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    Custom Cut Butcher - Kamal has added A5 Wagyu to his roster and it's dialed. Still the best butcher in San Jose, no question.

    Custom Cut Butcher

    4.9(94 reviews)
    46.3 miNorth San Jose

    They stock a variety of fresh herbs, artisanal spices & butters…read more Alfonso provides great service. I've been relying on him to cut my steaks to the perfect thickness for years.

    If you're looking for a shop with a variety of high quality meat at a reasonable price, look no…read morefurther! The shop isn't very big but feels super clean inside and it doesn't have a meat smell. There's two huge meat fridges showing you what they have, plus couple fridges and shelves filled with stuff that you might need to cook with your food like spices, aromatics, seasonings. The staff here are really nice and helpful too. They even give you complimentary containers of their salt rub. My partner and I specifically come here specifically for their Picanha steaks which are extremely high quality and affordable. They're great to cook using the reverse sear method or grill like they do at Brazilian steak houses. They taste fantastic with chimichurri or even just with flaky salt because of how buttery the steaks are on their own. The last time we were here, we got 10 steaks for around $150 and we seriously thought we'd be spending way more. Of course the cost will depend on what you, like the prime rib here is very expensive, but weigh out your options! I do think everything else here seems to be a great price for the quality compared to mass grocers. I'd highly recommend anyone to check out this shop!

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    Filet - cut to whatever size you want, right when you order

    Custom Cut Butcher - The short ribs!

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    Custom Cut Butcher - Grilling in the dark is easy, with an instant read thermometer!

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    Grilling in the dark is easy, with an instant read thermometer!

    Carniceria Elite Meat Market

    Carniceria Elite Meat Market

    4.5(31 reviews)
    36.4 mi

    The meat selection and quality here is superb! I can personally vouch as I've had their A5 Japanese…read moreWagyu New York Strip and it was PHENOMENAL! For a period of time, I was getting my wagyu steaks from Costco for a stellar price per pound when it was in-stock, but they stopped carrying it for a year and a half so it was time to find someplace else to get my wagyu fix. I decided one day to check out this carniceria after walking home from the local farmer's market and lo and behold, my precious wagyu strip steak was staring back at me whispering to buy it. You bet I bought the steak and on a whim too lol. It even came with a certificate of authenticity and a very nice paper bag! The market inside is very spacious and it's clear to me that they keep their store pretty clean as it did have a bleach-like odor. While their primary focus is selling various cuts of "elite" meat, they also offer a selection of marinated protein, and accoutrements. After securing the goods, my husband grilled that baby up and we devoured every sliver of medium rare goodness. It's fatty but in the best way possible and a little goes a long way in terms of getting and staying full. I will definitely be coming back here to try out other cuts of meat!

    A once hidden gem, that is no longer…read more Pros: A great selection of meat Helpful staff Cons: They do not have their pricing out per all products, so don't be surprised if you all of the sudden pay $3-$4 more dollars a pound than a few weeks ago. Their prices have skyrocketed since I first started going here, save yourself some money and shop at Region. Also call prior to going, if you're stopping by right when they open or a few min prior to closing. I've stopped by before to find their store surprisingly closed during their "store hours".

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    Carniceria Elite Meat Market
    Carniceria Elite Meat Market

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    Livermore Butcher Shop - Rack of Elk

    Livermore Butcher Shop

    4.7(170 reviews)
    42.7 mi

    I've generally had positive experiences coming here. They are family-run, quality-first, and have a…read more"personal" feel that's rare in the Bay. They Sell: - American Lamb (Not Gamey, Delicious) - High-Quality Chicken (Mary's) - Homemade Sausages - Solid Pork/Beef (including Wagyu) - Game Meats, Veal, Seafood - Deli Items - Seasonal: Dry-Age Prime Rib, Heritage Turkey, etc. Over time, I've made a conciencous effort to get my proteins here. My rotation has usually been their chicken leg quarters, ribeyes, lamb rib chops, and pork steaks. Recently, I made tandoori lamb chops (my favorite dish) with their American lamb, and it was honestly one of the best versions I've ever made (photo attached). A few extra notes: * Go during the week if you can. It's less crowded and the experience is more personal -- you get to actually talk to the folks behind the counter. * The walkways are tight. Not their fault, just something to be aware of if you're on the taller or bigger side. * Hours can be tough for a 9-to-5. They're open Wednesday through Friday during the week and close at 5, so I've had a few near-misses trying to swing by after work. Weekends are open, but plan ahead. * Online pricing would be a nice add -- would help with planning. * Wishlist: Would love to see limited offerings of premium versions of other proteins -- Iberico or Berkshire pork, Mary's pasture-raised chicken, Ora King salmon, bluefin tuna. And spirits (bourbon, rum) would be a fun addition. Overall, a great business and a real value-add to the community. I'll keep coming back - highly recommend checking out!

    Theoretically I really wanted to love this place - it's close to my house, supporting a local…read morebusiness is great, and it's a butcher shop so they must make good sandwiches right? Unfortunately I've tried a different sandwich on two occasions now and won't be back again. The first time I got a build your own sandwich ($14) with pastrami. Usually a place either has amazing pastrami or terrible pastrami. I really did not like the pastrami here, it was super chewy which made for an unpleasant experience to the point where I was forcing myself to finish eating it but felt gross after and probably just should have thrown it out. The second time I tried the Del Valle TAB signature sandwich ($16 + $2 tax). For $18 it was incredibly disappointing. It wasn't a nice big sandwich but just a normal size. The bacon was so hard that I had to consciously make sure to eat it slowly otherwise I felt like I was going to break my teeth. And the overall flavor was lacking.

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    Livermore Butcher Shop - Sliced picanha and rack of venison

    Sliced picanha and rack of venison

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    Rack of Elk

    Livermore Butcher Shop - We cooked up the chorizo with eggs, onions and spices - one pound made 8 delicious burritos!

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    Amaral's Meat - butcher - Updated May 2026

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