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Smart & Final Extra!

3.2 (48 reviews)
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Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Erich C.

Never tried this store out before. We came to this location because Google said they were the only grocery store in the area that was selling the El Monterey Red Chili Burritos. Google was right! We found them. As for the store itself, it's a little startling to see a security guard at the entrance when you come in. That being said, prices aren't too bad and they are quite stocked with lots of options. I do wish they had a self-checkout area, but I can understand why they don't.

The cashier charged me higher price than the price tag. Price tag was $0.99. He charged me $1.49 per LB. I ask him to give me the extra money back. He refused. What the hell. Pay attention consumers. This store always try to charge you more.

If you're from LA, you'll know this brand. I did A/P at the plant and was amazed at the quality of products,  and their SOPs.
Aiko M.

I don't do full shopping trips here, but I stop in regularly for Enjoy brand beef jerky, as this is the only store in the area that has it (other grocers have the brand, but the cut is not as thin). I have witnessed, a homeless encampment in an adjacent parking lot, security outside yelling at people, and I have been accused once of stealing by a security guy inside. I wasn't even offended, given all the stuff I've already seen. Now I actually look for him, to say hi and joke around. I kinda feel bad for these folks, to be so scarred by theft and shady people that they look at lil ol' me and feel so inclined to follow and question me. They are super friendly! Everyone greets me, from the sales-floor clerks to the cashiers! I'm huge on customer service and that makes trips here all the more tolerable. Will I return? Sure, when I run out of beef jerky. However, 50% of the time it is out of stock, which prompts me to buy like, 6 at a time when I do see it. Pros: - great store for picnic items - friendly enough - prices are decent - Cons: - meh area - a lot of lower quality brands - in-stock not great

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Jan K.

I Stopped in here for a bottled water while I was on my morning walk.....This Smart & Final is old & Compact.....but very clean. I didn't walk the whole store because I didn't need anything, but produce looked nice.... They're doing the social distancing thing when checking out....One at a time called up to each register everyone else must wait in line.... All staff is in masks and they're cleaning constantly... looked like there was plenty of parking,.... Watch out sometimes there are homeless people at the entrance and exit of this store....

Shelley M.

I love this Smart & Final and it's close to my house. I know just which aisle to 'buy' what I need each week & it's never too crowded. Checkers are great people as is Ben the Mrg. I recomment this one along with their Carlsbad location also for good prices, easy to find items, & nice employees. Shelley Malone

Cynthia P.

How I wish I could half star things. This Smart and Final is more 3.5 than 4 stars. Mostly due to line wait times. Only 2 registers open and each has a 4 person deep line...at least. The vegetable department has a good selection, I've never gone looking for something and not been able to find it. They have a good cheese selection and even carry some hard to find cheeses that are imported. They have a security guard and that always throws me off because I've never been to another Smart & Final that had that. It's not in an upscale neighborhood so maybe that's why. The staff have been friendly and most of them speak Spanish and will great you in either language. Lol I don't feel like there frozen food section is as large as the one in oceanside or Carlsbad, and the lighting is weird in this one. It feels a little dingier than the other two. Maybe it's older, I'm not sure. But if you're just looking for a quick stop to grab last minute stuff it's fine.

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Was there today early like 11:40 cashier was amazing super customer service had everything I was looking for just great

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Smart & Final Extra! - grocery - Updated May 2026

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