My first visit to this store.,it has a lot. Cooked carnitas by the pound, fresh chicharones, good…read moreassortment of cheese and sour creams, chorizo, some seafood and whole fish. I didn't walk the entire store as I had a ride waiting on me, but I saw freshly made fruit drinks, freshly sliced fruit, a good selection of fresh produce and canned good, as well as bagged items. The staff at the meat counter were so nice and accommodating. The cashier was super nice, with a big smile and welcoming words. I love this little store. Perfect for my antojitos.

Gave this spot three stars because of the amount of shrimp in the coctel de camaron. Also, the…read morestore is clean and well organized with lots of other food and snack options. We only tried the coctel and we were not too impressed, the flavor was a little bland and the shrimp was not cleaned properly. Most likely we will not be back.

Guys if you have not been to La Carne meat market, you definitely have to come! This is the best…read moremeat market in Kern County hands-down and we are lucky to have it here in Shafter. From the minute you walk in the business is always extremely clean and the Services top notch. I have never walked in here without being greeted and today was no exception. The owner himself was in on my visit today and we had a great conversation. The owner and his staff are super friendly and always willing to help with any of your needs. The meat they carry is always high end prime or wagyu which is always delicious. The seasoning on the meat if you get it prepared is delicious! The meat is always super tender. I have tried tons of meat markets but my family and I always find ourselves coming back to La Carne Meat Market. They also have charcoal, spices, tortillas, salsas, guacamole which is delicious, and any other bbq need you might have. Definitely come and check them out you will not be disappointed!!

4pm This spot is pretty cool. I love the butcher knife door handles very creative. You know this…read morespot is clean by the slap ya in the face bold smell of Fabulosa and bleach. The merch, is well organized. Have you ever used walnut cold pressed oil? Mean either but you can purchase a bottle for like $22 or 32 bucks can't remember. We were greeted with smiles by butcher and cashier. They guy was very knowledgeable and courteous as I am not a thorough bbq/meat guy as he explained the meats. We purchased the Denver prime steaks and he season them. We also purchased the garlic salt butter. Very salty I would recommend a small dollop on your steak, very small. 4 steaks and roll of garlic butter salt cost was about $58 bucks. Not bad at all. Steaks were delicious. I would have posted a picture, but they were to good to look at vs eat them. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend J&R Meats for quality food and catering. We ordered prepared turkey and roast for…read moreThanksgiving and it was amazing with little to no leftovers, perfectly seasoned and cooked. For Christmas we enjoyed one of Maddy's famous charcuterie boards, another hit to our family's gathering. Throughout the year, I've also enjoyed special orders like beef short ribs and beef bacon, yes beef bacon (delicious) from the Porterville Fair. When you shop with them, you know you're investing back into our community. Shelley and J&R Meats are everywhere. From chamber events, school sponsoring, golf tournament, giving out turkeys with the casino, raising money for Tova, creating and donating Christmas trees for SVMC fundraiser, partnering with OACYS fundraising for the Family Crisis Center, sponsoring and helping out with local fairs and participants, feeding those in need of a warm meal with Plates of Hope, and I'm sure many more, but they're so humble you won't hear this from them. They just do it! We are fortunate to have them in Porterville and our community.

Went in there, zero air conditioning, refrigerators seemed like they were non-functioning…read morepartially. Was hesitant, however their reviews pulled me in. Should have known by how hot it was in there, that they would charge me $105 for meat that was rotting. Save your money. I walk in, WITH MY WIFE, the younger girl at the counter calls me "honey" and my wife is instantly taken back because of the blatant disregard for her presence. They had a little ass display case , with butchers in the back and all the meat back there as well I should have known... So i threw the meat away because obviously it is rotten, i got all the way up the mountains before realizing. Cant come back asking for my money now can i???

A hidden gem! I went in, specifically looking for New York strip, and got two of the most beautiful…read moreNYS steaks I have ever seen. I didn't take any photos of them before, but please take my word for it. The guys are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and did a nice job of upselling me on compound butter after I told them I was planning to make my own. And as always, USDA, prime meat can be pricey, but it's so worth it. (Pic is of my finished steaks resting)

So we went based on all the good reviews and pretty much have found our now go to spot for meats!…read more Thanks everyone for telling me basically I should go and try out there meats which we are so glad to have done! Super service great tasting steaks and we are from Texas! Tomorrow we are trying the lamb chops

This is the place my family swears by for carne asada, and after trying it myself, I completely…read moreunderstand why. The carne asada here is incredibly flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. It always turns out so delicious on the grill that I find myself wishing I could pack some up and bring it all the way back to Los Angeles with me! My dad absolutely loves grilling whenever we come to visit, and without fail, this is the only market we buy our carne asada from. It's become a family tradition at this point, and every cookout is something we all look forward to. Beyond the amazing meat selection, the market itself is clean, organized, and easy to shop. Everything is neatly stocked, making it simple to find what you need without feeling overwhelmed. The employees are always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help, which makes the experience even better. Whether you're stopping by for their famous carne asada or just picking up groceries, this is a neighborhood market that's definitely worth visiting. It's easy to see why my family has remained loyal customers, and I'll always look forward to coming back every time I'm in Bakersfield.

Best in town! Great employees, amazing options, small…read morelocation but has everything you need.

My boyfriend asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day and the only thing I wanted was a trip to…read moreFamily food mart to stock up on my meat! I love it here! The meats are always fresh and I usually spend way too much even when I say "can we go to Family food mart? I promise I'm not gonna get a lot this time." I'm a weak, weak woman. This little meat market is always clean, well staffed, carries good quality meats, and the prices are great! . I remember when it wasn't as popular as it is now. I was surprised to see how busy it was today. It didn't take long though cause they had lots of meat guys working behind the counter. They have a lot of cool stuff too. I even got some of their famous aprons and a ball cap. You get to spin the wheel with every $300 purchase, so I got 2 spins and ended up getting even more stuff than I imagined. They also give scratchers I think for every 3 lbs of meat or per meat basket and you can win more free stuff. If you're into meat, like I am, and you're looking for a high quality and a good price meat market you need to make the drive out here. You won't be disappointed. They carry Harris ranch beef and even SRF (snake river farms)!!! The inside is poppin' with good music.

Saw a Faceybook post somewhere, talking about the quality of the meat at this market. So we drive…read morethe 30 minutes to Buttonwillow to try it out. Meat counter isn't too busy with 3 and occasionally 4 people behind the counter. Pretty soon it's just my wife and I. I thought it slightly amiss that not one meat counter employee even acknowledged us standing there...at any time. In walks a guy and immediately one of the employees serves him. The guy then looks at us standing there with no meat in our hands and asks if we'd placed our order yet. Not yet, we answer in a clear, slightly louder than normal voice. Still not even the slightest acknowledgement that we're even there from any of the employees. The guy apologizes and I respond with tutti a posto since I don't speak Spanish. You'd think that a business in Buttonwillow would appreciate customers driving all the way from Bakersfield to shop in their market. If you did, you'd be wrong. Fool me once...

If you know me, ordering Mexican food is one of my biggest fear…read more.. not because I don't have Spanish-English dictionary installed on my iPhone:P Anyway, I still managed my fear went in again after finishing 3 beef tacos. (yes, I said Beef taco when I ordered it) Turtle: yes I saw it but...I don't know how to pronounce "Cabeza". Frog : Ask for "ca-beh-saw" tacos, head meat. turtle: ohhhh so...2nd time I successfully ordered 5 cabeza tacos. so damn good!!! Totally worth additional 10 miles drive (from I-99) from outside, it looked dark and empty... like those scenes in horror movies that when you walk in, you scared by the suddenly show up employee don't get wrong, inside is actually very clean and neat. I was the only customer in it at 1pm. The girl who made my tacos was quiet, shy (like me), and fast. It was hot and wrapped in the foil. I never had such flavors before...it looks simple but it left King Taco wayyyyyyy behind.... If you travel between LA-SF...its very close to 46 (Famoso Hwy) and to both I-5 and I-99 are around 10 miles. Because it's close to HWY so the driving time is actually not too bad...I got there in 12 mins after exiting I-99 NOW I wish I can have more "ca-beh-saw" tacos ....

Bomb diggity. Every…read moretime we roll through i make it a point to stop by. Once you go, you'll understand why. They are now offering home made tortillas fresh off the presses and they are fantastic. Eat inside or out, its good either way. And if you want to stock up on bottled soft drinks they have a full selection at reasonable prices.