Wow the guy talking mad shit about past reviewers has a great personality and is very clever, not…read more!! Check the dates of the past reviews smart ass . I came in here last week because I needed two onions and didn't want to stand in a long line at food 4 less just for that . So I said I'd give them a try and see if they treated their customers better . To my surprise I was greeted with friendly And helpful faces . The complete opposite of how I was treated 2 years ago here . I gotta say their chips and Guacamole are absolutely delicious . Best I've had from a Mexican market . When I came back today for more I was helped out by a lovely young lady . She answered all my questions and helped me pick out a good meat . We got to talking and she told me she and her family are the new owners and they've owned the place for a year now . Because I haven't been here in years I had no idea how awesome this place is . I plan on Shopping here weekly now that they ROCK !!

This place is now called Ol' Rodeo and they are amazing. Great prices and excellent food. Staff is…read morehelpful and friendly. You can also eat tacos at the market.

While Healing from the Ground Up is a CSA, it's the farm stand in Alpine where the real action is…read more About a month ago, I was looking for a reliable source for fresh organic produce not too far from home, and I found all that and more at the Healing from the Ground Up farm stand. Every Friday and Saturday, Taj opens his farm stand to the public, and it's here that you will find freshest, most delicious organic produce you've ever purchased in your life. My wife and I stop by every Saturday morning to see what Taj has, and we're always amazed at the selection, which changes from week to week depending on what's ready for harvest. Yesterday, for example, we bought broccoli, carrots, celery, lettuce, spring onions, and edible (!!) flowers. Then, Taj told us to wait a minute. He went out to his gardens and harvested some sugar snap peas for us right then and there. Oh. My. God. The sweetest, most delicious snap peas I've ever eaten. We of course bought some of those too. And that's the real beauty of going to the farm stand yourself instead of just doing a CSA box. You get to interact with Taj. He'll tell you what he loves best at the moment, and introduce you to some things you might not have otherwise tried (hello, black radish!). You'll also find fresh eggs (we have our own chickens so I don't need to buy those), lemons, and a variety of other produce. Whatever's fresh. Whatever's delicious. And if you need more of something, Taj is more than happy to go out in the garden and pick it for you. Extra bonus: the prices are very reasonable. The farm stand is currently open only on Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Check the website for updates or give Taj a call.

This is a great CSA. I love the fresh vegetables - especially the heirloom tomatoes and so many…read moretypes of cucumbers I had no idea existed! I add greens to everything now, it's so easy to get great veggies into my diet. And the fresh eggs are such a treat knowing they come from healthy chickens. I highly recommend supporting a small local farm. Community - Supported - Agriculture

Thanks to a bad review I was able to get eggs. David was educational on how to check for eggs. I…read moreattempted to give him a tip he refused. Amazing person, honest and not abusive. I called him to make an appointment. I told him I Google his number. Came home wash some of the eggs I was going to use. Hunger got to me. I ate them before I was able to take a picture of them. Will be coming back. I guess if you are respectful and could also learn to listen. The outcome will be great. YUMMY

Don't bother giving this place your business! I just called right now and asked if I could DONATE…read moreleft over pumpkin we have. When asked how many my answer was "a pretty sizable amount" their response was "well that doesn't help me." I hung up right after that response! How rude!!

Locally made Hot Sauce that it sure to leave a "ring of fire"…read more Ring of Fire was being demo'd at Bates Nut Farm today and I was sold after the first dipped cracker. First off this is a little different Habanero sauce than I'm used to. I'm used to the bright orange stuff they sell at the grocery stores. This has more of a finely blended salsa texture. The ingredients are vinegar, tomato, onions, habanero, garlic, serrano, spices, salt, and sugar. What does this all mean? A great Dipping sauce! Also good on mac-n-cheese and mixing in with salsa. - Something locally made that would make a great gift.

I've been ordering Ring of Fire hot sauce since the 1980's. It's the best. I give it to friends,…read morewho say it's addictive. My favorite recipe is to put a generous layer on a salmon filet and cook it under a top broiler until it almost turns black; works with swordfish also!! Cooking time varies a little depending on the thickness of the fish. My wife never wants me to cook it any other way......and that is an endorsement!!!

Updated review 01/14/2021 Every time I've come here I've…read morehad no issues with additional charges being added upon check out. I get what I need, the prices are posted and very reasonable and if it's not posted all you have to do is ask. I get quality produce, great prices and they have what I need when I need it!!! I got a few veggies for juicing (some small green apples that are perfect for my juicer, cucumbers and celery). I got some great size jalapeños that I'm going to wrap and bacon but first put cream cheese inside keeping it keto with that one!! And bananas were very reasonable and a small head of cabbage I got plans for that later ;) all of today's goodies was $10.10. As compared to any other grocery store, I'm sure this was the better deal and I shopped local!!! The only downside is they are limited in the refrigerated section, there's no cream cheese and other stuff one might need, but it's stocked with various beverages, milk, local salsa, Mexican cheeses and a few other random things like butter and eggs.

I drove about 30 minutes to this place specifically because I called ahead and asked whether they…read morehad fresh figs. The woman who answered the phone assured me that they had fresh, good-quality figs. When I arrived, the same woman directed me to the dried figs instead. That was very disappointing after making the drive based on the information I was given. My son also ordered a large carrot juice from the juice booth. When we went to pay, we were told the large carrot juice was $25. I asked why it was so expensive since there was no sign showing the price. She explained that because we requested carrots rather than more watery fruits, it cost them more. I did not find that explanation reasonable, especially since the price was not posted or communicated beforehand. I also noticed that I was overcharged for a few other items. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing. The customer service was not welcoming, the pricing was unclear, and the information I received over the phone was not accurate. I made a 30-minute trip specifically because of what I was told on the phone, and I would not make that trip again. This was my first visit and, unfortunately, it will be my last.

Honestly. Best produce market I've been to. Staff is very nice and prices are amazing. Everything…read moreis fresh, I recommend to everyone due to the fact that other places are dirty. Thank you Sam.

Came here and got a cold brew drink called "Sumthing awesome" made with peanut butter, caramel and…read morevanilla. I was surprised that it was shaken in a cocktail mixer so it was more frothy which gave it a good texture. None of the mentioned flavors stood out over the others so it was well balanced and wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated. He also asked if I wanted coffee ice for $1 more. Ice made from coffee, never heard of that before what an idea! They are a stand alone small building across the parking lot that they share with Estradas Mexican Food. I loved that they were hand shaken. I'll certainly return to try other cold brew drinks. They also have smoothies and açaí bowls.

I've been here twice, and I have to say, the smoothies are really good. Unfortunately, I won't be…read morereturning. I believe the man I interacted with is the owner, and both experiences left me feeling uncomfortable because of the way he spoke to customers. His tone came across as extremely aggressive and rude. I'm all for supporting small businesses, but customer service matters. It's difficult to want to support a business when you don't feel like you're being treated with basic courtesy and respect. The smoothies themselves are great, so if you can look past the customer service experience, you may enjoy the product. Unfortunately for me, the way I was treated outweighs how good the smoothies are.

After spending the day visiting Mount Laguna, my wife and I headed back to the 8 freeway through…read moreDescanso. Just before we got to the freeway, we saw a hand painted sign on the side of the road introducing "El Campito Farm." Thank god that I hit the brakes to investigate them further. Their setup was as simple as can be. The entire operation consisted of a farmer, a few tables covered in burlap, and a respectable display of the freshest, grown on-site, organic vegetables that I have ever seen. We were on our way home to make fish tacos, but all we had was fish and tortillas. We had no fresh ingredients! But that's where Phillip(the farmer) and El Campito Farm stepped in. We picked through their selection and took a bunch of FRESH veggies home to complete our shopping list. They offered up all of the following in the middle of October: multi-colored beets, baby gourmet lettuce, fresh cilantro, green onions, fancy crimson forest onions, trumpet mushrooms, yellow squash, green squash, spherical squash, butternut squash, yellow carrots, etc... It is impressive for any local farm to produce all of these veggies simultaneously, but especially during October. What makes them my new favorite place to get produce, is that they grow sustainable food. El Campito Farm is organic, and they take it a step further. They have a philosophy that demands total respect for the Earth, their harvest, and ultimately, the families that rely on their fields for food. Most important question...How is their produce? It is superior to anything that I have ever purchased in a store. We used their onions, squash, cilantro, and mushrooms to prepare dinner tonight. My wife had to go lay down and relax after dinner. Why? Because the food was so good, that she had eaten the entire massive portion of food that I served her. The veggies were crisp, and maintained their distinct flavors like they should. Excellent! Think about it. El Campito Farm is producing high quality, locally grown, organic food for the community to enjoy. They are providing local jobs. And they are protecting the land by not abusing it. They love what they are doing and it shows. I will be back very soon. Until then, we will tell everyone about what you are doing out in the mountains of San Diego.

Best produce in San Diego county. My wife and I were told about this gem by a good friend and he…read moreraved about it. We weren't disappointed. Extremely fresh, it smells and tastes like it was just picked (probably because it was). Prices are very reasonable compared to some Organic Farms. Can't go wrong here. I give it 5 Stars all the way.