concepts to our girls to the best of my knowledge, I anticipated a better suited employee to discuss the foods and traditions of this Mexican holiday. Turns out that the employee was from Cuba and was still learning everything about it. Lol. Mostly clean, organized store. The registers, while not many were open, moved quickly that morning as we did make a purchase after the almost one-hour class concluded. What is up with people parking in the no parking zone marked for unloading handicapped passengers? Happened with at least two different cars next to us. Douchebags don't consider wheelchair-bound people that have to use that space to get out of their vans, etc. Compared to my favorite Northgate in Norwalk, this location overall pales in comparison. read more

I was itching for some TAMALES recently ! So when I got here, I bought 6 for $10. I bought 2 pork, 2 chicken, 2 beef. There were other flavors like pineapple, corn, strawberry, cheese and rajas too! But they were NOT good :(. Very little meat, too much masa, and dryyy.... See pics below. This wasn't the first time either. Better off getting some from the tamale ladies in the streets or parking lots : (.. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because the workers here are pretty friendly and that makes a big difference in anyone's day! There's also a good selection of hot foods, cold dishes, and nice aguas frescas. Onto my next craving: Fish tacos at La Bufadora! If you know, you know. read more

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My favorite place to get ceviche! I love how they make it and it's more worth it to buy here and bring it home to eat compared to buying from a restaurant. read more

Nice Latin market with a great deli/prep food department. I love the meat department with fresh and marinated meats. Best thing about that department is they butcher their own meat and it's not pre packed. Fresh tortillas and bakery are really a treat. This Northgate Market is on the smaller side. Not as many choices for packages and canned goods. read more

I was in express checkout I had 11 ITEMS ONLY and the cashier ZOILA did not want to ring me up because the policy is 10 items. There was NO ONE IN LINE ONLY ME!!!!!!! very upsetting because I had to get all my items and move to another register Really bad customer service! read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

The number I was given was a generic number to the store thar I could have gotten off of Google. :) I called the following day at 2 in the afternoon, I explained from top to bottom, they had no idea what I was talking about and they said no manager was there to speak with about the issue. To call again the next day. I asked what time they said "I don't know. I think the manager will be here just try calling". So yes, wasted money, wasted product, wasted gas, and wasted time. read more

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I wanted some season taco meat for my taco night but was sad to see that they didn't have any. I asked an employee there to make sure and she went to the back to ask the meat department to make me a fresh batch of seasoned taco meat! I was so happy that I asked instead of just coming home. The tortillas here are also freshly made, which makes taco night even better! Super happy read more

Northgate Market - Taco meat - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

I use to love this market because it's clean today I went to get some Veggie came home Cut it up Notice it has mold and it's rotten and read more

Northgate Market - Rotten and moldy - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

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I love this market but people make sure you check your fruit bowls. I had a bug in mine read more

Northgate Market - Sliced mango with a bug - Grocery Near Me - El Monte, California

I may not be Mexican, but omg the food prepared here is so good! They prepare quesadillas, burritos, chilaquiles, menudo, tortas (even cubana), tamales, chicharrón en salsa verde, tacos, chicken meals ( bigger sizes for parties are available), and bakery goods. I came here for a Tres Leche cake but ended up getting a Choco Flan! While I was here, I ended up eating their Carne Asada torta with Horchata. I couldn't finish the whole thing but I recommend it. It's been awhile since I ate a torta! They also have tables to eat inside the market. You can put your cart on the side. You just show your plate to the cashier to pay for it. You can pay before or after you finish your food. It sucks! That I have to drive out 20 mins to get to this place since there's none in Alhambra. This place definitely has everything you want! Plus, they have guacamole samples! Oh, the parking is shared with different businesses but it is still a big lot! read more

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Love Northgate Market! My favorite Latin grocery store. You can buy fresh produce and ready made delicious food. Also lots of products from different Latin countries. I highly recommend this market. Beware when shopping hungry. You might get tamales or coctel de camaron by accident on purpose. read more

This the best Market ever. The service and help is amazing. There qualities of different types of food from vegetables to handmade Mexican food will keep you coming back. Albertsons and these big markets should learn from them. They know how to treat their customers and the staff is always friendly and available to assist you. I will never shop anywhere else again. Was an Albertsons and Ralphs customers for more than 30 years and now there is no reason to shop there again. Amazing people and the service is off the Charts!!!! Please do yourself a favor and stop there. You will be so happy you did. read more

This review is for the fresh bolillo bread... 4 for $1 The best bread ever...this where we go. read more