Best Carnitas spot that I have found around Santa Ana…read more Worth a visit. Keep in mind hole in a wall place.

Visited some family down here this past weekend and decided to have some Carnitas from this local…read morespot. First of all great service, they attended us right away and chopped the Carnitas up right in front of us which is a great visual. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender and so good! Next time we are in town, this is a must stop again.

A must try! The tacos from the taqueria side of the market are definitely a must! We stopped by to…read moreorder some togo for the road. The carnitas are the highlight so definitely grab one of those, but they also offer other meats. They also have fresh purple corn tortillas to purchase, aguas frescas, and salsas. The lines get long but they have a system in place to make it fast to get through so practice patience.

As indefinite new year, I hit a few of the favorites before I start to venture out to find new good…read moreplaces to visit and eat at. El Toro is where we come when we want to have Carnitas. El Toro is most famous for these but please note come differently than you may think. The carnitas are cooked really well, but they offer some that are on the more crispy side and some that more on the soft pull apart side. We like the softer pull apart version. They are juicy and tender and just taste so darn good. Salsa are decent and they sell a really good chili oil if want some more spice. With the price, so stop in.

Had the pleasure of walking into Santa Ana Meat Market for the first time and I have to say, the…read moreexperience was amazing! The owner was super nice and welcoming -- she even gave me free salsa since it was my first visit, which was a really cool gesture. The meat was absolute fire juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. You can tell they take pride in their food and customer service. Definitely coming back again. Thanks for the great experience!

Santa Ana Meat Market - Best Ranchera Meat in Town!…read more I've been to Santa Ana Meat Market at least three times now, and every visit has been worth it. Their ranchera meat is by far the best-priced in town, and the flavor is unbeatable. Whether you're grilling for a family barbecue or just need quality meat for a meal, this is the spot. One great bonus is that when you purchase ranchera meat, you get a small container of salsa, which is a nice touch! The salsa adds even more flavor to an already delicious meal. Don't get discouraged by the location or the outside look--once you step inside, you'll find great service, quality cuts, and some of the best prices around. The store is always well-stocked with everything you need for a perfect cookout. If you're looking for high-quality meat at a great price, I highly recommend checking this place out! Would definitely keep coming back. 5/5!

Good food truck! We randomly came across it and ordered like 8 tacos which came out to $10. Wait…read morewas a bit long but I'm pretty sure the food was made to order (and only one guy cooking). You can tell it's a good spot cause the locals seems to be friendly with the employees. Tacos were on the smaller size but packed with flavor. We really liked the pork belly and asada. Tortilla was solid and did not fall apart even after a 15 min drive home.

Located in front of "Faded" barbershop sitting nicely in the corner of Bristol & Warner. INext to…read morethe parking lot of Food4Less. At 11 am to 11 pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, you will see the big red food trailer with the word "Let's Meats Tacos". There are seating area under a large canopy, which is a big plus! I came here for their Taco Tuesday special, which is $1 for asada and pollo tacos. The sauces here stood out for me the most. I have been devouring tacos at many places for ten years living in Orange County, especially Santa Ana. So my expectations are high, that being said. The sauces are flavorful and the meats are tender plus seasoned well. I like that they have the pickled purple onions with carrots, the radish, and chopped white onions, with other toppings that are usually seen at most taco bars. As mentioned before, try the orange sauce. And their green sauce.. if you're a daredevil, go for the red ! Will highly recommend their juices, the pineapple is my favorite. Also horchata.. did I also mention.. they have cozome?! (I don't know how to spell it).. but definitely ask for it with that tostada special menu they have!

Highly recommend love buying high-quality food here I've so far got the grass fed grass finished…read moreribeyes & thinly sliced brisket Shabu style (if you love Korean barbecue, you know what I'm talking about), I even saw some Korean short ribs that I'm sure they can slice up for you without marinade,, pasture raised no corn no soy eggs in the color of green and brown, grass-fed grass finished oxtail, the freshest spring mix of lettuce ever that I loved. I hate buying them in a box at a grocery store. Absolute gem excellent customer service. I do hope they get grass fed grass finish Picahna steaks

I came for some sausage, got a variety and took them home and smoked them. They were outstanding…read more Like amazing. Some of the best sausages I've smoked. Shared them with my brother's family and we all agreed. This has now become my go-to spot for sausage.

The OG! Best…read morebutchers (and roast beef sandwiches) in town! All of your mainstay cuts, lots of pre-made specialties, and many premium cuts and options in the back. This place has been around for years, family ran, friendly and knowledgable. You'll be pleased by the service and quality, I promise. :)

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.)

There food and service is amazing and there meat market has the best prices and fresh meatread more

The meat is authentic and at such a great price! I bought the short ribs, the asada, and the…read moremarinated chicken. Friendly service, great price, great flavor... what more can you ask for.

Deli and service... Excellent!!!…read more Enjoyed a Pastrami sandwich with a pickle and potato salad. Sandwich is quite large and very filling. The place is nice and tidy, great customer service! There is a lot to choose. I did purchase home made banana bread. I will be back!

I came here because my friend said they sell prime rib. I drove thirty minutes to get it!…read more Over the phone, the guy said bone in is $27.99 and no bone is $30.99. Once I got there, the guys were friendly and attentive. In addition to different meats, they had seafood and innards in the fridge. On the shelves, they had all sorts of seasoning, tortilla chips, some produce, charcoal, and other condiments. The older man who rung us out at the register was totally like your friendly elder neighbor with white hair and glasses. This made it seem like a nice mom n pop butchery. Before they wrapped it up, they asked if I wanted seasoning. I said sure. When I got home to open it, the meat smelled really nice. It was $165 ish for 5 ish pounds of bone-in prime rib. It was tied up already, and maybe I should have asked them to help me trim the fat. I didn't see if they sold horse radish, but the digital meat thermometer they had was $16.99. Free parking in private lot Credit card accepted No bathroom No WiFi

The meat man always charging more than what he weighs, it varies from a couple cents to more than…read more25 cents. Has happened in many occasions and gets mad when you call him out on it.

Beat ranchera for your Asadas with the fam! I love their…read morechorizo too! I have been a loyal customer since before I could walk. I've tried other places and they can't compare.