Great store for New Mexican food ingredients! I bought everything I need for Carne Adovada + a few Virgin Mary candles to protect me while I teach myself to be a better cook read more

Los Altos Ranch Market - Everything I need for Carne Adovada woooo! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I got a job but never got a start date or manager name and the fruit is always old the fruit always has flies it's pretty bad and tbh I wouldn't actually come here again if they weren't so close to my house read more

Best place to go when you are feeling blue! As a fresh new transplant to the area who knows absolutely no one besides her beyond retired neighbor who hits the pillow by 4pm, I often find myself slightly lonesome. Instead of watching another episode of entourage, I decided to see if you yelpers were right....THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Not only were my new Mexican friends staring at me because I was the only white gal in sight, but probably because I was beaming from ear to ear! From the outrageous meat section to the beautiful bakery I think I could easily spend a whole day there. The store was extremely easy to find and for a whopping $1.88 I left with a gigantic cucumber, 2 over-sized oranges and at least 2lbs of grapes! Great place, cant wait to go again! read more

This place is as exciting as going to Disneyland if you're not used to Hispanic markets! The sights, the smells, the lights, the colors, and the chaos had my head whipping back and forth all evening. We started off with dinner in the cafe inside the market - just $5.99 for 3 street tacos, beans, and rice - and it totally filled me up. I washed it down with a Mexican coke in a glass bottle and it took me back to my childhood to the days before corn syrup became the norm. After eating, we took our time perusing the aisles and examining the foods foreign to us. They have a beautiful produce department and the prices were great on both the more exotic items like fresh papaya's to the staples like tomatoes and lettuce. The meat department is a carnivore's dream come true. Loads of fresh ground beef, pork, and poultry at very fair prices. I had to laugh at the ground pork in the glass case and wish I'd brought my camera. The butcher shaped it into a pig head - complete with a snout - and put cucumber slices for eyes. Not something I'd expect to see at my local gringo Fry's. Shopping here was a real cultural experience tonight and I can't wait to tuck into the treats we brought home! read more

When I want to feel REALLY white, I just roll on down to Ranch Market to confirm my suspicions that, yes, I am in fact not as Hispanic as I think I am. This store is what Food City WISHES it was! It takes the best of Mexican specialty stores and eateries and combines it all under one roof. Shoppers here are mostly Hispanic with a few adventurous gringos thrown in here and there. But workers there are friendly and know English - some better than others. Holy crap! I can't believe it's taken me so long to review this place. I only go here ALL the time for cheap delicious down-home Mexican food, cheap produce, and Spanish rice like Grandma used to make. I've been going to Ranch Market for about 10 years at their stores in Bakersfield -- where they first started. I used to make fun of my mom for going to lunch here. Heh, look who's laughing now. I'm addicted! The food here is no-frills authentic and seats inside are picnic bench style. It's not uppity Mexican fare like Barrio Cafe, but it's not Filiberto's diarrhea fare either. Everything from chile colorado, chile verde, calabasitas, sopes, mole, tortas, carnitas, chicharrones, tamales, ceviche. You name it, they have it. And that's just in the deli. They have a panaderia with all kinds of cakes, flans and pandulce (sweet bread). I LOOOVE pandulce. They even have a jugeria (juice bar) tortilleria, and a counter for fresh cheeses and cremas. And the produce? Cheap and abundant. I got some bananas and tomatoes just a little over one dollar. Don't think about getting any organic veggies here. This isn't the place. This is also not the place for low-fat shopping either. But it is so many other great things that the other stores aren't. Best of all is the atmosphere inside - it is REALLY festive - like you're at Tia and Tio's fiesta. Mariachis and bands abound here during the weekend. Dang!! Fry's, Safeway, Basha's - take note, por favor. You're on notice. read more

TRAVEL ALERT/ALERTE DE VIAJE: The State Department wants you to know about new travel restrictions for entering and exiting countries subject to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiatve, including Mexico. As of June 1, 2009 travelers must possess either a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant identification to enter the US by air, land or sea. Contrary to popular belief however, Americans will be able to visit the Phoenix Ranch Market without documentation. GENERAL DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPCION GENERAL: Phoenix Ranch Market III is an upmarket Mexican-style mercado complete with an interior food court called "La Cocina" (The Kitchen). It is located in a rather unpleasant part of town, but manages to attract a large following of gringos eager to inject some diversity into their palette without risking turista. THE FOOD/LA ALIMENTACIN: Offerings in "La Cocina" run the gamut from Mexican style tortas, to more iconic tacos and burritos. Many items offer a choice of meat, from ham to carne asada, to carnitas. A separate area offers various seafood dishes. Everything is ala carte, suprising those hoping to economize using an American style "combo". Despite this, "La Cocina" remains popular, especially at lunch time. SERVICE/SERVICIO: All orders are taken by an attendant standing next to the line for the cashier. Most guests do not wait long before placing the order. Some have reported difficulty communicating with the attendant however, the other employees tend to have command of the English language. Visitors are responsible for retrieving their own orders and seating themselves at long bench-style tables. PRICES/PRCIOS: Like Mexico itself, the Ranch Market is not the bargain it is made out to be. Prices that may look low for entrees quickly increase when adding in the cost of beverages, churros, and gas. Most respondents however, believe that the mercado occupies an important niche between true fast food and more sophisticated self-serve meals. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/CONSIDERACIONES ESPECIAL: Some have accused the Phoenix Ranch Market from being too acommodating to non-Latino customers. While this concern cannot be dismissed, it is obviously the case that all of Mexico has fallen to this trend. New hotels now gleam along the shoreline in Puerto Penasco, golf courses spourt in the arid desert outside Cabo San Lucas, all while Costcos can be found in such tourist-heavy states as Veracruz and Guanajuato. The Calderon Government and America's Hispanics will have to confront the tension between assimilation and authenticity one agua fresca at a time. read more

Just stopped in to pick up some fresh shrimp for tempura, They had nice U13-U15 at $9.99, really high quality. Definitely looks great for lunch as well read more

A must visit for anyone interested in Hispanic groceries. Los Altos Ranch Markets has it all... including mouth watering cooked food. Love going there... read more

Hello Ranch Market, nice to finally meet you ! Since moving to my new hood I have fallen in love with this store. They have things I have never seen before anywhere else. I am so overwhelmed when I go here, I am in sensory overload. Mexican bread is 5 for $2, bolillos are 6 for $1, tons of seafood, fresh chorizo ( which I have been eating everyday for a week ), tons of snacks packaged by Ranch Market for super cheap, you can get a meal for 4 people for $10 ( carnitas, rice, beans, tortillas ) and tons of other specialty items. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and everyone is friendly. This store has inspired me to create new dishes at home, like my homemade beans and chorizo. Go here, eat some of their prepared foods that are inexpensive and delicious OR get some fresh ingredients and make something yummy at home. See ya soon Ranch Market. read more

The produce in American grocery stores looks perfect but has no discernible taste, The produce in Mexican markets has gouges, bruises and imperfections, but tastes wonderful. Priorities. The place is vibrant with life that you don't get in any American-style grocery. It's a feast for the senses. Don't expect fast or snappy service at the lunch counter. There's usually a line. Knowing Spanish helps a bit, but there's usually someone around who can translate. For your patience you will be rewarded with the real tastes of Mexico: The gristle of lengua, the insanely savory flavor of the carnitas, the wonderful aroma of the barbacoa. Just go. Pick up some real tortillas and some Coke in real glass bottles too. It's still made with sugar, dontchaknow? read more

So where does one go to buy food items Christmas night? Ranch Market... which was open until 8:00PM! The only place we found open after an hour of telephone calls and internet searchs.. This place has a huge selection! And it was crazy busy! This place is awesome.. although it caters to the Latin comunnity, I was able to find the everyday items to prepare a "white boy" meal! Language may be a problem for some, but I found the staff to be very friendly and helpfull! read more

PRM is the place for Inexpensive fruits, a great-tasting torta (pollo deshuesado), refried beans, and succulent barbacoa y carne pastor. Grab a strawberries and cream cup by the juice stand. it's a great way to end a very tasty and satiating meal. If atmosphere isn't important, save yourself mucho dinero by skipping Tradiciones and eat at the food court. I tried to dine at the seafood counter twice, but both times the kitchen had just closed. To elaborate on the pollo deshuesado- I believe it's chargrilled chunks of chicken (wonderfully marinated and perfectly caramelized) with slices of tomato and crispy lettuce on telera bread. Ah, telera! So, so good! I don't even recall any condiments added. Just chicken, veggies, and the bread. Why not rate PRM five stars? Two reasons: Bad guacamole- it tasted like water- so thinned-down, and yet at the same time had a congealed look about it. PRM should be ashamed of itself for serving such a sub-par product! Oh, well. I shouldn't eat avocados anyway... Rice served has corn in it- It's also served this way in the formal restaurant Tradiciones. Don't get me wrong- I love corn, but my immune system does not. Why not offer plain rice as an option? Rice and beans make a perfect protein combo Why deny me of it? At least I can always look forward to the tortas. read more

I don't want to be controversial, but most of these crowning reviews are from those not likely to have seen what a true mercado may look like, and yes, I'm referring to ethnicity. Phoenix Ranch Market is the Knot's Berry Farm to Mercado Tipico's Disneyland. Its a noble effort to bring Mexican staples and unconventionals to the big city in the middle of Arizona, USA, but the product are tinged with americanization; from their weekend menudo, which is wholly rubbish, to the carne which is a grade above what you would get in a true Mexican market (damn FDA). Though the latter may sound like an unusual gripe, its that stringy gato-grade-meat that makes fajitas and tortas uniquely tasty. I was impressed one time, however, when my buddy Graham snagged a few pounds of fajita meat for the SuperBowl from PHX RM, and they marinaded it for him in a sturdy plastic bag which included whole jalapenos to boot. However, I beleive it was Graham's skill on the grill that made them very tasty and moist rather than any particularly amazing grade of meat from the Market. As a hispanic, the place feels appreciably disingenuous. Sure, they sell the liquados and the pansitos, et al, but if you plopped this place in Mexico pt 1, it would fail from poor quality by Mexican standards. By all means, if you don't know the difference, then knock it out. You won't know what you are missing anyway, and you can get your ethnic dinner party needs and a sandia drink while you wait. read more

This place has everything from tacos to three milk cake. Don't miss shopping at this place or you will miss the great Mexican experience in AZ. read more

I love this place! The meat is always fresh and affordable. The fish too. The veggies often fresher and more affordable than at other grocery stores in the area. This is the only place I buy my corn chips or tortillas. This is also where I enjoy coming to get a quick Mexican food fix. Just last night I picked up a whole chicken prepared Asado (think grilled/brick chicken) for $5 which included fresh corn tortillas and a generous portion of their Salsa Molcajete (my favorite here). Now I can get a roasted chicken here too, and while priced equally to Costco or Safeway...neither give you the tortillas and salsa that make it a meal. Other times I have picked up some ceviche at the fish counter, and for the price/lb they include avocado, tostadas and extra limes. Again a full meal. They will also fillet or fry up any whole fresh fish right there for you. You can't forget your fresh pasteries, baked goods and cakes. Or maybe just some Ice Cream or a large agua fresca in one of at least 6 flavors. Of course now that the fall is here they also serve up Mexican Hot Chocolate and Chompurado.... If you are in for a cultural experience stop in here. Don't worry most people speak both English and Spanish. I prefer to practice my Spanish when I stop in. read more

I flippin love this place!!! I have a weird love for Mexican Markets and this place kicks ass!!! You walk into this place and bam! Mexican Sweet Breads!! Oh, it's just starting there. Grab a few sweet breads (good luck trying to figure how it do it in a sanitary way) and make your way to the CANDLES!!! Yeah, they got every imaginable candle. Picked up a Pope John Paul candle and what's that? A wall of chicharones. Now I don't eat those, but shit they are very impressive! Now my A.D.D. is kicking into high gear!!!! Tortillas, salsa, tamales, more candles, crazy ass looking fruits, crazy ass looking marinated meats, I don't know what that is and my 4 years of Spanish isn't helping me read the label, pacifico, corona, tequila and so so much more. Phoenix Ranch Market is my Disneyland! Buckle up and enjoy the ride. read more

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Phoenix Ranch Market III is an absolute MUST for any person visiting Phoenix, Az. Forget the upscale breakfast and faux southwest shops that dot and line Scottsdale. Forget the 'burbs of Peoria, Goodyear, and East Mesa. Don't let your visiting family leave without making a trip down to the Phoenix Ranch Market on 16th st and Roosevelt. Yes, this is south of the I-10 freeway and far away from your faux mexican food at Macayo's Cantina. At Phoenix Ranch Market you'll find a side of the city that nearly all of the transplanted surburban population seems to want to ignore, or just completely forget. This is Phoenix being Phoenix, not Phoenix trying to be a new Los Angeles or anyplace else. After having breakfast at a carbon copy brunch eggery, I was in need of something less perfect and faux. I found exactly what I was craving. When you can hear the sounds of mariachi or radio campesina from your car parked at the other end of a packed lot, you know this isn't the local Kroger you're about to enter. Part grocery store, part food court, part village market, PRM is huge, it's overwhelming and it's surprisingly clean and comfortable - this isn't a low rent grocery like Food City. With a fresh seafood section two or three times the size you'd find anywhere else in Phoenix, and with parts of animals you've probably never prepared at home, it's fun to just look, but even more fun to buy. Want meat? Want better options? Better cuts? Want an entire skinned cow's head with the eyes intact and staring at you? Check. It's all SO GOOD. But that's just the meats. They make their own tortillas onsite with a literal factory and small army of workers churning out the flat corn and flour awesomeness. Hungry? Want mexican food? Want great mexican food? ALWAYS consider going here. Think of anything on a restaurant menu and you have it here. Prepared fresh, and a la carte. Seriously. Tamales of any kind. Horchata! Cow Tongue! Burritos of immense size and stuffed with anything you want. Some of the best beans in town, rice, and parts from a pig that still actually look like parts from a pig. This isn't the mall food court. The place is packed with mostly hispanic families but you'll also notice a few adventurous types, including my asian self. Most of the employees speak english very well so language is not a barrier. The only times you'll need help is when asking what is that? And like mentioned above, the answer just might be cow tongue (which by the way, is good, however I can see how the texture would turn some people off. Imagine a soft almost too mushy beef...) Oh. The food is also cheap. You'll get more than full off of $5, you'll explode at $10. It's seriously like heaven here. Music, people, atmosphere, food, drinks, desserts, baked goods. All of it awesome. I met up with my friend Amy.The.Kidd for 'lunch' and we ended up spending almost 4 hours just walking around, back and forth, trying each new item we found, or trying the standards but knowing they were going to be better here. Mmmm. Horchata, great corn tamales, rice, beans, empanadas, warm fresh tortillas... bring everyone. This is a place that should be in people's minds when they think of Phoenix, not just the golf courses, or upscale Scottsdale, or Frat/Sorority Tempe... but South Phoenix. No matter how scary it is for suburban soccer moms to venture down there. Phoenix Ranch Market on 16th St and Roosevelt. Take me anytime. read more

What an amazing market. Unbelievable deli extravaganza with a plethora of fresh juices, breakfast burritos (what we came in for) and much more. This should have been our very first stop in Phoenix! read more

Los Altos Ranch Market - Aguas! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was a bit off the beaten path for me - but I was looking for a grocery store that had more traditional Mexican and Southwest items in stock (I was looking to make Posole for New Years Day - it turned out GREAT!). I went to Ranch Market for the first time and it struck me as a fantastic experience - far different from Bashas and Safeway! - I wanted to browse each aisle and explore (and I am NOT a shopper!!). I was looking for one thing in particular - Mexican Hominy for Posole - which they had several options on - but I walked out with a full cart of groceries. I am planning to return periodically and expand my shopping (and cooking) repertoire!! Muy bueno del Ranch Market, gracias! read more

I used to love Pro's but, being slightly out of my way, my trips became less and less often. Then I got a coupon flyer for the *new* Los Altos Ranch Market. I was like, "$5 off a $25 purchase, SAY WHAAAT?" Turns our Pro's had gone into bankruptcy and emerged under the joint ownership of a couple other Hispanic market chains. Fun facts but the coupon got me down there Saturday morning. Same old Ranch Market with shoes for sale up front, the assortment of prepared food, drink, and bakery items, and chicharones from bite size to mucho grande. I like their produce and meat selection but wish they carried salmon other than the frozen bags. Still, it was a good reminder of the shopping experiences I had before my current battles at my local Fry's and Basha's stores. I suggest we all commit to hitting Ranch Market a little more. read more

Had the caldo for lunch it was good. The place is usually pretty full so they must add another cashier for the lunch rush.i waited to pay around 10 minutes! While the food is sitting getting cold . read more

Get your passport, we're going to Mexico. Can't find your passport? Still waiting for it from the State Department? No worries, pack your bag and head to the Ranch Market! This place is the best! The food court is wonderful with so many tasty dishes. And the produce department is crazy! 2 lbs of grapes for 99 cents, 8 cucumbers for a dollar, 17 cents for a bunch of cilantro, 7 -- YES, SEVEN pounds of watermelon for 99 cents. You can go crazy with produce and not break the bank. The tamales are huge and the tortillas, oh the tortillas. Don't be frightened, don't get intimidated, it's just a grocery store people! read more

3.5 stars I want to love the Ranch Market for so many reasons. It's the closest Market to my house, it's fun and lively, the produce looks great, and the prepared food smells wonderful. But I don't love it. I'm actually somewhat annoyed by this store. Numerous times I have entered looking for something and haven't been able to find it. I know you're thinking it's some wierd gringa item I'm looking for, but this last time I was looking for canned tomatoes to make chili. Canned tomatoes!?!?! I'll cut them a little slack because I actually sent the husband to do the dirty work and he couldn't find it after asking 2 or 3 employees. I have a sneaking suspicion that they do actually have it there, because it would be ridiculous for a Mexican market to not have canned tomatoes. Another time I took an out-of-town friend. He was so enamored with the beauty of the bakery items that he wanted to photograph the many cakes and pastries. But the tub-o-security rolled over and said "No Photographs!" Seriously? These people work so hard to make such beautiful creations and we can't take pictures? Of food? (Ironically, the next day we went to Taliesin West and were encouraged to take photographs of everything except the gift shop.) And, we left empty handed because the store didn't have 2 of the ingredients we needed. Bottom line: If I'm incredibly unspecific with the ingredients I am looking for, I can definitely do some grocery shopping here. But any ideas for meals are usually thwarted and I end up at Safeway. read more

Fiesta time but not for the faint of heart! Fresh roasted green chili is a passion of mine and if I am hosting a party they are a "must have." If you are in the mood for a Mexican field trip - head on over to Ranch Market. Homemade corn & flour tortillas, expansive selection of chiles, excellent salsa bar and avocados were 59 cents/pd! I highly recommend their marinated chicken thighs. Tip: As you throw on grill, double check and cut off quills left in the skin. Super tasty! Produce is somewhat sketch. I bought a number of limes for Margaritas and needed 2X more. They were nearly juice-less - if that is even a word. All-n-all...I love this place. It is a riot. Where else in Phoenix will you find a Scrambled Eggs & Hot Dog or Scrambled Eggs & Bologna as two of your breakfast burrito choices? read more

What an awesome grocery store! They have authentic Mexican products and sell fresh, warm hatch chilis! They also make tortilla chips, shells and tortillas fresh and in the store. You can see the whole production occurring as you shop. You know the tortillas are fresh because they are still hot when you grab them they are still warm! A great store with a wide variety. read more

Best expirence you'll ever have in a grocery store, yeah i said it, someone give this place a low star review with a real profile photo. Five starts all the way for the ability to make a Market place a destination location. People come from all over the valley to enjoy themselves and family to a food adventure. Clean, fun, great music, and a lot of people watching entertainment. Personally I don't know what most the stuff is inside here but the smells and quality speak for its self. Take a step out of the box and into Hispanic culture. I recently ate at the restaurant inside it is definitely worth the try. read more

Let me make this review short and sweet. Food? Good. Get the carne asada anything. You can see them cooking it outside on some afternoons and you have got to have it once you smell it. Service? Awful. Just try getting your waiter to your table once your food has been delivered. Want the check? Wait thirty minutes, walk around looking for ANYONE to help you. They tell you they will send your server. You wait another twenty minutes. You start to estimate how much your bill is and start to count up how much cash you have on hand and the server shows up with your bill. It is wrong. You can't afford to waste any more precious time here, so you pay $15 too much anyway. Or maybe that's just my experience! Come for the food and, perhaps, get your check when you're done ordering just to save some time. I'm not saying to stay away. The food is delicious. Definitely come. But they call it "Mexican Time" for a reason. read more

I fell I love with this place the minute I entered and saw the delicious sweets breads in the bakery. Then I found the aqua frescas and the taco bar and I was smitten! If you are in the downtown area and need some authentic Hispanic foods, This is your go to place.I often purchase their tres leches cake for parties, better than anything I could make (btw: I can hold my own in the kitchen) Need lunch....terrific street taco plate for less then $10. and the tacos are crazy delish! The staff is very friendly and helpful even if you don't speak spanish :) read more

My friends & I affectionately refer to this place as Mexican Disneyland (I think I stole that from an article on this place or something). Where else can you find bacon dogs, carne asada sold by the pound, bulk cheeses & yogurt, fresh tortillas, 8 or so flavors of agua fresca and chicharrone the size of a "small person" under one roof -- besides maybe, Mexico? My favorite is the shrimp taco sold in the back of the market at the pescaderia (even though it takes them forever to make) and a large cup of watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberry or horchata agua fresca. It's the perfect meal before a Suns or Diamondbacks game and a hell of a lot cheaper too! The produce also seems to be alot cheaper than what I normally see at Fry's & Safeway. Too bad I'm never headed straight home or else I'd buy groceries there. Andale! Andale! to Phoenix Ranch Market!! read more

I'm ambivalent. On one hand, I'm not in the camp of white and/or hipster guilt who will automatically give anything "ethnic" 5-stars, just because that's the cool thing to do. While Phoenix Ranch Market has very delicious food and a decent selection, it's still missing a lot to be a "real" mercado, or whatever. I'm also not in the other camp who complain excessively about "authenticity". I lived in Guanajuato for three years, so I know at least a tad about the real stuff. And this is an Americanized market -- there are no questions about this, or there shouldn't be, at least. But on the other hand, I don't care. It's nice. We're in America, so let's appease the whities. Yeah, it's nice. I like this place. I usually always smile at some point in here, but I also frown from time to time. So, I'm ambivalent, but everybody should at least go sometime during the weekend to experience the beer cooler mariachi band and have a meal. I guess. read more

For this pinche Gringo, this place rocks. It's a very festive place to both shop and dine. Their food offerings through their "Cafe" or whatever they call it is endless. It's a great spot to grab a cheap lunch. They are usually busy, so allow yourself 10-15 minutes between ordering and actually eating. Their Agua Frescos are delicious. I recommend the Melon. It's sweetened Cantaloupe puree, served on ice. There are little melon chunkies, small enough to slurp through a straw. Of all the food I've had there, it was good. Carnitas, carne asada gorditas, etc. So if you want to immerse yourself in good food and some lively people take a drive down to Ranch Market.... read more

I've been here a couple times now for lunch, and seriously, this is some of the BEST mexican cuisine in The Valley. The experience alone of going here is worth the visit. The price of a meal; super inexpensive. The deliciousness of that meal: out of this world! The pastries are the next big thing that I look forward too when coming here. It's by far the biggest bakery I've seen with the largest, freshest variety of pastries. The produce, though I've never bought any myself (others with me have), is very well priced and VERY delicious. My only advice when coming here; know a little Spanish, it helps (I'm still learning). But don't worry, the staff is super friendly and fun (and patient). :) read more

What makes Ranch Market so great is that it creates a fantastic experience for its customers. When you enter through the sliding doors for the first or thousandth time, you immediately understand what Ali Baba must have felt when he uttered, "Open O Simsim". For if you've entered through my favorite entrance (the West entrance), you'll be flanked by rows of 7' glass pillars filled with bejeweled pastries for sale. The experience only gets better from there. Truly, Ranch Market is more of a destination for me and less of a stop. Highlights for me, include but are not limited to: - having a smoothie made for you from fresh fruit and vegetables that are both peeled and pureed for you - a produce area that reminds you of that great farmers market where the wooden carts are pilled high with produce so fresh you can feel the earth still holding on to the vegetables - fans dancing throughout the store with streamers hanging from their blades - a cafateria style food service area that rivals most modern mexican restaraunts - ceviche that both tastes like the ocean and smells like limes hanging on tree - read more

Wow I love this place. It is not your normal boring grocery store. It is huge and I could walk around all day. It has groceries and tasting stations. It also has a restaurant to get Mexican food. I've heard the tacos are amazing. I love the smell and the festive atmosphere. read more

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Great spot for quick and authentic tacos, freshly made corn tortillas, pan dulce (pastries) and aguas frescas, along with all of the other great Mexican products you can buy here. Highly recommend. read more

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Gotta once a week for lunch. Chile rellenos and tamales are to die for. Throw some of those freshly made warm tortillas and I'm in Mexican food heaven. Bakery is excellent. Still trying all the different treats. Half I don't know what they are but they are good. The staff is super nice and helpful. Always clean. Kind of has the feeling of being at a bazaar. Love it!!! Glad it's on my way home from work. read more

Ranch Market rocks! I swear, this is the coolest place, it's like a big Mexican circus. I could hang out in there for hours. The best deal that I've found there is the roasted chicken. For about five dollars, you get a whole roasted chicken, some tortillas, and some salsa. Buy a little cheese, an onion, and some sour cream and you've got yourself a little taco bar to take home and eat with some Dos Equis. Sweet! Since I'm all about the bargains these days, this is one of the best places to go! A definite five stars as far as I'm concerned! read more

MERCADO DEL PARAISO. That is not my review, but rather what is written on the side of the Ranch Market building. After reading other reviews of this place, I already had a feeling it was going to be good...but the Paradise Market...hmmm... Made me ask myself what my idea of a paradise market would be. ( In case you were wondering, it would include Gael Garcia Bernal, Alejandro Fernandez, Juanes and other latinos guapos pushing shopping carts... shirtless.) Anyway...focus!...Walking in from the parking lot, I could already hear lively music spilling out of the store. My blood started to sizzle with excitement. Then, right after crossing the threshold, I beheld a thing of dazzling beauty- carts and carts of aromatic and fresh pan dulce. I knew this place and I were just beginning a long and promising relationship. My roommate and I wandered around the pan dulce display cases, salivating, pointing, giggling. We opted not to purchase as we have way too many holiday sweets left over as it is. We continued on to the jugeria where I had the best horchata I have had in a long, long time. Too much of the time horchata is watery. The Ranch Market horchata was so flavorful and creamy. I drank it just like a little kid who doesn't even let the straw leave their mouth for a moment. We then wandered throughout the whole store. I know I probably looked awe-struck because it is overwhelming. It is bustling and frenetic and packed full of food treats, smells, conversation...LIFE. Be sure to pass by the tortilleria and take in the smell of freshly cooked tortillas. Also, don't miss the meats! Chicken feet! Tongue! Tripas! Oh yeah! AWESOME! Who the hell would ever want to go to a Safeway again when shopping can be this entertaining? I'll be sure to go back soon for some pan dulce, a raspado or some lunch. More than anything, I'll go back for the experience because that's what this place is- a cultural experience. read more

OK, I just bought a package of burrito sized flour tortillas. The ingredient list is VERY surprising. I'm going to copy what is listed after "ingredients:" And, in the order on the label. Pork Meat. Seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder.) Laurel achiote paste. Those are the first 3 ingredients. The label has been used,for at least 3 months, that I have seen. steve read more

super clean, surprisingly cheaper than food city on certain items... annnnnnnnnd a huge selection on mexican ingredients/foods. what i love most? the "food court". didn't get a chance to try any foods (which smell/look amazing, i might add), as i wasn't hungry, but i did get the papaya agua fresca. SO.GOOOOOOOD!!!! so 5 stars for the amazing agua fresca and for being so gosh darned clean! read more