This is still a great farmers market. If you want eggs, produce, art, ... you'll find a good…read moreselection here. It gets crowded, but there's a lot of parking and the aisles are very wide. You can grab a drink or meal. The choices are increasing all the time.

We arrived right when the Farmers Market opened at 8am. Although the parking lot is huge and there…read moreare plenty of spots to park, you'll still find that it can get super chaotic. Just go all the way to the back and you'll find plenty of spots. As we walked in, we saw a super long line for the variety of meat being sold at Buy Ranch Direct. Large varieties of Asian vegetables were available at many stalls and I spotted some of the same vegetable vendors from the Long Beach Farmers Market. We loved the variety of food vendors and stopped for some freshly cut and fried Belgian Fries with Garlic Aioli. Perfectly crispy with a super garlicky and delicious aioli. We sampled the Galbi from the Meatbox which was so tender. We wanted to purchase some meat from their freezer section, but it was too hot out to keep in the car for an extended amount of time. They also have a brick and mortar store in Fullerton. Overall, this Farmers Market is spacious enough not to feel crowded. I would definitely come back. One thing I found odd was that there was no place to sit to eat. No benches and no tables. Everyone was sitting on a curb.

First time visiting this farmers market and I enjoyed every bit of it. My wife wanted to check this…read moreplace out and I'm not big on farmers market but I gave in. I was completely surprised by the variety of stands that were located here. Everything from fresh produce, meats, juices, desserts, food vendors, etc. We bought fresh fruits and veggies and we even stayed for lunch and dessert! The farmers market is lot bigger than I anticipated, and the day we went was pretty crowded. But there is enough parking for everyone if you don't mind walking. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at this place and my wife and I will be visiting again.

This farmers market does indeed exist! Only on Wednesdays 9am to 2pm apparently. They call this one…read more"Irvine KAISER Farmers Market" where as the actual "Irvine Farmers Market" is on Saturdays at the Mariner's church. It's much smaller in comparison with about 15 vendors. On the day that I went there were two stands selling fresh produce, and about five of them selling hot food. The rest were selling homemade bread, nuts, kefir, salsa, honey, etc. Beware that it could be a little challenging to park as it's shared with the hospital.

This farmers market hasn't grown over the years. Well, there's not much space for it to grow, so if…read morethey have what you want, it's a good small farmers market where you won't get too distracted. (I find myself looking at crafts, food and jewelry at larger farmers markets when I actually went just for hummus)! There's (parallel) parking on the nearby streets.

Drove up to check out this farmers market for the first time. I have been going to the beach for…read moreyears but never stopped in. Some vendors were very friendly and approachable. I tried to support as many as I could before my bags got too heavy to carry. It's a decent size market. I got lucky with parking so I don't know were people mark but it's limited. I do wish they had more entertainment and tables and chairs for people to enjoy a cup of coffee and food.

The goods here are quite delicious and they have an eclectic line of items you could get~…read more They also have the most adorable mascots for their fruits! We tried the watermelon jam and the strawberry guava jam. D E L I C I O U S. We need to try more of their items next time!!!

Tanaka sucks. The customer service is very poor. I ordered…read more 2 tickets online on Sunday 3:30 pm. Paid $60. They cancelled the water melon pick up tour without my knowledge. They never send us the confirmation mail and text the reminder information. We went up the counter, the people who are working there were unfriendly and rude. The customer service was very poor and hard to reach. They should rearrange us two seniors to another opening day even if it's another event like strawberry or any crop to replace it.

First time here after moving to the area. Wasn't totally sure what to expect. It certainly isn't…read morethe biggest farmer's market but it has a lot of good stuff. I was worried at first as I saw mostly vegetables, which wasn't what I was there for. But when you move to the other side there are a lot of local businesses selling their goods and I ended up buying a few things I never would have anticipated (dips, sauces, etc.). Parking is super convenient (and free, which is interesting with the fair going on parking in the same lot and paying for it). The vibe seems super local. At multiple points people told me the stall I was at was great, had great stuff, etc. And also at multiple points other patrons interacted with the vendors like friends. You can tell that these people go here weekly and support these small businesses/vice-versa, which is really nice to see.

I enjoyed a pleasant Thursday morning at the market. I purchased so many tasty treats from as many…read morevendors as I could until my bags got too heavy so many great vendors to select from. I will definitely return soon plenty of parking and all vendors take cards or the cash apps

My older sister introduced me to Mercado on the fly. We grabbed several items, and I got creative…read moreat home. As follows: We chose Mercado Laguna's chimichurri chicken; pre-marinated in garlic, aleppo pepper, red wine vinegar, and herbs. I put it into a skillet and twenty minutes later you've got four dishes that taste like a plan. Here is what you do: Char four tomatillos in the drippings, add sun-dried tomato, a splash of tequila, squeeze of orange; that's your salsa. Warm the refried beans in the same pan. Crumble cold cotija over the beans right before serving; salty, dry, and sharp enough to cut through everything warm underneath it. Guacamole is already waiting cold on the side. Mercado's vibe: Friendly, casual and relaxed, The Yantville Market in Saint Helena comes to mind and that of small Mediterranean bodegas, in particular Greece.

Excellent selection of gourmet foods, produce, and treats at bougie prices. Also cool, fun finds…read morelike cards and stickers. Super convenient for beach day grab and go. Made our day memorable. We will definitely go back. Older, thick female employee made a comment about a customer (who had 2 bags of groceries so I can only imagine how much she spent) so that wasn't cool. Can only imagine what she said about us LOL

How does this not have a fb group? They must get a thousand people a week! You dont even really…read moreneed a permit, you can set up right outside the border. The managers -not the staff, but their supervisors -treat their employees like crap, but there's some good stuff here. Rude people with their dogs paws on hot pavement Disobedient kids running around But the food is great

I used to enjoy visiting the OCC Swap Meet, but after several incidents over the past two weeks, I…read morefeel obligated to share this experience so others -- especially minority visitors -- are aware. On February 28, my friends and I asked an employee near the office where the ATM was. She ignored us at first, and later we saw her walk past us with another employee while laughing and directing racial slurs toward our group. On March 7, we encountered the same employee again and she once again shouted racially offensive language toward us. Then on March 8, the situation escalated. As she walked past us, she hit my shoulder while passing by and yelled racial slurs in both English and Spanish. I reported the incidents through OCC's complaint system but had not received a response before the third incident occurred, which is extremely concerning. The employee's name is Karen L. I'm sharing this as a caution to other minority customers. No one should experience harassment or discrimination from staff at a public marketplace.

I go to Farmer's Markets for produce, not the food vendors or other items such as pastries,…read morelotions, etc. For that reason, I am saying this is just an OK Farmer's market in the edge of Costa Mesa bordering Fountain Valley. In years past, this was quite a lively place with several product vendors. In the last coupe of years, it's very tiny. For me, I love plums, peaches, nectarines in the summer. Once in a while, there is a good singer guitar player entertaining the small crowd. It's a decent alternative if you can't go to the Thursday Farmer's Market at the Fairgrounds which is closed during the OC County fair from mid July to mid August. Price for the produce was #3.50 a lb. for the fruits this time but subject to change (increase). I don't remember if it was Organic, but I always soak my purchased fruit in baking soda and water for 30 minutes just in case there are pesticide residues to very dirty hands before I eat it. They also have vegetables, a honey vendor, and some food. Just an OK experience for me. Parking is easy until he surrounding stores open.

Slowly uncovering the Farmers Market scene in Orange County…read more My best friend and I stopped by the SoCo farmers market in Costa Mesa a few weekends back. This FM happens every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. In comparison to other markets in the area, SoCo is on the smaller side. They offer all the major necessities: seasonal fruit, veggies, fresh juices, breads, hummus, and other dips. There's also a variety of local business owners selling handmade items like jewelry, fashion, and pottery pieces. I snagged a variety of beverages from 1987 Juices for a healthy start to my week, as well as strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries from the produce stand. Couldn't think of a better way to spend my Saturday and a haul of goodies always gets me excited for the upcoming week.