If you are in the Merced area near Martin Luther King and 59 head over to the Merced Flea & Farmers…read moreMarket. You will find some treasures, produce, aqua fresca, food, new and old items. Vendors are all pretty friendly. And just enjoy the day being around others and the sun unless it gets cold bring your jackets.

Bought some beautiful flowers there. Also I bought habaneros, tomatillos, onions, and tomatoes. Was…read morehappy with mostly everything I made some salsa, but my tomatoes started to mold on the second day after buying them.

The digital coupon specials are 'bones' insulting the customer. Not worth the gas when limit is 2.read more

I got wine on sale at a decent price. My husband was looking for a beer and walked around and…read morecouldn't find one. He found a soda, eventually. This place was just sad. It reminds me of my local Lucky store, which carries a foreboding that I didn't see coming. This place had the same energy. But finding a single beer, which is something you can do here, eluded us. The soda was fine, but it took such a long time to find. Maybe it's a Merced thing, or maybe it's an issue in this tiny pocket. The Dickie's BBQ had the same issue. Low standards, low energy, not caring so much. I say that because the Smart and Final near me is a bit more perkier and energetic and doesn't leave the sense of foreboding that this store has.

In my personal experience I bought some birria de chivo and it was all grease.! Also I bought some…read morearros con leche and it was expired.!! I'm glad I did eat that.! Overall the food seems to be made with old ingredients plus the womb that works there they are no clean at all not washing their hands and the stuff they use to prepare the food.!! Again this is my personal experience I have with this place El porvenir. NOT COMING BACK AGAIN TO BUY EVERYTHING SPECIAL FOOD.!!! I don't recommend this place to no one.!! If it was an option to NOT LIVE ANY STARS I WOULD PICK THAT.!!!!!

Best Mexican food I had in awhile, very impressed. Everything was priced very affordable. Extremely…read moreflavorful

I've come to this Asian store at least 3 times now. They have pretty much whatever you need to make…read morea mean Asian dish. They have fresh produce, huge bags of rice, and even a butcher section near the back as well as household items like dishes and utensils. There is no parking garage, so good luck with street parking! I've been lucky all 3 times, lol. The workers here are nice, and they are fast bagging up your items and ringing you up. I'm not sure how long it's been around, but it's pretty run down because you can tell it's an old establishment. Locals seem to flock here for all of their basic Asian food needs. They even have a hot food section that includes spam musubi, chicken and rice dishes, and shrimp spring rolls! I'd suggest getting them early in the day. My friend comes here a lot, so if you see me check in again, it's because she took me along! Lol Prices aren't bad. Most are pretty average. This spot will likely cross off the items on your Asian grocery shopping list!

4/12/2025, I have not been here since 2023 because it took…read moreme that long to eat the last meat pac. I had forgotten that this business has the best deals in Northern California. Today, I ordered two meat pacs; The Party PAC and the Discount PAC. (See Photo). When you purchase any meat pack, they give you a free 2 Liter soda of your choice. When you purchase up to $200 of meat, they also include a free 10 pounds bag of potatoes and two free 2 Liters of soda of your choice.

Very clean. Always has the best deals, i always purchase my meats and poultry in bulk from this…read morestore.

The Chocolate Dipper is honestly a hidden gem here in Merced…read more First off, Brittney, the owner, is just an incredible person. She's kind, compassionate, and has this energy about her that makes you feel welcomed the second you walk in. Now let's talk about the treats. Everything is delicious, but the apples are on another level. I've lived on different coasts and traveled quite a bit, and I've never had apples with this kind of variety, flavor, and quality. They're hands down the best I've had anywhere. What really impressed me too was traveling to different coastal towns in California and seeing The Chocolate Dipper apples being sold in other chocolate shops. That says a lot about the quality and the reputation she's built. On top of being an amazing chocolate maker, Brittney is deeply connected to the community. She's donated baskets, treats, and even her time through hands-on chocolate classes for people in the community, which really speaks to who she is. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out. You won't be disappointed. My personal favorites are the Rocky Road and coconut apples. -Matt Escobar

This cute place is absolutely charming inside, with a cute and inviting atmosphere. The workers are…read morereally friendly. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by an amazing aroma that enhances the experience. Everything is very clean and organized, which I really appreciate. I can't recall exactly what type of covered apple I had, but it was incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend visiting!

Great employees, the besttt if YOU ARE NICE to them, and please people do not make a mess around…read morethe store, and don't be complaining why the store messy when literally customers DO IT, when I go shop I even find cold ITEMS outside from customers who don't have manners and put the stuff away where they belong, grown people be the way, have some respect for the employees that do their best and people still complain haha, they all so nice I go almost every day and I love that store!

What a horrible experience today.Was shopping peacefully. And was trying to decide which product I…read morewanted. A SNOT NOSE MEMBER. Had the nerve to tell me to put things back where I got things. Mind you was deciding my choice .She proceeded to scold and argue with me.Was so insulted.I was so angry at her inappropriate behavior.