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    Northgate Market

    3.0 (83 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Grocery, Mexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Carne asada with lots of oil

    Save your money, sh-t is nasty AF Staff super rude and slow Lady got mad bc I told her my meat was burned , I guess for 1.99 what do we expect? Ambiance, regular Mexican market

    This was in the champurrado, lots of chunks of who knows what
    Fabian L.

    This is by far the WORST champurrado I've ever had in my life! I paid $6 for a drink that had so many huge chunks of I don't know what. It took away from the actual drink itself and yes, I actually mixed it with the spoon before pouring it in my cup so it looked how it's supposed to be. I couldn't even drink it with the top on since the chunks covered the hole where you sip out of. Not to be nasty but it looks like vomit.

    Kathy N.

    Been on the hunt for good chicharrons for a while and have been coming up short in my home city of Tucson. While visiting family in the Fullerton area, my BIL turned me on to Northgate. Jackpot! Their porkbelly chicharrons are super meaty, super huge and super flavorful. Just the right amount of meat vs fat.....I was in crunchy, succulent heaven. They're pricey but so worth it. Picked up some carnitas as well along with some fresh corn tortillas. While the carnitas were flavorful, they just weren't as good as I'd hoped. The store made corn tortillas were warm and "corny." Just how I like 'em. If you like chicharrons, you need to get yourself to Northgate.

    Open and just sitting there. Gross
    Melissa C.

    Questioning their food practices. They had Opened pre packaged arroz con leche near cleaning equipment and left it alone uncovered in the middle of the store. Anyone can walk by, flies are nearby and they are just sitting their ready to be covered and sold. Then a few coworkers came by and were talking over the food. Not wanting to buy arroz con spit. I'll pass.

    Kristen G.

    Northgate Gonzalez Market is about half the size of a giant grocery chain store but it has a lot of the charm and appeal that makes it culturally Mexican. Their carniceria (aka Butcher shop) offers an assortment of meats and pre made/seasoned meats for cooking. You also have the option to select hot foods that have been prepared for breakfast (served 6am-11am, while supplies last), lunch and dinner. Seriously, you could buy a whole family sized meal for dinner which can feed 3, 6, 15, and 30 something people. Walking around the store and exploring many of their options, I've found there's a little of everything. I came with my parents and aunts to buy stuff for my grandma's birthday and we were able to get everything we needed (and a few extra stuff). They have a little baked goods section to the far right corner near the registers. Near the entrance there's a place to buy tamales (pork, chicken, and I forgot the third). They even have some juices, too! Some of their product, however, are comparable to products at other stores. For example, I've found that their baby food section is actually a little more pricey than the ones I've found at Target. But if you're pressed for time and don't worry too much about cost, you could buy what you need here. Parking can be a little nightmare since the parking lot isn't very big. Thankfully we were able to find a spot as soon as we drove into the Placentia Plaza.

    Nasty ceviche
    R.K M.

    The tilapia Ceviche Used to be made very well about a year ago I do not know who prepares the fish here but they need to get fired or a lesson on how to make and cut the fish the proper way the chunks in the salad are way too big there is more vegetables than meet him thinking there either lazy to cut the fish properly or there in a hurry whatever it is it's very disappointing they need to do something about this The cuts of the fish were very disgusting and rubbery as if it was sitting in lemon juice for 4 days straight. If the fish was diced a little bit more in the paid more attention to ingredients it would be better product and sell better

    Myeongshin O.

    I came here because I love ceviche and did not know there was a a supermarket that sold them! Of course, I grabbed my husband and we went- I could not erase the shrimp cocktail and ceviche from my head after seeing the photos from Yelp and Google- So we went and ordered it- The tastes of the ceviche and the shrimp cocktail are absolutely delicious! We really enjoyed it. Both the ceviche and shrimp cocktail are packed! Unlike other places where ceviche is a piece of fish and some shrimps, Northgate will make sure that you are satisfied! I am definitely coming back here to get more ceviche! So is my husband! We were busy eating but we did look around the store. The store is clean and the produce is fresh and the price is reasonable- El Super is cheaper but I think the produce is better- For sure, I will be coming back here more often!

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    They would not return my item that was clearly not used. The store was a mess and they were very rude. I would like to return my item

    Junior D.

    Northgate market in the city of Placentia right off of Chapman Avenue this place is a good spot to get you some Kearny Asada meat preseason chicken go shopping for vegetables real good pricing around here Northgate market is nicely kept clean essential safe they disinfect everything here if the employer's are nice and courteous at Northgate in the city of Placentia if you want to go shopping get you fresh tortillas bakery is always fresh they got a good food here premade food are you ready to go so if you're running late and you're hungry I have tamales I have food here cook ready to go I like it I will come here often cold drinks good snacks pricing is good everything's good it's a good spot to go give them a try check them out real good plenty of parking the area is nice The meat department is really good pricing is real good if you're ready to barbecue and you want to get you need meat come to Northgate

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    They are a great super market! Love the shrimp service! Produce really fresh. Great customer service and great prices!

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    Ask the Community - Northgate Market

    Do they have good ceviche? I want to be able to buy it fresh by the pound, do they sell it like that here?

    Yes, they do, we buy it all the time. Just call and make sure they have it. Sometimes they sell out.

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