They have a reasonable price of Mediterranean hot food. You can get a platter of rice and variety…read moreof meat for $22! If you are in a budget and hungry this is the place to go.

Fantastic variety, questionable food quality, and a lovely bakery and cooking area…read more As a foreigner to middle eastern food, I actually really loved this place a lot. I had thought I wouldn't find a good place in San Diego when I first moved here, but I gotta say I was impressed. The only thing keeping me from a 4/5 star review was the cashier person didn't seem like they knew what they were doing and plain grumpy, and the green vegetables do not look all that fresh. But I will be coming back in a week or two and I'm sure my impressions will boost this rating, see you soon!

Great afghan market with a variety of groceries including a butcher, fresh afghani bread and you…read morecan even order food. Definitely stop by when in the area.

Honestly, one of the worst burgers I've ever been served. The burger was poorly put together,…read morewrapped horribly, messy, and looked like nobody cared about the presentation at all. The food was disappointing from the moment I opened the wrapping. For the price, I expected something fresh and properly prepared, but this was nowhere close. I genuinely don't understand how something this poorly presented gets served to customers. I would not recommend this place to anyone, and I definitely won't be coming back. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I loveeee this store. I've been a customer for over 17 years. They have fresh produce and the store…read moreis immaculate and neatly organized. I was walking up and down the aisles having trouble looking for a product. We were so lucky to have ran into Huyen the manager. She helped us locate it and was so nice about it. 10/10 experience and I'll be a customer for another 20 years.

Affordable and varied food. The service is efficient…read more However two things are glaring, the first is forgivable but it feels gloomy scene in this store. The second is more important, but they need to clean their baskets, found some gunk and juices at the bottom. Otherwise, I love this place.

I love their food here. I have had their shawarma sandwich as well as their Maskoof and its always…read moregood. I would definitely return for more food options.

The ladies at the food service are always so great. Amazing attitudes, and always so helpful.read more

Such a great market! I'm amazed at the variety of items they carry, and their spices. Purchased…read moremany Middle Eastern spices and goodies, Turkish Delights were so good, bought three. Easy to find on a busy corner off El Cajon Blvd., has a small parking lot with plenty street parking. aisles are tight but their baskets fit easily. Entrance is from the parking lot not street facing. They take all major credit cards as cash.

Your customer service is trash. The attitude in your store is awful, especially the girl standing…read moreat the cashier. She's rude, moody, and makes customers feel like they're doing something wrong just by standing there to buy. No respect, no manners, no basic understanding of how to treat people. On top of that, some of the products you sell are spoiled or expired. That's not a small mistake, that's straight-up negligence and disgusting, especially for a store selling food. With this kind of attitude and this level of carelessness, don't be surprised when people stop coming and start warning others about your store.

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

I ordered a sashimi platter for a dinner party. You have to order 4 full days before pick up and…read morelast pick up is 5pm during the week. They tray had about 40 pieces of sashimi, large pieces but a bit uneven cut. It did come in an attractive plastic boat so great to bring to a party. The tray was $55, no tax, ordered online. You pick up at Customer Service near cashiers. I saw online they do Japanese sandwich trays as well and they looked pretty tasty.

Finally back again at Vine Ripe!! Still my favorite, really really missed this place after being…read moreout of state! Super healthy food, great varieties, amazing quality. Prices are up I think, but they are up everywhere and it's still more affordable than many other places. They still do buy 3 get 1 free on both juices and cold case. Perfect for people like me who need to stock up for the week. My life is so much better this week because of Vine Ripe! I sound like I'm in a cult, but I would join their cult if they had one - I'm already in their membership program. Call me! The jamaica I had was one of the best I've had! Better than so many Mexican places tbh! The carrot juice is always so solid and healing. The juices here are always the best, and so much cheaper than like Whole Foods etc. I really want to try their whole rotisserie chicken on top of rice someday. The bulgur side in the deli is my favorite food - I even looked up a recipe for it while I was living out of state so I could keep having it :) I love everything they do!! I know there are so many things I have yet to discover here! Thank you Vine Ripe!!!

I have been shopping at Vine Ripe every Sunday for the last last year…read more The store is very family oriented.And the service is excellent. The people in the bakery are making the BEST lavash. And if you have any questions regarding baking goods they are here to assist you. Dana in the deli department takes care of you like you are a part of her family.I highly recommend supporting this market

Some of the best home made tortillas I've had in San Diego county! A little hole in the wall gem. I…read moredefinitely recommend grabbing some there!

Great tortillas. Hard to park in the area. Will be going back soon. Nice staff.oooooooread more

Super fast and easy to grab a few pounds of Banh Uot (rice noodle rolls) for a party. It comes with…read morefish sauce and fried garlic. All we did was make our own toppings at home (we went with stir fried mushrooms and ground chicken). The only annoying thing is you need to be prepared to peel apart the rice noodles, but it wasn't too bad. After the party, we pan fried the leftover rice noodle rolls and that was delicious too! This is exactly the kind of authentic, no frills, establishment that I love supporting. Don't forget to bring cash! They don't take card.

**cash only This…read moreplace has been around for decades! It's one of the oldest tofu factory. Parking is hit or miss and really tight. You will find their soy milk at local Asian supermarkets but it's cheaper here. All things tofu. The unsweetened soy milk is the best. The white cap is unsweetened. Ask for it hot and it's made fresh daily. The ones in the fridge are a day old. The ingredients list soy as the first not water. Creamy rich texture. You can get cooked tofu, lemon grass tofu, fried, tofu pudding, etc. they sell bánh ướt (no meat) and Bánh cuốn (meat) by the pound. Buy 2 get 1 free. Other cooked items available and sweets on the counter.

I've been living in East County San Diego for my entire life and I never knew this place even…read moreexisted. I heard they were a very good meat market, but I was even more excited when I learned that they also have restaurant inside the store. I am such a food whore. At any rate, for breakfast, I ordered the "Huevos a la Mexicana" with a side a corn tortillas. The Mexican scramble came with chopped serrano peppers, onions, and tomatoes, not to mention a side of beans and rice for $13.49 plus tax. The scramble also comes topped with a couple of slices of Mexican Panels Cheese. I did like that! The eggs were well scrambled with all the ingredients and well seasoned. They definitely did not hold back on any of the ingredients, especially the fresh hot peppers. As a results, the scrambled a good heat, just the way my father would of liked it. I liked it, too. Both the rice and beans were very good. The beans were fantastic and the rice was well prepared and cooked to the right texture, but they could of used a little more seasoning. I used the locally made corn tortillas to make breakfast tacos with the scramble and the tasty hot sauce they offered. Every body was super friendly at this hybrid meat market and eatery. Did I mention they have a meat counter here, too? It's a cool little hidden gem in El Cajon.

The service is nice but I feel the food is not as fresh and finding ingredients is not as easy…read more Also I have needed fresh veggies and it doesn't seem like they stock them that often. The cleanliness also isn't always up to par either.