this review is regarding salsa only. My husband and I are having a large dinner with a Mexican menu for our family. We decided to try salsa from 6 different Mexican grocery stores in Vista and Oceanside all in 1 day. All were pretty good but there are two that stood out head and shoulders above the rest. In second place was Salsa Market on Santa Fe. Their green salsa was delicious. However, the best salsa in the area, hands-down is Tortilla Leon!! Their Salsa Botanera and Salsa Molcajete are the bomb. Clearly different and more flavorful than all the six we tried. Such a great store, tortilleria, Carniceria, and hot food kitchen. Love you Tortilla Leon! read more

This Mexican market is close to my house thus it's very convenient for me when I need smaller number of veggies and meat on a short notice ;) Leon offers a large selection of food, fruits, veggies and homemade, fresh tortillas. The tortillas are bomb, my favorites are the flour ones. There is a butcher shop, small fish stand and a taco shop. I often get margarita chicken and some dried chorizo (Honestly some the best dried chorizo I found in N. County). They also sell fresh salsa that you can try at the taco shop. A huge plus for their chili oil. The staff is so very friendly and helpful. Place is clean. Plenty of parking. Recommended! read more

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Great service and quality of food! The assortment of food and tortillas is definitely amazing.

Enjoyed the salsa and the veggie/fruit selection but the cashier seemed really angry/unfriendly when I asked a question/tried to make conversation. read more

So happy to have found this little gem! Super nice staff that's happy to help. The freshest corn tortillas ever! I made enchiladas and enjoyed every bite! I'll definitely be shopping here again soon. I'm looking forward to trying some of the prepared food. The lady that checked me said the have a daily special! read more

Someone once asked me, if Gordon Ramsey showed up at my door and asked me to make dinner, what would I make him? Gordon, hope you like carne (and tiki drinks). This local market is close to our house, and they are now my go to for thin sliced low fat carne asada, fresh tortillas, premade guac and salsa. I've had their chicharrones too, they were great. We have a lot of choices in local carne, and this one is just as good or better than the place by the freeway that's always drawing me in with their grill smoke or the well known place in Esco in the questionable neighborhood or the local fancy market. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The meat is not pre marinated, they douse it when you order it, but I've found that sitting for an hour or so at room temp works well. Then onto the grill while I mix up some tiki drinks. Or a margarita, if Chef Ramsey insists. read more

Tortilleria Leon - Carne asada - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

When you walk in through the door there's the smell of fresh tortillas and a giant tortilla machine looking right back at you. There are ice chests full of warm tortillas freshly made this morning. There's a small fruit and vegetable section with an ample meat market. in the back. There is a large refrigerator with just about every salsa you could imagine from mild to blow-your-head-off spicy! Thinly cut Rib Eye steaks was my choice for our BBQ to make tacos, with those fresh tortillas. Grabbed a tomatillo-based avocado salsa on the way out and a couple of fresh limes. At the checkout, a woman came up behind me removing my salsa bucket, replacing it with another one that she'd just made. Everything in this mini-mall store was fresh and full of pride. The Rib Eye at $7.98 per pound made awesome tacos. I'll be back! read more

Tortilleria Leon - The meat market inside Tortilleria Leon - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

I expected better because of all these five star reviews, but the tortillas were just okay. Quality of ingredients was not that good, so the flavor and texture are not that good. Cashier was friendly, though. read more

Tortillas are good however the cashiers are not so friendly to customers and could try to be friendly. It seems they don't want items touching their counter but where else should I put them? read more

Great tortilla's and other good food including there hot food Very helpful staff that is always helpful and friendly

I used the drive through. The service was fast, the food was fresh and reminiscent of homemade. I could taste the care and pride in their food. So good... I highly recommend read more

I loved this divey little Mexican market on the outskirts of Vista. We got the molcajete salsa, the salsa roja and a green salsa I can remember the name of but was made with avocado and tomatillos. They were all different and delicious in their own way but the green one was our favorite. It was fun to see the tortilla machines turning out fresh tortillas. We got a bag and they didn't seem as fresh as I expected but add a couple drops of water and throw them on the grill and they soften up well. They also have a counter in the back with all kinds of freshly made Mexican dishes. I had them heat up a cheese and pepper tamale as well as a pork tamale for us to try. The cheese one was soft, fresh and delicious and I would get it again. Maybe even a dozen around the holidays for fun. The pork was a little dry and just ok. I was a little disappointed they were out of chips to go with our salsa so we had to stop at another store to get some chips. I was also a little disappointed in their prices. Inflation is rough but a can of Rosarita beans you can get at the grocery store for let's just say a maximum of $1.99? was $3.49 here. A normal size salsa you would get at a grocery store for $5-$6 was $6.99 here. This one I can deal with since it's a good size and from a specialty local place but I was disappointed the smaller half tubs were $5-$6 so if you want to try a few different salsas you're out $15-$18 plus a bag of chips you're getting up there. All in all I look forward to coming back and trying some different salsas, maybe their homemade guacamole and definitely want to get some tamales. read more

Just back from my first visit. Very friendly staff and the chips, tortillas, salsas are all amazing. Its fun to watch the tortillas being made while you shop as well. read more

They have the best freshly made tortillas, masa, tamales, carnitas and salsas. Checking out is always smooth and fast! Best tortillas in town!!! read more

Amazing freshly made corn tortillas and market with all your needs for Mexican feast at home

Omg by the best tortillas I've ever had including Mexico. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Tortillas are always fresh and warm. Best car air fresher available lol always eat one on our way home. Prices are very reasonable. Good selection of other products and fresh meats. read more

Great fresh made tortillas. Super friendly staff. Very authentic and traditional Mexican market. Was a joy to find.

Excellent fresh tortillas and chips. Great fruits and veggies. I highly recommend trying the marinated meats from the butcher.

Found this place after seeing it on cbs8 morning news! What a gem! The house made tortillas are still hot when you buy them. The tortilla chips are the best I've ever had! Oh.....the tacos!!! My husband and I will be very soon for tacos!! read more

Amazing place! They make amazing chips and at a reasonable price. My husband and I can't get enough of them. They make excellent nachos! Make sure you stop by, you will not be disappointed! read more

Tortilleria Leon - Nachos - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

100% the best Mexican market around. You'll find quality over quantity here. My favorite things to get are the pastor, a few salsas, and of course the tortillas which are made fresh right in front of you. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. I pass multiple other markets to get here, but it's worth it, every time. read more

The best tortillas. Such a wonderful find. Everything has been delicious so far. Great quality. Easy stop. Friendly people. Excellent prices. Can't go wrong at tortilleria Leon. read more

This place is amazing. Very delicious homemade tortillas and friendly staff. Professional and always helpful. I try as much as possible to support local businesses and this is the only place I go for fresh produce and tortillas. The fruit is always excellent quality. Victor will make anything right and is so helpful offering suggestions. I strongly recommend people try them and see for yourself! read more

Wow great Customer Service. I love Tortillas Leon. And I finally came in. Very clean and organized. Great fresh Meat. The chicharrones also the best. will return soon. Absolutely 5 Stars !!! read more

I preordered and picked up my chicken tamales this morning and they are delicious! Also tried a few of their pan dulce offerings and also very good. They are friendly and have a great meat department, too, with all the essential veggies to go with whatever you are cooking. This is a great family business, I highly recommend! read more

Tortilleria Leon - Tortilleria Leon's Chicken tamales, pan dulce with avocado and egg for breakfast. - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

My husband and I went in looking for tamales and tortillas and we were by far impressed. We met a female cashier and she was SOOOOO nice! She helped us find what we wanted and was super patient (it was our first time). They have so much variety. I would definitely recommend this facility! read more

Omg! This tortilleria is the best in town! First for the customer service you receive! Second, cleanliness of it and then the food!!! The tortillas of corn are so delicious And the tacos they make are also delicious! Fresh made tamales on weekends sell out quick because they're that delicious! The meats are fresh and the Mexican bread is fresh too and of course delicious! The owners of this place make sure each customer is satisfied and that each customer is acknowledged upon walking in! To me, that's important! It makes me want to go back .By the way,Victor is the owner and he is the guy you see in the meat department with that bright smile! If you're looking for some good homemade corn tortillas and also chicharrones, this is the place! The tacos are made daily! Prices are moderate and well worth it for good quality! Trust me when I say this place has delicious Mexican delicacies!" My mouth is watering!" read more

Just stopped by here to check out this new location and I am so happy it's finally open. The pan dulce was fresh and delicious and we can't wait to try the meat and tortillas. We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing tortillas!! We were driving by and decided to come in and get some tortillas. As it turned out, they just opened and were still fine-tuning their tortilla machine. We got to sample some fresh tortillas which are amazing!! I wish we had a cooler with us so we can get some meat and salsa. We ended up getting some flan which they make there ( we are anxious to try), flour tortillas and the 1st bag of tortillas sold off their tortilla machine. We love to support family owned small businesses like this. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Tortilleria Leon - Tortillas fresh off the machine - Grocery Near Me - Vista, California

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can't get fresher tortillas than this and great tortilla chips too, crunchy, not oily with a little hint of lime. other chips taste like they were cooked in old oil but these taste fresh and my daughter asks for these chips over any other. they have a fully stocked meat market too with delicious cuts of fresh beef and house made chorizo. You've got to try their carnitas, full of flavor. read more

This place is the best! Everything is fresh - best tamales I've had in a long time. The people that work there are always helpful and friendly. I highly recommend the fresh tortillas and the cheese tamales with their home made salsa! They are very clean and abide by all of the Covid regulations so you know you're safe when you shop! read more

Absolutely incredible, and authentic Mexican food. And the staff just couldn't be nicer. This is my new spot.

Great tortillas and carnitas!! Will be coming back soon to try the carnes asadas, the pan dulce and the tamales!

Amazing tacos! My whole family comes here for Taco Tuesday. Quality tacos for only $1. Not to mention great service, oh and they take Apple Pay! Which is definitely super convenient for someone who appreciates the convenience of it. read more

Very delicious tortillas, masa, and tacos! Great pricing! The staff was professional and friendly, making you feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. Will definitely come again :) read more

If you want Fresh , Great quality meat & Tortillas go here! I've been looking for places to go for meat specially, and I heard this market sold meat. I bought some the other day and it was so fresh and the quality of the cut was great. They can season the meat there too if you ask them! On the way out , grab some of their Pan Dulce! SO GOOD! read more

The tortillas are fresh, huge, and absolutely delicious! The staff is helpful and super friendly. This will definitely be our new go-to tortilleria! read more

Great selection! Tortillas were great quality and prices were a steal. The guy at the front counter was hospitable and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. read more