I stopped by to check the selection and prices. Selection was ok for a small shop. Prices are…read moredefinitely on the high side. The guy working there tried to be helpful but they didn't have any of the rye whisky I was looking for. If you can't find what you need at Albertsons or BevMo or if they are closed and you can't wait then maybe have a look.

I've been going here since I was a kid! Convenient and always friendly. Most of the time I'm in…read morethere for lottery tickets but always leave with much more. Great convenience store!

Convenient yet very overpriced liquor in the area. Thats my experience. My Attorney said he shopped…read morethere and was surprised at the Retail Prices in the shop and said he goes across the street and is not blown away by pricing . Never again/

Stopped in to hunt for some bourbon. I saw EHT Small Batch for $199 and Eagle Rare for $99 and…read morewalked right out.

Terrible guy there, asked to use the bathroom and was told I had to buy something before he could…read morelet me use it, if only I could give him 0 stars

Ruiz is the last civilian outpost on Vista Way before making your way to Gopher Canyon and onto the…read more5. It's a rinky-dink little liquor store but it opens at the buttcrack of dawn. I'm usually stopping in around 630a and the clerk is standing behind the counter, looking bright and cheerful. The selection is what you'd expect, without any surprises; pleasant or otherwise. There's plenty of parking. And plenty of out of work Mexicans/Central Americans in that big empty parking lot. Moral of the story: If you need a Monster for your belly or a monster (in a good way) to help you with your demo work, then look no further than Ruiz boy. Mira...

Great service and wide selection. They have everything I'm looking for and are always happy to help!read more

Not sure her name, but I needed wine for a party that night and the advice on the wine and beer was…read morea hit with my family. Highly recommend, great staff!

Good prices, great staff. I'll go here instead of Beverage House on Shadowridge. I need 85 more…read morecharacters but I don't have anything else to say. I like this place better.

Z, Peter, Sean, Frank all great guys. I would spend all my money here every week back when I drank…read morealcohol. I almost became homeless because I love going here so much.

Was a frequent customer, then for some reason the owner's son (i think) was racist to me & that was…read moreso off-putting & uncomfortable obviously. There was 3 other men around, n his coworker kind of told him to shut up so i appreciate that, regardless of the reason. I guess one day he felt emboldened to be nasty to me on the basis of my ethnicity / faith but yea i no longer feel comfortable getting gas or snacks / staples here.

This has been my go to place FOREVER!! Love that it's family owned and operated. Sam and his sons…read moreare the best! Love the new addition of the gas station !

Ordered through DoorDash , store DoorDash listing listed my item for a specific price of a 3 24oz…read morepack of twisted tea, I asked my driver why I was only getting one, he stated "he even noticed it said 3 count, asked the clerk, and the clerk yelled at him " there's obviously a precedent of false advertisement, so I called the store and got cussed out for asking to be reimbursed 2 can for the false advertisement of the price, he kept saying 1 can is the price I pay that what I get, cussed me out again and hung up" sorry sir but imma just leave this here - Business and Professions Code Section 17500 (BPC 17500) law states you have to sell as advertised, so yeah appreciate being cussed out, also here's the proof, I cropped the driver out but yeah clearly not what I got

Cheapest liquor store in town. They had my Hibiki Harmony's…read morefor way below market price.

Amazing!! My wife and I came upon Wine Birds, where elegance and sophistication meet. We were…read morelucky to meet the owner, Rod. His passion and love for wine is absolutely amazing. Rod's passion for wine has taken him across the globe finding the best wine. His dream was to be able to share his experiences with others who share a passion for wine. Each bottle was hand picked by him. From the hills of Bordeaux to the vineyards of Spain, Rod has spent many years putting this amazing collection of wine together. Rod explained that each bottle has a unique and beautiful story to tell. My wife and I love that Rod explained that amazing wine doesn't have to come with a high price tag. Wine Birds has an option for all budgets, whether you're shopping for a special gift, or you're looking to open a bottle at home by the fireplace. With an impressive selection of wine, from Organic, Red, White to Champagne, I'm confident Wine Birds will become your favorite wine shop. Take a bow Wine Birds, your passion and love for wine will create memories for all those who come seeking the stories and experiences that each bottle has to share!!

Great wines and even better service! If you're in Carlsbad, this is hidden gem that you absolutely…read moremust check out. Already planning my next visit