This place does not do check cashing.they stated they stopped doing that years ago. They were very…read morenice though.

Even though it's Sacto's only one-stop-shoppe for cokes, candies, chips, sundries, pizza, nachos,…read moredeli sandwiches, wings, cigs, lighters, XXX mags, DVDs, "water pipes", one roll of toilet paper, burritos, condoms, unlicensed Scarface memorabilia, and check cashing services (among other things!), Eli doesn't just rest on his laurels as owner of the most versatile mini-mart ever. The dude's customer service is incredible. To wit... I went in there for a pastrami sandwich, and while Eli (I presume 'cos he was the only one working there) left the cash register to make my sandwich, three customers came in separately to buy some Swisher Sweet loosies. Each customer just waved their money in the air and hollered for eye contact: "AY! AY! WE GOOD?!?!" And one nod from Eli later, the customer left the cash on the counter and took off with his loosey. People are so trustworthy and honorable in this part of Sacramento, didn'tcha know? Or do people know what they're gonna get if they cross Eli? Whatever the case, the customers left a little bit o' change on the table. No biggie. Witnessing the coolest transaction style ever made this Eli's visit unexpectedly fun.

Idk if I'll be coming back here. Everything was super expensive. Bought a sprite and it cost $2.70…read moreplus card fee. Also the person up front was really rude. Won't be coming back to this store!

I'm giving this five stars because I want to make sure everyone reads this!! my friend went in…read morethere first when he walked up to the store (the people who work there were standing outside smoking weed but that isn't his business so he wasn't tripping off that) so he continues in the store grabs his things goes to the counter and makes his purchase for some reason his ATM card did not work instead of them saying do you want to try it again they basically accused him of stealing the card and when he told them to go to hell some guy comes out from the back trying to fight him (mind you my friend is almost 57 years old and he is disabled) so he leaves the store goes to Safeway buy's the same exact thing he tried to buy there and the card worked (like he knew it would) it took everything in my power to keep his son from going up there to give those people a piece of his mind and something else.... When we used to go to that store in the past it was an older man who worked there and he was always very nice.

Got the carne asada! We are happy with the flavor and freshness! The staff were super helpful and…read morekind. We also tried the cotita cheese, amazing flavor. The store was clean, organized and very colorful.

Very friendly store and welcoming. I purchased carnitas from the hot food area and very tasty. They…read morehave a small produce area and bakery. Everything looked very fresh.

We love this grocery store and fish market. We come here specifically for the Salmon. It's a good…read moredeal for fresh Salmon. We buy 1 pound at a time, just enough for my husband and I to eat for a BBQ. We also buy there 5 pound bag of jasmine rice. It's cheaper here then it is at Raley's. Last time we were here we replaced 2 of our Chinese soup spoons that had broken by accident when it was dropped on the hard wood floor at home after taking it out of the dishwasher. The new spoons were nice and under a dollar each. They also have nice bowls, my parents requested a set of 4 rice bowls so we'll get them a set next time we're there. All of there products are inexpensive and good quality. They also have a good selection of sauces. I was at Raley's and looking for Black Bean sauce and couldn't find any so I came over here and they had several choices. I picked up the one that had Black Bean and Garlic. It was perfect for my Black Bean and chicken recipe.

Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 Time: around 11am…read moreMeal: Lunch Takeaway My parents were heading up to Tahoe to visit. Since we always have lunch when they arrive, they decided to stop by the Asian Food Center to grab some roast duck (siu aap) and pig's feet. The duck was delish. A good portion and roasted well. The meat was savory and the skin crisp with a slight sweetness. It also came with the duck au jus which made it even more flavorful. The pig's feet was a good portion for the price. I can't remember how much, but I think my mom said something like $5.99. The peanuts were super salty and I think the pig's trotters / ham hock could have been more tender. A little too chewy for me. Good spot for Chinese takeout. REVIEW #3570

Nice little mart. Good selection. Best part was connecting with the owner. I had a nice chat with…read morehim and he was really friendly and accommodating!

I Love this Place & The Owner & Hiz Sons are Theeeee Best & Will order anything u ask for if they…read moredont have it & They Have Wonderful Customer Service & They Love Me

I've always wanted to find a place that served hot Indian food to-go where it's already prepped. I…read morefound out about this place on Reddit, and have decided to check out Cottage Mart. It's my first time here and when walking in, one of the store staff (I think owner?) was taking professional photos with a banner that says something like "now serving Java City coffee". They were busy promoting their store and it was nice to see that! The store is like a mini mart with lots of snacks, everyday items, toiletries, toys, medicine, drinks, etc. They also have a section of the store where it's a bar area and quite a few people were in there! The store is clean and stocked with items. They have a hot food section, ice cream freezer, and fridgerated food (sandwiches, deli items) up at the front counter for easy access/ordering. I didn't find any pricing specifically for the to-go plate food (there were pricing for containers), but it was a decent price! The price in total was around $11-12 for the plate of food and ice cream (which was $2.99), totaling my order to be around $15. I got the chicken tikka plate with double chicken tikka (they called it sides, so technically I ordered two sides of chicken tikka masala), rice, and naan. I didn't get to take a picture of the plate, but it was a good portion and very filling! The chicken tikka masala was more on the creamy side, not much spice, but still was delicious. I was very pleased. I'd come back again! There was another staff member (I think owner as well) there who provided me great customer service and informed me how Cottage mart has been here for over 40 years! I was surprised it's my first time hearing about this place. It's a very underrated spot.

This place is a small store stocking essentials, snacks, and indian food…read more The husband is so sweet and amazing. Great service. After 330 pm, they put the food away. They will still serve it and warm it up for you. The chicken tikka masala is amazing. The food here taste like a friend invited you over for great Indian food. Try this place out.

The carnitas and chicharrones are the best in Sac! The salsas are great too! You will not be…read moredisappointed! I recommend this place to anyone! Just beware of the Raiders fan that works there. He's cool though. Great place, great burritos, great people as well! The Niners Guy!

The place is a jewel the staff are always friendly and helpful. The store is always clean and…read morefresh. Please don't count them out of the food they serve. This is the only spot on Sacramento that I eat the burritos, and the green salsa is to die for (absolute favorite.)

Can not believe I just found this place after working in the area several years ago! Carnitas…read moresuper burrito it amazing. The place is clean and smells so good when you walk in.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on Sacramento Ave across the street from Cornerstone Cafe & Bar - has its own private parking lot THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - it's a carniceria (meat market), convenience store, and restaurant combo - some seating available for dine-in - when you order from the restaurant, you pay at the cash register at the convenience store side THE MENU: - the menu on the TV seems to be the most accurate/updated version vs. the printed and posted on the wall menu WHAT WE ORDERED: - tacos: asada, buche, cabeza, tripa THE TASTE: - sister-in-law felt the asada was "soggy" or greasy; but husband found it to be moist - tripa was better than the buche - cabeza was tender - overall all the meat was seasoned - the limes and the radishes were dry though CUSTOMER SERVICE: - made to order