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    Ramona Carniceria

    4.9 (299 reviews)
    InexpensiveMeat Shops, Grocery
    Open 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Rodney L.

    I came in here for the tomahawks and left with way more. Gustavo was very helpful and very nice. He's the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. The other items I got were carne asada, salsa, mangos, avocados, jalapeños, jerky, and chorizo. The avocados, jalapeños, and mangos were huge and delicious. The carne asada and chorizo were fantastic. The salsa had good heat and good flavor. For the tomahawks, I souse vide them and seared it, and they turned out very good as well. The star of the show is jerky though. They have the best jerky around. It was so good, I went back and bought 3lbs. I highly suggest you go here and get some jerky and a bunch of other meat to bbq. They also have costillos, huge rib eye steaks and New York steaks, and a bunch of other stuff like tortillas and chips. This is a great place with great service and is clean and tidy inside.

    Vanessa T.

    Great Quality... great tasting always fresh meat!!! Can't wait to come back and try more meat!!!

    Carolyn M.

    First time supporting this local meat market and they have in fact mastered their carne asada marinade. We came last weekend and bought around 7 lbs for close to $110 (prime meat) and got to cooking it last night. If you like tender seasoned ranchera meat this place is it. The owners son Mario (I think that's his name) was very helpful and answered all our questions. He also said they have specials they post online lion their socials ! Great business to follow in the greater city of Orange. They were about 15-20 mins away from Disneyland going east.

    Carne Asada Marinated Meat
    Araceli Q.

    Yes, the carne asada is amazing! The meat is very good quality and well cut. Amazing hospitality/service and very knowledgeable about product and different ways to prepare their selection of meats.

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    Andreana R.

    10/10 quality meat. very good customer service! We've told a lot of people about this place and they started coming here also

    Marinated chicken
    Moe L.

    Great quality meat always here. Gustavo always provides amazing customer service!! Nice and clean carnicería. I highly recommend coming here for your next bbq.

    The outside of the shop
    Bijbij H.

    We stopped in here because our usual caniceria was out of the way and boy are we glad we did. The shop was the cleanest I have ever seen a meat market. All of the meat on display all looked very fresh. We got the marinated chicken and the marinated carne asada and we looked both! Everything was fairly priced & delicious. The owner and staff were both very kind and chatted with us and helped us decide what to order. I almost forgot, get some of their salsa while you're there!!! You won't regret it. We got the green salsa, but we will be back soon to try the reds.

    So much cheeeeeese
    Jorge C.

    This place just opened. It was previously on the corner of Tustin and Grove. The location might have changed but their quality of meats and chicken are still amazing! This has been our go to place for quite some time now so of course we followed them to their new location. This is a family owned small business and the service has always been great. You always get treated like family when you stop by. It's definitely a hidden gem. Definitely worth a try, you won't be disappointed.

    Gus L.

    After work the other day, I stopped by Ramona Carnicería for the first time because I was in Orange County and wanted to try something different. I usually buy all my meat from my local carnicería near home and honestly I'm pretty loyal to it, so I wasn't expecting to be impressed this much. As soon as I walked in, I met Gustavo, the owner, and he immediately took time to explain the different cuts and answer every question I had. I was looking for carne asada and told him my regular meat market cuts it much thicker. He recommended the ranchera carne asada instead and explained why thinner cut works better, cooks faster, and gives better flavor. He even marinated all 5 pounds for me right there on the spot. The price was very fair, and while I was there I also grabbed produce since they pretty much have everything in one place, which made it really convenient. When I got home, I threw it on the Blackstone for my family, and honestly, the meat came out excellent. It cooked perfectly, was easy to chew, very tender, and the marinade had incredible flavor. Whatever he used, it worked. To be completely honest, this is one of the best meat markets I've been to in a long time. Gustavo's customer service stood out just as much as the quality of the meat. I'll definitely be back for more meat and next time I'm trying the chicken too.

    Marinated beef Ranchera
    Steve K.

    This is a new butcher shop that's come to town and this is a game changer. We bought several different kinds of cuts, ranging from a tomahawk to Ranchera and we even tried the different salsa that they had. Everything was excellent. It was not over salted it was seasoned to perfection. The salsa was layered with a variety of flavors We just found our new butcher... Give it a try and you won't be disappointed

    Amelia A.

    Gustavo is great! They have the best meat and highest quality! He is always very friendly and welcoming. We have become regulars here. We are so glad we found a high quality meat market around the corner from us. The market is clean, well kept and all around perfect! Can't recommend this store enough due to their service and quality! Will always come back!

    Andrew D.

    Best meat I've ever had! Gustavo is amazing. He is passionate about his business and treats his customers right!

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    Thank you so much! Glad you guys enjoyed it! Mario is in fact my name!

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    Some of the best marinated carne asada you can get in OC! Super tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned--not overly seasoned at all!

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    Ask the Community - Ramona Carniceria

    Do you have grass feed beef?

    We have grass fed chick roll and also beef short ribs. Both prime

    Do you carry ground beef/hamburger patties?

    We have ground beef and you’re able to shape them into a patty 😊

    Do they have carnitas?

    No we do not. Sorry.

    Do you have many kinds of spices?

    Yes many kinds.

    Do you Accebt EBT here?

    Yes

    Do they sell turkey bacon?

    We do not, sorry.

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    Review Highlights - Ramona Carniceria

    I had to try it so I went down today and met Gustavo myself and yes he is genuinely a good guy!

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    I sponsored/purchased a pig from our school ag program who highly recommended HFM even though it's…read moretwo hours away. I had a wonderful phone conversation with the owner Ben who personally took my order. We agreed upon a date and time two weeks out since I was going to be out of town for the 4th of July week. They called while I was out of town to confirm the date and time (between 10-11 am) which was great! When I arrived to the store with my son around 11:15 because of the heavy traffic on 91W I went to the counter and was told by a young female that I needed to go to the pay counter. She was curt and not helpful. There was only three people ahead of me so no problem. But the elder gentleman in front of me, who was being helped by the young man who would eventually help me, took an exceptionally long time with his order. I'm just here to pay and pick up. No problem, I'll be patient and keep waiting. Two other costumers are helped by the female counter person and finally the elder customer leaves with his order and I'm next. The young male counter person then waits for me to initiate the conversation and doesn't greet me with a smile or hello or how can I help. I brush it off. I tell him I'm here to pick up my order, a whole pig and give him my last name. He fumbles around a few seconds and then asks how to spell my name and eventually finds my ticket order and asks what time. The time is written at the top of the ticket he failed to notice. I pay for the order. He mutters someone will be out with my order and disappears. No thank you, no attentiveness like he gave the older gentleman in front of me. Again, I've been in my car with my son for over two hours from San Diego in traffic and this fella couldn't give me five minutes of courtesy. I'm waiting, and waiting and waiting while others eventually come into the store and are being helped and leaving. The older female worker at the pay counter is still there helping customers while the younger female at the deli counter is now apparently on a break and making herself lunch. She stops momentarily when a customer comes in for deli service. I'm still waiting by the counter to make sure I'm at least acknowledged but I don't see the young male counter worker who apparently left for lunch since it's now noon. The older female worker can probably see on my face that I'm not happy and says to me he's working on my order. He? Who's he? I am just here to pay and pick order between 10-11. How much time and trouble could it be to put this order together which was made two weeks prior? A different gentlemen finally arrives with three boxes and two large paper bags that comprise my order. On the way out the older female worker says goodbye and was very courteous. At this point I'm pretty upset because this is not a large haul and this order could've easily been second and not 45 minutes! I arrive home after the two hour drive back home to SD and looking forward to the meat, especially the sausages and putting it into the freezer which I cleared out in preparation for the meat. My older son is home to help. As we are sorting and placing the meat I notice that there are no sausages. It's just sausage meat but no links. I guess it's my fault for assuming and not specifying sausage links on at peat some of the order. It was a huge letdown. I had array went out to purchase rolls and buns for a bbq this weekend and to have friends and family over. Oh well. You live and you learn. At least the bacon was great.

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    Clean & bright. Full of specialty items like Asian hot sauces, bbq dry rubs, kettle chips from NY,…read moretruffle butter spreads, jars of wagyu & duck fat, but their primary reason for existence is their high quality meats. Displayed in a shiny cold case that is expertly manned by a friendly, informative staff, there is every cut of meat...they even have quail if you ask! They also have a deli where you can order huge, hearty, delicious sandwiches (you always want it on ciabatta since white & wheat bread won't be able to handle all the oil & vinegar, pesto, mustard) to go! These are $14 sandwiches but worth it! Our sequence of events: We ordered #4 and #6 Shopped for dinner (ribeyes, filets, asparagus, red bliss potatoes, garlic bread) Picked up our takeout sandwiches Impulsively picked up 2 bags of chips that were near the front Paid for everything at the register Finally got home to enjoy all the delicious foods we got from the Butchery!

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    This is your friendly neighborhood South American bodega. The market stocks plenty of items from…read morethe south american countries, mainly Argentina, Uruguay, and others. There is also a small diner where you can enjoy the delicious foods or some wine and beer while you sit and discuss who is the most legendary footballer (soccer). There are big screen TVs with murals of all the footballer greats. The people are friendly, the food is good, and the vibe is awesome! Great place to watch World Cup and cheer!

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