Rick's is awesome!! My go-to place for all things meat, especially when barbecuing. Brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, chicken, everything is excellent quality and the guys will cut the portions on the spot to your specific needs. For the holidays they take orders for turkey, prime rib and ham and they've always been perfect. Their jerky is amazing, especially if you're lucky enough to get a batch straight off the smoker. For lunch I always grab a Cuban, perfectly pressed with honey butter, it's worth the trip alone. They also have homemade sausages, fresh deviled crab, desserts and THE BEST sweet tea! And finally, the best part about going to Rick's is the customer service. It's unmatched . Rick's is a throwback to a time and place where each and every customer who walks in the door is treated like family. You can't help leaving without a smile on your face. read more

One of my family's favorite places to go for sandwiches and fresh meats. The staff has always been so friendly and helpful. My son loves their huge assortment of glass bottle sodas. read more

A very interesting store. It is going to get a feeling that I have gone back in time. But the goods they offer are on time. There is always a large selection of different fresh meat. I like shopping here. read more

Wonderful family owned business. The family runs this business everyday. Always willing to go out of their way to help you get what you need. Great selection of anything you are looking for. read more

The best! Ricks is a must for the best meats and sandwiches...hands down best customer service and quality !!

This place has the best Cubans I've ever had! They also have a variety of meats and very unique and wonderful sausages.

you really can't find a better place to find meat than ricks. they have the nicest employees and amazing food 100% would recommend

WONDERFUL staff and TOP QUALITY meat! Have been going here for years! Highly recommend a visit to Rick's and after you are done shooping have some awesome BBQ at Smokin Joes! read more

This guy Rick and his lady are great in Lithia, Florida. They have all kinds of meats, jams and foods. I've even brought some apple-cranberry and blueberry sausages to Guaynabo, Puerto Rico for a gf I was dating along with F.R.O.G (fig raspberry orange and ginger) jelly. She loved it! They have gator meat sausages sometimes too. read more

Rick's Custom Meats - Assortment of Rick's Meats! - Meat Shops Near Me - Lithia, Florida

It may not look like much from the outside, but this is such a friendly local meat market! So much fresh, reasonably-priced meat, jerky, sandwiches, and more! The employees behind the counter really help you out to find something amazing, even if you've never tried it before. They even have bison, lamb, rabbit, and other hard-to-find items. Give this place a try, they will definitely make you want to come back. read more

I had a great cuban at Rick's. I usually go there for the meat but recently discovered their cuban sandwiches. So I made a trip up there just for the sandwiches. It's that good. read more

Always great service from Rick. Any cut that I ask for he is quick to go back and get it or to place an order for it. Always has good tips as well. Wish you were closer to River Hills! Can't wait to go get my next brisket and pork shanks. Thanks Rick! read more

Moved from the DC area to Lithia last month and made finding a good butcher a top priority. Looked no further than Rick's. This place is fantastic! Besides being a locally owned and operated business, Rick's offers quality meats at competitive prices. I had the opportunity to speak with "the" Rick on my first visit and can tell you that you won't meet a nicer guy. He was able to answer all my questions about where their meat comes from, pricing, and any specials they have going on. They have great prices on boston butts, brisket, and make their own brats/sausages. I bought a pork belly from him a few weeks ago to make my own bacon, and it was awesome! They also have seafood delivered every Friday morning to sale, and it doesn't take long for folks to come in and buy it all up! I'm glad there are still businesses out there that have that down-home country feeling and are owned by hard working American's - Rick's definitely "meats" all those expectations. read more

Rick's Custom Meats - Brisket plate with baked beans and Mac and cheese. Beans are cooked with lots of onions. Great sauces to go with the meat! - Meat Shops Near Me - Lithia, Florida

Since moving over this way a couple years ago, I've stopped by Rick's frequently to get various things for the smoker at home - pork shoulder, brisket flats, ribs etc. A couple times a month for lunch I'll ride down and get a Cuban sandwich. All really great stuff. There are so many goodies here, and it's fun to just browse through the freezers - some very unexpected finds await for the curious. I like that they'll custom cut things for you so you can get exactly what you need. Today I rode down for lunch and decided to order from the 'food truck' outside. I was curious about their brisket sandwich and wanted to compare to mine (I've made several over the last couple years, and am perfecting my technique and recipe) to see how it's professionally done. The brisket was juicy with a great bite - just shy of completely fall apart tender. I did find that the smoke flavor seemed very light, and I didn't get a lot of flavor from the bark. I tend to use a good amount of salt and coarse ground pepper along with a small bit of rub seasonings on mine, but that's my way and I know there are many other ways. They had a basket full of many different flavors of barbecue sauces to go with it, I tried the 'classic' and I'll be back to try it again with some of the other sauces. Go enjoy! read more

Very friendly, down to earth place. I've only personally​ had their cuban sandwiches, which I would like to add, are better than most. They are very busy during lunch so I would recommend calling in your order and they will have it ready when you arrive which is great! I would recommend. read more

I live in Jax, FL. currently, but anytime I pass near Rick's, I stop in for some of the best BBQ and incredible sandwiches in the region. Fresh products and friendly folks, a great merchant to deal with!!! read more

Best meat - service - courtesy and value in the county. A fine family runs a superior store - plus their antiques are OLD ! Owner Rick Shirley even saves bones for our dog...next door , his brother Joe serves great BBQ ...it is a pleasure to shop there. read more

Best Cuban. Best BBQ. Always so so so good and fresh. And they are the nicest people, weve been getting our meat here for almost 10 years now! Highly recommend!! read more

Great place. This is a diamond in the rough. I had the Cuban sandwich which was amazing, but I was told the true speciality is the pit beef. I will make a point to come back and try that next time I am in Florida. read more

This,place is excellent ! The owners and all,the employee are so friendly and very helpful. The meats are all top of the line, guarantee you their meat will be the only thing in our freezer from now on. I haven't had any better meat at any restaurant that is as good as there's. It's a bit of a drive for us but it is worth it. We are going to be regular customers from now on. read more

They have a great Cuban sandwich! You can also get just about any kind of meat in there you want from deer to alligator... if you like the old fashion meat market that cuts your meets to your liking then you have found one! read more

I liked the barbeque sandwich I had... But the meat was NOT good at all!! VERY Displeased. Prices were very high and they sold me a steak that was not the grade that they claimed it to be. I will probally not be back, unless it is to have some barbecue. read more

CANNOT SAY ENOUGH HOW FANTASTIC RICK'S IS!!!!! Have had Pork Butt, Filet Mignons, Ribeyes, Chicken, Pork Steaks, and a variety of sausages....never had a bad piece of meat! So glad I tried Rick's out! read more

Awesome, woohoo, outstanding, what else can I say? I stopped in to meet Rick and drop off some venison for processing into summer sausage. This place is a pleasure to soak in all that he has in the store, the signage on the walls, and the incredible meats in the case and freezer. After talking with Rick I learned that he makes the kind of hot dog I have been looking for; home made hot dogs, course ground, smoked, natural casing. I placed an order to be ready when my summer sausage is and we'll try them out but I am very hopeful they are on target to that good old fashion butcher home made dogs I've been searching for. They are a bit of a hike from the Orlando area but plan to do lunch either in Rick's or from the Smoking Joe's wagon right outside and you won't be disappointed. Be sure your cooler is large enough for the great items you'll no doubt purchase and your lunch which is portion-o-plenty! The flavored lemonade is really good (watermelon, mango, strawberry, etc.) Be prepared to eat outside on picnic tables under the shade or inside of Rick's. The Canadian jerky is a MUST @ $5 for a quarter pound it's awesome; not tough at all, very flavorful with hickory smoke just like I used to make in my smoker. Everyone is very friendly and I swear that everyone within 10 miles was there for lunch including the local highway patrol so you KNOW it's good! read more