Very cool meat market with lots and lots to choose from. Meats from Australian food distributing…read morecompany Broad Leaf. Frozen meat section has everything from grass-fed and finished meats, poultry, wild game like rabbit, to German sausages and all beef hotdogs. There are shelves of sauces, marinade, spices, seasonings, beef tallow, and more. Anthony manager/owner was very nice and explained the different meat and fish products, their quality and sourcing. The store is clean, very open, and spacious.

Such a fantastic variety of meats (among much more). I'm a big ribeye guy so to be able to purchase…read moredifferent ribeye cuts has been fun for me. The Australian Wagyu Ribeye is the most yummy city of all the steaks I have smoked in the past couple of years since I started on my Traeger. Service is educational and the vibe is always welcoming. 5 stars

Came here specifically for the Lobstah Roll (not misspelled) for Wednesday's special and was…read moredelightfully satisfied. Theirs is the hot buttered with chives sprinkled on top and a bag of chips. There were Huge pieces of lobster meat and a lot of it. So much so that pieces fell out while trying to wrap my lips around it. I also bought a pound of Faroe Island Salmon that I'm excited to grill. It was very cool of the Tap Room (next door) to allow me to eat my lunch on their picnic tables outside without ordering a drink. I came after lunch so it wasn't busy. I won't sugar coat it, Nelson's is pricey. The roll was $34. However they have fish that you can't find elsewhere. The ahi tuna was beautiful but I already set my mind to the salmon. I was surprised they even had guanciale (pork jowel) which is sought after in Italian pasta dishes. It's a bit of a drive for me but next time I want a toasted buttery lobster roll I will come to Nelson's!

I'm a self-proclaimed seafood guy, and I've had enough poke for a lifetime, but I was coming into…read moretown and I thought...maybe there's a poke place in Phoenix that would impress me. So, after searching up and down, I stumbled upon Nelson's. I came by for an early lunch. This location is a very small place, really only big enough for a few fridges full of meats/fish, as well as the counter itself. I came in, and I took a little bit to decide what I wanted from the menu, and settled on a shrimp salad sandwich and a half pound of salmon poke. Before, during, and after the ordering process, I feel like the gentleman behind the counter was a little cold and not wanting to talk to me much. It seemed like I was inconveniencing him, so I felt bad about that. For that reason, I didn't really try to make conversation. I hope his day got better! I took the food togo, of course, and I ate the shrimp sandwich first. The seasoning was really great, and the salad was really well balanced. Mayo, onions, chives, cabbage: everything was well-represented and nothing was overbearingly seasoned. Yummy sandwich! The bread was a little drier than I would have liked, but very minor. It also came with Zapp's chips! Always a plus in my book. The poke? Delicious. I get the price. It's expensive, but it's the middle of a desert in 115 degree weather. Great representation of salmon poke, and super well seasoned with pacific island flavors that are certainly reminiscent of the stuff you'd get on the island! If you're looking for a wonderful seafood experience, I'm confident you'd like Nelson's in Phoenix.

Chula had been on my want to try list for a while and I am so happy I finally went! I had the…read moreHawaiian poke bowl which was phenomenal. I loved the pineapple and macadamia nuts on it! My dad had the lobster roll, hot, which was divine! I love that they use noble bread! We also shared some oysters. The vinaigrette was delicious and tangy on them. Can't wait to come back and try some other things on their menu.

This is such a chill place to hang out with friends and family! The staff were super cool and…read morefriendly, and the whole place had a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The seafood here is really high quality and definitely shouldn't be missed. They rotate their specials regularly, and the one I ordered was amazing. There were so many different elements in one dish, fennel, soft-shell crab, corn, mint, and a few things I couldn't even name, but somehow everything came together perfectly. It was creative, flavorful, and unlike anything I've had elsewhere. We've also bought fresh fish from them before, and it was really good too. If you're looking for fresh, delicious seafood, this is definitely the place to go!

My daughter and I stopped by this store since we were in the area, and we were pleasantly…read moresurprised. It's located in a shopping plaza with plenty of convenient parking. The store has a fresh, open feel that reminded me of Sprouts. Everything was well stocked, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. They offer an impressive selection of fresh produce, meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and many other grocery items. There's also a sushi restaurant inside where you can enjoy Happy Hour specials or sit down and have a meal. In addition, they have a pizza counter where you can purchase pizza by the slice, along with sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. We decided to try their flavored lemonades, and they were absolutely delicious and refreshing. Overall, we had a great experience and definitely wish they had more locations throughout the Valley. We look forward to visiting again!

This was my first time stopping by this AJ's Fine Foods to grab bread, and overall it was a solid…read morevisit with a few odd impressions. The first thing I noticed was the entrance it's positioned on the side of the building facing smaller neighboring businesses. It's a bit unusual and honestly made me second-guess parking and going in at first because the exterior gave off a slightly off vibe. The layout just feels like it could be clearer or more inviting. Inside the bakery section, a very friendly gentleman was going through and tallying up leftover baked goods. I asked what he was doing,( because I'm noisey lol) he explained they were accounting for what was left some items get sold and some get discarded. It did make me think about food waste and how leftover items could potentially be put to better use. I was still able to grab what I came for, and the service overall was good. It also seemed like they were in closing cleanup mode, even though the store was still open, likely due to a slow "happy hour" type period with very few customers. Only real downside for me would be visiting later in the day when it gets dark the exterior and setup don't feel the most comfortable at night. During the day though, I'd return again. The employees in bakery definitely deserves credit for being helpful and handling everything smoothly There's plenty of parking in front

Best meat market ever. Eating grass-fed proteins is the lifestyle I'm trying to live. I love that…read morethere are so many options to choose from. Sausages, patties, chicken parts, and various other meats. The butchers are great. Very helpful and friendly. They always greet upon entering the store. The store is small and quaint to get what you need in a few twists and turns. Some other items sold there include syrup, milk, eggs, wine, baking mixes, cheeses, pickled veggies and so much more. All locally sourced. This is a carnivore's heaven.

I went in because the owner of Arcadia Meat Market bought the butcher shop I normally go to, and…read moreclosed it for remodeling. When I came in they were having a sale on their frozen products which was great because their prices were insane. I then began to talk to the person behind the counter about bulk ordering (whole, 1/2, and 1/4 cows) and the custom cuts process, because they are a "whole animal butchery". I was handed a card for a website that delivers arizona grass fed beef. I've never been to a butcher that doesn't allow custom cuts or bulk orders. You might as well go to sprouts for the same service and save the money. I bought some meat since I made the drive and the meat is definitely high quality, but my butcher was selling grass fed grass finished beef for $3 less /lb. Not to mention I was able to get bulk and custom cuts for even cheaper. I'm so disappointed that my butcher is getting replaced by them.

Really great place, just moved more locally to the restaurant so went to try it out. We are very…read morefish forward eaters so this is a haven for us. They actually have an unbelievable happy hour which we walked into because we were early for our early reservation and ended up indulging in it. Well, here's the warning, the portions are regular menu portions just discounted in price. So effectively we thought we were trying 3 things off the menu and that ended up being our dinner we were so full! But we will certainly be back. Best thing about the place...the service. And that's one element of dining out that, if it's inconsistent, will chase people away. Great music as well. Highly recommend.

4.5 stars would have liked to round up to 5 stars but a fly kept dive bombing me at the tail end of…read moremy meal. Left a bitter taste in my mouth. The food and service were stellar. I devoured arguably one of the best lobster rolls of my life. The drawn butter and lemon elevated the lobster flavor. Also they used TOASTED BUNS. That is the true secret to a 10/10 lobster roll. Do yourself a favor and get asparagus instead of coleslaw or fries. It goes soo much better with the lobster roll. The asparagus was almost soft but had a delicious charres crunch to it. Salty and elevated the lobster main again. 4.5/5 stars. Will be back. I want to do a full dinner here and not just a drive-by.

This morning my wife was nearby and awaited our friends at Nelson's opening. She brought home what…read morewill be an absolutely delicious dinner. We always shop here with full confidence that whatever we select (typically with their expert staff's guidance) it'll be extremely fresh. That it's also of the highest quality goes without saying. Tonight we're having steamed clams with drawn garlic butter and fresh rustic Noble Bread, and Idaho trout. We both cannot wait. We have cooked their fresh trout before. It's the best we have ever eaten, whether at home or out. Simply by looking at their clear eyes one knows immediately how long ago they were caught. This pair nearly looks like they used eye drops before coming home with us (wink).

It's bad to grill on aluminum foil! I saw your pics showing inside. I'm glad you're using high…read morequality oil but pls do not use foil? Yikes! There's reusable copper liners. Thank you!

I have no idea why I procrastinated coming here, because this place just earned a permanent spot on…read moremy list. I stopped in on a very specific mission: ingredients for a ridiculous pozole-pho fusion experiment. I'd already been to one of my usual Asian markets, forgot half of what I needed (because apparently I like making life difficult), and figured I'd give this place a shot. My first thought walking in was, "Oh, this is smaller than I expected." About three minutes later I realized, "No... it's just efficiently packed." The produce section keeps going farther than you think, the shelves are stocked with all the staples I recognize, and then you hit the meat department... and wow. Seafood, pork, lamb, goat, beef bones, organ meats--you name it, they probably have it. If you're looking for something that makes the average grocery store employee say, "We don't carry that," this is probably where you'll find it. I grabbed pho spices, fish sauce (and was genuinely excited to find a vegan fish sauce option!), two pounds of beef bones, and an onion for about $15. Honestly? I expected to spend more. I also stumbled across a Jamaican section, which completely caught me off guard in the best way. I was there with tunnel vision, otherwise I probably would've wandered around for another half hour convincing myself I suddenly needed ingredients for three different cuisines. The checkout was quick, the cashier was friendly, and while the parking lot was surprisingly quiet, don't let that fool you. This isn't one of those giant, chaotic destination markets, feels more like the neighborhood spot where people already know they can find what they need. It is nicely organized which made my quick stop in very easy. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'm giving myself permission to actually browse instead of speed-running my shopping list. Something tells me I'll leave with way more than I came for... and honestly, I'm okay with that.

Praise: Good amount of selections. Good customer service…read more Unfortunately the pricing labels are super lacking, so I always have to look at the items around the one I actually want to get to take a guesstimate. This most recent time I went , there were moldy taro roots on display, and I had to go back to return the sunflower seeds I bought, because they went bad and bugs were crawling inside the shells. Don't want to show pics so I don't gross anyone out. Also, the return policy is 24 hours so I had to go back the next day.

I love this place. The vegetables, canned goods, spices. The meat selection is very fresh and the…read morecooked items are delicious. i love my local carniceria. They really helped me cook more authentic and pronounce cotija correctly. Friendly and fun place with easy parking. Don't miss out on their lunches.

This little market is a real find. They have beautiful meats and seafood, plus all the other items…read moreyou need from a family-owned store. They are friendly, but please note they do not speak much English, so if you call, you may not get the service you expect. However, when I go to the store, between the little Spanish and I know and a lot of finger pointing, they get me what I need. Their carne asada is the best. Just ask for them to add the marinade to your meat.

This place had the kindest staff! They were well-stocked, incredibly knowledgeable, and so…read morefriendly. The shop was also very clean and had a great selection of products. We're excited to try the meats we purchased and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

We recently asked our friendly butchers to introduce us to something we hadn't previously tried…read morehere. I grew up rurally and had never eaten pork chops bought from a store until moving away. Same with ribs. My father, a Journeyman electrician had friends who farmed and sold their own pork. None better! Rusty Nail's pork chops, especially their porterhouse cuts, are even better than the ones I recall so fondly from my youth. Tender, perfectly marbled and flavorful like none other. They're not "grocery store" cuts. We also bought a rack of baby back ribs. My least favorite step in smoking them is removing their membrane. Not only was this (attention to detail!) step already completed, they were fall-off-the-bone highest quality. So good! Unlike when I was young these chops can be grilled to medium or medium-well if preferred, preserving their juices and maximizing flavor. These too are now on our dinner favorites rotation. Simple seasoning with salt and pepper is all that's needed, although next time we're trying their seasonings. We will continue shopping here regularly. We've referred every friend who enjoys value and great meals too--in other words we have suggested to everyone we know to give these great people (and local ownership!) a try. Without fail our friends are truly grateful.