Sanders Meat Service

Wanted some quality steaks on our 1 year anniversary, this spot did not disappoint!! Went with 2…read moreporter house steaks but sooo hard not to buy 1 of all of their cuts. It is frozen so expect thaw time but quality was amazing! Also got some of the hill billy jerky and some prime rib/steak seasoning which was amazing

This butcher shop is a MUST stop on our way to our family cabin AND home. We like to grab sausages…read moreto cook for everyone as appetizers then on our way back home we stop to stock up our fridge and freezer. The prices are great and the quality is excellent! We really enjoy the chili cheese sausages, but they have a ton of variety's. They also sell some rubs, sauces, cheesecakes. It's really a cool place to check out for sure, worth the stop!!

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Wolfsen's Meat & Sausage

4.5(305 reviews)

17.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Pet friendly

Popular butcher shop with must-try delicious deli sandwiches that's perfect for travelers on the…read moreI-5 about 2 hours away from Sacramento! So, as you're driving down the I-5 and looking for a place to get delicious sandwiches, this is the perfect spot! And, while you're there, stock up on wide variety of handcrafted sausages, brats, beef sticks, bacon, marinated meats, dry rubs and more! We brought an insulated bag with ice packs to put them in. We grabbed some for family we were visiting in Sacramento and stopped again on our way back home to stock up. We tried the Brisket and Ribeye sandwiches. The bread got soft fast, maybe a little too soft. They were both hot sandwiches so not sure if it was from a little too much bbq sauce, juices from the meat or how it's wrapped. The brisket and ribeye were tender and juicy. I liked the Ribeye a little more since it had mushrooms, bell peppers and onion. I would have liked the bread to be more toasty since we ate the sandwiches there. But, that's my preference; I love more texture in my food. Loved the variety of sausages, brats and beef sticks that we got. The bacon was a lot thinner than we're used to. We bought lots of their dry Wolfsen's seasoning since it's one of my bf's favorites! I loved that the beef sticks that weren't too oily and very tasty. I wish we had gotten more of them! The sausages were so flavorful!! We tried them in a variety of dishes. We really liked the Smoked Blueberry Bratwurst, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Smoked Chuckwagon sausage, Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and Smoked German Pork Sausage.

What a fabulous place! Will for sure be stoping back again when coming down I5 as well worth the…read moresmall detour! Had the tri tip sandwich and it was amazing! Took home a bunch of sausages. How this place did not have a line out the door at lunch time baffles me. Staff were fantastic too!

Turkey sandwich

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The most friendliest people here!

Hilmar Meat Locker

3.9(17 reviews)

5.3 mi

Had a great steak/ bifana sandwich with fries & ice cold Diet Pepsi just what the doctor ordered on…read morea 80 Dg weather Lopes keep up the good work!

I got some beef chuck for birria bombs. Great price and everything tasted really good. Thanks for…read moreyour help and service hml

Some of the great tri-tip I've gotten from Hilmar Meat Locker

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Brisket Sandwich

Fagundes Meats & Catering

3.9(194 reviews)

29.6 mi

I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

I like the pitts they use, sick branding!

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Big Vic's BBQ

4.2(162 reviews)

1.3 mi

Why does this Tri-Tip have to be so ridiculously tender and juicy?!…read more Seriously... why even bother giving me a steak knife? This Tri-Tip was so tender I could've sliced it with an old butter knife from Grandma's kitchen drawer and never missed a beat. And the flavor? Absolutely unreal. I swear that cow was out in the pasture happily munching on fresh grass about two seconds before it made its way to my plate. Every bite tasted so fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor that it almost seemed unfair to every other Tri-Tip I've ever eaten. This wasn't just dinner--it was a full-blown meat experience. Tender, juicy, flavorful, and cooked so perfectly that it should probably come with a warning label: "Caution: May permanently ruin all future Tri-Tip for comparison purposes." 10/10. I'd gladly skip a salad, ignore my diet, and make questionable life decisions all over again for another plate of this masterpiece.

I was really looking forward to trying Big Vic's BBQ because I've heard a lot of positive things…read more Unfortunately, my experience didn't quite meet my expectations. I ordered the pork belly sandwich, but it wasn't what I expected based on the menu. Instead of the tender, sliced pork belly I was anticipating, it came with three large chunks of meat covered in barbecue sauce. It honestly didn't resemble what I would typically consider a pork belly sandwich, and I found myself a little confused by the presentation. The macaroni and cheese had good flavor, although it seemed a bit dry and firm, as if it had been sitting for a while. I understand that everyone has different styles of barbecue, and this may have simply been an off day. I'm sharing this feedback in the hope that it's helpful, because I know many people speak highly of Big Vic's. I truly hope this was just an exception, and I'd be willing to give them another try in the future.

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Smash burger

Village Fresh Market

3.7(36 reviews)

2.3 mi

Use it or lose it??!!…read more I know everybody that's a local. Turlock wants to support their Brick + Mortar grocery store that is family owned. But when you continuously get outdated boxed food or sour grape grapes or fruit that is rotten the money starts to add up that you spend here. I love this grocery store because the people are all very kind to you and you get used to seeing them. But they need someone to do quality control when they bring in the fruit and vegetables. One out of three times the fruit is rotten or un edible. Please people check dates on boxes and check the fruit before you buy it.

Food service and the people this door was very neat, clean, friendly. Good choice and food meat…read moreproducts and the barbecuing.Excellent

Eternal natural alkaline spring water

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One of the coolest small stores in Turlock

Carnivore's BBQ Sandwich Shop

3.8(257 reviews)

2.4 mi

My husband and I were in the mood for good BBQ, but all of our favorite places are closed on…read moreWednesdays So, we did a Google search and Carnivore's BBQ Sandwiches appeared. The reviews were mixed so we decided to give them a try, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the Big Kahuna sandwich (even though they were out of pineapple), and upgraded to a meal (adding an order of fries and a soda). The sandwich was stuffed with delicious BBQ pulled pork, bacon, and the Provolone had a great cheese pull. So tasty! The "individual" order of fries was enough to feed two people, filling the bottom of a paper bag, and had a very yummy seasoning salt (BBQ?). The person who helped us was very attentive and informative, and our food was freshly prepared and brought out to us within 5 minutes. We will definitely come here again and try their other sandwiches

Got lunch for 5 people here today. Been meaning to go here for a while but haven't been in town…read more Really good, 10/10. Prices good, guys been here for over a decade. Big fan

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Mac and cheese

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Carniceria La Rancherita

3.1(18 reviews)

0.5 mi

Acabo de tener una muy mala experiencia en La rancherita…read more Pasé a comprar un pollo y de paso dejé bueno voy a agarrar 1 taco de tripa, entiendo que la tripa es demasiado cara, pero no tanto como para dar un taco a 6.99 pregunté al establecimiento porque ese precio, la respuesta fue es de tripa y es de tortilla a mano, pregunté y un taco que no sea de tortilla a mano que es el precio, claro de tripa también, es 4.99 el punto es que una tortilla la venden en 2 dólares si redondeamos el precio. No les recomiendo eso. Es demasiado alto el Precio, imagínate llevar a la familia a los tacos a ese establecimiento, te vas a la quiebra, es más caro que un restaurante 5 estrellas en el centro de Paloalto donde el pie cuadrado de renta de un establecimiento es de 2000 dólares y no tienen esos precios así de altos así que no hay forma de que se escusen, simplemente están abusando de la comunidad. Gracias y apoyen compartiendo esta información.

Ordered 1 pork tamale and 1 chile verde burrito. The masa in the tamale was raw and the masa to…read moremeat ratio was way off. More masa than meat. The chile verde burrito tasted like dry carnitas no chile verde taste at all. The rice was cooked well and beans were ok, but over all not very good.

Champurrado!!

Old asada

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Best meat in town great prices as well

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Isabella M.

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6 years ago

This local business has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The secretary was sadly tested positive for this virus last week of April. This local business does not want to take any action into closing down the place or providing any good sanitation or health tips for their employees. There is lack of sanitation, face masks, and gloves. This is a food industry company. The owners are not doing enough and do not seem to care for their employees. In fact, they are threatening the employees by saying that if they are to stay at home for their own safety they are most likely to not get paid and to get fired. The workers are working under pressure and are stressed out. Some seem to be feeling sick and are not allowed to stay at home. There could be workers handling the meat that innocent customers buy that are infected with COVID-19. Not cool. read more

Mama B.

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18

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8 years ago

Excellent service, and meat packaged just as we asked for! It shows why they have been in business 42 years. Nobody packages meat like Sanders! Thank you! read more

Justin A.

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9 years ago

Excellent service friendly helpful and they give you your own meat back and good location really friendly people

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