Came here looking for some classic Blue Runners AKA red beans in the huge can. And while they currently are out of stock, we still managed to pick up a lot of product that pertains to cooking all things Louisiana and New Orleans specifically. The CSA (CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL-STAR) of this experience was Marcelino-pictured, who went above and beyond in our quest and search for the "large" can of the famed Blue Runners red beans. He even went so far as to pull the new manager out from the back-a gent named Tony. And while under new management, it seems as though the new team is well aware that Buddha market has been a local gem for this particular community (much of which consists of the New Orleans diaspora) for many decades now. Here's to wishing the new staff and New Management all the best! Marcelino, you are a credit to the Buddha Market brand! read more

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I used to go to Buddha Market way back in thenday as a kid, I mean I've been going here at least 40 years. Man how things have changed. New owners, which I'd never see the day but things aren't the same. Things have been cleaned up and kinda updated. The aisles have been made shorter and they've added a southern food spot in the store. Ill be back, I need to check the food out. Everyone was nice which was something that I've never felt in there before. If you know this place from back in the day you'd know why. Good vibe inside and cleaner which is crazy cuz the outside has not changed at all. read more

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I went to this market looking for smoked turkey wings, which were sold out everywhere else, which is my own fault, cause who does that a day before Thanksgiving me. Anywho I went here and what can I say the customer service was A1 they were feeling stocked and got me in and out. This place is the place to go for all your meat needs, and when you walk in, there's this small food spot that smells so good it lures you in from the parking lot. read more

Great people and you can find everything in the store meat,drink,seafood boil, all kind of season things that you can't find.

What's up with all the expired food? The soda was expired and that's the second flat and old soda I bought. Bought some frozen goods and they were expired. Please fix this! read more

Too expensive they have all the products that you need but why y'all gotta be so high I don't care for the store that much but I will go there as my last option to find something but overall back in the day yeah prices were good friendly service, friendly peopletoday not so much read more

Been shopping here for over fifty years, they have changed ownership a few times over the years but still carry Quality Louisiana dry goods and meat. Yes prices have gone up but that's due to inflation, I know That I can find smoked meat and an old fashioned butcher who will cut your meat as thick or as thin as you want. I've never had any issues with the quality of their meat or with the staff. They have a large selection of beers and wine and many package products which are indigenous to 'Orleans. Buddha's has always been our specialty store for quick shopping trips without having to wait in long lines, it has plenty parking and has been their for our community since I was a young boy shopping here with my family. Go by and get some D and D sausage next time you make a pot of Red beans or Gumbo your taste buds won't be sorry, "see ya at Buddhas Y'all" read more

Grew up near this market ... it's never go to Market. And now has a lot more ethic foods and a butcher had always been nice.. good selection of meats read more

Food is delicious. Those soul rolls make you wanna slap your mama. Oxtail are a nice size.

Drove all the way there from San Bernardino just for them to be closed before their posted hours.

Maybe it was a bad day??? However, I called to find out if they have a certain item in their fresh meat counter. Whomever answered the phone responded that they have a line right now so they're not taking calls. Before I could ask the caller... he just hung up!!! Well won't be driving down to this store if that's their means of conducting business!!! read more

My family and I have been coming here since I was a kid. I'm 61 now. They always have been our go to market that we can go to for things that we can't get at every mom and pop market. They have upgraded over the years and it looks much more lively than in the past. Even have a lil soul food kitchen in there now. read more

Here again to buy the famous and delicious Pete's sausages and also the outstanding Patton's sausages. Located near the iconic Nipsey Hussle square just west of Crenshaw and Slauson. There is plenty of parking which is always a plus. I also picked up some Jamaican hot sauce and some other goodies. Love love that I can always be in and out. Thank you Buddha market till next time! read more

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It's clean the meat is fresh! The prices are cool! The service was amazing! I love it there!

This place is a great Los Angeles staple. All your household and kitchen needs can be found here; bonus they have a deli and food restaurant inside as well. They have pickled eggs, pig feet, pickled sausage and more all around a smoke stop shop. read more

I bought oxtails for Easter dinner. Good price per pound! Good quality beef. Hadn't shopped here for a while so I'm glad Buddha Market still at same location and they still offer quality butcher meats with friendly service. They also offer a lot of Lousiana products that you cant find in grocery stores that are well stocked and organized. read more

A long wait but so worth it. Everything is cooked fresh! Will definitely be going back. We took it home. Sooo good!!

If you are Creole and want to make home cooking this is the place to shop. They carry everything you need to make Gumbo, Shirmp Creole, Jumbalaya, Dirty Rice, and more. read more

I have to try them again....they really didn't have what I wanted. And when I called I was rushed off the phone and was told I need to just come in read more

Been coming here (with my mom) since I was 7! Came here for the Turkey Wings and they only had the ones the size of a Chihuahua... and if you don't come early enough (for the holidays) you can forget it. And they're not bothered . But they carry all the hard to find stuff for soul food cooking and I love that! They've remodeled and looks nicer than it used to. They no longer carry produce...that's a bummer. read more

Buddha Market is the absolute BEST Butcher Shop (Meat/Food) in the Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, View Park, Leimert Park, & Ladeara Heights areas.... On a scale of 1~ 10 (w/10 being the Absolute Best), the Service rates an 8.5, the majority of the time. The current (Jan, 2025) Restaurant w/in Buddha Market has excellent "Home Cooked" Food..., highly recommended‼‼ Thx. Buddha for your time in our Community‼ read more

Good store and nice selection. Counter folks are cool. Just know where you're at and respect accordingly

The people that worked at Buddha back before 1980, were wonderful, they would greet you and were so helpful. I also, loved that they knew their neighbors by name along with us kids. I also remembered that man dad had a tab with them and we would pay a soon as we could or by the end of the month for any groceries. read more

Hello everyone, it's Mischelle. First of all. Let me tell you. I love this market. You can go in there and you know how you can pick your food you get to pick your food. You can have them cut it right in there. They have a bone saw they have old stuff OK ready hog head cheese. They have chicken wings that are so white. They look blue. You can tell that they bleed their food their meat properly And when we come in, they just smile cause I see. Yes I love this place. It's on Slauson pass Crenshaw and you guys are gonna love going in there getting old style who they have candy from when you were little those little Nails. They have really good things. I really like this place and a two thumbs up and you guys know I tell you do your due diligence. I did it for you. I love this place. I think you'll like it to go there and get your fresh meat and PS I love Chironna's and there's are always hot and fresh. read more

They have everything small turkey wings small chicken wings all different kinds of links they have reasonable liquor and wine they have everything you need for gumbo they now have a soulfood spot inside called A Family Affair my favorite is the crab claws they just need to be bigger they are awfully small for $20 read more

Flashback to my childhood in 60s when I would frequent this store with my Mom, Aunties and Cousins. The outside looks the same but not the inside. Totally renovated, immaculate, nicely organized and sooo modern. Also a soul food restaurant inside that had a long line...called Dee's The Marathon Continues (I know the owner and her daughter. The owner used to cater for Nipsey Hussel's - just a little history. Anyway, I just needed some cooking oil to fry my amazing chicken wings..lol. My only compliant the line was extremely long and they probably could use another cashier. The cashier was super chill and I did tell her the renovated store was nice and how I visited this store a lot in my childhood. I also bought some Lotto tickets so I Pray Pray I win! Happy Yelping! read more

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Excellent for items that are hard to find and not in regular stores . Their meat department is very good and worker friendly

Gteat price for Short Ribs and Oxtails. Perfect for a fast store run. Meat department is always helpful and nice.

They have dismissive, disrespectful attitudes! Don't expect any customer courtesy. They don't greet you when you walk up to the counter, maybe they speak English. I don't know because they barely look at you when they are ringing up your groceries. read more

This market is where I get all my Cajun/Creole fixings. I love the butcher counter where I can get different varieties of meats cut and ready for preparing. They are also a great place to get liquor and general grocery items. The staff is always nice and helpful. They are a beacon of the community. read more

The fresh meat, Amazingly good!! I've been going to Buddha Market for a number of years, and they've been constantly good. And the prices aren't to bad, read more

Buddha Market has been my convenience store (they are a whole lot more) of choice for the last 30yrs. The meat department/butcher (not shrink-wrapped cuts) is what brings me here - not a huge selection, but, they have the cut I need for old, homestyle recipes...oxtails, fresh gourmet sausages, short ribs, bacon, smoked turkey and stuff I don't get like pigs feet, chickens' feet etc. Buddha Market also carries hard to find cajon, mexican and carribean spices, an interesting frozen food (patties anyone?) and the largest pieces of ginger that I have found anywhere. the other grocery items are sparse, not much variety or options...however if you are in need of small boxes of velvetta - you'll find them here! there was a soul food restaurant on the premises for a while with great food...not sure if they are still there (I wasn't paying attention when I was there last), I was there to get pickled peppers and ginger. I am pleased they are still in the neighborhood read more

I love this place. The meat is always fresh and the ppl who work in the butcher section are so friendly and courteous! I can always find what I need when I'm making gumbo here at this market. read more

For your soul food needs come here! They have neckbones, turkey wings, chitterlings and much more. The store itself is pretty small inside but the meat counter is top tier and worth the drive. read more

Today is 7/1/24. 5 days ago, I bought 4.25 pounds of turkey wings from Buddha market's meat department. I put the unopened package of wings into the fridge's 7 day meat crisper, near the back. Today, I decided to cook them on the grill. Upon opening the package for the first time, I found the turkey wings to be green and spoiled. That means that they were spoiled when I bought them on 6/25/24. Meat simply doesn't spoil to green that fast. And this isn't the first time I got spoiled meat from Buddha, but it is the last time. I have cut this store much slack in the past few years. From old meat and vegies to expired canned goods and freezer burned items to incorrect prices on the shelves, yes, I have cut this place a lot of slack because they carry a lot of African American products. But no more. I am done. A year or so back, I found human feces spread on the wall in the back of the store. I told the owner/manager about it on 2 separate occasions. Not until I posted the pic on Yelp was the smeared human poo removed. And now, there is more human feces in the back of the store along with human urine in the front of the store that is so thick that it is reflecting sunlight off of the pavement. There is also a man that stands in front of the store, consuming 8 to 10 cans of Old English Malt Liquor per day. I know because he crushes the dead soldiers where he stands. This and more I have complained to them. But not anymore. I am posting the second pass of smeared human feces directly to Yelp. Buddha Market, I am done read more

Buddha Market - Human feces in the alley behind Buddha Market. This is the second smear that I have found. They bring meat into the store through the back. - Grocery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the second time that I found fresh human feces on the back wall and alley behind Buddha Market. This human poo was right next to the door that is used for garbage and food deliveries so I know that it is almost certain that the S**T was seen by the manager and employees! This is beyond filthy! What are these people thinking! We are in a pandemic! I also found fresh urine near the front door of the store. I immediately went in and informed the manager, but more urine was there today, along with the crap in back. If there's piss and S**T on the outside of the store, what is it like on the inside? I am following up this yelp post with an email to the health department. read more

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Clean and well stocked, the fresh meat/ butcher counter has a good selection, and the staff are respectful of the community. Going forward for specialty cuts and other meats I will buy from Buddha read more

Luv the fresh meat station. The workers behind the counter r soooo nice. This was my 1st time coming in years....didn't know they remodeled. The store prices r high & oxtails this week are $8.99lb. Too much, but they were pretty. We initially went at 8:18a, this morning & got turkey wings & neck bones, they're big. We went back a little after 1p, for something else & all the oxtails were GONE. read more

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If you're looking for some authentic Louisiana food products, this is the spot!! You can find Cajun and:or andouille sausage behind the meat counter that is reasonably priced. You'll also find Camilla beans and Savoie's dressing mix in the freezer section. There are plenty of good spices and seasonings. read more

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This store is always clean and well stocked. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I've been shopping here for YEARS.