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    El Metate Market

    3.6 (40 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Wide selection of Latin American goods. Also, the carnitas are really good. Definitely coming back.

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    They have great homemade flour tortillas El Metate brand and the champurrado is not too thick - super yummy!

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    “The best Mexican market in the area and possibly the happiest place in the neighborhood besides the parks and beaches.”

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    Tokyo Central - Costa Mesa - SPICY RAINBOW POKE BOWL (14 Oz.) | $14.99 (-20% after 7pm)

    Tokyo Central - Costa Mesa

    4.3(740 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    Its a gem. Just like being in Japan! As you walk in, right…read moreside is filled with freshly prepared hot foods. Some are in bento, others, you grab it. They have it all. Sushi, sashimi, hot bentos, meat, fish and tempura. Not just few here and there but many options from small to extra large portion. They also have lot of items from Japan. Unique items. Definitely a place to explore.

    The store tends to get crowded around mid-day on weekends, but parking is plentiful. I've been here…read moremultiple times and to eat usually buy their teriyaki chicken plate! There is also a sushi variety sampler with one of different types of sushi; I reember eel, salmon, tuna, tamago, and ikura, but there is at least two more, all for less than $20. Some items, however, are absolute no's for me (the veggie sushi roll, which tasted like it had been left out for far too long). Make sure to ask the cashier when you check out for utensils/soy sauce! There are microwaves at the dining area. The cashiers are usually nice; but on occasion I don't have a great experience at their check-out area (about 3 of the 7 times I've been here). The store feels safe with 1-2 security personnel in the store at all times. If you decide to visit, make sure not to bring an oversized tote bag or duffel bag as the store will prohibit entry to anyone bringing this into the store. This policy was not in place when I first visited.

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    Plum & Shiso Paste Rice Ball

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    9.99/lb this was about $3

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    Mitsuwa Marketplace - Sashimi was so fresh here.  Love Mitsuwa #tasteofcsuc

    Mitsuwa Marketplace

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Everything Japanese! (Well almost). :) I don't purchase groceries here but I come here for…read moreJapanese made products/household items. They have so many cute products! If you're a Japanese fans--this place is for you. My Japanese products always last longer and better quality. More than a decade coming here and planning to come here as long as I am able to. Food Court! Amazing! Delicious! Never disappoint! Lunch hour is BUSY and every table is taken. Parking is tight. They have varieties of Japanese food and drinks in here. There are other stores in here as well selling toys, books, etc. Parking is tight on weekends and lunch hours every day. There are more parkings underneath the store. You just have to turn left after passing the front of the store.

    This was my first time at this Mitsuwa, and unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed. The parking lot…read moreis quite small, and there was active construction at the entrance during my visit, which made the area noisy and a little difficult to navigate. Having been to other Mitsuwa locations, especially the one in Torrance, I found this store to be very cramped and dark by comparison. I also had trouble finding many of the items I normally buy at Mitsuwa--they simply didn't seem to be stocked on the shelves. The prepared foods were another disappointment. The selection didn't seem nearly as appealing or extensive as what I've found at the Torrance location. I ended up picking up a few things, but was surprised to find that they were more expensive than similar items at another Japanese grocery store in the area, which I visited afterward. Overall, I'd choose the Torrance location over Irvine based on this visit. The Irvine store just didn't have the selection, atmosphere, or value I've come to expect from Mitsuwa.

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    Mercado Gonzalez - Carne Asada Burrito and Tortilla Chips

    Mercado Gonzalez

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
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    If you haven't been here, you are missing out on life! Who would have thought going to a market…read morewould be an incredibly fun experience? Everything is clean, beautifully organized, colorful, and incredibly fun. It's almost like Disneyland of Mexican markets! We loved sampling the tacos and exploring all the different food stalls. We picked up a whole roasted chicken with warm tortillas, salsa, and beans, which made the perfect family meal. Easy, delicious, and no one had to cook. That alone deserves applause. The entire market feels like a fiesta. There is vibrant fresh produce, option of authentic food in different stalls, and churros served hot from the fryer. We also grabbed some carne asada to grill at home to keep the party going! And then there is pretty impressive collection of tequila for the tequila lovers! Mercado González is more than a market. It is a full experience for the whole family, and we will absolutely be back. Come hungry and give yourself plenty of time to explore. Salud!

    I'll be taking a very extended break from You Mercado after today, because today was my breaking…read morepoint. I've been shopping at this location for about a year and have been a customer of Northgate Markets for several years. Unfortunately, my experiences at this location have become increasingly disappointing. I've encountered raw chicken left on the shelf two or more days past its expiration date, fresh fruit and salsa still being sold after their use-by dates, and produce that was visibly rotten and infested with bugs. These aren't minor issues when it comes to a grocery store--they're basic food-safety and quality concerns. And then there's the customer service. Today, there wasn't a friendly employee in sight, and the customers weren't much better. I'd especially like to thank the grumpy woman on the scooter who apparently tried to run me down three separate times. I assume you were having a bad day, but judging by the atmosphere in this store, it seems like everyone is having a bad day, every day. No one smiles. No one acknowledges customers. No one seems remotely interested in providing even basic courtesy. I understand that people have bad days--I really do--but when the entire experience consistently feels cold, hostile, and unwelcoming, it becomes a pattern rather than an isolated bad day. The cashier couldn't be bothered to say hello back or even make the slightest attempt at being friendly, and the young man bagging my groceries was just as dismissive. I've spent years shopping with Northgate Markets, which makes this especially disappointing. Customers shouldn't walk into a store and feel like they're an inconvenience for simply being there. Today was the final straw for me. There are plenty of other places willing to take my money while treating me--and other customers--with basic courtesy and respect.

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    Mercado Gonzalez - Great packaged foods, snacks and Mexican candy.

    Great packaged foods, snacks and Mexican candy.

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    Sieu Thi Thuan Phat - Tea

    Sieu Thi Thuan Phat

    3.5(13 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    The foods at freezer not enough temperature. We bough some…read morefoods ready To eat put in microwave Very stinky and smell horrible. Owner at Thuan phat beach Blvd should check foods at freezer ready to eat for microwave. Bowl freezer mi Hoanh thanh Horribles bad smell very sad we bought a lot no tìme to bring over return . Should get one out in microwave try . If Heath department know won't be good . Check temperature freezer !

    Long awaited review as I have been coming here for decades. There are so many markets all over…read moreLittle Saigon, however, I keep gravitating here. Seems to me, it is less crowded than other markets. (If I can avoid crowds, I will). It was Tet New Year season and I needed to get a few ingredients for some dishes I planned to cook. My first priority was the fresh oxtail in the meat department. I have gone to many markets for this cut and it seems this is the best place for a ~2 pound tray of mixed size tails. The fat is all trimmed off, as opposed to other markets that leave a fat layer behind that you are paying for. It also depends on if you prefer leaner tails. Next, the produce section. I picked up some cailan (Chinese broccoli). For the most part, the Asian veggies are pretty fresh - since there is a higher turnover rate of Asian veggies in this area. It was good on this day. So many varieties of green veggies, I love it! The fruit section is also pretty impressive. Papayas, guanabana, dragon fruit, pommelo, tangerines, korean pear, manzano bananas,...Not your ordinary apples and oranges. Dry goods include a plethora of rice, including Thai sweet rice, Japanese rice (perfect for sushi rice), red rice (known for high fiber and low glycemic index)... Who likes Chinese Style sausage? Me! It is called Lap Xuong, in Vietnamese. I love making Thai sweet rice and serve with thinly sliced Lap Xuong - my mom fed us kids this often! And yes, they have a good supply of this here, so stock up, it will last forever in the pantry. Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee producer. You will see the crazy amount of coffee products sold here, for example, Vinacafe. Most are packed as individual serving packets which includes cream and sugar. Too convenient for consumption! Also perfect to have in your pantry. You shall be impressed with the chili aisle. Sambal of all kinds. You can make an awesome pot of chili with this heat! Lots of Lunar New Year items too. I am sure there are still some left for purchase if you didn't have a chance to pick some up yet. They do have a liquor department too. Asians can drink iykyk. If you do, please don't drink and drive. Parking is ok, if you go shopping off peak hours. Market is on Beach Boulevard and it could get pretty busy so plan wisely. So enjoy your visit. It is always fun to discover a new product and try something you have never eaten before!

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    Super King Markets - Plenty of dried spices and chilis

    Super King Markets

    3.1(232 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Stopped in with family who live near this area, to get some groceries for an upcoming dinner. Super…read moreKing is a grocery store that caters to the hispanic community, so it has a lot of spices, meat cuts, produce, candy, and other goods that you won't usually find at your typical big chain grocery stores. Cactus, purslane, shishito peppers, fresh green garbanzo beans, and other uncommon produce were available. They surprisingly even have a caviar section in the refrigerated service counter next to the Mexican cheeses. My relatives also told me that Super King is owned by an Armenian family so that's why you can also find some middle eastern and central asian spices, sweets/snacks - like dubai chocolate, and teas among their items for sale. I really liked this grocery store, it was very clean, bright, well-organized, spacious, and had very reasonable prices. Plenty of parking is outside as they share a parking lot with other stores and dining venues in a sizable outdoor shopping plaza.

    Stopped to check out Super King while I was in the plaza picking up some cookies. At first glance,…read moreit feels like a typical neighborhood grocery store, but a few sections really stood out. The produce department great selection and fresh-looking fruits, but more importantly carries Asian & Hispanic vegetables.I was also surprised by the extensive cheese selection and the authentic Mexican bakery, both of which offered far more variety than I expected. My favorite area was the bulk foods section, where you can scoop your own dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and other snacks. Simply bring your selections to the friendly staff member, who weighs and prices everything for you. Service is okay but will certainly come back to check out other snacks!

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    Super King Markets - Abundant fresh chili peppers of various kinds

    Abundant fresh chili peppers of various kinds

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