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3.5 (121 reviews)
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Closed 5:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Megan D.

Kenia is amazing! She deserves a promotion! I just love this store and my interaction with Kenia yesterday just solidified that! The customer service at this location is wonderful, from the sushi chefs (awesome family) to the Starbucks Baristas to the Deli to the cashiers - it's just a great vibe all around! Kenia saw me struggling yesterday while holding sushi (gotta love the Friday special) and trying to grab a pack of La Croix. I told her I didn't plan on shopping but just thought of more items I needed! She says "that is what we want at Ralph's, let me give you this basket so you can do more shopping" I began to tell her that I used to work for Ralph's as a bookkeeper back in 1999 in Orange County. And how much I love the company. It was a great, quick conversation. But I was impressed with Kenia's wonderful customer service, positive attitude and bright personality. She represents this store and company so well! Thanks Ralph's on Palomar in Chula Vista

Ruined custom cake.
Eddie C.

Do not order a custom cake from the bakery. I'm stuck with this misspelled birthday cake. No way to fix it. The word Birthday has an extra i in it and the frosting is covering the words. This is the last time i am going to order any type of cake from Ralphs. Very disappointed.

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Stephanie W.

The saving grace is this stunning pre made bouquet. The bad part was that my boyfriend pre ordered me a bouquet to surprise me with for my birthday and even received a confirmation email from Ralph's, only to arrive and be told there was no record of the order. The lady in the floral department was unsympathetic and rude. My boyfriend even explained this is for a birthday, the floral lady never once apologized or offered to remake it as quickly as she could. My boyfriend was fortunate to spot this but with no help from the associate.

Steve Y.

It's just different shopping for groceries these days. It's all self service. The human to human communication is fast ly fading. Not much to say. Just not feeling it. The one guy standing watch was friendly, though.

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Yesenia N.

If you're looking to pay your car registration after hours when DMV is closed this location offers a Kiosk self service. It's right by the main entrance near the fruit section you can't miss it. I also found it interesting that the beauty supply section has a glass window that enclosed the area with cameras and a register. Overall it's a great location for multi services not just groceries but also registration and a key machine.

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Customer service is always great. Their deli presentation and options are mediocre compared to the hillcrest and La Jolla location.

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No more plastic bags and the paper ones are tearing and splitting with little way. Plus charging for paper bags. Abusive

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Every time I come here in the morning I am forced to use self checkout. I don't work here open a register.

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Great place to shop for food. Every thing in stock, friendly helpful employees and fast check out all the time.

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Otay Farms Market & Mexican Food - Carne Asada Burrito and Strawberry Agua Fresca.

Otay Farms Market & Mexican Food

(106 reviews)

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Otay

I eat here daily. The food is absolutely amazing!! Freshly made ...and you can tell it's all…read moreauthentic. Nothing prepackaged here! Their menudo is amazing ....I usually eat it every weekend. It's my go staple to recharge over the weekend. That and an energy drink. Their tortas are also epic! Highly recommend!!! I've noticed they are getting busier and busier so morning is probably the best time. Say around 10 -10:30 am. Especially on wkends. It can also get packed .. bring patience and manners. The ambiance inside the market is also nice ..not overpowering like say Albertsons. They have a great selection of food and drinks...not only alcohol but energy drinks, waters, Starbucks bottled coffee and sodas as well. When I was sick, I came here with a mask on and ordered their caldo de res...with all the veggies and the warm broth it actually helped me feel better. Plus the generous chunks of veggies helped me get some nutrition in me. That and the menudo on the weekends are what I believe helped me get past being sick. Truly grateful for this place being nearby!! I highly recommend this market.....it has amazing food, amazing employees, and a really decent selection. Need laundry soap but think you have to go to name brand store? Nope! Head over towards the butcher in the back, across from the pan dulce and you'll find it! They also have instant coffee and creamer. Speaking of their pan dulce ... absolutely must try!! It's delicious!!!

This is an above average Mexican market especially because of its size! The produce is mostly fresh…read moreand priced well. If it's close to expiration, it will bagged up already for you at a very discounted price. These are normally sitting in shopping carts off to the side. Some folks come here and do their regular grocery shopping, because the lower priced items make up for the slightly higher priced stuff. End result- you are mostly spending the same in the end. There are deals to be had, just take the time and look. Fresh butcher shop/carnicería, fresh corn & flour tortillas(made here), quality pan dulce and even prepared food to order- called Elena's Kitchen- are all reasons to come here. We come for the tortillas, produce and hot food. I like the rolled tacos, the lady likes the menudo. Quick service with no attitudes too. We both like the rice and beans & wanna try more things! Definitely worth checking out when in the area.

Trader Joe's - Peonies are staring to bloom Irises are gorgeous too 6-6-24

Trader Joe's

(275 reviews)

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Today I walked in and remodeling is done it was so hard to find a few things but it was my first…read moretime in a bit here. I had a basket full today I pick up things for tomorrow gathering a friends house we're bring some snacks, dessert of course too. And for Super Bowl snacks and some appetizers Oscar helped today he was so sweet singing away And he had a great voice too! It was so great I told him it's Happy Friday And he started to sing What a great guy

Favorite location for Trader Joe's.. I understand the…read moreparking situation way more here than other Trader Joe's.. I love the flower selection they have here.. I never really have a difficult time finding things in stock and they are extraordinary when it comes to calling them for stock checks. Roughly 85-90% of the staff I have ever met here have been exceptionally great to be around. I used to bond with one of the girls back in my early 20s when I started coming here in the late 2000s. I know that it's probably an extrovert part of me, but the people who work here are oddly therapeutic to talk to and they make the day easier with their questions. It feels like a family whenever I talk to anyone working the cash register. I love the quality of everything at Trader Joe's. I even use their skincare. Highly recommended and comparable to large brand names for cheaper prices. I don't know how Trader Joe's always knows how to get with the times, but they do a good job most of the time getting down flavors/vibes. The ambiance is easy to navigate, very straightforward layout. I highly suggest going before lunch time/after school rush. Don't be surprised if you meet your soulmate at Trader Joe's! The bright lights and flowing conversations make it easy to talk to randoms. Please invite me if you do meet your soulmate at this one. The card I sign will most likely be from their clever card section selection. Teehee

Northgate Market

Northgate Market

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Came here to grab food for Super Bowl Sunday and I am glad I did. This spot is in West Chula Vista…read moreand it is more than just a grocery store. It has a solid hot-and-ready food counter plus fresh pastries, all in one place. Parking: there are plenty of spaces, but if you drive a big SUV or truck, the lanes feel tight, so just take it slow. Inside: clean, bright, and easy to shop. Hot food is right when you walk in (to the right) which makes it perfect for a quick stop. The selection is great. They have rice, beans, pozole, chicken, pork, beef, tamales, fresh fruit, and drinks like aguas frescas. We grabbed shrimp and fish ceviche with chips (fresh and cold, perfect for game day), plus some baked goods and a few things to prep at home. Everything looked fresh and well stocked. Staff were friendly, and the store was kept nice and clean. If you need party food fast or you want a one-stop shop with better prepared food than the usual grocery run, this place is a good move.

I'm a fan of Northgate Market's went to the 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA location for the first time…read more I'm making Mexican chicken mole for Christmas Eve and found all the ingredients needed which was great!! I also bought readymade chicken, pork and sweet corn tamales and they were excellent!! I just wished the chicken tamales were a tad bit moist, but they had great flavor and would eat again. If you get a chance to go, try their "Atole De Nuez," in the bakery section, it's a creamy sweet drink with chopped pecans. It's the Mexican version of a pecan pie but in a drink....AMAZING!! The customer service was great. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

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Sprouts Farmers Market

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Omg I love this Sprouts with a passion!…read more First of all.. "Sushi Wednesdays!" The sushi here is good if not better than some sushi spots in Chula Vista. It's pretty fresh and not a fishy taste/smell. They will even take requests. Lately I will call one of my homegirls and yell, "Sushi Wednesdays!" And we will laugh and laugh and make our way over. Do not sleep on chunky cookie time. The singular packed chocolate chip cookies are delicious. Better than some local bakery cookies I have had and cheaper in price, but not quality. This location has my favorite sandwich and smoothie and deli/butcher. They are the friendliest people with hearts waiting to serve and you can tell they like their jobs. They are easy to exchange words with here. The store is clean and organized. I can find way more stuff here than other locations. It is spacious and it has been rare that I have been shopping while it was overly crowded. The crowded area I would say would be the sandwich/smoothie deli during lunchtime for sure because schools/colleges/trade programs in the area will all come and get the lunch specials. The sandwich deal is so smart of them to do because in this economy, it is harder to find a good deal. Back in the day, they used to include sprouts in the sandwiches for free, but now in 2026 I rarely see sprouts sold in stores even. Healthiest smoothie I have had was the green detox, highly recommended. Every single week a different smoothie goes on sale so check the weekly ads for your favorite smoothie. The meat quality is amazing always! I always get chicken, fish, and beef on sale. I have gotten sick before from meats from markets that inject hormones in the meats. I trust Sprouts a lot and have never gotten sick from their raw meats. High quality for sure.

This visit was on a Friday Night around 7:30p. There were no crowds shopping and the aisles were…read moreperfectly clean and organized. I also appreciated that the produce was very fresh, organized, and vast. I found the Albino Pink Strawberries here, as well as the Okinawa (purple Ube) Yams! This is AWESOME. I have not been drinking alcohol lately and it was VERY REFRESHING to find that they have a nice selection of non-alcoholic beverages. There were several variations of Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beers, nice. My FAVORITE non-alcoholic find was the Mocktails brand called "Mingle". The different flavors looked delicious and seemed to be priced very well. Our cashier was great, she had good customer service. She also showed us the new 25 cents reusable Sprouts shopping bags. They are made of a pretty sturdy material and are a nice khaki tan color with the green Sprouts logo. We purchased 3 of them. Overall, great trip here on a Friday Night, minus the $200 we spent on great groceries, still a great trip.

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Vons

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I had such a great experience at this Vons on 3/30/26!…read more I've been a bit under the weather so I stopped in to grab some meds. One thing I really like about this location is how convenient the set up is for when you need medicine they have a section right up front near the checkout, so you don't have to walk all the way through the store. It made this trip super quick and easy, and thankfully it was exactly where I remembered it. I didn't plan on doing any shopping, but of course I spotted a few good deals and started grabbing more things than what I came for. I didn't even grab a cart since I thought I'd be in and out, so I ended up juggling everything in my hands. That's when an employee noticed and came over with a basket for me because he probably seen me struggling lol. It was such a small gesture, but it genuinely meant a lot and helped so much in the moment. I really wish I caught his name because his customer service was amazing. All this to say, the store was very clean, the workers were friendly, and it's a really spacious location. Definitely a great experience and I'll be coming back!

The Vons digital coupons are useless because you can't get internet service in the store. When you…read moreshow the cashier that there is no service in the store, they are annoyed when you ask them to add the discount code to your order. I shop at least three times a week and cannot get the best price unless I use the app. Since the app will not work in the store, I do not get the member discount. I have shopped at this store for nine years. I only purchase fill-in items and get the bulk of groceries online or at other stores. This store is under stocked with dirty carts and floors. Very disappointing.

Ralphs - grocery - Updated May 2026

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