The sandwiches were amazing just a lil heavy on the garlic for lunch... It was super good and I…read morewill def go back when I am in the area. We also got some seasoning they had and they were also wonderful.

The meat and fish are always fresh and highest quality. The butcher is very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Clean store with other items an available to round out your meal avoiding another stop at the grocery store.

We usually never go to Watsonville but today, we found ourselves venturing in that neck of the…read morewoods. I came across this place on Yelp and decided to stop on by. They have beautiful meat products that make you stop and think, "yes, I will try that." We bought some sausages to take home and out on the grill. They are known for their sandwiches as well. We will need to go back and try them. Every single one of their staff members are helpful and friendly. They even give recommendations if you ask.

I love that I could get a freshly made sandwich, pick up meats for dinner and future meals, and…read moreeven get special treats for my dog, all at one location! The sandwiches were a bit salty, but hefty portion. I recommend the tri tip with bbq sauce on Dutch crunch. As for the meats- the wine and spice marinated skirt steak is so good, well balanced seasoning. One fellow customer warned me of the geysers of cheese in some of the cheese stuffed sausages, and he wasn't kidding. The jalapeño cheddar sausages weren't too spicy, great for kids. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

We got some pre seasoned meat here and it was dang tasty. Along with a couple Pacificos and an…read moreonion. Good deal id say!

This place is a hidden gem. No signage, a door that looks like I leads to a maintenance room, but…read moreinside you'll find the owner, friendly, skilled and knowledgeable. They'be been a hollister staple forever. I'll keep coming back as long as Jack keeps the doors open.

Jacks the best! Had to have big shoes to replace Bob. good job Jack! Great butchering service and…read moreJerky.

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".

I have been in here a few times before. It is a great little neighborhood market with a legendary…read moremeat counter. In the past I have purchased pre-marinated tri-tips, and they were okay. My marinated tri-tips are better, in my opinion. But I went in a few days looking for a nice Porterhouse steak, and they had them! I purchased a 1.8 pound porterhouse and grilled it. Truly one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. Thank you, Rocco's, for having excellent meat, excellent service, and not rude like a counterpart in Gilroy. I will be back over and over again.

Bought our Bloody Mary marinated tri tips, Gizditch pies and ice cream there. Great food, service…read moreand love the small country store ambiance. Been buying beef from Roccas for about 50 yrs!

I wish I had pictures, but the Saturday crew was amazing. Helpful, friendly, super attentive…read more The meat just kept coming and the salad bar did not disappoint. I've been here a few times and it's been ok but the workers today made it a great experience!

I got hit by a drunk driver a few years ago that left me both physically and neurologically…read moredisabled. Quite often, I can't remember things including my own name. Everything in my life changed. I never used to eat at McDonalds, but after I got out of the hospital, I eat there a lot (it's all I can afford - if that) and I'm always trying to pay attention to the McD points so I can get more food. That being said, going to Chama is either because of some miraculous unplanned result, or deliberately saving money for the better part of a year. The worst result of my new life with these injuries is I can't take care of M as much as I'd like. We did take M to Chama for her birthday a couple years ago and she has always been wanting to go back every day since then. Recently, she requested to choose where we would have dinner, and in addition she said we couldn't change her mind. We weren't even sure until we arrived that she had chosen Chama (so that implies Chama is her favorite restaurant - even though she's been to a lot of nice places including in Monterey and on the ocean side). We could only afford to get just M a meal and Grace was really nervous that us being on a really obvious budget and being out of place would cause the staff to be upset or impatient with us. Actually, the staff was super nice and accommodating to M, and to all of us. That could only happen because the Chama staff and Terry our waitress treated us like family. If you put me at the McD ordering kiosk, I'm pretty good at navigating my way through ordering and making sure I use up my points before they expire. But we were lost as to how ordering worked at Chama, and I couldn't remember anything I learned from the last couple times before when I was there. Terry was really patient explaining how to order, and helped M choose a meal option / buffet that was perfect for her. All three times I've been there the staff has been great. Recently was M's second time and we appreciated that the staff would be so kind to a child. There's something special and permanent about a child's memory eating at their favorite restaurant in the world. We appreciate that Chama staff and Terry made the effort to make that dinner magical and inviting. We have a really good memory now of a family together having that amazing experience. I like M had an unusual opportunity to plan our evening and restaurant choice, she did make the plans, and she had such a memorable shared adventure and outcome. Thank you!

Cruising north back home from Monterey, and saw this on maps when looking for food. When we pulled…read morein, I didn't see a restaurant. It's just a gravel parking lot and little store with random fresh goodies. I was confused for a sec, but then i saw a big smoker and bbq on the side of the store, with a big sign and realized you had to go inside the store to order. This was one of the best decisions of my life! The ribs were insanely good! Everything was good! I got every kind of meat! If you're reading this and debating stopping by.... If they are open and mikes' on the smoker, GO!!! Go in the store, order, and you'll be glad you did! I sat on the patio table and felt bad for every person driving by not stopping to try this hidden gem bbq! Mike nailed it!! And his 3 special bbq sauces! I WILL BE BACK! The store has cool stuff too. Garlic and nuts and random fun goodies. (I snagged some spicy walnuts and sweet glazed pecans)

Wasted an hour of my time to be told they were out of the main things we ordered. They Offered to…read moresub and then tried to up sell me on more stuff I didn't want to make up the difference instead of just refunding me the difference. Avoid if you have anywhere to be and if you actually want to eat what you ordered. This place has single-handedly made me decide to avoid local food choices on road trips. Oh, and the bbq was mid.

I am in love with store! Best garlic products ever!…read more Had best lunch with Italian garlic sausages, garlic bread and garlic dip And finished it with garlic ice cream

Just meh. I'm glad we came, but if I wasn't a tourist, I wouldn't feel inclined to return…read more The garlic ice cream was cool for the novelty factor. There were all sorts of cool garlic things. I'd love it if they had some carry on size items.