I've been coming to Catalina's Market since I was a kid, and let me tell you--this place isn't just…read morea store, it's an Argentinian institution tucked right into LA. If you grew up around here, Catalina's was the spot: empanadas in one hand, yerba mate in the other, and a reminder that South American flavor always hits harder. The empanadas? Still epic. Flaky crust, juicy filling, and cheap enough that you'll grab more than you planned. They're not snacks--they're edible nostalgia bombs. The meat counter and sausages? Legendary. Chorizo, morcilla, cuts of beef that could start wars--this is where asado dreams come true. Forget Whole Foods, this is whole animal. Even the vegetable section deserves respect. Fresh produce that always feels like it belongs on a Sunday family table, not shoved in a sad plastic bag. Don't sleep on the veggies--they're the unsung heroes of the grill. History check: Catalina's has been around for decades, serving LA's Argentinian and Latin communities with products you literally couldn't get anywhere else. Before fancy "ethnic markets" were a trend, Catalina's was already holding it down. It's not just a grocery store--it's a cultural anchor. The meat counter could make a vegan weep. Catalina's Market is -- epic empanadas, a meat market that reigns supreme, fresh produce worth a second look, and history baked into every corner. I've been coming here since childhood, and it's still one of LA's great hidden gems.

This mom and pop establishment has it all--from a bakery to a butcher shop. Love that I can buy so…read moremany Argentine items under one room, at a good price. Cash is preferred, though they accept cards. A service fee will be applied. Will definitely be back when I need more empanadas, yerba mate, Bizcochos Don Satur and Quilmes.

Todo dese la comida, la gente, la tienda y el ambient, ¡están súper! Estoy segura que voy a…read moreregersar pronto

I was hesitant to leave here after a 4 day drive and 3 week stay in Los Angeles, a place…read moreincomparable to the five boroughs, mainly due to the fun times and company enjoyed here and also because I didn't wish to experience the drive again. If I did, why go back to New York? Why not keep going? Another country's border lay a mere 1,000 miles away. Could've went above and beyond and made some connections with my significant other's family in Guatemala and trek on. That would've been acting irrationally by the moment. So we stopped here! Great "Chapin" fare offered here, an dining experience alien to me outside of home or relatives' homes. Come in for breakfast, lunch or a snack of sweet breads (not the veal) baked fresh and coffee. Alongside the food you'll encounter a wide range of product imported from guatemala. Fresh Loroco, a super sweet ketchup which they apparently make there, pickled chilis, dried chilis and flowers, spices, all you can imagine.

Get rid of that security! I live literally across the street and come into this place often. Their…read moreAfrican American (and for the PC crowd, this is solely for descriptional purpose, so people know what to be aware of when they come here) security always makes you feel unwelcomed, hounding you through every aisle you walk through. On this particular visit, I was walking in from work and was met with him rudely telling me that I "need" to put my things at the doorway...IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD! Fat effing chance! I told him, "I don't need to put my things anywhere." He then replied, "oh, well then you don't need to come in." The employees and I are familiar with each other, so before I walk out, I glance at the cashier. Very disappointed that she didn't intervene. As I walk out of the parking, he's coming out defensively. I turn around, point at the building I live him and tell him, "I live right there and you'll be hearing from me!" He then threatens me telling me, " better yet, I get off at 9!" Insinuating I should meet him downstairs to fight him. I continued walking to hear him yelling, "you mad cause you broke." What kind of customer service is this to your regular patrons! I understand attempting to prevent thieves, but there is a better way to go about this without alienating and threatening customers. I trust management will do something because I surely will be doing my part after this.

Thank you so much guys for your great service and hospitality very nice neat, clean store and well…read moreorganized !

Super friendly! Some items are cheaper than nearby stores. Even if they weren't their friendly…read moreattitude make it a good experience.

This place was as expected. I found what I needed for the…read moreSofrito I was making. Culantro, an herb that is kinda like cilantro on steroids, and has been difficult for me to find on many grocery stores - especially the larger chain stores. Anyway, it was available here and I was very happy to see it was. I'll be coming back. The service was fine as well. Everyone seemed friendly. The men behind the meats were also very helpful. The cuts and varieties they offer is truly impressive. It's a solid store. Be careful when looking for parking. It is available just west of the main entrance. Go past the kiosk and park towards the back. Parking is free. Or you can opt to park along the street at meter parking. The ambience is apropos. Can't recall if there was any music. Anyway, come check it out for yourself. It's a neighborhood store with an ethnic twist. I think you'll like what you see here. Next time I stop here, I'm buying tripe.

Amazing produce!! And the meats are clean and priced very well. It's super super clean throughout…read morethe store and organized. Everyone who works there is nice.

What an absolute gem of a market. Right when you walk in the staff welcomes you and offers help. I…read morepurchased some pasta and home decor. There are two sides of the market. One is a large store next to the restaurant which carries the same name, and the other is a few doors down. I cannot wait to go back. Should've gotten a few more items.

BE CAREFUL with this market! I just got charger a $600 for a bar of chocolate and charge 2x for the…read moresame product. When I complained about the over charge the incompetent cashier told me is because I was in a "hurry". A second person took over and check the receipt and still couldn't fix the issue. I have been shopping here for the last 2 decades and the service has gone down hill with unqualified people who can't do their jobs. The products have excellent quality, but has really poor help and this is not the first time I am overcharged in the cashier, but they usually nice and try to fixed their mistake

I've been coming to Lazy Acres for over a year, ever since moving into the neighborhood, and I'm…read morereally glad this store replaced the old Rite Aid. It feels like a huge upgrade. Overall, this is easily one of my go-to grocery stores in LA, and I literally stop by almost every day. The store is always organized, clean, and easy to shop. Not everything is organic, but they carry a lot of great products, and the overall selection is strong. I usually get my daily produce here, and I also buy wine here pretty often. The water refill area is always kept clean, which I appreciate, and their fresh juice section is one of my favorite parts of the store. The larger juices come in plastic, but the price on the orange juice is hard to beat, so I keep going back for it. I also like their prepared food section. During one stretch I was buying it pretty often and was always happy with the options, especially since a lot of the food avoids seed oils and uses grass-fed beef. They even have a live kitchen where you can sign up for classes and participate in food prep, which is a really cool touch and makes the store feel more thoughtful and community-oriented. The staff is another big plus. I've interacted with a lot of the cashiers and employees here, and they've all been sweet, personable, and genuinely pleasant to talk to. You can tell the people working here care and that the store is trying to offer a better experience. My only real issue is the meat and fish section. I've tried a lot from it over time--chicken breast, wings, ground wagyu, marinated items, branzino--and too often I've felt like I wasn't getting the freshest product. That's the one department that has consistently let me down. It's disappointing because the rest of the store is so strong. I also don't really understand why the wagyu ground beef costs almost double when it's formed into patties, but that's more confusing than a dealbreaker. At the end of the day, I still think Lazy Acres is one of the best grocery stores in LA, especially for convenience, cleanliness, product mix, and staff. But I've pretty much told myself to stop buying meat here, because for the same price I can get much better quality from a proper butcher. Since it's only a 3-minute walk from me, I'll absolutely keep coming back, just with a little more selectiveness about what I buy.

Don't feel safe in this parking lot. There's always someone loitering, sitting around, windows…read morerolled down and/or smoking, etc. Once I saw someone changing clothes in their car. There's two security guards inside the store but one of them should always be checking the parking lot. The people who are not there to shop need to leave and make room for shoppers. A big bus is always parked right by the in/out ramp of the store, and you always have to drive around it.

How I love these types of specialty stores. As soon as I walked in I was I love. What a beautiful…read moreand special store. So many imported products that appealed to me. Pastas, oils, jams, crackers, cheese, charcuterie, and more Also beautiful platters, dishes vases from Italy. They carry the silverware from Sabre Paris ... oh how I dream of the day I purchase this set. Anyways .... This place is amazing. You will find a lot of gift items also. I got a few small things an olive oil from Italy, a bag of pasta, crackers and a piece of cheese. I have guests coming for won and cheese night and can't wait to try these items. Customer service was friendly and welcoming. The only problem is parking !!!! I almost left after driving around a few times. Why can't these shops be in a more accessible areas. ... I always wonder

Such a cute little neighborhood Italian shop and absolutely worth it through Too Good To Go app. We…read morepaid about $6 and received roughly $35 worth of salami, prosciutto, and ricotta cheese everything was fresh and really tasty. Just a heads-up: items from the app typically expire within 24-48 hours, which was totally fine for us. As long as you're ready to enjoy a good amount of meat and cheese, you'll be happy. The shop itself is small but charming, and we love supporting local businesses like this. Would definitely do this again!