There's no quality control. I'm all about mom and pop shops but I just opened up a sealed bag of Mahatma rice and there were worms in it. And I should have known by the browned raw meats they had. So much for trying to be convenient. I think I'd rather drive an extra 10-20 minutes to a vetted, quality controlled grocery store for peace than or mind. Saddened by this. Please do better for the health and safety for the community. read more

If I could leave a less start I would. The owner of this place told me my small Pomeranian Service Dog is not allowed. I only needed to purchase a small item that took less than 5 minutes he told me I had to leave the store, and come back without the dog. No people with disabilities are allowed in his store. California state law MATCHES the ADA California has even stronger protections: * Civil Code § 54.1 and § 54.2 protect service dogs in all public places. * Denying access can result in fines and penalties for the business. The "health department doesn't allow dogs" excuse is illegal and a very common wrong excuse used by untrained employees. read more

Argentina Market - How my Pomeranian dog was dressed. - Grocery Near Me - Pasadena, California

best carne asada i have ever had!!!! highly recommend this place for that. Im pretty sure it was $12 per lb. maybe that is pricey but you get what you pay for. everytime i explore a new market like this one im disappointed in their meats. i would say a close second is a place in glendora called Larios. read more

Best carne azada EVER!! Consistently delicious marinade! Buy any meat that you like to cook. The marinade here is excellent. My only negative comment here is that every time I have purchased dry beans (whether black or red) they are ancient. they take about three days to cook. Do not purchase any beans here. read more

They have Yerba mate and the straw to go with it. They also have other food. Their phone also works if you need to call. Nice place.

I went because I thought I could get some typical Argentine food or products. First, if they offer Argentine products, they're hidden; you walk in and find yourself in a traditional Mexican market. If that's what you're looking for, you've come to the right place. They shouldn't be able to call it an Argentine market because it's far from it. It's very misleading so I will never come back. read more

This place is gonna go to for meet to grill on the barbecue. The marinade is always very good as well as everything else they have to offer. Been coming here for many many years read more

Don't let the name deceive you. It is DEFINITELY NOT an Argentine market given that I am Argentine. All they have in the market that is Argentine is Yerba mate, chimi churri, and a very few select items like dulce de leche and membrillo. If they changed the name to fit the Mexican market of products or international market, then I would approve. read more

I bought chicharrones ordered over the phone , my wife traveled 13 miles to get there and I got the worse chicharrones ever had, thanks God they reimburse me but stil we lost so much time and gasoline. read more

I have been coming to this market for YEARS. Like probably 20 years at least. They have the best preparada I have had anywhere for their carne asada!! But today I felt disgusted! $10.99 for a lb of asada?!?!?! I mean I drove almost an hour hour to get it, so there's no turning back. But why the hell is this the most expensive market in SoCal for asada?!?!?! I may never come back, and it pains me, because damn it's good. read more

I've been coming here for years but with this management this place has turned to trash. They always have expired products and when you ask if they have the products that are not expired they get upset. Check your expiration dates!!!!! read more

DULCE DE LECHE BY FRIDAY!! Was my sisters request before i packed her car and headed to Sacramento. So where do i get authentic dulce de leche on such short notice...I thought AHA the market on Villa I was in a hurry and new that this market was close to the freeway and i could be in and out in no time. So while i was there i indulged in some of my other favorites like alfajores and some special crackers only found in Argentina. While it is very obvious this place serves the local community (ghettoish) so you will find a MINI carniceria and other regular everyday products. HEED this...this place is SOOOOO dirty...HOt and clustered. well everything went well until my father had reminded me (as he was eating one of my delectables purchased there) that i should always pay attention to the EXP dates, becuase he has purchased items there that have expired. So im sorry to say Purchase at your own risk! I highly Recommend TITO's Market (see my review) for any Argentine Specialty!!! read more

Very good preparada meat in town. Right now in Pasadena the price ranges from 899 to 1099 for flap meat. I wish it was skirt. Yes big grocery stores have it for cheaper. But when it comes to taste this is the best. The only thing that o have been noticing in regard to their short ribs they make them Very thin. I asked the butcher last time. He said well people want to see more meat for their buck. So he told me next time that I need thicker cuts of short ribs I need to let them Know in advance so when they cut them they make my order before the cut the rest. And that is true. read more

I grew up in Pasadena. I remember my family would visit this place a lot in the mid to late 90s. We would order burritos then head to McDonald Park about 3 blocks away to devour them. Bout two weeks ago, I went shopping with my mom and pops. We were about to drive up to Carl's Jr on Lake to stuff our faces with some burgers. Then I blurted out that I was craving an Argentina burrito. We made a quick right and headed there immediately. Would they still make burritos? Oh I was pleasantly surprised to find that they did. I'm not gonna say that this place is super clean cause like, well, that would be lying. It's ghetto. It's dirty. It's crammed with all sorts of goodies. But seriously, I don't think it would be the same experience if the place were squeaky clean. Cause that's what happens when you walk into Argentina. It's an experience. I walked in there today and I was smacked in the face with culture. There was a cubana ordering chuletas de puerco. There was a young looking woman ordering carne asada. There was a grandma doing her grocery shopping. There was a white guy hitting up the beer section. & there was the owner greeting people. I headed to the hot food section and ordered 3 burritos de chicharrón and 1 burrito de asada. I walked around and saw stuff I would never find at a Ralphs. Don't come in here expecting a display with freaking recommendations here. There will be no 'organic' 'vegan' yadda yadda. I walked around and got 2 pounds of cecina. Ralphs won't even know what that is. I headed home with my purchases. The fat burrito had the right amount of rice, the right amount of beans and the chicharrón? Delicious and spicy. I don't care if the store super hot and crammed with stuff. That $5 burrito is worth it. read more

Great little market close to my house. They have a decent selection of meats in the butcher area that are very reasonably priced.

I love this place been coming here since a kid and remember the oddly thin but delicious pieces of pollo de milanesa preparada being just as juicy back then as it is now. They literally have the best chicken and Carne Asada in the Pasadena area to me. read more

This has been my neighborhood/corner mom and pop market for years. These reviews below are an example impatient greedy capitalistic America. Sorry you didn't get your Starbucks customer service from the neighborhood market.vgrtnover yourself. It's a good store. Disregard the hipster reviews. read more

This market inspired me to finally get a yelp account. I WAS SICK FOR A WEEK! I ordered a Carne Asada Burritto, and I should have known better because the beef was dry chewy like it had been sitting out for a while. I had the runs for almost a week. The FDA needs to seriously investigate the hygiene of this market. read more

Ive been coming here for years and it has the potential to be so much better. All i got to say is the butcher is a jack ass. I was standing at the counter before two other ladies had gotten there but since I dont speak spanish they went before me and he still touched my beef jerky with the same hand he used to grab their chicken. Lets just say I would not be surprised if people got sick here cause of how lazy the employees are. read more

It's a pretty nice market. Makes me feel like I'm at home! I really enjoy coming here once in a while. The only downside is that they charge a few cents for a debit transaction. Other then that, there food is pretty basic although I always come here to make empanadas, I always end up getting some candy as well. Been going here all my life. read more

When I was a young girl my Grandma lived a couple blocks away on Holliston, I recall taking hand written notes from my Grandma to the market for her cigarettes. My Grandma always gave me extra money to buy myself something. The market had many sodas, candies and novelties to buy but nothing made me happier than their Pork Tacos! I always took some home for Grandma and I. I recall one of the women behind the counter, with a warm smile and her white hair always pulled back in a beautiful bun. She made me the most heavenly tacos, my mouth salivates to this day thinking of them. I would walk in, survey the entire store looking for something to buy and always stopped at the counter and she knew, 4 pork tacos. Today, it is 2013, over 30 years later and I still find myself looking for pork tacos recipes trying to recreate my memory. I am not sure what compelled me to seek the Argentinian Market on Villa Street today, but are thrilled to see your still open inspiring wonderful memories and good times around great food. May God Bless with 30 more years! A little girl from Pasadena, now in Albuquerque, New Mexico read more

For almost now 20 years we have been loyal customers of La Argentina. We have tried once and again to find better carne asada in all San Gabriel Valley knowing that the quest will be futile. It is now a tradition of ours to serve freshly grilled carne asada while we camp the night before the Rose Parade. This carne asada is sooooo gooood that has gained me several invitations to parties just because they know I can bring the best carne asada around. The friendly service is outstanding and the prepared food all is great (also try their carnitas... yummmy!!!) And reading the reviews below I can attest that in all these many years buying prepared and uncooked food in there I have never had one single problem. read more

Had to pick up carne asada at the last minute for an NFL tailgate. I didn't have time to go to my regular place in Eagle Rock so I gambled and tried this place out. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered 7 pounds of carne asada and they cut it up right there in front of me. I even asked them to marinate it for me and it was done with ease. There was very little fat and it was extremely tender!! Once again, very tender. This will be my new spot for carne asada. read more

my mother lives the next street over to that market and let me tell you only go there to buy drinks and meat to cook do not buy COOKED FOOD there DISGUSTING everyone eats there gets sick sorry ARGENTINA BUT U REALLY NEED A LOT OF IMPROVEMENT read more