I've been here twice. First time I got a leg of lamb and more recently some double cut pork chops. I'm sure they are helpful if you ask questions but they were pretty busy both times I came in and it felt like you needed to know what you wanted for the most part. For the leg of lamb, I think most people get a whole leg of lamb. That was way too much for me and I think the butcher thought I was confused when I asked for less and asked me what I was doing with it. He ended up saying he could give me a half leg of lamb and I agreed. Thar was about 3 and a half pounds (bone included) which was the perfect amount. I seared it and then braised it and the meat fell off the bone. Delicious and the price was pretty good. I was cooking my first pork chop and decided to come here to get it. Their pork isn't labeled as Berkshire or Duroc or anything but that probably keeps the price down. For chops, they had boneless, bone in, and double cut (which was also bone in). I mentioned I wanted it to be about 2 inches thick and the butcher said to get the double cut.I got 2 beautiful thick pork chops for $6.99 a pound so about $18 total. The regular cut bone in pork chops were the same price though obviously smaller. I brined this overnight and reverse seared it and it was great. The chop was a loin chop- loin and then a tenderloin nugget- not a pure rib chop. Cooked really nicely and was tender which I think was partially the overnight brine and also their pork. They do sell some vegetables and grocery supplies if you want to just make a single stop. They also have a deli with some sandwiches that looked good and prepared foods. I was very focused on buying the things I came in for and getting on with my day both times but I would like to take a closer look in the future as it looked good. Solid butcher shop and clearly loved since it was busy both on a weekend and during the week. I'm sure I will be back. read more

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Looking for an Italian deli and meat market? For really fresh quality prime, chuck, rump and ground meats, Guerra will provide you the best cuts! I came with a friend to order sandwiches at their deli section and the friendly service was attentive and efficient. They also sell drinks and Italian goods, from nougats to sauces to cold drinks. Nice, clean, well-lit store that exudes pride! read more

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3.5 stars. The staff and meats are what I like about Guerras. I've never encountered a bad staff person here. We popped in to get sandwiches. A roast beef for hubby and turkey havarti cheese in Dutch Crunch for me. At the concert, hubby thought the bread was too dry and didn't like the sandwich. My turkey meat was good but I'd agree the bread wasn't so great. I ate the leftover 1/2 sandwich at home the next day and it was better after putting it thru the toaster oven. But I think sandwiches taste better from the nearby Safeway even. read more

Sandwiches we got were good, they were your typical deli sandwich that had a straightforward flavor to them. I enjoyed the small neighborhood deli feel they had going in there! They knew most folks by name & made sure to get to everyone quickly, including us! The fine meats looked on point! I would return. read more

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Wonderful quality meat. Helpful butchers showing pride in their meat cuts. I appreciate the quality of the meats and the helpful suggestions the guys have provided when I was undecided. Also love the store is always clean & a good selection of quality support supplies. Thank you, Sharine read more

TLDR: If in this 'hood and looking for something Italian and/or meat-centric, this is a worthwhile stop. If you live in another part of the city with its own Italian grocer or high quality butcher, I would call before heading this way to ensure Guerra has what you seek. Longer: This is your standard neighborhood Italian deli. Many many cuts and types of protein, a few produce items, variety of Italian made jarred delicacies, some pre-made to-go sandwiches/potato salad/etc, plus your average canned/bottled drinks. I've conveniently rolled in (a few times) for a sandwich while in the area as well as driven out of our way 20+ minutes (in the rain!) seeking guanciale. And yes, we were able to find a variety of guanciale that worked well enough in our carbonara, phew! Given I spend a fair amount of time in the area, I was hopeful this could be a go to sandwich stop for me. For better or worse, there's something about the Italian sandwich at The Yellow Submarine that makes that my go to to itch any cured meat craving, and therefore, I need to be reallyyyyyy craving cured meats to stop in Guerra. That being said, if you prefer a deli meat sandwich *un* toasted, this might be just the place for you. Guerra has make your own sandwiches, a few they've created and named, daily sandwich specials every day, in addition to seasonal (ie one particularly rainy day I stopped in and they had a hot link sandwich special for that day). Not much ambiance to speak of, aside from very tight quarters for both patrns and employees. Be sure to bring your patience, as the employees can only do so much with the space they have to work with (and with each other). Service is anywhere from forgetable to great. I get it, I've had a job dealing with paying customers...some days you just cannot plaster the fake smile no matter how hard you try. They would prob rather be butchering in the back vs. interacting, but gotta pay the bills to keep roof overhead and food in bellies. I get it. I hope other customers do, too. I've seen some special Italian items you won't find in any sorta standard grocery store, but will find at others in North Beach, etc. around town. I like to pop in just to see what there is to see, as my sister married an Italian and we love to spend time sharing food xD read more

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Guerra has a lot going for it, but I was a little disappointed with my most recent experience. I placed an order via DoorDash pickup for the Roma sandwich with vinegar and oil as my toppings. The sandwich was supposed to come with mozzarella cheese, but I could not see or taste any mozzarella on the sandwich. If they put vinegar and olive oil, it was pretty light, as I couldn't taste much of it and the sandwich seemed a bit dry. That being said, the bread and turkey were good, and the portion size was generous. But the lack of mozzarella and vinegar and olive oil made this just an ok sandwich. I did have a better experience my first time when I ordered a build your own with roast beef, so maybe that is the way to go. That being said, it seems like a place with a loyal following and other good reviews, so I would be willing to give them another try. read more

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Came back today to buy 3 lunch sandwiches. There was already a queue lined up to order! I didn't mind waiting! Chatted with a few customers and got some suggestions. We enjoyed the Signature Mortadella, Guerra's Roasted Turkey, and the Turkey Bacon Club sandwiches with everything, on Dutch Crunch bread! Very satisfying, fresh and delicious!!! read more

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Love this neighborhood grocery. Lots of fun cheeses and crackers and it was super nice someone asked us what we were looking for and gave us recommendations. read more

Ordered the Roma for pick up and it was delicious! Love how fresh everything tastes. Can't wait to try more

Old skool butcher with all your carnivore needs! We especially love their oxtail, ground beef, top sirloin steaks, lamb chops, house made pasta bangers, broth; do I need to continue? Haven't tried their sammiches but we will soon Support local!!! read more

Guerra Quality Meats - Top sirloin steaks. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for a long time. In my opinion, hands down the best prosciutto my way sandwich. Plain mayo, tomato, provolone on ciabatta. Service always great. Everyone is very friendly and absolutely amazing service. Meat and deli is a treasure trove of quality meat to house made goods. No disappointment whatsoever. read more

Before I came here, if you had asked me for the name of a high quality, family-run meat market in San Francisco, I would've hemmed and hawed and still not come up with a reasonable answer. Yes, I am a carnivore but mostly when somebody else is cooking the meat. Check, please! Gee, I haven't grilled anything in eons, but now I have an answer. I may even end up wearing a chef's hat and one of those long aprons that say something irreverent like 'I LIKE MY BUTT RUBBED' on the front. But before I do that, I should share that I was taking a long walk on Taraval and thought it looked promising from across the street. I really had nothing in mind to buy before entering the front door. Several customers were ahead of me, so I had time to peruse the long display cases of meat as well as the produce, dairy products, and beer on the other side of the shop. Helped by the friendly staff, I was frankly entranced by the wide selection and impulsively bought a couple of Artichoke & Garlic Chicken Sausage (photo: https://yelp.to/OzIztjtYjH) and a couple of prepared items - Chicken Parmesan and Eggplant Parmesan (photo: https://yelp.to/e9ZYVvZCvH). I didn't realize I was buying dinner for the next few days, and all the food turned out to be quite delicious. I grilled the sausage and cut it into slices in a homemade pappardelle dish. I just heated the parmesan dishes and saved myself the time to prepare them. So go ahead and ask me the name of a high quality, family-run meat market in San Francisco. I have an answer. FOOD - 5 stars...everything I bought here was fresh and delicious when I got home AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...temptations abound in a small space SERVICE - 5 stars...quite helpful and friendly TOTAL - 5 stars...I do like my butt rubbed RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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Being a native San Franciscan, I can probably count on just one hand how many times I've been here to shop! Well it's early January and we were searching for a 15-20 lb whole turkey. Whole Foods - nope, a number of Safeways - nope. I was going to call Bryan's on California when the light bulb clicks and I tell my wife Guerra's on Taravel and a quick call speaking with Aaron confirmed that they had a Diestel bird for 16+ lbs for $67. Perfect and within 15 mins we picked it up and a nicely shaped bird it is. read more

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Going to a local butcher shop is like going to Disneyland for me. This shop is no exception. Quality food and the guy gave me a great rec.

Well stocked butcher/grocer. Helpful staff. Happy they had filet migon on sunday. Not happy we had to trim the steaks. Lots of tendon, silver skin, and gristle. 24.7g to be exact. From five steaks. read more

Guerra Quality Meats - Fat trimmed/butchered from 36 ounces of filet. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think I'm in love with a meat shop. No, I'm definitely in love with this meat shop. I've come here a few times now, and each time I'm in awe at their selection of just about everything. Not only do they have quality meats, but they also have a nice selection of cheeses, premade foods in the deli case, prepackaged grab and go snacks, and of course sandwiches. The charcuterie boards I've made from the meats and cheese I've bought here have been crowd pleasers. doesn't hurt that they have great add ons like olives and artichoke hearts too. Sandwiches here are delicious, pretty hefty, and a very reasonable price. Most of them go for $11-$12, which let's be honest is hard to beat in the city. Wish there was a Guerra like store near me, because I will be comparing all delis to this one from now on. read more

If you live in the area you know there's a huge project going on - replacing sewer lines and Muni metro rail tracks. This has affected small business owners in the surrounding area in a negative way. Parking is challenging and many detours. This morning we drove up to Guerra around 10am. We parked across the street at a meter. We purchased three sandwiches - * Italian combo on ciabatta * Italian combo on Dutch crunch * Nonna meatballs on sourdough The sandwiches were made to order. What we enjoyed was the deli meat was laid out end to end. Not just plopped in the center where you end up with bread only at each end. That went with the meatballs too. We also bought meat from the butcher department. Please make a point of supporting Guerra during this challenging time. read more

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Such a good deli! Can no longer goto Whole Foods' deli anymore after always getting chunks of fat and gristle from their meats. Guerra has amazing ground beef (with ZERO gristle, which they apparently make into dog food!), chicken, lamb, and much much more. They have some types of seafood as well. Also very friendly service and we always get questions answered about how to prep certain cuts. And some super yummy homemade food like tiramisu, ravioli, and a big tub of frozen lasagna. read more

This is the type of local shop where you feel good about spending your money. They know you by name, they have high-quality meats, great pre-made food, and do it all with a smile. I go out of my way to avoid giving all my money to Bezos or Mollie Stones to support this place. Ohhhh...and when they heard my wife wasn't feeling well, they sent me home with some free soup for her! Who does that in 2025??!! Guerra does and that is why I will always look to them for my shopping needs. read more

Been coming here for years, always good service. Good sandwiches. Also last year got a deboned, butterflied turkey breast that worked quite well for Thanksgiving. read more

Well balanced sandwiches. Very good bread, fresh toppings, they make their roast beef in house and look out for tri tip Tuesday. Shannon makes the best sandwiches and always pleasant saying hello when you walk in, a little conversation then thanking you and saying goodbye. Great employee give her a raise! read more

This review was for the lasagna only , went straight to the freezer . Picked up two meat lasagnas . The portion was enough for two people . I left with two. It was frozen but was easy to bake . Everyone enjoyed it. The sauce to cheese ratio was perfect no complaints. The sauce was tasty and flavorful. 4 stars because the price point was kind of high and size was kind of small but , I would buy again. The market was nice, they had meats and pasta sauces and locally baked bread. Over all , this is a cool little spot. read more

BEST prosciutto sandwich I've ever had!! This love really knows what they're doing. Absolutely delicious, quick and friendly! Love the aesthetic of the shop as well! read more

A great little neighborhood deli/market with delicious sandwiches (always with Dutch Crunch) and sides like potato salad. I like to stop by to grab a quick bite or get some prosciutto but I see plenty of people also picking up various meats or small pantry items. The line can get a little long but the service is quick. I would recommend you check it out the next time you are hankering for a sandwich and want to treat yourself! read more

I drive by all of the time, especially on my Japanese restaurant weekend runs for dinner, to and from. I remember when they had a second location up the block and across the street for sandwiches. Sadly, the sign is no longer there. As Cherylynn N. (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=eKUGKQRE-Ywi5dY55_zChg) mentioned, this business became a lifesaver for me, well, maybe not quite that dramatic but it certainly helped me in a pinch. Not having a particular dish for many years, I decided to have someone at home help in making a family favorite for our upcoming Sunday dinner. I saw this item at a popular Asian chain supermarket just a week earlier so I figured I'd get one for home. When I went on Thursday morning, there were none to be found. I called the nearest supermarket to our home and no one answered the phone at their meat department. The light bulb above my head then lit up and I looked this business up. I called that afternoon and spoke with Mark who confirmed that they indeed had the item though it is in the freezer. I told him that was not a problem since we weren't cooking it for at least two days later. A few hours later, I drove there and parking was especially difficult due to the SF MTA's replacing of the streetcar tracks along Taraval Street. i parked at the paint store's parking lot, knowing I wouldn't be here for more than ten minutes. When I walked in, I looked to my left and straight ahead to get my bearings on where I should go. Seeing the meat display (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jozTinoPM_9HwEYmK2fpaw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), I proceeded forward to the back. I caught the attention of a masked gentleman who happened to be the same Mark that I spoke with on the phone. He walked to the walk-in refrigerator and showed me the item that I requested before wrapping it (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=g-WTKQdEEN_vW8V_NMti5A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). A few days later, we cooked it and it turned out perfect, feeding our family of five as well as having leftovers for the week. As I left the store, I noticed the deli section in the front left area and took a photo of the menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PQ-eZGWswNFh3XCC87HS-w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I hope to swing by again and give that a try. Big thanks to Mark and Guerra for coming through for me in meeting my family's cravings and wishes for a Sunday dinner. I will be back if and when I need something difficult to find. *** For reference, the item that I sought was beef tongue, also popularly known as lengua in Mexican cuisine. Here is how it looked after cooking (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XA36Tu63_fTo43PGJG0bow&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). read more

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I've always wanted to find a butcher shop I can go to regularly that has fresh meats and great service! This is quite a drive from where I live in SF but I still like to make stops around here to get some bone-in, skin-on chicken. The store itself is quite small and kind of a round-about type layout. They have a few fresh produce, pastas, soups - a one stop shop to make a full meal. The staff here is always so nice, knowledge, and keep the line going. When i first came here, the woman working was nice enough to remove the thigh bones for me for a recipe i was making. I've since then learned to remove the bone myself when needed. The chicken here is always fresh, never had a smell to it and just straight up delicious when cooked - their chicken here makes you seem and feel like a legit chef. I also get their breakfast sausages (fam fave) and bacon. They have other meats here that are prepared and ready to cook already (marinated or breaded). Parking can be a bit iffy lately because of the construction going on on Taraval but not impossible. The line moves quite fast since everywhere there is quick, helpful, and knowledgable. read more

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What a great place! Don't live in the neighborhood but searched butcher and hit the jackpot. Fresh meats and fish with helpful knowledgeable people. They don't have an extensive offering of other things but the vegetables were some of the freshest I've found besides a farmers market and the cheese, wine etc are so well curated that you don't need an extensive offering! read more

Amazing quality Freshest meat in San Francisco Wow Skilled craftsman in cutting meat Kind and Patient Customer Service read more

For thanksgiving, my family wanted a standing rib roast for dinner. My uncle made turkey for thanksgiving lunch, so that was taken care of. I have been to Guerra in the past. They are an amazing market with awesome cuts of meats. I called 4 days ahead to reserve a 3 rib standing roast. It was very busy the Wednesday night before thanksgiving. The man behind the counter was very friendly and retrieved my preorder. He gave me suggestions on how to make the roast and show me a cooking chart. I also picked up their last bottle of horseradish. The roast was awesomely marbled. They are my favorite butcher shop in The City. read more

Guerra Quality Meats - Rib roast - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best butcher/deli around sunset. Sandos could use some layering btw meats for a better bite but that's it.

Stopped in for some packaged gnocchi , italian gorgonzola and vino. It's a nice store, friendly folks and lots of variety of quality foods. Found a nice Iove Sangiovese 1.5 L for a good price. read more

I have been shopping here for 26 years, & for good reason. Excellent quality meats, & other fine products. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent deli sandwich place as well. It is & habeen a family owned & run place. I consider it an SF institution. read more

Super authentic and amazing. The sandwich was so great. All the ingredients were amazing. This place has been here since the 1950s. Love that they are still around. Amazing dutch crunch bread. Texture was crispy on top but also fluffy like bread under. Super fresh bread. Tasted so good. The meats I got include pastrami and roast beef. Tasted amazing. Texture was great. It was not stretchy or anything. Easy to chew. Good flavors. Not super salty. The pesto and avocado complimented the sandwich so well. I also got havarti cheese and Swiss cheese. The worker asked if I wanted the sandwich toasted. Make sure to tell them toasted! That way the meat is warm, cheese is melted, and bread is toasted. It keeps the sandwich well put together too. Will go back 100%. QUALITY! Amazing customer service. Very friendly, engaging, helpful, and experienced. They ask you very clearly what you would like on your sandwich. All the things you think about and want to say, they will guide it. Very good people. Positive energy. read more

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This is THE Sandwich shop in the Sunset District near West Portal. All the sandwiches are freshly made, unlike other places with pre-sliced meat that is dry. You need to get here early to make sure you get your fresh bread of choice. The Ciabatta and Dutch Crunch runs out early. Today I got the roast beef with cheddar on a Ciabatta roll... trifecta. Tender roast beef some sharp cheddar and the chew of the bread! read more

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50 years of serving the community with quality foods! Stopped to get an Italian sandwich and left with a chicken parm that was huge! Also got a couple of polenta sticks to go. My friend bought a pork tenderloin that was so delicious... staff are very attentive, helpful and friendly. While being tiny store, they are packed with goodies and its atmosphere is old school San Francisco delicatessen. I can highly recommend this gem.! read more

Wonderful local market, good service. Good fresh made offerings and great sandwiches. Wonderful people.

Best meat market in the city. Great deli sandwiches and friendly service. Unlike non-local chain stores, they will custom butcher or order to your specifications. Quality cuts without the high price tag make this longtime local business worth the trip. read more

Called to order a rack of lamb which was great quality and at a decent price. I went in person and bought some crab cakes, scallops, sword fish and a sandwich. I would pass on the crab cakes next time, it tasted pre-made and "commercial" like. I'm not sure if they make these in house but it didn't taste like it and didn't have much crab. Swordfish was fresh and good quality. I needed 4 swordfish steaks and was so happy they had plenty of swordfish to choose from. The fish was delicious and would go back to pick up some more next time. Ordered a turkey bacon club sandwich and the bacon was great. I thought the sandwich lacked some sauce even though the "special" house sauce was already included (I didn't taste any). I would pass on the turkey bacon club and try something else next time. read more

Great variety of meats, seafood and deli items. A true find. Usually easy parking. Stuffed pork chops are the best!