LOVE LOVE LOVE KENNEDYS!!! Great quality. Great seasoning!!! So many options!!! Little pricey, but WORTH IT!!! read more

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I've always have had a good experience here up until today. I wanted a specific piece of meat, it looked just the right size. Being that their meat is not cheap. You get what you pay for, their meat is good. I asked for a specific piece and he proceeded to ignore me and chose the piece that he felt inclined to give me. The piece was a much smaller size. I told him that I wanted the other piece because it was a better size(not too small, not too big). He went on to say that they are all the same size and stuffed the bag with both pieces! Don't know if he's trying to meet a quota! Or just upset that I interrupted his cleaning routine. Granted, it was 7:00PM when I was shopping. I chose another type of meat as well, and made sure to tell him I only wanted one piece of that one. As a customer this experience did not make me feel valued. It made me feel very ignored. He then facetiously started wishing me a good day. I proceed to checkout and let the lady know what had just happened & she graciously mentioned that she could tell him to take it out. I was like that's ok. Just wanted to get out of there. I was very upset and mentioned to her that'll just leave a review. Don't know if she was one of the owner's wives ;), because she proceeded to let me know that management doesn't see the reviews anyways. I responded that this is a review for us customers to see, but as good business management I would think a business would like to see their reviews here and there. Anyhow, $90+ later, for three pieces of meat(one in which I didn't ask for) and a salsa, you bet my bottom dollar that I am going to write a review. *Changed the review to 2 stars. After I got home, & as I opened my packages(2 different kinds of marinated meat) in which I only wanted ONE steak of each. I came to find out he gave me TWO of each. marinated flavor--when I only wanted one of ea. Rude man gave me TWO of each kind!!! It all worked out on our side of things, but if this situation was to happen again, I will definitely will let that man know that I asked for one piece AND to take the others out. But then again, I highly doubt I will be going back there anytime soon!!! read more

I ordered a few pounds of cooked carne asada to bring to my sister's house. We loved the flavor of the meat and the tortillas were awesome. One type we got was a hybrid corn and flour tortilla for tacos. Delicious and soft, very fresh too. Her husband came home later and was very impressed too. We will be coming back to check out their other food items. Everything looks great here and the staff are very friendly and helpful there! read more

Long time establishment in Escondido providing top quality meats and groceries and a grill to serve delicious Mexican cuisine. Service is always friendly and helpful. Great selection of marinated meats for parties at reasonable prices. Very bright and clean eating area with lots of tables and chairs. Private parking lot has ample parking spaces. read more

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Carne Asada Fries ($14.74) - This is one of my new favorite carne asada fries. The thick, high-quality cuts of steak were grilled to perfection and had a nice marinade. The fries were a surprising highlight because of how well seasoned and crispy they were. All the toppings went so well together and yielded such a delicious meal. Highly recommend! read more

Kennedy's Meat - Grilled USDA Choice Carne Asada Fries - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

I have loved coming to Kennedys for years. My husband and I would make a stop whenever we happen to be nearby from San Diego. The tacos were perfection and the salsas/dips couldn't be beat! Staff always exceptionally friendly. Fast forward to this Saturday..taco was inedible. I had to forgo the tortilla and just eat the meat because the tortilla was nearly raw. My husband got a burrito which was good. 1 salsa for both items, so we asked for more salsa and got exactly one more haha. Not sure what changed but no longer worth the extra effort to stop by unfortunately. read more

Great Carne Asada, very tender. Got a lot of compliments and requests on where I got the meat from. I also grabbed a Carne Asada taco while I was there to sample the product. read more

great meat market, so many good selections of meat. I thought the burrito was good, very good quality but it wasn't put together the best. Fries were hot and crispy. I will always be back because they offer so many types of chicken to cook. they have everything you need to have a great BBQ! sign up for their rewards program and you get some good perks! read more

Always top quality meats! My favorites are the Burgandy or Habanero Mango marinated carne. I recently discovered that they will cook the meat up for you too if you ask which was super helpful since I don't currently have a grill at home. Everyone there has always been friendly and helpful. Their burritos and bowls are also excellent, they have a few tables inside to sit and eat there or you can take it to-go. It's not the cheapest option for Mexican food near by, but the quality of the meat is worth it. I love that you have choices of black or refried beans and between poblano and Spanish rice. Add their jalapeño queso to your burrito - you won't be disappointed! read more

Kennedy's Meat - Carne asada burrito - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

Kennedy's was recommended to me. I've never been there. I went to went to the meat market and went to the store and everyone was very nice. Help me he gave me the right recommendation and for sure the Abbadaba chicken and the lemon lime steak. Carne Asada was amazing. I made great tacos. Make Grey taco salad. Definitely start going there every week. read more

Quality food - every time! The California burrito is my fave. I love the side options like rice and beans ready to go, making it very convenient. read more

They have the most amazing beef marinade flavors and exceptional customer service. Family owned and a military supportive company. What else can you ask for. Our new found obsession. read more

Awesome shop overall. Whether you're planning a carne asada/barbecue and want to impress, or just want a hot fresh meal, this shop will make it happen. Many different cuts of meat, with all sorts of marinades to appeal to any taste. I even saw some dry aged cuts, something I've never found in a meat shop. Definitely coming back to try these. For my first time trying this spot, I walked out with a pound of carne asada and some salsas. I forget the name, but I asked for their most popular one, and after serving it to my family, it was easy to see why this was the one chosen for me. Tortillas? They got 'em fresh. Garlic Salsa, Cilantro Salsa, Salsa Verde, all amazing, all homemade, with the taste and quality easily justifying the reasonable prices, for the amount you get. So not only is their taco game on point, but the fresh food they make in-house is also to die for. I mentioned off-hand to the butcher that this was my first time here, and as I paid for my items, I was surprised to see him walking up to me with a free plate of chips, rice, beans and carnitas to try out. I don't eat pork, but if I'm being honest, the juicy carnitas sitting on my plate had me debating. So not only was the meat quality on point, but this place has the service quality and hospitality to match! Easily my go-to spot for future barbecues. read more

Great Carne Asada and marinated chicken breast, was a hit with everyone.Be sure to get some for your next cookout

I've eaten many many breakfast burritos in my life but this was the best I've ever had. Holy moly it was perfect.. definitely recommend. The cook was so nice and it's gotten enough seats for a group. Highly recommended and i got the salsa fresca so delicious they make everything here the meat was incredible as well!! Had barbacoa read more

Stopped by today for a couple carne asada tacos and a couple bean & cheese burritos to share with my son. Totaling $30 The establishment was meticulous. Offering items to purchase to take home and cook. Plenty of seating with an really clean kitchen. (Always a good sign) The cashier and the chef were both friendly and professional. On to the food: The bean & cheese burritos are just as I remembered them from high school. They're the best. We used to go almost every week for one of them, and obviously because they're superior to other b&c burritos nearby. The tortilla they use here are top tier too. 10/10 The carne asada was a decent portion of higher quality meat, it tasted freshly grilled with a hint of citrus, the guacamole was yummy, and the tortilla was so good. You know when you get tacos to go and the tortilla becomes both/either hard and soggy? Not here, after my twenty minute drive the tortilla was the perfect texture and not soggy or hardened. 10/10 wish I got two for myself. read more

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Hey man we drive from Ocean Beach to support you guys, been supporting you for years now. usually good stuff, but the batch of Regular Carne Asada we bought from you about a week ago was way to salty to eat. Are you aware of it? read more

I've been to Kennedy's three times for the tacos. The first time I ordered the "Grilled USDA Choice Flap Carne Asada" taco, which is $3 more than the pollo, carnitas, or barbacoa taco choices. I expected a decent quality, flavor, and quantity of meat, but instead got a few tiny morsels of tough, gristly meat, with no flavor and unchewable. The second time I ordered a carnitas taco, which was delicious and a decent quantity. Yesterday I gave the "USDA Choice Flap" etc. taco another try, wondering if the first try was an aberration, but no. Don't be like me and put your faith in the printed description and upsell. Order the carnitas taco. read more

I love to buy the carne asada bowls here. The Portion is just right for one, very healthy and tasty. I like it with poblano rice. The don't out too much rice as the bowl has lettuce on the bottom so it's also diet friendly. I also come here to buy salsa and chips. Their medium salsa are really hot. The pineapple salsa is rated medium but it's a spicy 7/10 at least. I bought the salsa verde hot and Mocajete hot this time. The salsa verde is a spicy 8/10, but delicious with tamales or chips. I have tried the mocajete yet but will update. You can't go wrong with the salsa and chips here. Other things they sell: craft beers, firewood, charcoal, refrigerated rice, beans, guacamole and sauces, some limited produce like ingredients to make your own salsa, ice cream, steak and fish. read more

They have a good selection, fresh meats, and the butchers seem to be nice people and know how to cut meat

They need to change store hours in the website, it's was disappointing to drive 40 minutes and have to grieve back home empty handed

Best meat market in Escondido! We always get the habanero chicken thighs and or breasts. If we are lucky we pick up the classic Texas Twinkies and make them all dice them up and use it for pretty much anything like burgers, baked potatoes or whatever you can think of. They have also made me a special order upon request for the Twinkies that was WONDERFUL customer service. I am actually going to pick some up right now so you better go and get some before they run out! read more

Kennedy's Meat - These are the classic Texas Twinkies with carnitas filling. There is a total of 20. - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

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I'm not one to say this such and such is the BEST steak, carrot, glass of water, whatever, I've ever had. BUT, the carne asada--at least as cooked by Kennedy's cooks--is spectacular. It's tender, juicy, and has a ton of flavor. Kennedy's is a small grocery market, with fresh meat, some refrigerated items like salsa, guacamole, etc., chips, and wine. But they've also got a grill, inside the grocery, where they make tacos, burritos, and other food. You order at the front counter/cashier and pick up your food at the kitchen grill area. The carne asada taco was excellent. It's bigger than a street taco and it's packed with meat, pico de gallo, and guac. It's delicious. It's also $7, which is steep. The carne asada burrito is very large. And it's got that same excellent carne asada. It's very, very good and is also a pricey $16. By the way, the creamy chipotle sauce in the refrigerated grocery area is insanely good. I could bathe in that stuff. This is a very cool market with excellent carne asada. The food can be expensive but they use quality ingredients. read more

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Best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Great half and half tortillas. Excellent house made tortilla chips. Definitely worth a visit.

I love this spot. Family owned, local. Fresh, high-quality ingredients. I came in for a burrito today and it was absolutely delicious. I've also gotten some of their marinated carne asada to grill at home and loved it. I look forward to coming back and getting more good stuff. read more

Kennedy's Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

Stopped here when a friend bought us a gift card! This place has some history and some depth of flavors Found everything we needed for tacos and burritos. From fresh seasoned chips- to guacamole and lots of salsa. The meat case was full of fresh beef, chicken and other things (I'm not a dabbler in non-stereo meats) lol But definitely check this place out read more

Came back a second time to give the carne asada fries another chance and the key is to eat it fresh! This container was filled to the brim with fries, meat and toppings. With seasoned fries, flavorful carne asada, and the perfect amount of toppings. I would recommend getting the food "to here" since everything is hot off the grill. The first time I came here, I got it to-go and it was a bit soggy after. read more

Kennedy's Meat - Grilled USDA Choice Carne Asada Fries - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

DELICIOUS food!! We had a party and everyone loved everything we had: carne (the best) and pollo asada, beans (super yummy), rice, queso (very good), and their hybrid tortilla are outstanding! You can't go wrong here! Great service, too. Just wish they had one in San Marcos! read more

Food is always amazing. High quality, fresh, and tastes bomb . Service is always quick and friendly.

Growing up in Escondido Kennedy's has always been a staple for my family when we are wanting to have a bbq. I love this shop and have been going here for years for their variety of meats and other tasty items. We have never stayed and ate there but the menu always sounds intriguing. We love the variety of salsas and dips they have as well, the pineapple salsa is a favorite at our house along with the jalapeño cheese dip. They have a bunch of different meats marinated in all different flavors, the burgundy rub is our go to but for fathers day we decided to go with some nice filet mignons. I can not wait to cook tonight to see how they turn out! If you are looking to enjoy a nice bbq outside this summer definitely stop by Kennedy's Meat for a great selection and great food! read more

Food is good and all it's just the service that takes long, I ordered online and 15 minutes passed by then I got there for my order to barely get reviewed and approved. read more

I've eaten Kennedy's meat many times at various Yelp Elite events and it's been a favorite of mine...but have never visited. So when I saw how close it was ...we had to visit. dance comp all weekend in Escondido. day one was chick fil a day two was takeout from Northgate day three Kennedy's... we got a carnitas burrito and carne asada burrito ...both with the rice on the side. I got red salsa and girl got green...she actually liked the salsa !!! (that's new for her). we shared both burritos...the carnitas was the winner (and at half the price of the carne)... service was great environment was inviting and clean indoor seating available. we thought we were taking it to go but opted to stay. many more dance comps in our future so we will be back read more

Kennedy's Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

The prices are higher here but for a reason!! I have tried every cut of meat here over the many local BBQs I've gone too. If you have the money this is quality meats with butchers that really know meats. At one point I met at a fun yelp event they held and they were so nice!! Pointers are you can't go wrong with questions dip or their salsas if you're in charge of a side. PS I got my first cut of wagyu last night. So rich but now I can say I've tried it all!! read more

Kennedy's Meat - Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

If you're looking for quality, you've come to the right place. Growing up in Calexico, CA. Kennedy's was the place to get carne asada for any party. When I found out they opened a store in Escondido, I make the 30 minute drive to buy my meat. The Prime Burgundy Flap is my all time favorite. Very tender with a savory flavor that will help you forget the price you paid! The homemade tortillas help remind me of family gathering back in Calexico. I highly recommend the Salsa Molcajete! Perfect mix of spice and taste read more

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We were at Elote next door for lunch and saw Kennedy's meat market, they've done some Yelp events that we weren't able to attend, it's kinda far and deep in Escondido... but since we're here... We saw the guy grilling some samples and we tried it and immediately fell in love with the meats. We went in and bought $80 worth of meat to cook at home. We got many different marinated steaks and chicken. And actually grilled at home and made steak and chicken tacos. So good! Even taste better with white rice since it's heavy marinated and salted. Friendly meat counter guys and good meats! Would come back to stock up or buy for taco night. read more

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YOU DON'T KNOW JACK (CHEESE) As we learned in 4th grade, San Diego was annexed to New Spain (aka Mexico) in the 1800s, and our region became the first Mexican settlement in what is now California. So there is no place more rich in Latinx history, influence, and culture than right here, where it all began. This month is Hispanic Heritage Month, so today we pay tribute to Kennedy's Meat Company. Here you'll find authentic tacos and burritos; or the ingredients to make them at home. But there are things you didn't learn about our Mexican food heritage that go beyond tacos and burritos! For instance if you thought Julius Caesar created Caesar's Salad with day-old produce Brutus got from Traitor Joe's, you'd be wrong. Caesar's Salad came into existence 20 miles south, in Tijuana. In 1924, restaurateur Caesar Cardini ran low on supplies, so he combined ingredients he had on hand: romaine, eggs, croutons, and cheese... a new salad was born. The first time you had Nachos, it was likely at Taco Bell... clearly a TB invention, right? Wrong again Captain Oblivious! Back in the 1940s, Ignacio Anaya Garcia improvised a snack for his restaurant in the border town of Piedras Negras. He fried up some tortillas and topped it with jack cheese and jalapeños to make: Nacho's. And I'm gonna nope the fu*k out of your belief that chocolate originated in Switzerland or somewhere in Hershey, PA. The word chocolate is a derivative of the Aztec word "Xocolatl". In the 1600s the Aztecs produced a bitter liquid from native cacao plant seeds. We now call it chocolate, invented in Mexico. Finally, if a Mexican refers to you as "pay de eloté", which translates to: "corn pie"... it's an endearing term (unless you're in a mexican prison- then avoid dudes named "Smexie Sanchez", "Jesús Lovezu." or "Tickle-me Emilio"). Made by filling a corn crust with jack cheese and sweet custard, pay de eloté is also the world's first cheesecake. So now you know Jack. Pro tip: since 2007, owner Mark Soto Mendoza of Kennedy's Meat Company has proudly represented Hispanic culinary heritage. Sourcing only the best Angus and Prime beef, chicken, pork, and vegetables... they create unforgettable dishes for locals and visiting corn-pies. #LatinxOwnedOnYelp #LatinxHeritageMonth #SoNowYouKnowJack read more

Kennedy's Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

Breakfast burrito is bomb!! And you can tell all their ingredients are so fresh. Love this place!

the best - carnitas, also amazingly delicious - barbacoa, and pretty dang good but overshadowed by the other two - carne asada. i dream of these tacos. read more

This hidden gem is your next favorite food spot for any meal of the day. The breakfast tacos are a hit in our house!! So is the grilled chicken salad. They add in a unique house dressing that you don't wanna miss out on. Staff is always very kind. Ambiance is similar to small corner market or convenience store because they do sell other things but their hot food is great for eating there or taking home. read more

What can be said about Kennedy's that hasn't already been said in other reviews? It's a well known fact- their meat is simply amazing. After seeing the drive through line stretching down the block and around the corner at TJ Tacos, my partner in crime and I remembered Kennedy's for takeout a few weeks back. I wasn't particularly hungry but I knew I would sample whatever he was going to get....and I knew exactly what he was going to get....his go-to, carne asada fries. Well, let me tell you...the meat was AMAZING. I didn't care about the rest of the dish, I just wanted to eat all the meat. It was a huge portion...plenty to share! They have a great selection of refrigerated salsas and other items. I'll be back! read more