Out of the 2 Cardenas in Riverside i would have to say this is my go to. The pros are that usually the staff is very nice and the prices tend to be slightly lower than other stores such as Northgate. Inside is pretty clean and they have a good selection of produce, Meat, and ready to eat meals. I also like that they have a self checkout. But the cons are that usually the wait time in the meat area is usually really long. I went yesterday and only one worker was helping customers. The quality also isn't as good as say Northgate or Stater Brothers but you get what you pay for. Overall a solid option for cheap produce and meat but i do hope they're able to higher more workers for shorter wait times. read more

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Came in to buy some beer, flowers and some chips with my younger sister. (flowers and chips were for a friends) mind you I'm 21(this is important for later). I came up to the register her name is I think DHELMY F. Cuz it says on the receipt, cashier number 7110, hella attitude and said I need her id (her being my younger sister), I said no she's not drinking I'm only taking care of her, mind you..IM paying I show MY Identification, and she's like I don't care I'm not going to sell it to you. Took so much restraint in me to not tell her something but I know it's not really her fault but she could have approached the situation differently... instead of being disrespectful. Anyways, since she wanted to have hella attitude and be rude about it I matched her energy cuz girl what!! I wasn't even being disrespectful until she wanna be all amargada about it I was like fine what ever just ring up the chips and flowers, (also at this time I'm calling my father cuz I didn't know what to do) yada yada yadaaaa rings me up and I snatched the receipt cuz hello?! Who you think you are trying to make me look like a punk ahh. Like excuse me. POINT IS no beer for a Saturday afternoon !! Wouldn't recommend coming in here if your doing side quests with your younger sibling read more

Same worker Veronica I've always had a problem with Veronica the manager , I was getting bread and what she do ( walked in front of my shopping cart and just stands there so I try my best to avoid her and my cart barley tapped her and called me a ( Bitch ) out loudly , the employees there are super rude . Store manager is not taking it seriously. I would give it 0 stars I heard she was a manager at the store . She shouldn't be a manager. If my employees talked to customers that way . I've would've let her go . Her attitude is beyond disgusting read more

Cardenas Markets - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Got a chicken combo burrito since they make chicken I figured it would be delicious. It was awful, mostly beans and rice and onions. No bueno! read more

I bought a pack of Gatorade for my wife, she had recently had gallbladder surgery and they were expired. I reached out telling them the situation and they have not messaged me back . I'm a frequent customer I buy most of my fruits and meat products here but I'm not going back until they make it right. They should be more professional in responding back. read more

Bought some bread from there and it had a small fly baked in it was in between the bread was eating it felt sick to my stomach when i opened it and saw that in it so disgusting read more

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Shout out to Imelda G. For always helping me out at the self check out makes my time go so much faster there has been a couple times she got me out of the store quickly one I won't forget is when I was hurt couldn't really move fast enough cause of the pain and she scanned and put away my groceries and this last time Friday February 20 it was busy at the registers with only one line open I decided to go to self checkout still had a line but with only 3 items she checked me out quickly to help everyone get out quickly so she can assist the next customer she works hard and is quick with getting customers out I love that Cardenas you all gotta give her a raise and promotion read more

Granted this was about 3-4 years ago so who knows if that tramp still works there but I'm petty so I don't care. Someone behind the cake area was extremely rude to my mother when she asked her a simple question. That lady can go jump on Satan's lap for all I care. Go to the Cardenas by Arlington Avenue. It's the better location. anyway. read more

I like to come here and get their freshly made salsa and guacamole. They have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the produce section and they have meat & seafood section as well. I also like to visit their bakery section. They make breads and cake daily so it is easy to pick up some sweets for any occasion. Some staff do not speak English so you have to ask a few staff members if you have questions in their baked goods. They even have a tortilleria department where they make tortillas on site! I also drop by their cocina to see what meals or agua frescas they have. They have lovely florals as well so a good one stop shop for all your needs. read more

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They didn't pack all the food in my basket. I called and the manager wouldn't even talk to me...said she was too busy. Will NEVER shop here again. The disrespect is worse than the money I lost on the purchase! Shame on this Company! ! ! read more

I've been coming to this Cardenas since it first opened, and I shop here multiple times a week, usually spending over $450 weekly. While customer service has never been the best, today's experience was especially disappointing. I was at self-checkout waiting for assistance from an employee named Imelda to unlock medication from the cabinet, since those items are usually locked. While I was waiting, I witnessed her being rude to an elderly woman who politely asked for help. Imelda told her that if she couldn't wait, she should go to a register. The elderly customer explained that the cashier had also been rude to her and mentioned the bad service, but there was no effort to assist her kindly. Shortly after, another elderly woman needed help and was trying to get Imelda's attention. She wasn't being helped, so she asked me instead. While I was trying to assist her, Imelda finally asked what I needed. I told her I had been waiting for the medication to be unlocked, and she responded with attitude, telling me to "pick it, grab it, and scan it" and questioning what I was waiting for. I was under the impression the medication was locked, as it usually is. There's no reason for customers , especially elderly customers to be treated this way. Respect and basic courtesy should be standard in any store. As someone who shops here regularly and spends a significant amount weekly, this experience was very disappointing. read more

imelda has to be the best cashier there she's amazing always helping everyone. but i had an issue with the kitchen for raw chicken and the store director was so rude to me and had a really bad attitude. definitely needs new management for costumer service. read more

I was waiting at the restaurant and was totally ignored by the workers but a man walked up to the counter and was helped immediately! I am AA and I don't speak Spanish and this is not the first time i was disrespected in this store. So disappointed in the blatant racism that I experienced. Also...from reading other posts, it is clear that this is not an isolated incident but a systemic practice of bias based on culture and race. It appears as if the response to posts is that racism is not tolerated...but it is because clearly after years of it being brushed under the rug by inept management it had become the very cornerstone of how you do business. No one wants to hear your sad tagline about wat you "believe." We need direct and specific action to alleviate this issue. Everyone who brings money into your store should be treated with the same level of service and respect. Be better. read more

I came in purchase hot food $18.99 taco platter lady proceeded to put all my stuff in cups I asked where the platter like the picture she act like she couldn't speak English I then asked her and another lady is everything in my order since it's not like picture and in cups yes everything here get home no limes no cilantro no onions no condiments to eat with or napkins I called store and I quote no manger on duty she doesn't work weekends who runs a business with no supervision on site so nobody could help me with my refund or complaint carne asada was bland beans burnt and rice dry like it was out in micro and re heated a 100 times I'm taking entire plate back on Monday with receipt and get my money back !! Don't attempt to go there service and food trash !! I will be calling Riverside health department on them food is terrible not for human consumption!! read more

Very clean Cardenas location compared to most I've been to. I normally don't wait too long in line to check out. Most isles are properly stocked and clean. I enjoy the variety of pastries they have as well as bread. I haven't tried food here but I have purchased their agua fresas and they're delicious! read more

Cardenas Markets - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Went to get sweet bread and bolillo. There were two flies inside the sweet bread cupboard. Sitting on the bread. I didn't get any. The bolillo was undercooked. Took a couple and upon opening them they were clearly still raw. I don't normally shop here. But this was close to me I decided to go. But never again. read more

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Bad customer service and Not good, a friendly customer for customers. And not good helper service too. read more

Worst market in all Riverside! 65% Employees speak no English. I usually have to interrupt for customers. Service cage is always empty and you have to beg someone to help you. Managers are the worse. Not sure were they find them because that store has old dried out tamales in the steam bin. The pan dulce is old and harder than rocks! Lines are to check out are a nightmare! Do not shop there!!! read more

Esta mañana tenia ganas de tamales, que desepcion,salados,secos y con el sabor a masa

If I could give zero stars I would worst store ever customer service is the worst I went to buy groceries and when I got home and was putting my groceries away the meat smell so bad it was rotten so I went back to the store to return it and it took a while for some one to help me because the employees were just talking and I directed get a apology or anything people please check you meat before you go home read more

To be honest, I only come here for the Tamales and 3 meats for cooking tacos. Other than that I don't like to shop here for anything. I feel like they take advantage of the pricing, their grocery carts are so big you can't pass another person without hitting their cart every time. read more

Was very disappointed with the tamales we bought. Bought red/beef, and pork. The pork had absolutely no meat in them. It was all masa - one slab of fat with a little meat on it. The beef were better-they came with 2 pieces of meat. Would never buy from here again! read more

I don't shop here, I just go in to get money orders when I need them. The store is very new and the appearance is excellent. They really took their time in remodeling this store. They have everything you can think of for a store. Before the pandemic they used to do the taste testing samples like Costco on the weekends but not anymore. The bakery is top-notch and the carniceria has really good meats. They are a little pricey though. read more

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Worst taco and HORRIBLE SERVICE . Rude employees dosen't care about customer and only focus talking to each other. read more

Cardenas Markets - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

This store does not even deserve a rating , the self check-out attendees are morons , not only do they not know how to reset the scanners but blame the customers to their face for their incompetence, and don't even bother asking for a mgr because she was worse , she to lecture me on how it was my fault the the scanner timed out and , so I told her to go fuck herself and o her job . The only good. Employee in that stupid store is Imelda , and the cool security guard ,, don't bother going here anymore instead go to Northgate , where they don't arrogant idiots !!! read more

Excellent market they had everything the meat selection was great and the prices were low they had fresh tortillas fresh bolillo they got me with this one and the place looked clean no issues. Service at the cashier was fast they had 3 lanes open and they have self check out. read more

I love to come here and feel welcome. I like the good bread, vegetables and good kind service.

Clean store with a good selection of items and very fresh produce fast self checkout wish they had more cheese varieties though

Broken doors, the place smells horrible and the cashiers just walk off for 20 mins or more in the middle of checking someone out. Not to mention the one lady that takes 45 mins to scan 5 items. This store used to be nice but it's horrible now. AVOID!!! read more

Wish there were more cashiers especially when there is long lines. This is why I don't like coming here read more

Cardenas Markets - Cashiers don't follow their own rules especially with long lines. - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

I got a tiramisu cake earlier this week and there was a long hair in it! So nasty I took pictures of it before I pulled it out so they wouldn't say that I put it there I took pictures of it and they wanted to give me store credit only but I pushed them on giving me back my money and they did. read more

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Is there a No Coloreds Allowed sign somewhere that I missed before walking in????? Because this place did NOT pass the vibe check!! All eyes on me, gave me an uneasy feeling from MOST of the employees, including the guard.Guess I gotta get my salsa from somewhere else now, won't be stopping here anymore. read more

I stopped by today to order 1000 Tortillas for my wedding next weekend (Corn & Flour). The two staff working in the Tortilla Press kitchen were super helpful and took their time to answer all my questions. I left the store feeling confident about having delicious tortillas for my BIG DAY! read more

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The worst tamales I when to get some for my kids but when they we're going to eat the tamales we're burn like rock and and when I get those tamales one of the employees told take this because the other one are old so she give me some o from a bucket and gess what they were frozen.totally not coming back wasting time and money.l read more

Cardenas Markets - Burn tamal from Cardenas - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California

Food and the service always Friendly we go here once a week to eat at the food court area . Amazing Mexican food . Shopping for cakes and fruit always the best prices too ! read more

Purchased quezo fresco & when I got home & opened the package Surprise! It was already growing mole so disgusting! Only reason why I'm not returning it is because I live 15 miles away & not worth the drive...Never again will I buy any meat or dairy products at any Mexican store it seems like they all have the same problem. read more

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The cashiers at this place need a lot of training on customer service. They treat you as they're doing you a favor. I gave up on this place. I live right next to this plaza but I'd rather do my shopping at Northgate Market not too far from there. They also have their ugly music on blast, like everyone is deaf. read more

I can see why this store only has 2 stars.. mostly everyone that works here seems liked they have a stick up their a$$. You can't ask them a simple ? With out them giving you and attitude or a face .. I wanted tamales and went to the lady in the counter and bought a champurado and said add 2 tamales . Shes like you have to grab them first i said oh i didnt know but just charge me and and look at me so you can see im only taking 2 and ill grab them behind me after i pay .. she didnt do that she only charged me my champurado . Like come on you think I'm going to get back in line or steal 2 tamales.. so i left simple stuff like that make no senses plus she had an attitude while helping me out .. read more

Warning Warning Warning ...We bought this cake yesterday from Cardenas store after 2 hours from purchasing we found mold after my kids eat some and we went back to store it's very bad service and they didn't care about what happened the manager easily said I can return ur money back without Apologize and my husband and my kids they have diarrhea all the day today. read more

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This is Hispanic food market chain with a huge clientele, mostly Hispanic. Unfortunately, it is not well managed, and is noticeably understaffed. Cashiers are not skilled enough to resolve simple situations. I witnessed an employee have a nervous breakdown due to the extremely stressful environment. Employees are performing multiple activities that maybe they were not trained for. On top of that, I waited for 1 hour and 30 min for a simple order of 8 pieces of barbecue chicken. The cashier and manger for that area didn't know how to fix a simple refund after giving me the wrong order. Adding to all that, the food was salty and cold, maybe because for the long waiting. Next time I will go to stater bros . read more

Cardenas Markets - Mexican Near Me - Riverside, California