Picked up the sausages and a New York steak. I didn't care for the texture of the sausage, but the…read moresteak was great. There's no signage for this place out front so driving by you'll never see it. Use your GPS and go around back you'll see a small sign near the door there all the meat is stored in a big freezer type refrigerator thing and you just dig through it for what you want. Service is minimal unless you really have to ask questions. All the meat is clearly labeled so just dig in and take what you want. Prices are about average.

My husband and I went for the first time and picked up some Jalapeño and cheddar sausage. The best…read more! The casings are great we normally can not chew others these we had no problems. We will be back for sure. Brenda Williamson 11/22/25

While living here, i always shopped here just for the meats. I found them to have the freshest…read moremeats in town, and always great prices. Most often i would bbq my meats on my grill, but at times i would try something different and they were always so helpful in telling me how best to prepare something. So if you are shopping just for meat, i highly recommend this place.

I am speaking for the meat market. I have purchased meat here and they have great deal on their…read moremeat. The meat is seasoned well asada beef, asada chicken,and pork. This last time I was going to purchase 3lbs of seasoned beef and 3 of seasoned chicken. These were posed with a sign saying 10lbs for 50$ taking 3lbs i figured cost was 15$ for Asada and 15 for chicken. when I went the register it showed 29.99 I asked why they said if you dont get the special then you pay full price. I left them with their meat I am glad as I stood waiting for that total watching 3 larg flys in the meat case. Sadly I won't be shopping for my meats there anymore.

So great to stumble on this find for a delicious sandwich for lunch. I got the pork banh mi which…read morewas one of the best I've had. The pork was soft and juicy with a few crunchy edges, the carrots were tangy, the bread was fresh and not tough and kept good balance with the amount of sandwich filling. The $20 price was high relative to where I'm from (Midwest) but it WAS a great sandwich... Also got the potatoes wedges. Not crunchy, but still delicious. Great casual lunch spot! The guys behind the counter were attentive hosts.

I had high hopes for this place based on the strong reviews, but unfortunately it didn't live up to…read moreexpectations. I stopped in for lunch and ordered a couple of sandwiches to go, thinking it would be a good way to try the food before committing to a larger purchase like steaks, pasta, or other items from the shop. The sandwiches came out to $42 for two, which felt pretty steep. While I waited, I looked around the store at some of the other products, but nothing really stood out to me, and the service felt a bit underwhelming. The sandwiches themselves were just okay--nothing particularly memorable for the price. A few hours later my stomach also felt a bit uneasy, which didn't leave the best impression. Overall, the experience fell short of what I was expecting. Perhaps I just caught them on an off day, but based on this visit, I probably won't be returning.

I always loved this place when i didnt feel like cooking dinner. Wonderful Mexican fare to choose…read morefrom. The burritis were always packed with lots of meat and a generous amount of cheese. The tacos were full of flavor. In fact it was hard to choose just what to eat because i foynd everything to be so good. Was fun shopping here after eating my dinner because they carry many items not found elsewhere. Just really loved this place.

I happened on this place while driving around at lunch, and was surprised and enjoyed this meal…read more First off, this place is in a strip mall on N. Main in Salinas. The dining area is in the back of a bodega/liquor store, with a countertop where you can dine at. I saw the "Mediterranean food" sign up, so I had to try it, given so few options on the peninsula. The majority of the menu is Mexican fare, so come here for that too. The lamb slices were the star of the show, they were made and cooked perfectly. A little crisp, very meaty and savory. The rice was made like traditional Mexican rice and the salad was made before my eyes, with radishes, cucumbers, broccoli and other vegetables. It's pricey for halal food, but worth it. I'll come back for the baklava! Price: $25 (w/ 20% tip)

Delicious BBQ! First time and definitely will be back. Friendly service! Must try!!!read more

Great experience! Good wine and food. Love the character of the restaurant. Visiting out of town…read morefrom Texas and truly enjoyed. Highly recommend.

First time coming to this market clean and good products but the customer service sucks. Cashier…read morenever knowledge us when we walk in and when we pay never said hello how are you guys doing nothing just want a bag and total. Never will come back for lack of customer service. Her face was very unhappy.

Small produce market that also has a meat market in the back. They also make fresh juices. Prices…read moreare reasonable here. The parking lot is always packed.

We picked up dinner for 50 ppl and, it was amazing! So much flavor and the portions were so large…read more We have used their catering multiple times and it never disappoints great food. Great service worth every penny. Our guest loved the food.

Great local market. I always find what I need and a few things I don't and buy anyways. The ground…read morebeef is excellent and cheap! The whole meat counter is mouth watering. The produce selection is good enough. Staff is friendly and bi lingual for the most part. I don't speak Spanish. The store is bright and clean. I like this store over all.

It has an amazing variety of cheeses and many other gourmet foods. Their bakery alone was worth the…read moretrip. All there goods are beautifully presented with clean and well lit aisles. Would definitely recommend

There is a reason that this is one of the highest rated large supermarkets in our area. The…read moreselection and variety is mind blowing. They have exotic brands from around the world along with rare and older brands that the big box grocery stores don't carry. I don't know how they do it, but the quality and freshness of the vegetables and perishables are top notch given such variety. We used to shop at Whole Foods in Monterey, and we like the small specialty shops like Elroy's in Monterey and Jerome's Carmel Valley Market, but Star Market is a combination of both worlds. Whole Foods has gotten corporate with an overemphasis on their own brands. Star Market doesn't really have their brand so they are extremely loyal to local brands which makes the shopping experience feel like a tour of Monterey County highlights. I also like the very practical way they're running their business. Few frills, very clean, and high quality. In fact, it feels very nostalgic to walk in, like a movie set from the 1970's which makes me feel that this is still a family owned and run business. If you're looking for a truly unique experience that is different from the Albertsons/Lucky/Safeway/Nob Hill sameness, then you have to do yourself a favor and visit Star Market. It has a Salinas/Monterey old fashioned charm coupled with unrivaled variety and quality.

I'm not from the area, but my friend, who is a local, recently brought me here to try what he…read moreclaimed was one of the best tri-tip sandwiches in California. The trip was completely spontaneous since we had been in Big Sur earlier that day, but it ended up being well worth the drive. I never would've expected this market to be tucked away at the end of a residential street, but once you get close, you can smell the food before you even arrive. The sandwich was incredible...huge enough that we had to share it. The meat was so juicy it was literally dripping down my fingers, and I made an absolute mess eating it. I would definitely return. It truly feels like a hidden hole-in-the-wall spot run by hardworking, down-to-earth people. The owner was personable, engaged in friendly banter, and made the experience even better. Plenty of locals stopped by during our lunch, and what really stood out was that he even remembered my friend despite him not having lived in the area for the past three years.

Wow! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome like family! Martin is so friendly and…read morepersonable. His market has just what you need, let's talk about the BBQ! Uuuf! The soup of the day was split pea, I've never had a better one! With chunks of ham and vegetables, it was the perfect amuse-bouche! Next comes the Tri-tip sandwich! Tender, juicy and full of flavor! Last but never least, the ribs! Tender, fall off the bone, smoky! We got the full rack for four of us, we each took home ribs for the family! We stopped here on our road trip and I suggest it to anyone looking for a lunch stop! Will be singing Martin's praise for years to come!

Best spot in salinas where you can get arachera & Abujas and everything else you need for your BBQ…read moreask for the marinade as well nothing but good meat ill keep coming every weekend!

Store is pretty clean. Meat is pretty good. Good variety of Mexican goods and other corner store…read moregoods. My issue is with the employees never wearing masks. The cashier is never wearing a mask and some employees in the meat department don't either. Its hard to support a small business when they obviously don't care for the safety of their customers. And before you go and say it was one time. Ive been in this store 4 times in the last 6 months and not once has the cashier ever worn a mask.