Love the owners because they serve the best delicious Mexican food ever , especially their…read more barbecue chicken !

Every time I get up to Sonoma I find myself rendering an opinion on whether I could live there. On…read morea recent drive through I concluded that I could not or maybe that I could but didn't want to. Later that afternoon I found myself at El Brinquito and that all changed. Owing to the population, Sonoma has what us Marin-ites can only describe as a plethora of Mexican food riches. As for me, from here on out I need only one. This one. El Brinquito is a market and a meat market and a provider of what I can only describe as some of the best steak (super) tacos I've ever consumed. How good, you ask? After the first visit I was back again inside of the week for the exact same thing. On the weekends they barbecue chicken which, from the way the girl at the register said it, I garnered the impression that it was something worth trying. Maybe, but I'll have to get it to go. From here on out, I won't be passing through this area without a stop for Carne Asada Super Tacos (under $5 apiece).

If you aren't keeping your eyes peeled for this spot, you might miss it. Angelo's actual store is…read morelocated inside a cute little cottage/barn off the road. This is a meat lover's paradise. The jerky was truly the highlight. The employee let us try all of the jerky samples (generous portions) we wanted, and talked about what kinds of flavors and textures would be best for our tastes. My favorites were the teriyaki turkey jerky and garlic beef jerky. Both varieties have a sweet, tender chew. No dried out jerky here. Make sure to check out the grab and go refrigerators opposite of the cash register. I made sure to grab a bag of smoked bacon ends/chunks which made an absolutely divine addition to my cherry tomato and Marin French Cheese angel hair pasta a few nights later.

Meeting Angelo felt like catching up with an old friend we just hadn't met yet. From the moment we…read morewalked in, his warmth and kindness made the whole experience feel personal and genuine. If you get the chance to meet him, you'll understand why people talk about him like he's an icon. And the food... wow. The jerky is absolutely to die for. He even told us to stop back by before we headed home because he was making homemade focaccia. We came back, and he wasn't there, but he had the focaccia waiting for us anyway. That small gesture says everything about the kind of person he is. We left with jerky, his amazing garlic horseradish mustard, and summer sausage, and we already can't wait to come back. Next stop will definitely be his deli. Angelo is the real deal, kind, thoughtful, and unforgettable.

I haven't been here in a long while, and only a few times at that, but decided to stop in today for…read morememories sake to get some frozen meat for family meals next week. Figured I'd add this review to my list of places to remember and go back to. Really cool spot with an amazing assortment of meats. From duck to quail. Venison to veal. Boar to chicken. Frozen to marinated meats. Jerky, summer sausage, cheese, spices. All kinds of things alongside the unique frozen meat that you won't find in your everyday grocery run. The butchers are hard at work in the background providing excellent quality cuts to their customers (and no, the store doesn't smell like a butcher shop). It's a homey little spot as you go down the driveway that opens up into the parking lot. Great and friendly service. This run I picked up: frogs legs, rabbit, boar sausage, summer sausage. Some of tried in the past, and was craving something unique for the family meals. My aunt is a picky eater who will shy away from such things if she knew what it was. . . so I won't tell her. .

We just picked up our third order from Bud's Custom Meats - they prepared our half beef for us…read more Once again, they've done superb work. They trim quite carefully and follow your directions to a "t". It's always a delight to open one of the packages (we have them wrap in paper as it stacks better in the freezer) -- almost like a gift these pieces of meat are so beautifully cut. We've really enjoyed their service. Of course, you can just pop into their quaint store and buy some cuts, but we purchase half animals (beef or pork) from nearby Stemple Creek Ranch and then have bud do the cuts for us. The quality of their work is first rate, their communication is excellent, and their price is fair.

Great local meats. Variety of cuts and poultry. Fresh or frozen. We like the brisket. Nice to…read moresupport local butcher!

Buy their cured meats here and you'll no longer touch the mass market brands or visit the deli…read morecounter at the big grocery chains for lunch meat. Local ingredients, friendly staff, conscientious with those with nut allergies, charming decor... They've been written up locally so it's not s total hidden gem anymore - but not so well known yet where there are unmanageable crowds when I have visited. The mortadella and fresh pistachio slices! And being able to request thicker or thinner slices -- treat yourself to some delicious charcuterie ian's sandwich ingredients.

This is a super high end meat shop that offers just about every kind of animal product. The…read moreofferings cover all the species including beef, lamb, duck and pork. Staff are friendly and helpful and they have a 50% off bin that helps with cost on some items but it's totally random. They also have bags of bones for stock and four legged friends. Prices are on the high side but this is an artisanal shop.

We stopped here to pick up a salumi board for our wine tasting. My husband and I were in awe of…read morethe meats, options and just loved everything about the place. We love bacon, so we joined their bacon club. Excited to see what will be in our package. We waited for our salumi board. There was a wait on a Sunday afternoon. We were not in a rush, but the lines were nonstop. Enjoyed some samples of their salumi. Delicious. So much to see and watched as pizzas were being made. Meats and Salim's getting sliced and the food that was coming out looked delicious. Prices were not bad.

Cute shop! We didn't eat there but they do have seating. Just grabbed several items to take to go…read moreand eat as a charcuterie board at the Airbnb. Great selection and nice, friendly staff.

Wow these people are the kindest most ethical People......I love their product , I love their…read morecustomer Service I would give them more starts if available.......They have a fine quality control and sell everything for the Sonoma Carnivore..... Please go see them and ask for Grant he is the Manager and really would like to Meat you...‍

While waiting for our drinks from Tia Maria Panaderia, we noticed Sonoma County Meat and decided to…read morewalk in. They do have a small lot to park in. Otherwise, there is street parking. The cozy shop is simply decorated. We were greeted warmly by Paul. He was friendly and helpful. He selected a few beef jerky samples to let his customers sample. Sriracha Beef Jerky - tender with heat Classic Beef Jerky - soft, tender with a bit of heat. Rope Jerky - firmer, chewing, beefy flavor. My wife and I picked up a beef and bacon meat stick and some classic beef jerky. Come support your local business.

Had a pig processed here, took a week to hang it and a couple more days to butcher. Had the cuts…read morewrapped in butchers paper and vacuum sealed the sausage. Great pricing and the staff were great at helping load it in my truck. Can't wait to go back for some of the meat in their fridge.

Last year we bought a quarter cow from Buds Meats with the cow from Stemple Creek. We had a great…read moreexperience with them and tried to do it again this year but they weren't taking orders, which led us to Willowside. We opted this year to do a half cow, which now seems to me probably overly optimistic, but that's what we did. We wanted grass fed/grass finished which is usually more expensive and harder to get, but Willowside told us no problem and we put down the $100 deposit. It seemed like almost overnight they were able to get all the stars aligned to get the cow ready and they were already calling me for preferences on cuts. I love the attention to detail we were given on education of different things, because for me having been a vegetarian for many years, this is a lot of info building still. We found out our cow topped the scales at over 800 lbs so our half share was about 412 or so and cost about $2300. We opted for vacuumed packed rather than butcher paper, and gave them our preferences on size of cuts. When we arrived to pick everything up we did have some challenges with making sure we had everything - I was told it would be 8 boxes but it only ended up being 6, and we couldn't find the bone marrow which was one of the big selling points for the half cow. Undaunted we took our prizes home and I set out packing two complete freezers full of meats and bones. I have yet to try the beef but it looks beautiful. Overall it was a good price, quick turn around, and I especially liked that the grass fed cows come from Full Circle Ranches which is in Petaluma and is run by a friend of the owner of Willowside so that's good local business. Definitely looking forward to burgers and roasts in the very near future!

Their sandwiches are excellent. I stop by and grab a sandwich sometimes when I don't pack a lunch…read morewith me to work. Rocky's Quality Meats is the perfect name for them because they do have quality meats. I've ordered their turkey and cranberry panini a couple times as well as the rueben and the tomato and pesto panini. They don't skimp on the quantity of meat in the sandwiches either. They are tucked inside the Santa Venetia market and are a separate business. You have to pay for whatever you ordered at the counter and not the front cashier. Besides their sandwiches they also offer homemade sides, various raw meats, sausages, frozen ravioli and they bbq ribs and chicken outside the market every Friday. The guys behind the counter are always fast and friendly. Be prepared for a long line during the lunch hour. It's worth the wait.

The meat is great. Also, I had a Reuben sandwich that Dante made, and it was the best I've ever had.read more

We absolutely love this deli. Their Italian salami was outstanding as was their prosciutto…read moresandwiches were made with their focaccia. We also had some chicken pate perfect with their flat crackers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I shared with them that my Nonna was from the same region as their dad. Piedmontese. As an Italian I know good italian food and Ovello serves good Italian food. My only regret is they only serve deli items and not main entrees. Maybe that's still in their future plans!

Great Italian high quality sandwiches Highly recommend…read more Been there 5 times now-always helpful and friendly.