Primo Thunder Market is nestled in the neighborhood off Thunder Drive in Oceanside. This Mexican Market offers fresh produce, meat counter and daily food specials running Monday through Friday in their restaurant / catering kitchen. Every Tuesday and Friday, they have 79 cent tacos with a selection of meats to choose from ranging from Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Carnitas, Buche & Adobada. As you place your order at the counter, there is a selection of 3 different salsas you can self serve. Your tacos are topped off with Cilantro, Onions & Lime or you can ask for your garnishes on the side. Want something sweet? Primo Thunder also has an in house bakery where you can order custom cakes or pick up a slice in their cold case or grab freshly made Pan Dulces. Primo Market has its personal charm and it's easy to navigate inside the store. The employees at the register and in the kitchen are so welcoming. read more

Primo Thunder Market - TACO TUESDAY - 79 cent Tacos. An order of 4 Carnitas Tacos with Cilantro, Onions, Lime with Red and Green Salsa. - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

Primo Thunder Market catered my wedding cakes. Absolutely delicious and everything was pre-sliced to make it so easy for the hotel to serve. Mike's staff was so communicative and professional. I got to try a bunch of different cakes and ended up with a delicious traditional white cake with strawberry filling. I'm so happy with the service and the experience! 10/10 read more

Primo Thunder Market - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We just stopped in here to check the place out. I am familiar with the amazing Promo Food Mart, which apparently is not related to this place (they have different websites). It's very small and the walkways are tight, like maybe the width of two people. They have tons of raw meat & fish for sale, as well as prepared cooked food. They have a separate register for burrito, taco, and tamale orders. No need to pay $20 for a carne asada burrito anywhere else, they have them for $9.99 here. On Tuesdays and Fridays, tacos are $0.99. We bought some shrimp ceviche and aguachiles. Both could have used a little more shrimp but the flavors were good. Can't wait to try the hot food next time. read more

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I hate to do this but I was just in your Thunder location Market and a heavy set guy working in the kitchen ignored me for 5 minutes until I had to tell him hey is there someone who can take my order he rudely took my order and then a Female walked up and he was super nice to her and gave her super friendly and courteous service however I did not receive the same type of service from him becaeI am a Male and not a cute female that is sexism and really offended me. read more

I've been going to Primo Thunder Market for while now and I got to say the food is good especially the tacos and the staff is friendly and easy to communicate with. read more

The bakery has the best mexican sweetbreads and bolillos in the área. I am always sampling sweetbread everywhere I go and no one is better. They also have an excellent carnicería. The staff is friendly and very apreciativo. read more

I do like their carne asada, carnitas, etc. more than most places around Oceanside. I've tried different ones of their mexican breads, but they have an off taste to me. It comes down to the ingredients that are being used so far, haven't found a mexican bakery I love around here. Also, I agree with Michelle G. Sometimes front staff are not friendly or look like there in a good mood! read more

Food and service is always great. Staff is very friendly. The place is always clean and I love their sweet Mexican bread.

I use to buy the best tres leches cake here , it's no longer good . I explain it on my picture. It was not expensive though. I just wish they have kept the old recipe . read more

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Recently have been going for Taco Tuesdays and Fridays. They are quick to take orders and give your food. Our top three are adobada, carnitas and carne asada tacos. You also get to choose and get your own salsas. You better know what you want before you stand in line because they will take your order and will not wait for you. We live close so its so easy to stop by, also for produce if we need something really quick. read more

Some of the best little street tacos I have had in a long time. I am a big fan of carnitas. These carnitas are juicey and perfect. With onion and cilantro. Just perfect. The service is fast and they treat you like a member of the family. It is a small lil joint but it's ok. It's a grocery store so take the hot food home and enjoy! You won't regret it! read more

Best Carlene asada I've ever bought no joke try this places meat out better tacosbthan u can buy in all of San Diego

Fill up your propane at this bodega! It is such a great value for barbecue items and cold beer. They also have hot food and a variety of meat and Mexican treats. They have quite a few bargains on produce, too. The service is good and they keep prices low. But seriously, it's a great deal for propane and beer. read more

Cashiers are always so unfriendly everytime I come here. It's a shame they serve great food and have a lovely baked goods selection but the service is so poor and feels like a unwelcoming environment and makes me not want to go back. read more

Ordered tacos for taco Tuesday...$0.79 street tacos!! We tried chicken, carne asada, carnitas and adobo...all were excellent and will order again. Lines get long but you can order ahead of time over the phone... We might just become Tuesday regulars! read more

I stumbled across this amazing market....They have the best Carne Asada, meats and so much more and truly incredible salsas.....They even have their own bakery...The food is so very fresh, wonderful quality and reasonably priced.. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the owner Mike is a real gem. Great place...I will be a regular there now and will tell as many people as I can about this amazing market... I highly recommend that everyone tries this market...You will be coming back again and again...Check it out, you won't be disappointed... read more

This is my spot for picking up some produce when I'm in this area. I love Primos anyway but it seems like a lot of people don't know about this location. Which is fine with me because they have a lot of good stuff. I believe this is the only location that doesn't grill meat outside. Also if you get the right cashier you be able to negotiate the price. read more

.69 cent tacos Tuesdays & Fridays! Heck yes!! The salsas are good too and the service is quick! My new go-to for lunch!

First time trying food from here since we recently moved down the street. We wanted to try the rotisserie chicken with rice and beans, but they were out of the sides. We opted for tacos instead and all they had was adobado and carne asada. That being said, if you want all of the menu options make sure you get there earlier in the evening (we got there around 8). The tacos were delicious! The adobado Taco was my favorite. The seasoning/sauce on it was delicious and kind of had a smoky and bbq flavor with some Mexican flair. I would highly recommend that menu item. The carne asada was alright, not the best I have ever had, but still decent. The tacos are a great deal at $1.19 each and I believe on Tuesdays they are only 79 cents. I also ordered a cantaloupe agua Fresca. OMG. If you like cantaloupe and you like agua Fresca, this is for you! It tasted so fresh and delicious. I grew up eating a lot of cantaloupe (my parents grew it) and this tastes like I am biting into a slice of one. It's that fresh tasting. We also got some chips and some ceviche from the market. Both were pretty good and I'll definitely be returning for those! And I don't know about what the past reviews said about the staff because everyone working this evening was extremely friendly and welcoming! read more

Authentic Mexican food begins with authentic cooking skills and that's exactly what this food market has. Though small on size, the amount of authentic and just absolutely delicious Mexican food, baked goods and treats they have here is heavily ready!! Love, love, LOVE their service here and their cooks are the REAL deal. BOMB tacos for cheap on Tuesdays (79¢ currently and worth every bite)!!! If you want it, they have it...hearty beans, fluffy (and yummy) rice, saucy enchiladas, dope tacos and some really yummy and deliciously made donuts Best place for Taco Tuesday and more!!! read more

This place is actually called Primos. My classmates and I came here per someone else's recommendation because she said they had $0.79 tacos on taco Tuesday! So cheap and delicious! I got the carne asada and was very satisfied after 5 tacos! I wasn't even that hungry but the tacos were that good. There's a small parking lot in front and 2 round bench tables that you can sit down and eat at. This is a market so if you order from the prepared foods section, you'll have to take it home or try to snag one of the two tables. I highly recommend this place for your Mexican groceries and tacos on taco Tuesdays! It is the cheapest and most delicious tacos I have ever had (better than in TJ at 2am after a night of dancing)! read more

Great spot to go to for taco Tuesday, $.79 Cents street tacos you can get chicken pork Carné asada and then they have great sauces fresh guacamole every day, also has a great little grocery store produce is very reasonably priced and very good quality I just wishEvery day was Tuesday. LOL. read more

One word: CARNITAS Primo Thunder Market, in the heart of a neighborhood that you can't quite call Oceanside nor Vista (I think it's zip coded to Oceanside, but if you go one street over you're magically in Vista...? So...), is a jewel strung on the necklace of this older residential area. It earns this title, for me and my husband at least, because it is our no-brainer, one-stop-shop for delicious carnitas. Might I even suggest ordering one carnitas meal to SHARE. The portions of carnitas, rice, and beans served in one plate is WAY TOO MUCH for one human -unless I am sorely misjudging the average appetite, then by all means, order your own and FEAST! Add the tortillas and WOAH, what fullness! Also an easy go-to for other treats like pan dulce (ugh, conchas are my WEAKNESS), flan, 3 leches cake, and a variety of zesty Mexican candy! I honestly think I should do more shopping for food here. read more

It was amazing. Easy ordering and awesome food. Mike made it such a seamless and easy process. I order catering from him every time I have an event and every time he hits it out of the park. read more

Went here after seeing the penny saver as for 69cent tacos on Tuesdays and Fridays. I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. The tacos were served generously with double tortilla and plenty of meat. They have onion and cilantro toppings as well as lime and salsa. The options were chicken, carnitas, adobada and carne asada. My husband loves his tacos with guacamole so I bought an avocado and made him some quick guac to top off his tacos. If you really want to kick it up a notch, sauté some of the adobada taco meat with canned pineapple and add that to your adobada tacos. Delish!!! Their bread is also really good with some homemade hot chocolate. read more

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This store is not much better than the Dollar Tree. In fact, it has a lot less stuff. THIS STORE IS THE WORST Market i have been too. This is a great place to shop if you do not care about quality, either of the products or the shopping experience. I come here sometimes because it is very close to my friends house. Many of the items are generic, which in itself is not too bad. they have a few name brand things, mostly candy bars priced below typical grocery prices. However, many of the no-name products use inferior ingredients. If you care about that, be sure to read the labels. I suspect they sell a lot of produce grocery stores can't/won't sell. They don't regularly stock some items. The lettuce heads are brown and loose. I have purchased bags of small potatoes where most of them have been inedible, or go bad quickly. They do have a lot of seasonal stuff here, which as long as it's not food is good. My friend bought me a milk chocolate bar when I opened it a few days later, it was white and old. In addition, they under staff the front end with only a two cashiers for lots of people that go here especially during the long lines during peak hours. It's OK for an occasional item or two, as long as that item is not food or something you can't wait in a line to get. It would also be swell if you could also get the produce guy to know what he is doing! i will return and see if maybe that was just a year of bad experience lol read more

Primo Thunder Market - Old Produce - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

WOW this place is way better then the one in vista. Takes a hot minute on taco Tuesday but it's beyond worth it! 69 cents on tuesdays and 99 cents on regular days! It's amazing! I've had it 3 times in one week before, no shame! If you're debating on trying it, don't a just go! read more

Primo Thunder Market - a person holding a plate of food on the beach - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ate my tacos too fast to take a picture! But they were both so good! I went on a Tuesday and they were having $.79 tacos. I got a Carnitas and a Carne Asada and both were amazing! Can't wait to take my husband back so he can try them :-) read more

Living in a small neighborhood that has a market that you can depend on is such a blessing. This market is reasonable with prices and what they offer for the community...people have said that the prices that they are use to has changed..all I have to say.. is people look around you.. life has changed.. and the owners are only doing what is being done to them. Don't bash this owner because he also has to make a living like everyone else. read more

Love their tacos. Love their pan dulce(Mexican bread) Bolillos are also good for some nice homemade tortas. Their produce is aight, but it gets the job done. Been coming here for years, since I live down the street since 1999. Can't beat this place! Their meat selection is also very good! read more

The bakery!! Wow! For a corner market store the best bakery items ever!!! The cheesecake triangles are only 99 cents. Cheapest and yummyest around! They also have flan and a mini taco shop inside!! Plus it's a market read more

In these difficult times that we are going through, this by far is the best place to shop. The service and products are the best! The owner does his best to make sure that his customers are satisfied. This is the neighborhood store and is always there with the best produce, meat, dairy, household products at the most competitive prices. Will definitely keep shopping here now and always! By the way, they have the BEST tacos, and desserts!!! Have a party that needs to be catered, this is the place to go! read more

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Been going here for 20 years foods been consistently good sometimes better... There used to be a guy who had excellent frijoles charros, but even so the tacos are amazing and always a good bite, the panaderia has a good selection of mexican sweet bread and the bolillos when fresh outrank the others. Everyone is really chill and helpful glad i live nearby! read more

If this place is anywhere near you try it out! I drop by here anytime I'm grilling. Simply pick a meat from the counter and ask for it to be prepared. Like all the other markets they'll toss in some onions marinade. You want to get this a day before you cook out so it'll be ready. The guac and salsas are also great and cheap. Cheese prices are also very cheap. Other grocery stores don't come close. read more

I give them 2 stars only because the cashiers are talking about others peoples buisness while they are helping the customers. They are not welcoming at all. They should keep gossip to themselves and be respectfull. read more

I am always in the market for good Mexican food, especially tamales. This place has it all! The prepared food section takes up a good part of the store and they have everything that you could possibly want. The tamales were a $1 each (beef, pork, cheese, pineapple, etc.) and they were huge! The meat market section had quite a few varieties of marinated meats - wish I had a grill. They also have ceviche, salsa, guacamole, tortillas and tons of Mexican breads. Definitely going back for more! read more

I used to come here and cash my check until today the two women behind the counter today were super rude i was first in line walked up told her i wanted to cash my check like i do every other saturday so wrote down my info on the back then proceeded to help 3 other customers as i was just standing at the counter then comes back with the other lady and asked me who usually cashes my check then said we cant cash it because she hasnt seen me before and told me to come back when her boss was there I was treated with much disrespect in this store and i will never be back read more

Cheap produce and the weekday specials ($.89 tacos Tuesday) for take out, excepting Friday, are great deals. Not for people who are finicky. Delicious! read more

I don't even wanna tell you Güeros about this place. It's to damn good. You're gonna make me stand in line next time. But they deserve the honor of your money. Go here. It's amazing. The carnitas is amazing. The adobada is better than amazing. Eat at primos! read more

Thunder market never disappoints. I had a birthday party on Saturday for 70 people not sure how much meat i would need, they were so helpful and spot on right with the right amount of meat it was perfect and seasoned awsome both carne and chicken also best salsa ever..5 stars all day read more