BUYER BEWARE No stars if that were an option. A family friend purchased $497 worth of beef ribs from this butcher for our Memorial Day BBQ. He bought them and brought them directly to our house, on ice, to keep in our freezer for my husband to cook this past weekend. Well, upon opening the vacuum seal, there was a smell worse than any fish market. Sometimes when meats are packaged this way, the gas gets trapped and it's stinky upon opening. My husband trimmed the fat, rinsed the meat, and we let it sit in our fridge, hoping the smell would go away. It, unfortunately, did not. We had our neighbors come over and smell the ribs, just to make sure we weren't going crazy. They agreed, the meat was bad. My husband wrapped the meat back up and tossed it in the freezer so it would stop stinking up our house and could be returned. Our friend brought the meat back to the butcher today and they kept the meat, but refused to give him a refund! One package was not even opened, they apparently refused to open it, and I bet they turn around and sell it to someone else. We looked this place up on Google after notifying our friend the meat was bad. Turns out they have a reputation of selling spoiled beef ribs and not refunding their customers. Do your research before buying! read more

This is the place to get your holiday meats. They have excellent customer service and can accommodate most any request. I ordered my turkey from them and we had an early celebration. The turkey was delicious- nice and juicy. While I was picking up my turkey, a woman came in and ordered a bone in prime rib roast that was almost 13 pounds; it looked amazing. So all primate is expensive no matter where you get it from even Costco and Sam's. Nothing is cheap these days but taste is something most people would pay a little extra for so this place is well worth it if you are preparing a special dinner. read more

Coronado Prime Meats - Old location - Meat Shops Near Me - El Paso, Texas

ZERO STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First off, I bought $497.00 of BAD MEAT. I emailed twice with ZERO RESPONSE. I called and brought the meat back to the owner. THE OWNER, WHO KEPT THE $497.00 worth of meat, wa ted me to wait a week to decide if I would get any refund. I never once demanded cash. Not one single time did I ask for cash. His below response is absolutely full of lies. 1) I brought back all $497 worth of meat. 2) He and his staff confirmed at least 5x the meat smelt badly. 3) I never once. Not one single time wanted cash. He claimed the major owner was a lawyer and he needed permission. From his lawyer to issue my credit card a refund. 4) I was calm, collective, professional and apologetic. The owner started the conversation saying his mother just died. I felt bad and continued a calm conversation with hi for at least 20 minutes. 5) He wanted to investigate "how long the meat sat in my car." 6) As the meat was purchased for a Memorial Day gathering, there were more than 10 adults and several children available to talk to him during his "investigation". It was not my "gang" of friends. It was simply an unfortunate $497.00 purchase from a couple days earlier that went wrong. 7) He told me that in 25 years, only 6 times did meat get returned. I credited his reputation, but then asked why he I could not get a refund. Again, he said his lawyer would have to approve it after an investigation. 8) After over 10 minutes of calm conversations (I'm sure video evidence exists), I advised that I would dispute the charge on my credit card. He got hugely defensive saying that would never work. He even followed me outside and harassed me twice as I was trying to leave. VIDEO EVIDENCE EXISTS. He kept saying "don't hurt this family business." 9) AGAIN, Coronado Meats kept the entire $497.00 of meat that I returned, YET REFUSED THE REFUND. This was his unprofessional and completely dishonest response to another WITNESS TO MY PURCHASE: " Response from the owner a day ago So first off I love how you got your friend to tell you the story then jump on it to bash us. Your friend came in and demanded a full refund from frozen meat. We offered gift cards and replacements he refused. He wanted straight cash. I told him if he wants cash he has to let me do a small investigation into it cause he brought everything frozen. Frozen so nobody could smell anything. He then said either full refund at that moment or was gonna call his gang of friends to bash us. We aren't the type of people to get bullied and have worked with plenty of customers to get refunds done. He had ultimatums and that's not how it works. You get more bees with honey than you do vinegar. He left the ribs here I offered for him to take double that fresh and he said he was moving and couldn't do it and that he would get HIS money back from disputing the credit card. Which I offered if that doesn't work to call me. But not anymore. Good day Remember good meat isn't cheap and cheap meat isn't good. read more

If you are in need of great service, best meats, and amazing customer service you MUST head over to Coronado. They have all meat needs from everyday meat products to the what I call the El Paso exotics because let's be honest if it's not going to be a carne something, the other butchers don't have it. If you are in need of a quick lunch, stop in because they have a kitchen master in the back who has daily something's. Today I was lucky enough to get the chile verde brisket burger. I was able to try a bunch of different things and wow, their brawts are amazing and everything in here is seasoned to perfection or marinaded with a touch of love that makes everything melt in the mouth. Of course you can buy unseasoned anything to take home and try to create your own amazing meat dish. **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

We love Coronado Prime. Not only are the cuts of meat great, but the service is ways friendly and helpful.

Jerome G was an epic part of Coronado Prime meats and the way it operated. His loss will be felt all over the city of El Paso, as well as the local butchery world. He was humble, giving, positive, humerous, knowledgeable and literally made you feel special when you interacted with him. Let's all try to keep his legacy and memory alive by supporting this tremendous, independent business and give the remaining staff maximum support/love in their time of untimely grief. Eddy, the owner, loved Jerome so much, and is assisting his ailing parents through this horrible, unexpected endeavor. He is an honorary saint and a credit to the human race. Love the team, products, as well as Victor's fine culinary creations. read more

I went in on a Thursday morning and saw mostly empty meat cases. The guy working said they were waiting on a truck. I DID get some ground beef and it cooked up very nicely for some great burgers. I did notice they had some exotics in the freezer case, but they were very pricey and the4 selection was very limited. They also kept pushing Angus, Angus Angus, but not many people know that Angus us a BRAND, not a grade. I look for Prime or Choice grade from smaller suppliers rather than the mass-produced conglomerates. They did say they had a small supplier. I'll give it another go, but empty cases aren't impressive at a butcher shop. read more

I've been on a search for a butcher shop that sells eyeballs and lamb liver. CPM didn't offer those two items but I walked out with brisket nachos, a bbq burrito, and cheesesteaks. Everything was excellent. The family enjoyed it. I'll be back again. read more

Price, price, price, price....Rib roast price $32.99 per pound almost 4x the price of everyone else. This was my first and last time purchasing meat from them. That is what o get for trying to support local/small businesses. read more

Coronado Prime Meats - Price - Meat Shops Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The. Best. Steaks. In. El. Paso. After 7 years of living away from Texas I was super excited to get back and treat myself to a cowboy steak. I've been looking for a steak worthy of being called Texan for 7 months now. Texas Roadhouse, Great American, Cattleman's, ect. I've tried them all. They all disappointed me and honestly the city was disappointing me. (I won't include carne asada in this rant, El Paso has mastered carne asada). Until I got to this butcher shop. OMG I'm in love. We ended up buying 5 different cuts of steak (not cheap but def worth it) and cooked them up ourselves on a gas grill. I will admit we ended up burning one a little (I forgot it was a thinner cut) but it was still 100 times better than any steak I've had in any wannabe upper scale steakhouses in the area. I also ended up freezing 1.5lbs of flank steak and it was still amazing when I cooked it up on an electric skillet 2 weeks later. We ended up spending something under $200 for maybe 6lbs total of different cuts, and yet that was still cheaper than the time we were majorly disappointed at Cattleman's. Not to mention the butchers are very knowledgeable (and super excited) about their craft and their products, I was very confident in my selections because of them. They also offer amazing sides (do get a tub of the potato salad), desserts (those pies are so buttery), and beers. Don't forget the frozen meats also available like kangaroo, alligator, bison, and more. This place is truly amazing. read more

Best selection of meat in town. We found things we did not know existed. The burritos are excellent and the ice cream is amazing.

Guys, I am so happy right now. Do you know how lucky we are to have a LEGIT butcher shop in El Paso? I've always driven by Coronado Meat Market on the Westside because I've assumed it would be way to expensive for my wallet, but it's NOT. It's cheaper than Costco! So, I've always bought meat from Costco, but since they started mechanically tenderizing everything, even Prime cuts, I've been hesitant to buy more expensive cuts because the prices aren't justified for that grade and you basically have a crap ton of small holes in the meat which can introduce bacteria. We've been sous-viding the steaks so I wasn't too worried since it safely kills bacteria but I wanted to try my hand at reverse searing steak and that definitely doesn't play nice with mechanically tenderized meat. I've also been on the hunt for tri tip. I've only found it already seasoned and marinated at Costco and Sam's but I don't really like how small those were and how expensive they were per pound. I guess it's a California thing because brisket was hard to find in CA but plenty of tri tip was available and here in El Paso, it's the opposite. Well, from the moment I stepped in the front door, these butchers (apparently everyone is named Matt here, so it's easy to remember their names) made me feel so welcome. And when they learned it was my 1st time, they spent time explaining what they had available and giving me samples of their brisket bbq and chile verde beef to try. They had amazing prepped entrees and sides for grab and go meals: -brisket slices -bbq pulled pork -pimento cheese dip -loaded potato salad -cheese potato salad -bbq beans -pies (pecan, apple, cherry, etc) And they have fully stocked alcoholic beverages. They also had hot sandwiches and burritos and nachos. I bought a cheese steak for hubby and the chile verde burrito for myself and it was stuffed with meat! Awesome for less than $4 each! I can see why they had regulars come in and ordering lunch at 1pm! But the meat...$9.99/lb for tri tip, and they cut it and trim to your liking and if you ask them nicely and it's your 1st time, they'll also vacuum seal it for you! Trimmed brisket and whole brisket is the same price as Costco and you don't need a membership AND you can buy what you need! They sell, pork, salmon, venison, bison, gator, duck bacon, kangaroo, and other delicious animals. They also sell bones for pho, caldo, and for bone marrow dishes! I was in heaven. I paid cash and I got an extra 4% off for using debit/cash. Come out and #supportlocal businesses like this amazing one. Their service alone made my day! read more

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First time checking local establishment out, will NOT be my last. The two gentleman that were there (which I forgot to catch their names) were friendly as can be. Super knowledgable and patient. They do special cuts for you on pretty much all their meats. I got 1 inch prime ribeyes and man they look amazing. Can't wait to grill them up. The customer service is unlike any other, felt like I was buying from a friends place. Relaxed comfortable environment. I spent more than I wanted to and I'm not even mad lol. Gave me samples of bbq and green chili they made and hot damn it was great. Whatever side of town you are in the drive is worth it. Best in town hands down. Have some good beer selections as well. read more

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I drove down to get some lamb for Easter, my Easter is a week later. Picked up a boneless leg and 2 massive New York strip steaks,custom cut. Gotta love watching steak get cut to your liking, no thin steaks here! They were delicious, juicy, Prime as advertised! Thanks.. read more

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I just can't say enough about their meats... Exquisite tasty soo good meats! I don't know what they marinated the meat with but it sure was delicious once we were done cooking. The small batch of chili beans w meat... I think tri tip or? the best chili beans ever. We served them over nachos The bomb.com we had enough meat for 3 days and it tasted just as good as the first day. We keep bringing up the quality and flavor. Yeah back the first week of September and it's still like heaven in our minds GOOD. Don't know it they bottle the seasonings they used but if I could get my hands in some I'd buy it in a Texas minute! You get what you pay for. I don't usually cate fir marinated meats of any kind from a market, too salty or something just isn't right. This magic potion was fabulous! read more

went in person to reserve pork shoulder as I have done before . the man behind counter wrote everything down and when I offered to pay he said it wasn't necessary. When I went on 9/23 to pick it up was told they didn't have pork shoulder and should have left a deposit. Didn't know if they would have any later in the day or not. I prefer to shop local but ended up at Walmart to salvage Christmas dinner. the worse thing was there was no apology - no conferring with the man who I originally spoke with - who was there or any other nicety. Unfortunately I'll not go back after shopping there for decades. read more

I don't eat a ton of meat, but when I do, I try and get better quality. Conversely, my husband is a huge steak guy, and this is our new favorite butcher shop. They also have delicious desserts and tamales! They also have more exotic meats if that's up your alley. read more

Wow! I can't believe I've never checked out Coronado Prime Meats! I live 5 to 7 minutes away! I've driven by it many times but never went in. I was going to pick up some groceries from Walmart the other day but...Walmart didn't have the meat I wanted so I came here. I was looking for a steak/stew meat I could use for a stir fry I was cooking for dinner. There were three gentlemen working and helping me out. They were all really nice. They had exactly what I wanted. One gentleman cut the meat for me in small pieces which was great! That was one less thing for me to do when I got home. I'm not going to lie...the meat is just a bit pricier than groceries stores and Sam's here. I usually buy it at Sam's because it's a decent price and tastes good. You also get a large quantity. However, the meat from here was of really good quality. The meat was fresh and tender. Sometimes when you buy meat at the grocery store, it's too chewy. The meat from here wasn't! Like I mentioned before, the customer service was also great! You don't really get service like that at Walmart or Sam's, not even at Albertsons these days. Most of the employees at those stores hate their jobs and don't want to be there. The staff here seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I haven't had great service like that in quite awhile. I'd like to try their brisket burritos sometime so I'll be going back. I also bought some sirloin steaks. I haven't made those yet but I'm sure they'll also be great with a salad and baked potatoes! read more

There is nothing like buying meat from an actual butcher. Cut to order, wrapped in butcher paper and sent home with a little sample of rub they recommend. Our Prime NY strips were perfect for the grill. The pork chops we got, though frozen, came off the grill with an almost creamy texture. And while this is not the most extensive of selections of meat, it is an old fashioned cut to your specifications place. Plenty of steak (you want Prime? Ok.), some chicken breasts that were over a pound apiece, brisket and sausages in the fresh meat case. If it's not in the case, ask. They may have it in the back walk in cooler. They also have a frozen section with duck breast, lamb, pheasant, bison, wild boar and other exotics. Custom grinds for sausage, got a special order for a special event? They can get it for you...just call a day or so ahead. The guys know their stuff and are super pleasant to chat with. We make the drive from Las Cruces about once a week for something special to grill. read more

Coronado Meats is a freakin' gem. They sell all sorts of high quality meats, seasonings, craft beers etc. and are always happy to share some meat knowledge with their clients. Their entire staff is made up of cool people. Their beef short ribs (sliced Korean style) are great if you're looking for the absolute perfect ratio of tender, flavorful melt-in-your mouth meat and delicious fat. Off the grill in less than 8 minutes. They also sell all types of exotic meats for those interested. When you decide to stop by, pick up a pint of Edy V's ice cream. Hippy and Moms Peach are 2 flavors I've tried so far and they were really freakin' tasty. Keep rockin guys. One last thing.....MARK, you are the (you know what). Best butcher in town. Thanks for everything Mark! read more

I stopped in on the recommendation of friends who used to live in the area. A+++++ I ordered 3 Rib eye steaks custom cut to 1 1/2' each. Took those babies to my friend's house and we had a feast! The best steaks, tender melt in your mouth goodness!! And the guys behind the counter were wonderful!!! (I'm the girl in the T@B trailer who stopped in back in November-sorry for the late review!!!) Do yourself a favor, when you want the best, stop in and buy it here! read more

I have loved this place since the 70s. Went in today for some BBQ burritos. Delicious! Young men working were so helpful, kind and welcoming. A definite perk in the neighborhood! read more

I was visiting family from Austin and needed a place to buy carne asada. Well, I didn't get carne asada but I called a day before and order eight pounds of brisket. When I picked up the brisket, the guys were so welcoming. It seemed like I was part of their family! The brisket came out very tender and juicy. They also had Amy's Ice Cream and of course I was willing to pay the price for some Mexican Vanilla. I recommend Amy's Ice Cream because it's made of sweet cream and you don't need to defrost it-just eat it out of the tub and it will slowly melt. Awesome guys that treat you like family! And of course, great quality meats :). read more

Stopped by this place for a couple steaks. Excellent customer service! I went with a Bone-in Prime Ribeye. Yum!! They cut to order so you get to choose how thick you want your steaks. The Hot Cheese dip is also super delicious, it's like a pimento cheese dip with some extra spice. I am so happy to have found my meat market! read more

Coronado Prime Meats is a really great butcher shop. They have quality meat and the workers there will always do their best to get what you need. I recently got some short ribs there to make korean bbq and man you can taste the meat's superb quality. They have a variety of meats that include venison, duck, bison, frog legs and more! The pricing on the meat is just a tad bit more than the regular grocery store, but the quality of the meat makes it worth it! They even sell bbq sandwiches which i have yet to try. Definitely would recommend if you are planning a big bbq or steak night! read more

These guys took care of me! Best meat market intown!!! Hanger * Tomahawk * Short Ribs * & More read more

Coronado Prime Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Chili Verde burrito is great. No fillers, just melt in your mouth, meat with chili! They also have a great selection of meat, including marinated trimmed briskets, that you can just stick in the oven (I haven't tried them, but have heard they are very good). read more

If you are looking for fresh and USDA Prime meat, this is the place to go. And it is not too much more than Albertson's Choice cuts. Family owned and operated and friendly too. Convenient location in a strip mall that was just recently updated cosmetically. read more

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The HUGE selection of choice fresh meats are found here blind folded. I was amazed at the quality and prices which were certainly impressive to say the least. The gentleman that waited on me was friendly, informative and accommodating. Great place for your meaty needs! Nice selection of spices and sauces too! read more

I have been there through the years and have ordered cooked and sliced turkey which I did again this year two weeks prior to Thanksgiving . Well everything seem O.K. he told us he'd slice it and would be ready on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for a price of $ 100 + . Well Wed. we went to pick up the turkey and they brought out a raw turkey in its regular package and asked if we wanted cut WHAT !!! I then thought well they misunderstood our order but wait who would sell a packaged turkey for $100 when I could've bought it for less than $30 . So they gave us one small smoke turkey and a small raw turkey to make up for the $ 100 we had prepaid HellOoo they sure screwed up my Thanksgiving and I had to cook all morning so sad. read more

We've gone here twice now. Each time we go in we are made to feel welcome and everyone in the store is helpful and wants to help us pick out the very best meats for what we need. Everyone seems super knowledgeable. They have a large assortment of meat you can't find elsewhere. Everything we've purchased has been amazing. They also do custom orders and custom grinds of meats. Can't wait to go back. read more

They have an amazing selection of meat and can also provide for the type of cut you want! I so pleased with the customer service they provided. They were also able to suggest what is the best recommended product for type of dish I was making! Defiantly will be coming here again!! read more

The best meat in El Paso, and it's not even close. Even had some beef cheek for barbacoa

Okay -- first off -- thank you to the reviewers prior to me. Your advise has been spot on. While in El Paso, I was alarmed beyond belief that the grocery butchers don't have prime beef in their counters! Wait! This is Texas! That being said, I googled and found recommendations for this place, and I couldn't agree more. I don't eat beef but once or twice a month, and I generally cook it myself, so I save up the money up for a decent cut and look for the best. The prime tenderloin is as beautiful as it gets. Lovely, sparse, consistent marbling -- and yes, pricey, but not more than any other vendor. And I did try the burritos, and both types -- the chile verde and barbecue -- made my month. Consider this: prime brisket slow cooked with awesome flavors for $2.17 a piece -- oh, yeahhhhh....give it a shot. I agree with others -- the service is fantastic. Very friendly and customer oriented. read more

This place is legit. Good variety of quality meats and variety of food items...bbq sauces and seasonings, pies, ice cream, beer, salsa, and burritos in the back. The guys here today were easy to talk with about their products, super helpful, and very easy going. Will be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

Just stunning. Lovely people. The broadest selection. AND fantastic burritos. Go here first.

I have now been to the Burrito Window in the Back. Yes, the guy is in a hair net. No, the floor is not covered in pencil shavings (I am not sure what that dusty stuff is). Best lunch in El Paso for under three dollars. One dollars and twenty five cents for the burrito and another dollar fifty for the Red Bull :) Full on five stars. El Paso classic! read more

Guy working there ripped me off by charging more per lb than he originally said and then tried to play it off by giving away free jerky. Never going back read more

AMAZING! The owner was incredibly nice and informative. The fajita meat was fantastic. We also picked up some jerkey, hot cheese, pico and chili con queso with a bag of chips. We will be back for all of these things and more. read more

We kept seeing this place as we drove along Mesa a million times looking for various places (being new in town is so awesome for your gas tank). I knew eventually I wanted to make bulgogi so I kept this place in mind. Finally the day came and we walked up into the place and it smelled awesome! I think it's the hickory charcoal they have in the corner (plus meat, hello). This place has a beautiful meat counter and lots of choices (different cuts, premarinated, there's a veal section), plus the window in the back where you can get cooked stuff. I'm excited to try that window, let me tell you! Anyway we told the guy behind the counter what we were doing (I wanted them to shave the beef really thinly because I suck at cutting meat, even if it's partially frozen). He pointed out a decent piece of...something I forget, maybe chuck or something? I don't know. He even showed us the first piece he shaved off to make sure it was what we wanted. He offered to cut it into strips for us too, and of course I said yes because, well, I suck at it. I don't know why. They have lots of rubs and sauces too, and some empanadas and pies, and a few cold salads (I've never heard of hot cheese before). We got some habanero salsa that was GREAT. The service and quality were outstanding and combined with the price? AMAZING. It was no more expensive (and I think actually cheaper) than going to Walmart's meat department, and I got exactly what I wanted. We'll be back! read more