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    Wild Fork

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Next to Walmart.
    Peter I.

    Well, it's grilling season and even though Wild Fork doesn't carry my bacon wrapped shrimp anymore I still had to go in and see what was new. We had steaks at home so didn't need that but we needed some interesting appetizers so I started to look and I will tell you the amount of stock they have at this store is truly amazing and different. Super easy Parking and really nice service so get that grill going and get over to Wild Fork which you can also do online if you need to super quick delivery.

    Everything (except the 2 Cardiff crack at the bottom from seaside market) were from the haul this morning!
    Kyle K.

    I can not recommend this place enough! Compared to literally anywhere, the pricing is incredible the cuts are great quality from the marbling to the thickness. The lady that was working there this morning was beyond helpful, brought out additional cuts that hadn't made the floor yet after a busy holiday weekend. The crew helped load into my cooler, 10/10 would recommend. Very clean facility as well!

    On the left is what's leftover from what I purchased after removing the fat.
    Fabian B.

    I know sweetbreads are inexpensive but I'd rather pay more and have more of what's promised. Won't be purchasing them again from Wild Fork.

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    Marisa B.

    Stopped in to the local Wild Fork to pick up some steaks while visiting my parents in Encinitas & it did not disappoint!! The staff were very friendly and helpful - they helped my husband find some ancestral blend chicken & me find the Argentinian/Brazilian steaks - and the prices were VERY reasonable for the area. The store was very clean and organized, and they seemed well stocked in every area. Hopefully we will have a chance to come back to Wild Fork again during our visit!

    Peeled beef tenderloins from Brazil &10 bucks/lb, Atlantic salmon under $20 bucks/lb
    Rhondi S.

    Everything here is frozen everything from beef tenderloin to beef brisket, beef flap steak and inside round steaks, organic chicken, organic chicken breast, wide variety of chicken and seafood. Seafood varies from frozen cod, Dungeness, crab, crab legs, scallops, shrimp and more they also have game frozen meats from venison, bison, rabbit, whole ducks, and more. Their frozen prepared meals are pretty impressive from Asian to Mexican empanadas, chicken tacos, chicken, empanadas, pork Carnitas tacos, and other Indian specialty foods. They also have an impressive shelfstable selection of condiments from ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauces, marinades, and more. Prices are very reasonable but again how long is it gonna take to defrost a 6 pound frozen pork shoulder? Then barbecue it so it's convenient for some meats but I kind of question the frozen larger cuts of meat. It is reasonable but just a hassle to defrost. It would probably take at least 3+ days and then entire day of smoking. Service I only noticed one employee who was either helping other customers and then manning the cash register so very efficient operation. Service was nice. He asked everyone how they were doing and if they were finding everything. I never found the six dollar duck breast so maybe our Encinitas wild fork didn't have it. But they did have whole ducks again frozen I mean we would go back.

    A meal idea: We made GF Chicken meatballs from here.  (GF Penne and gravy from different store)
    Bridgette B.

    Este mercado de carnes especiais é maravilhoso e compramos vários dos nossos produtos favoritos aqui. Os produtos são embalados a vácuo e congelados. Adoramos cada refeição que preparamos com nossas compras. A vitrine é muito limpa e organizada! As carnes são expostas em seus próprios compartimentos! Rabo de boi, uma variedade de diferentes tipos de almôndegas, peitos de frango marinados, pão de queijo congelado, torta de limão e crème brûlée eram tudo o que cabia na minha sacola de compras. Sou uma pessoa de hábitos e compro alguns dos mesmos produtos e depois faço um esforço para incluir algo diferente para experimentar também. Atualmente, eles têm preços acessíveis, o que nos faz voltar sempre! Cadastramos nossos e-mails e o caixa nos disse que eles realizariam um evento de aniversário da empresa no futuro. Então, fiquem de olho nesse e-mail. E que haverá churrascos no local no futuro para experimentarmos mais do que eles têm a oferecer! Também estou seguindo o Instagram deles, pois eles também postam eventos por lá. Viemos aqui para tudo o que precisamos de churrasco. This specialty meat market is marvelous and we buy several of our favorite things here. The products are vaccume sealed and frozen. We've loved every meal that we've made from our purchases. The storefront is very clean and organized! Meats are displyed in their own organized stations! Oxtails, an assortment of different types of meatballs, pre-marinated chicken breasts, frozen cheese bread, key lime pie and crème brûlée was everything that fit in my personal grocery bag. I'm a creature of habit and get some of the exact products and then make a poiny to include something different to try as well. Currently they have afordable pricing wich keeps us coming back here! We signed up our emails, and we were told by the cashier that they are going to host a future buisness anniversary event. So to look out for that email. And that there will be future on site BBQs for us to try more of what they have to offer! I'm following their Instagram as well since they post events there too. We come here for all our churrasco needs.

    Mai W.

    Well organized meat store! They had a great selection of allllll the proteins. Unfortunately for me, I was looking for something to cook that night and everything is frozennnnn here. BUT! It's freezer air tight meaning it keeps the integrity of the meat. We for a decently size picahna that was already seasoned for $40!!! A deal for this kind of cut of meat. We also got some ribeye. From what I saw, the meat quality here is top notch. They also have other frozen apps that would complement any meal. I think this is a great option to get your meats at instead of the markets IF you don't need thawed meat to cook right away. Great addition to the community!

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    Norbert K.

    We first tried Wild Fork in Los Angeles, and we were happy to learn that there's this Wild Fork in Encinitas. Much closer to home. It's smaller than the LA store but seems to have the same inventory, at least the items that interest us. The store is bright, airy and welcoming. Meats and seafood are mostly flash frozen and cryrovac'ed. There's beef, poultry, pork, lamb, veal, and game meats, plus seafood. Some frozen vegetables and desserts can also be found here. Prices are competitive. Service is very good. Every associate we encountered was friendly and helpful. No problem parking close to the store in a shared parking lot. Easy access to/from Leucadia Blvd with a traffic light.

    Vicki C.

    Wild Fork is a quickly growing specialty grocery store that specializes in all varieties of exotic meat and seafood. I recently attended a grand opening celebration at this location. Local chefs were onsite showcasing their creations and giving generous samples as well. I purchased a bag of Texas shrimp, some Brazilian cheese puff balls and buns and the prices are reasonable. Everything in the store is frozen and many items are ready to heat and eat. Crowds packed the store on opening day and my family members enjoyed the samples they received. I think that Wild fork will be wildly successful because of it's convenient location and easy to prepare food. I may return in the future, however I am not the target customer for meat and frozen foods.

    Richard A.

    Just opened up near me in Encinitas. Was very quiet when I went in but lady working was very helpful. I wanted seafood and a rib eye. Also friend said chicken pot pie was good. Got a thick 1 inch plus prime rib eye, a pot pie and some shrimp, calamari and scallops. Pot pie good although gravy was bit salty The rib eye very good but need to learn to cook frozen. Bbq plus oven. Seafood still in storage. Oh key lime pie, amazing!

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    Fantastic helpers there that are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection too.

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    We be love your store . The sword fish is good and the duck breasts also good . Have to go back and get more goodies .

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    High quality meat and seafood and the price is right. Nice to also have other butchery items such as organ meats and bones.

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    Ask the Community - Wild Fork

    Is there anything organic or wild caught?

    You have to call Wild Fork. From my shopping there, I don't remember seeing anything tagged as such, but I wasn't looking for organic or wild caught. Maybe some of the seafood.

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    I loved how educated the people who work here are they were super helpful in making decisions and showing us a variety of options.

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