I completed the SheBuilds program today and decided I deserved a little treat for the certificate I…read moreearned. I had tried to go to the huge Asian styled building called Oriental Imports off Gateway several times but it was closed and boarded up even though Google Maps said it was open. Turns out it's closed and the owners have moved across the street literally and have a smaller space called Oriental Market. It's been open for about 6 months and I swear I've died and gone to Chinatown. It was "Big Trouble" for my wallet alright. I wanted to buy everything there...all the tchotchkes and snacks and tools and clothing and decor! From Chinese cheongsams, to Korean handbooks, to Japanese kimonos, clothing is definitely authentic and you don't have to worry about sizing since you can see the fit there, unlike online. The market portion has a lot of snacks and sauces and basically they've taken the most well known and tasty brands and stocked them, so they've weeded out the hundreds of off brands a bigger marketplace stocks in the hopes that you'll try another maybe cheaper soy sauce etc. It's just easier to find quality stuff here, imo. I got a lot of snacks and even got a Kaiju t-shirt that vaguely reminds me of the Jurassic Park logo, so it's mildly ironic. The quality of the items were far better than the actual Chinatown stuff I grew up with in Los Angeles, but we'll see as I use them over time. I'm so happy I don't have to wait to get my Chinese ointments and wait for Weeee to ship my stuff online. There's now a super cute local place I can go to get them and the prices and service makes it even better! Come out and #supportlocal Oriental Market, Inc. 1121 Larry Mahan Dr Suite A, El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 500-5116 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uVVcbzTyZe4TF1vH7

My family has bought from them for years, I love working with Mario, but when he's not in, I still…read moreget the great service from his team. The meat and chicken are so much fresher than what you by at the big supermarkets. We love to buy our meat and chicken already marinated; my kids love it; they also carry already made sides like mac & cheese, potato salad, beans and more. They have everything you would need for a backyard cookout or a football tailgate party. I definitely recommend Eastside Choice Meats to everyone.

The butchers and staff here are always very helpful and the quality of their products is great!read more

I was super excited to hear about a Chinese market here in El Paso. Coming from Brooklyn to Dallas…read moreand now El Paso I've been missing the ease of just grabbing dumplings or any sauces I need. I was pleasantly surprised with the selection available. Sadly the pricing reflects the fact that you're in El Paso. Nearly double what you'd pay at a Chinese market. So that stinks. It beggars can't be choosers. Some of the items didn't look too fresh and it was a little dusty in some spots. So not a lot of rotation of products. But overall was happy to grab some dumplings and egg rolls!

The service at this market is absolutely awful!!!! I spent almost $200, some of that was live…read moreseafood. I purchase some clams and some crayfish. The crayfish were in little net bags, I did see movement so I grabbed 4bags. 3.3lbs of those were dead. The cashier failed to give us our clams, I called them when we got home she apologized for "forgetting to give us our bag". We live far west and in traffic the drive is over 30mins. The Manager eventually joined the call and told me I had to pick up my clams that day (we wouldn't even have made it in time as they were about to close) or I would lose my money because that was our responsibility. I asked if he could just give me a credit for the dead seafood and the clams they kept. I took a video of the dead crayfish and weighed them in a scale. He absolutely refused and became hostile on the phone. I told him I would call my bank, and take to social media so consumers would know who they are dealing with. They kept taunting me and deleting my comments. He posted a sign about bags and posted that on TikTok, then also posted something stating "if you don't know how to handle live seafood, don't buy it". I have lived on the coast for a large part of my life and I'm very familiar with handling seafood. This is incredibly childish and unprofessional. The amount for these items totaled approximately $40-50, I spent almost $200. I honestly didn't see a big deal. I told them I would never return, their response was "THANK GOD!".

Went to the Eastside yesterday to try to get my car washed for free at the new Tommy's which turned…read moreout to be a bad idea since it started raining again. Decided to make the most of it and stop by Weird'O Beardo Jerky and taste his meat. I've seen them at the farmer's market and never got to try them, but they just opened a cute store off Montwood, right around the corner from Ono Shaved Ice! He had a lot of flavors to try and it's the thin type of jerky that goes with the carne seca drinks. They had a lot of the vendors they work with at the Country club Farmer's market on Saturdays and the Upper Valley Farmer's market on Sundays. From the festive decor to the candied applies, popcorn, caramel, teas, freeze dried fruit and candies, and last but not least, my favorite chamoy Chamoylicious_ep, it's a fiesta in a store! Pretty much a great place showcasing the flavors of El Paso. If they sold glass mugs, pinatas, and some decor, you can actually do a one stop shop for a great happy hour party at home! In fact, all of the store seems to look like it's to celebrate your taste buds. I'm happy that the Eastside has easy access to all the goodies that the Westside gets at the farmer's markets, but kinda jealous they don't have to wait til the weekend. Come check them out and truly #supportlocal. Oh and also get the boba and shaved ice at Ono Shaved Ice while you're at it. I rewarded my kids for the drive with a large shaved ice split 2 ways. I rewarded myself with a brown sugar boba. Can't wait to have the rain go away so I can wash the smells from my damp car. Weird'O Beardo Jerky 10978 Montwood Dr, Ste D, El Paso, TX 79935 Ono Shave Ice Cafe & Boba Tea 1891 Lee Trevino Dr # 500, El Paso, TX 79936

Love this shop! Great service and a great variety of local treats. The Jerky is seriously the best!read more

Was gonna give this place 4.5 stars because the menudo and the pan dulce are delicious, however I…read morenoticed on my receipt I was charged $9.98 for 8 piece fried chicken that I did not order at 8:35 AM on a Sunday morning with my menudo and pan dulce. Check your receipts!!! We waited almost 2 hours in line for menudo on Xmas eve morning. They only have 1 line for menudo, bakery items, and food items, so it gets very disorganized very easily. They ran out of bread by 7:45am which caused the line to get even more hectic. If you ordered menudo but wanted bread, you had to pay for menudo and then get back into a separate long line for bread.

came to try the carnitas, had it in the torta. not the worst, not the best. i think their carnitas…read moreis like a roasted bone in meat that they have on hand to chop up cold, but i prefer when they fry it on the plancha and make it crispy before serving. there were a good amount of ppl in line so this place seems to be something of a neighborhood haunt for their food and bakery. maybe i'll try the tamales sometime? i went to look at their produce and everything looked fresh and there were some good deals. no way i was going to pass on 4 for $1 avocados :3

I came across this place by accident. It's kinda hidden so you might miss it if you're not paying…read moreattention. When I walked in I was greeted by a lady named Tracy whom I assume must be the owner, but let me tell you she was superrrrr sweet and friendly. They had just recently opened so she was in process of labeling the shelves with prices. I'm so HAPPY this place is close to home and they have so many items that are extremely hard to get. This little market is very organized and super clean. They carry all sorts of Asian items to include a variety of seafood items you would NEVER be able to find anywhere. Oh and they also have a variety of produce for any Asian cuisine you would never be able to find in El Paso but ONLY here. I'm 1000% coming back!! Enjoy my pics :)

So my wife and I decided to get some meal preps for my work as I work out of town and my food…read morechoices aren't the healthiest in Big Spring. I was going through Yelp and saw Evo had some killer reviews and decided to hit it up. The ordering was easy and straight forward with the self serve kiosks and the prices were right on target actually. A bit more economical than the like of Favor and such. The service was quick and the inside was inviting and warm. We'll definitely be back as the meals are yummy

I heard someone talking about them so I looked them up. I ordered a variety of meals since I have…read moresome dietary restrictions and every meal was great. They all had a good flavor and did not taste like it came out a package.