Very friendly staff. Hot food section is excellent. The ribs are incredible. The breakfast is very good. Recommend the chorizo and egg. Prices are pretty good. Breakfast hot food is $9.99 lb and lunch/dinner is $11.99. Just tried the menudo. Very well seasoned, add some tapatio, it is mild to medium. Loaded with tripe, but it's not very well cut up some pieces are huge. Because it is served buffet style, no cilantro, lime, oregano etc. very good though. read more

I stopped in this market to pick up a few items. The store was well stocked and the employees were busy stocking items and such. I picked up some garlic, Mayocoba beans, green peppers, and a few other items. When I went to pay at the register. The young lady at the register was in a mood and not very friendly. I guess it was not her day. Pretty good market however. They offer a lot of items, including hot foods. There's a good amount of parking available. read more

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Another round of Taco Tuesday at Carnival. They are always stacked high and delicious. Service is always super fast and very friendly. They are super generous on portion size to be careful how many you order. This Carnival has a decent sized seating area in the middle of the grocery store. read more

Carnival Supermarket - Tacos - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I found parking right way this morning And only 1 person in front of me. I order'd 4 lunches 3 express chicken shawarma bowls 1 Greek salad a chicken Shawarma I was a good lunch but a little salty on my liking But everything was fresh and $6.99 for each bowl Greek salad chicken was $9 read more

Carnival Supermarket - Express Chicken Shawarma Bowl 6/24/26 - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

They offer hot food, grab-and-go items, empanadas, aguas frescas, tamales, ice cream, matcha drinks, sandwiches, pizza by the slice and even a tortillería where they make fresh tortillas on-site. I tried an agua fresca and a cheese and jalapeño tamale, and both were really good. They also have a nice selection of fresh and marinated meats, plus some unexpected items like the viral Asian fruit-shaped ice cream. The grocery prices were better than I expected, and I ended up picking up a few things. My only con was that some customers seemed to cut in line or crowd the counter without saying "excuse me," but that's not really the store's fault. read more

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I like their birria pizza minis and love their empanadas!!! This has been a great edition to their breakfast offerings. They are normally available around7-730 AM I believe. They did have breakfast sandwiches but I haven't seen them in a while. I like when they offer new items like this. You gotta try the empanadas they are $2.99 each. Too bad they don't have a buy three get 1 free like their tamales. read more

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One of the best supermarkets on the west side of Chula Vista! recommend by my brother! We are not locals visiting family and were pleasantly surprised by how well-managed, clean, and organized everything was. The market offers a great selection of fresh, ready-to-eat food options, and everything looked appealing and well-stocked. What stood out most was the excellent customer service. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and made us feel genuinely welcome. It's clear that the staff takes pride in maintaining a great shopping experience. We will definitely make a point to stop here again whenever we're in the area. read more

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Bigger than some of the other locations which means more space to navigate and more things to bring home to try. Spent most of my time and money on the cheeses and meat section. It was quite busy this Monday despite it being Labor day. I got some flour and corn tortillas and grabbed it from the workers hand before it even hit the stands. They had Champurrado and harina out and it smelled wonderful! Quality is pretty good. I never have a bad time here. Great food court. Everything I have tried there has been great. It is on the pricier side in relation to other places which is part of the reason why it doesn't get 5 stars. read more

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I love this supermarket. I go several times a week for carne (meat), salsa, tortillas, and produce. Everything is fresh and delicious; however what I really wanted to highlight was their flower shop. Esther, their florist, is an absolute gem. She is creative and so in tune with what makes a beautiful arrangement. Today I had a funeral to attend and unfortunately waited until the day of to get my flowers. I was there at 8am and was sad to learn Esther's schedule had been modified. She now starts at 9:10am and seems to end her day early. It has always been so convenient to run in there first thing in the morning to discuss whatever arrangements I need. You will not be disappointed if you go to Esther. I've gone there several times and she always hits it right on the mark. Today I got lucky as I saw her walking in and explained what I needed. She wasn't even on the clock yet but happily chatted with me about what I needed. She was able to have a beautiful arrangement ready for me within an hour. I really hope they change her schedule back to start at 8am as most people stop on their way to work or to an event to get flowers. She is the best! Don't sleep on her flowers. read more

They always have good deals on produce and surprisingly their food court has the BEST sandwiches in San Diego. They do NOT skimp. Their pizza is pretty good too. Didn't take a picture of either bc I finished it so fast lol read more

Pineapple Chicharron with red sauce Chicken mole Cheese and roasted peppers Chicken with green sauce Chicken with red sauce Pork with red sauce Beef with red sauce read more

Got 2 sweet pineapple tamales either 2 little pieces of pineapple and pure "masa" why??? read more

Carnival Supermarket - Pineapple tamal - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Went here for the first time yesterday! Totally amazed with all the selections! The Shrimp Ceviche is out of this world !!!so yummy with their delicious chips ! And to top it off I didn't have a shopping cart as I didn't know I was going to buy so much a gentleman saw my hands full and came over to me and said he would help me on the next register. He looked like a manager! Thank you so much sir for your help. I didn't have to wait in line . Keep up the great Customer Service read more

Love everything about this supermarket! The daily food specials are awesome, agua frescas are delicious with multiple different kinds you can mix and match, the sweet treats in the bakery like the chocoflan, regular flan, arroz con leche, jellos, conchas are sooo delicious! They have pretty good deals on their meat (carne asada) and fruits. This can be debated but I love the fresh flour and corn tortillas that they're cranking out here daily. You can get a sample if you ask one of the ladies nicely, service is top notch. They have fantastic lunch specials as well and seats inside near the food area for you to take a lunch break. Check them out, highly recommend! read more

Carnival Supermarket - Manager special on Agua Frescas - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This place is always busy and doesn't have weird smells in case that's a thing for you. They are a grocery store with a deli, hot and cold ready to go food, sushi, pizza and so much more! The employees are always nice. I've been coming here for years and recommend it when people want a good not-fast-food option. P.s. get tortillas here!!! They have fresh tortillas near the front and on the left side of the store. They're amazing but take them home and pull them apart and stack them again. Otherwise they'll all stick together! read more

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Mexican Supermarkets are the best!! I really enjoy grocery shopping at Carnival Supermarket in Chula Vista. They have freshly made flour and corn tortillas. I really like their hot salsas and guacamole. If you don't feel like cooking, you can buy ready made food. Their food court always smells amazing!! You can smell the delicious carnitas and birria as soon as you walk by. The supermarket is always stocked up and very clean. I really wished they had a rewards program for discounts. The employees are very friendly. Check it out! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Went here to get arrachera meat and got some shitty meat instead. Don't shop here this place is a joke and rip off. Disappointed read more

Carnival Supermarket - Not arrachera. - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I was really excited to see that Carnival is offering matcha now, so I ordered the Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte from the Matcha Bar. One of the first things I notice with matcha drinks is the color, it's usually a good indicator of the quality and strength. This one was quite light and could definitely be a deeper green. Flavor wise, it mostly tasted like milk and strawberries, and the matcha was very hard to detect. I'm not sure what their current matcha-to-milk ratio is, but adding another gram or two of matcha would make a big difference and help the flavor come through more. I love the idea of having matcha options on board, so I hope they tweak the recipe a bit :/ But, I really loved the type of ice they use and the flavors taste homemade and delicious read more

Carnival Supermarket - Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food was great and staff was amazing. Easy, ready made meal for family 4 and was very affordable. Husband and kid approved! read more

Carnival Supermarket - Menu as of 12/19/25 - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Póngale plátano al Banana Nut Bread, porfa! No sean... Y el Tzatziki, menos pepino, please. Parece ensalada en vez de dip para los gyros y las pitas. Gracias por su atención! read more

If you're looking for a neighborhood market that truly has everything, Carnival Supermarket is the place to go. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a clean, well-organized store and friendly staff who actually care about helping you. Their produce section is always fresh and vibrant, with great prices on fruits and vegetables you won't find this good elsewhere. The meat department is top-notch--fresh cuts, great variety, and knowledgeable butchers who are happy to answer questions or make custom cuts. The bakery and hot food options are a hidden gem too--perfect for grabbing something quick and delicious. What really sets Carnival apart is the community vibe. It feels like a true local market where customers are appreciated, not rushed. Prices are fair, selections are diverse (especially for Latin and international foods), and the overall experience is consistently excellent. Highly recommend to anyone who values quality, freshness, and great customer service. This is easily my go-to supermarket! read more

Carnival Supermarket - Food - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

*** Vegetarian Review *** This has to be one of the best supermarkets. They have all the groceries you would need, but the main attractions are the hot food and grills. You want pizza? They have it. The sign says the dough is made fresh. Itching for a gyro? They have this station too. Sushi? Yup. Deli sandwiches. Uh-huh. Craving Mexican? ¡Por supuesto! This is the first place we go when we land in San Diego because let's be honest, we don't have great Mexican food in Northern California. Walk up to the grill station and order your food fresh. Taco Tuesday is such a hit, they decided to do it again on Thursdays. 3 tacos for $6. And these tacos are legit. Double corn tortillas, warmed on the grill. The only thing I wish they had was whole beans, but their refried beans are tasty. So once your grilled tortillas come off the grill, it's basically Chipotle style. It's made right in front of your eyes. Refried beans, rice, lettuce, pico, guacamole, cheese, and they have 3 types of salsas. They throw a grilled jalapeño and a couple of lemon slices on top before they close the lid. They are delicious and if you wanted to be extra, walk over to the hot and freshly made flour tortilla station. 12 flour tortillas for $5. An incredible deal. They pack the tacos so much, it's easy to scoop out some and make more flour tacos. I can't stress enough how much you'll love this place. They have a juice section with about 10 different options. You can ask for a sample before you buy one. If you're a watermelon fan, no need to sample. It's guaranteed good. I had the banana con leche and it was really refreshing to cool down the spicy jalapeño. But the winner has to be their mango, orange, and chia seed. This is much thicker than the others and so addictive. So buy two. They make it easy because it's 50% off the second. Bottom line. Friendly staff, awesome great vegetarian selection of hot foods with daily specials. Plenty of parking. read more

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I decided to try this location because I really love the Carnival location in National City. Unfortunately, this one just doesn't compare. While it is certainly larger, the National City location has far more authentic Hispanic food. The prepared meals here -- including the beans, Spanish rice, chicken fajitas, and steak fajitas -- were incredibly bland and lacked any real flavor. The Spanish rice tasted more like basmati rice with tomato sauce, and the refried beans were just plain beans without seasoning or depth. That said, the butcher department here is excellent, with great prices and quality cuts. I'll definitely continue coming here for the meat, but I'll avoid the prepared meals and fruit in the future. read more

BEWARE! Be careful when buying the pre- packed food in the fridge section, here this is my second time purchasing the packaged food and yet again it has mold in it total waste of money and time I tried to give it another try but no and the expiration date both times were for another week and both had mold! I love this store but as far as the fridge food don't waste time and don't get it please! They're freshly made food like pizza and sandwiches are very good just be careful with the fridge stuff! read more

Carnival Supermarket - Alfredo pasta - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Good food,nice people,but the service is far to be optimus And now they are going to taking all the clients the cents change without notice because the blame the system that the $ cents now vanished from of de USA economy , it's not for some coins , it's for the way the business and cashiers attitude towards clients,The Clients,come on ! How they take advantage of people. read more

Best service ever. They truly go above and beyond if you ever need help with anything or looking for something they are very helpful. Love the food they prepare, and the cakes. read more

Waited over 20 minutes for a drink I asked other workers they looked passed me I find that really rude and disrespectful.

I enjoy shopping at the Carnival on third ave. Great choice of food and to go foods. I was in there today and couldn't find an item. One of the managers was walking by and I ask where I find it. He stoped what he was doing and brought me directly to it. I believe his name was Mario. Great customer service. Thanks Tony read more

I will never return to this store, which used to be my favorite. They need to take customer service classes and learn how to speak more professionally because Abel and a girl who work there were extremely rude, racist, and degrading. I will never come to this store ever again they made me feel so humanizing in front of people and in front of my family. read more

Carnival Supermarket - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Carnival has such a selection! My favorites are definitely their Tortillas, Carnitas & Agua frescas. I drive from Clairemont to shop here because there is no markets in the area that even come close to the options they offer! I follow their social media pages and that turned into another great thing! I won 2 San Diego Padres tix through one of their giveaways! Seats were great and the Padres won!! read more

love shopping at carnival! i won the padres ticket giveaway through facebook and the seats were awesome!! thank you guys!! read more

Carnival Supermarket - Grocery Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great customer service from Mario he was incredibly welcoming, fast, and helpful. Highly recommend this store!"

I was really excited when I saw this kebab plate with chicken and beef but at first bite, something was slimy and I thought it was the jalapeños so just threw them away but after continuing to eat it I feel the chicken is slimy and you can see it in the video. read more

Love this place , definitely my new grocery store , Met an employee , his name was Abel , I walked in yesterday I was kind of lost , a lot of selection in this store, he came by introduced himself and proceeded to help me literally with everything I was looking for , not to mention some of the best prices on Liqour , This man was a good representation on customer service and how this store is ran. Thanks again Abel. Knowledgeable supervisor You have a new customer Carnival read more

We used Carnival to cater our family reunion event and they did a fantastic job. We ordered the party tray. The food was delicious and more than enough for our group. I worked with Ivan, who went out of his way to customize our order and make sure it was delivered to our event on time. HIGHLY recommend and will be using them again for any future parties we have. read more

I'm not sure what happened to my original review because I created the first one for this particular store but this place is awesome. I was the very first overall person to make a purchase in the store during their grand opening. I purchased a package of chicken breast and some eggs. Staff are nothing short of professional. The store is always clean and there is always a good selection of products. They have a really good juice bar and coffee selection here as well. I met one of the owners on day one and he was really friendly. They are very receptive to what the community desires to have at this location. read more

Great Food, Customer Service! The Fresh Mexican Food variety is great & delicious You can't go wrong shopping here. read more

The best hand-made tortillas in all of San Diego!!! Great customer service. It is clean and organized.

I like the selection of hot foods for cheap. You can get a chicken tray with rice and chicken for about $10 bucks. So you get a lot more food for cheap. The market was busy when I came by. They have plenty of selection of Mexican goodies. I've also ordered DoorDash from their grill as well. They have plenty of options like pizza and sandwiches too! Haven't been disappointed yet. read more

If you're Mexican and haven't been here, are you even Mexican? Jk but do! Love this market! It has everything your heart could desire in Mexican cuisine or to make your own! It makes your job easy at home to cater to guest with their amazingly delicious marinated carne asada. Skip all the labor and get all your stuff you need for that family bbq with great salsas, amazingly fresh tortillas, guacamole, chopped for you onions and cilantro. Too tired to cook dinner? The deli got you! From tamales to freshly baked pizzas! Their pizza pies are so good!!! They have all varieties for any flavor you're craving! They have a smaller bakery section but it's well stocked with plenty of Mexican sweets! Their deli is amazing! Ready to serve meals for lunches or family dinners! Try it before you buy it! The staff is all super nice and sweet and offer samples on every food they sell! Win win! Things I love and get from there. ***special trip items*** Their flour tortillas! Hmmm any good Mexican knows to separate them as soon as you get home though so they don't stick together. Their aguas frescas - the banana one is amazing! Their fish ceviche- hmmm soooo good!!! Their guac - yes! For the days I don't have the time to make my own lol Their marinated carne asada - it's just perfectly cut and flavored. They have the rest of the grocery items you need though some things are on the higher end of price range like lactose free milk and pastured raised eggs and bacon. Get those items elsewhere. As for the rest of the food everything is well priced and good quality! read more