This place is sucking even HARDER than ever. I dont have to DEAL with the rude blond manager, altho I like very much the brunette manager... but we seem to be getting really tasteless, dying, or diseased produce all over this city, its being sold across the board, from this shithole to Whole Foods.. and I DEMAND better quality produce than this! MY BIGGEST PROBLEM with this store, is that OBVIOUSLY their produce will be the worst quality, that is WHY their prices are so low, but now their prices are SKYROCKETING!! Their produce looks diseased. Their tomatoes look like they are on life support, and are HARD. Their carrots look like they came back from a bad war. They are selling ONE green bell pepper for 1.53!!!, they are selling slim italian squash for ONE DOLLAR EACH!! HIGHWAY ROBBERY AND LOW QUALITY STANDARDS!!! I just got the biggest bill right now. I have to upload this receipt, you won't believe it. I don't know where its going to upload to but I will upload it with my phone. The lettuce looks like it has post traumatic stress disorder. They have NO RIGHT hiking the prices on bad produce!!! This is low quality standard produce, still edible but not worth THOSE PRICES!!! I just wanted to warn you all about this. If youre going to pay MORE.. get better quality then!!! The date today is MLK day January 18, 2016 for your information. Worst part is the security guard has the nerve to ask me to put my slim back pack in the front. "DO I LOOK LIKE A CRIMINAL TO YOU?!" I asked. He replied "no". Go profile others, that really pissed me off. By the way, you're a really bad profiler, security guard!!! read more

The bolio bread there is always amazing! The fruits seemed to always look old, but the sales people are always nice and eager to assist me. Parking is crazy so go with patience, and time. read more

My family and I have been shopping here since before it was named Baja Fresh, back when the place was a king ranch. Any who we come here at least twice a week because my parents like to support the smaller markets despite there being a Vons/Ralph's and food for less all in a 3 mile radius. Tonight on Xmas eve we came to pick up some last minute stuff we needed for dinner, we walk in with our service dog (in training) and I carried him out of courtesy. I start to walk toward a the east side of the store when an employee mopping the floors mops across my path and very rudely says no dogs allowed. I explained that I was carrying him, right before I could explain that he was a service dog in training he very rudely gestures to the door. If I were by myself I would've slapped the absolute taste out of his mouth, but my mother isn't the confrontational type. I get it you're in a shitty part of town and you work at a run down market making pennies but being rude to CUSTOMERS is not a good business strategy. I'm done with this place, between the increase in prices, the horrid produce and the customer service I see no need to spend my hard earned money here. I hope the dark man with curly hair reads this post, your snappy attitude almost got your ass beat read more

Small market with lots of people and pork. So busy inside, so dirty outside. read more

INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! First I called to order 70 bolillos over the phone to pick up today at 8:30 am. After being shuffled to 4 people, a guy told me that I had to go in to place the order. Fine! So I went in after work around 5pm and placed an order for 70 bolillos. The Spanish speaking lady didn't understand so well and placed it for 100 mini bolillos. When I get to the cashier, I find out instead of paying for regular sized bolillos, I was being charged for minis. I let it go because it wasn't such a big deal (anyways, less messy for the potluck.) So I paid, handed the receipt to the baker again and had her emphasize I needed by 8:30 am!! "Ocho y media" she said "a la manana". Whatever. I even wrote it for her. So I come in this morning even a little late (8:40 am) and come to find out they're not ready!! Really?! I am late for work because they couldn't get my order ready. Did everything they asked me to: came in to order, paid in advance, and even spoke Spanish to the baker to get order right, and still nothing. Incompetent people! I'm sorry. I'm not coming back. Bolillos are mediocre anyways. Oh and the excuse the manager said is that their oven was not working correctly. Ya right! They had all those fresh sweet breads ready. Liars. read more

I actually pop in here kinda frequently since it's not far from where I live. I always feel like I'm on vacation in Mexico when I go there, which is pretty fun. I have pretty much always received service with a smile except for one incredibly rude cashier but that was only once and I never see her anymore so perhaps she was canned. I really like the Mexican deli area because it's pretty decent and the prices are very easy on the wallet. (Try any of the tacos. Mmmm)! The bakery is also good. I love the macaroons here. read more

How can you not love this place? Great meat, great good, great drinks. They have it all. The ONLY reason why I can't give 5 is because of the carne asada price - it's almost triple what it is in other markets. However, the chicken, etc. is still at a very competitive price. It's just very inconvenient for me to drive down to Pasadena then to Eagle Rock then back home to Glendale for my bbq time. Parking lot is huge and they take cards. read more

The people who work at this grocery store are very friendly. They make their own tortillas and have a vast array of pre-made food, including masa for tamales. Make sure to check their ads or online to see what's on sale. It gets pretty busy at lunch time at the pre-made food section. The wait can be short or long depending on who is working and how many people are behind the counter. I recently ordered the carnitas family meal, which included 1 pound of meat, 1 pound of beans, 1 pound of rice, 8 oz. salsa, and tortillas for $8.99. It was on sale. I ordered a large horchata, which was a little over a dollar and the cashier was nice enough to give me one for free! This only happened that one time but it was very kind and I totally appreciated it. I liked their green salsa and the not red salsa best. I also liked the cumin rice with the black beans best out of their selection. They have a private parking lot which tends to get kind of busy. read more

The prices and service is good. However, the cleanliness and upkeep of the locale leaves a lot to be desired. Parking is a mixed bag. You may not want to go there in the middle of the day, especially on weekends. Besides the parking nightmare, you may end up bumping carts with other customers inside since the aisles are a bit reduced, especially along the meat and bakery sections. Also, keep in mind though, that you are here for a quick shop for common items. If you are here for variety of vegetables and foods at decent prices, you may want to go to King Market on Lincoln. read more

I would recommend this market to anyone who likes meat, oh and great looking vegetables, oh and great prices too! I was just looking for a place to pick up some Carne Asada for Cinco de Mayo and was totally blown away by the prices, the quality of the food and very friendly staff, even for me a big o greengo! LOL. I will do a lot more shopping here in the future. Great find. I only gave it 4 stars because from the outside, it doesn't look that inviting. The parking lot it's self is a little dirty and not too much parking. But, once you get in you can see how nice and clean it is. This place is basically a little Viarta. read more

great local market, not the best neighborhood, but to save money, I'm willing to venture out. Produce is much cheaper (and good quality) than Ralphs or Vons, great selection of (Mexican) cheeses also. My only complaint is they have as many cashiers open as the US postal service on a usual operating day. "next window please"... read more

Great market. Our go to place as it is close, convenient and great value for money. Quality of fruits, vegetables is very good and incredibly cheap for what they offer! Great for produce. read more

This place is AWESOME, for what it is. The produce isn't the best-quality produce on the market, but it is the cheapest. I get all my potatoes, peppers, and seasonal fruit here for half the price of other grocers. They do, however, have the best meats around. Everything is super fresh, super cheap, and you can get anything cut to your exact specifications. The butchers are always so friendly, helpful, and fast. I honestly don't know how they're able to charge the prices they do. Just this morning, I went in for short ribs. I was being a pain, I know, asking for specific pieces of meat and asking them to cut all the ribs in half (smaller bones for easier cooking). But the butcher was so friendly, and when I asked for 4 pounds and the pieces added up to 4.2, he only charged for 4. Considering they already charge about $2-4 less per pound than anywhere else in town, I was kinda surprised. And the meat is so fresh. Basically, this is not your crisp, clean, Whole Foods market where the veggies are polished and arranged beautifully, and the aisles are filled with name brand foods. This is the place you go to stock up on off-brand canned goods, really good meat, some produce, and to have a really tasty lunch for cheap. The aisles are narrow, and a bit disorganized. But, they have the best marinated and precooked foods of any store in town, and the best prices on everything. read more

Best market to come and get your products. I come here every morning to get my breakfast from their fresh made food kitchen . They have good prices and their employees are very friendly and helpful. And The morning management is great. read more

This super market is honestly the worst!!!! I ordered a custome finding dory cake, which was pretty expensive for what I received!! I made sure to ask if my cake was going to be just like the picture, with all the figurines as well. I was told yes, so then I proceeded to pay. On the day of pick up, my husband brought home the cake looking NOT at All how I was told! It was missing the Dory figurines, which was basically what I paid for to be custom. I was so mad, and will NEVER go there again!!! Waste of money!! Bad customer service. read more

I wish I could give a better review. The place itself is fine, but the people at the counter were very rude. They totally ignored me and they clearly saw I was waiting. read more

Baja Ranch is walking distance from my work. It can be a bit of a sketchy walk but the parking lot is always full during lunch hours so it's a risk I'm willing to take. This is your typical Latin supermarket, filled with cheap (but oftentimes questionable) mid-quality produce, even cheaper baked goods, and a hot deli section. I usually come here for three things: (1) ingredients to make some sort of salsa, (2) their $1.99 pre-cut fruit packs, and (3) their hot deli family meals. The family deals are totally worth it. They come with one pound of meat (ie: chicharron, carnitas, carne asada, etc), a large container of cooked beans, a large container of spanish rice, salsa, tortillas, and roasted jalapenos (you have to ask for those but they're free). You can feed 3 people dinner for about $11 (the family meal prices vary depending on the type of meat you choose). If you like Mexican pastries, their sweet breads are 5 for $2 (killer deal), and they have double decker tres leches cakes for $12.99. Hard to beat! read more

Just left Baja Ranch very disappointed to find that, ALL the Cake mixes were expired!!! Not like 2 days expired but like 2013 expired!!! Tried speaking to the manager but she was way too busy for my complaint. Make sure to check all expiration dates before buying here :(. read more

I love my little ghetto market #pasadena ! This place is within walking distance of my home and greatly preferred over the nearby Ralphs (ugh). They don't have everything, and the shopping carts look like they carry the plague, but King Ranch makes up for its shortcomings (messy, noisy) with charm and INCREDIBLE PRODUCE SELECTION. I'm still somewhat intimidated by the carniceria (although I have found some tasty flank steak), I suppose I just need to start eating more ox tongue, chicken guts, llama cock (hahaha, not sure if they have that last one). read more

This is a great Latin market in Pasadena that has it all. They have a bakery, meat department, and a tortilla making department. If you plan on having lunch, there is food you can order to-go or you can eat it on the benches just outside the store. Their prices are fair and their selection of products is vast. read more

I had a bad experience there yesterday, I went in to buy food to make my dinner. I grab a couple pounds of chicken and some tortillas. Well I went to go pay and I soon as I gonna grab my card to from pocket I notice it fell out. So I told them I was gonna go check in car. So I found it and went back to pay they had already taken the stuff back I went to grab it again and got in line, then I try to swipe my debit card and wouldn't swipe so I took my credit card and it wouldn't either so the manager grab the stuff like I was a criminal and took it away with and attitude. But wouldn't let me explain reason why. It's comes out they were trying to use my cards online so they block all my cards cause I have fraud alert on them. But I will never go back to that store. read more

This is a straight 5-star review for the Flan. I am used to getting it from Super King but the consistency isn't always there. Here at Baja Ranch, since it's straight up peeps working the entire market, you get consistency 100% of the time, especially in the bakery section. The Flan is extremely rich and homestyle - casero. It's rather pricey at $13.99 now - it used to be $10, but I can understand the rise in costs. They also have a "pie de queso" that I will try next time. For now - for all of your flan needs Baja Ranch Market is the spot. read more

They have Mamey...how rare is that? Perfect place for produce since we've taken up juicing. Good selection of tequilas, chiles and anything latin. Their produce is very well priced and the panaderia me gusta. It's in a shady part of Pasa but whatever...it's not Compton. Ranch Market for Produce and Trader Jose's for all the other stuff...that's how we do. read more

Love me a Mexican market with fresh bolillos and hot food. The carnicería is ok decent prices will be back.

Is it ghetto? Yes. But the produce is cheap cheap cheap. After spending a small fortune the last couple years at pricey Whole Foods, farmers markets, etc for produce -- I'm going for the cheap and less pretty tomato. You won't find name brands of American stuff here really -- or if you, it'll tend to be more expensive. For example, you won't find Diet Coke here. But I don't mind. My disclaimer is that I limit my shopping ONLY to produce ... okay okay ...and from time to time I will buy a small tub of guac, too. read more

This place sucks. Worst quality meats & veggies. Over priced dairy. Horrible customer service. Flies on the bread & inside the deli cases: ghetto from front to back. Avoid! Save your $ & spend a bit more by going to whole foods, TJ's & occasionally Vons. read more

This is probably where I eat the most for lunch. The place is a little hectic and he isles are narrow. They have a great meat counter for marinated meats, ready for grilling. read more

Bring your own bag for your groceries! :) They have a variety of things to help cook your favorite mexican meals! :) tortillas are freshly made everyday so they're nice and warm when you buy them. If you don't want to cook, they have freshly ready made hot meals! the sweet bread selection isn't bad. This place is the real mexican market :) read more

1st visit. 2 purchases. not your typical receipt. Store was clean. The isles were a little narrow. Staff was nice. Unfortunately, they didn't have what I was looking for, but I ended up buying something else. If I'm in Pasadena again, and now that I know the items they sell, I'll visit again. read more

I wanted to add an update. Today I bought some ROASTED GREEN & RED CHILI SALSA. It was the BEST FRIGGIN' ROASTED CHILI SALSA I EVER HAD! I wanted to just get a spoon and each it right out of the container! I am serious! Friends, You can go to this place and get the freshest meat (if you eat meat) - you can go to this place and get sweet fruit and exotic specialty vegetables - you can go there for the fresh tortillas made there on site BUT if you go there, please get the FRESH HOT BREAD and try the SALSAS And the GUACAMOLE. Unless you have a Lola at home making it for you herself, I don't think you can do better with store bought. If you invite me over to your place and serve me salsa and chips or nachos, don't expect me to eat them if you're using PACE...I am spoiled now...just sayin' read more

I called the meat department to get a price on menudo, but they said they couldn't give prices over the phone sounds like a cop out to me! Never heard a store to not give prices over the phone read more

Talk about inexpensive groceries! In season produce and bakery can fill your cart with less money coming out of your pocket.

This place is super popular with the neighborhood patrons, and the main reason for this is because, the prices are incredibly cheap! You can spend $20, for a dinner of 5 people, when shopping here. Unfortunately you get what you pay for, which is perhaps not too scary when you're buying canned goods, genetically modified produce, or greasy food at their ready-made deli section. i must admit they make really good tamales! However, I would highly advised to STAY AWAY FROM THE MEAT! last time I went there their chicken looked jaundiced... JAUNDICED! Of course if yo don't know what flesh that's experienced liver failure looks like, this will not bother you... I just can't deal! read more

I love this market! The prices are inexpensive. The product is good and the market is nice and organized.

BEST fresh salsa! Make sure to get their brand of fresh salsa. Both the red and green are great. The green is (strangely) hotter than the red. They make fresh tortillas daily so don't buy the "Mission" crap - go for the fresh ones! read more

When I visit, I like to stay on the outer perimeter of the store. I haven't purchased meat here, but I do love to stock up on produce. They have the most competitive prices for all of their produce and everything is fresh and neatly arranged. read more

Love, love, love this place. Staff is friendly and always eager to help. Prices are so cheap-- we never spend more than $20 on a week's groceries of quality produce and bread. You will cringe when you go to places like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Pavilions after visiting Baja Ranch. read more

The BEST salsa I have ever tasted in my life! There are several different types of salsa to choose from at the deli counter. The asada and chicken are marinated to perfection! There are samples to try out in front of the deli / meat cases. read more

Great store, very authentic, lots of variety, and all the staff speak English, too.

Excellent market, very clean, fresh products; meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. good prices, better than other latin grocery stores. Friendly customer service specially from the manager Yudy. I highly recommend it. read more