Amazing Salad!!!! Soooo good!!!! I got the flap meet salad, it was so flavorful it didn't need any dressing.

One of the best cheeseburgers & fries that I've had in San Diego County. Very delicious. Highly recommend eating here!

Love their food super friendly staff!! I always come here for carne asada fry's! Been coming here since 2018.

Hands down one of the best butcher shops around. Quality of meat is important and immaculate meals require quality products! Their prime flap meat for Carne Asada absolutely melts in your mouth. It's an added plus to get it already seasoned when in a rush! Their Burgandy, Mango Habenero, and Chipotle flavors are all mouth watering. They also have great marinated chicken breasts and thighs and every now and then great treat with duroc pork belly and pork steaks. Tex (Bryan) the meat manager is top notch and can order in other cuts if they don't have it available. Their selection of Prime and Waygu is the best around. He is always coming up with great hors d'oeuvres that go well on the smoker from Texas Twinkies to Texas Snowcones and Pig Shots. The food from the grill is also delicious! Breakfast burritos and the carnitas nachos are my go to. They also make a killer albondigas! read more

Impressive. Very nice butcher behind the counter. He can explain the cuts and the different marinades. He can also tell you approximately how much meat you'll need depending on the number of guests. Everything looked so good. Breakfast here is delicious and priced right. They have a few breakfast specials. But the breakfast burritos are so good and well-priced. Honestly, they can feed two people. Plenty of seating. Lots of goodies to buy on your way out. I like it! read more

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

Whenever I visit Escondido, Kennedy's is my first food request. Service is great, food is absolutely delicious!

Went to Kennedy's Meat Company today, (Murrieta Location) and got some Carne Asada. I must say, this is the best I have ever had!!! So tender (melts in your mouth) and the flavor/seasoning is outstanding!!! Can't wait to try their other meats!!! If you have not been there, this is a must try, you won't be disappointed!!!!! Note: try the tortillas too, they are the bomb!!!!! read more

Best place in north county for high quality meats. Their burgundy marinade is the best in my opinion.

Love this store and eatery. Great quality meats. I love their brand of hybrid flour/corn tortillas. They have everything you need for a Mexican meal for your family or for a fiesta. read more

Fresh great quality food. Had carne burritos and quesadillas. The guacamole and salsa were delicious

I've been coming to this place for many year and whenever I was in the mood to grill carne asada with a good meat like skirt steak I would buy it here. Unfortunately they have replaced the skirt meat with flap meat which is similar but cheaper meat but they kept similar prices so this is a big disappointment. They remodel the place and it looks good, half is reserved to sell meat and groceries and the other half is like a restaurant but the feeling is that the place is quite empty. I noticed that the carne asada taco is quite expensive considering that there are many good carne asada tacos around Escondido at more affordable prices. I think that the place has an identity crisis because it is not a restaurant and it doesn't provide the kind of meats it use to. read more

This is my 3rd time going to Kennedy's Market - it's clean even the restroom - nice atmosphere - great food prepared in front of you - lots of drink options The staff has always been very friendly read more

Kennedy's Meat - The chicken fries - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

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This meat market, deli has it all! Over the top customer service AND great quality!! Stop in to have lunch and take dinner home read more

Kennedy's Meat - My first attempt at homemade beef tamales. - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

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Absolutely love coming here! A must drive for any meat lover! This place has a ton of fresh made salsas that are to die for! read more

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I'm in carne asada heaven in this meat shop! It's a cute shop. Theres outside seating area if you want to eat there. I first heard of Kennedy's Karne at one of the yelp parties and they are now my favorite taco shop here in Escondido. The salsa is delicious! They won the salsa contest during the yelp party. My go to is usually the carne asada fries. I've had the carne asada tacos as well. Both are soo good. I'm craving some now. Definitely a great spot in Escondido for Mexican food. read more

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

Seriously, this is a taco wonderland! I went in to get some carne asada to make tacos at home later in the day, and walked out with two shopping bags full of stuff! I had heard about Kennedy's from a couple other Yelpers, but never seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Today, I decided I had to try it. This place usually has a line, and I'm not surprised. They have a huge selection of tortilla chips, everything from house made, local, name brand, and gourmet. They have beer, wine, sodas, tortillas, hot sauces, produce, and even a few cookies. Going to a party? Get catering orders from a few people to a whole office or classroom. Going to the beach to BBQ? They have uncooked meat and charcoal. The main draw is the meat. I had the flap carne asada, the more premium cut. Cooked, 1 lb is $14.99. Damn, it was good. It was spiced like a steak at a fancy restaurant, full of flavor! I also tried samples of the carnitas, barbacoa, and chicken, all tasty. The chicken was actually flame-grilled on a BBQ grill, as they set up out front in the parking lot many days. The other star are the sauces. House made guac, salsas (there must be at least 12 kinds, ranging from mild to What-the-HELL-did-I-just-EAT!), cheese sauce, and pickled vegetables, plus rice & beans. You can try the salsas out before you buy, to make sure you get the right one. Mark, el Patron, was super friendly, helping me decide which meats & salsas would be right for what I was making. The staff was all very friendly, saying hi to everyone and greeting some regulars by name. Big order or small, it didn't matter, you can tell it's like a family! read more

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I was born & raised in the Imperial Valley, although I never had Kennedy's in Heber, definitely enjoyed Kennedy's here in Escondido! Stopped in for Escondido Restaurant Week. Great events and the food was so good! Definitely recommend, stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner! read more

I purchased a bowl and it ended up costing almost $18. The bowl was small and left me still very hungry. Serving size was small and too expensive. read more

Great meats for barbecuing! Kennedy's Karne has all the quality meats you could need for barbecuing and a wide variety of Hispanic hot sauces, why is that relevant? I'm not sure but I love hot sauces and this place has plenty of them. I personally enjoy their carne asada because of the way they marinade it. I can't explain the taste simply because I've never tasted anything like it, all I know is that it's freaking delicious! they also have like a mini taco stand inside and I always order two carne asada tacos with a side of rice and beans which are also very good. I can't wait to go back and try other items on their menu and I'm sure if you taste their meat, you'll be coming back for more as well. read more

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

Hey Carne Asada Fries fans! If you love that dish like we do, check out Kennedy's Karne! The location isn't as central as I thought it might be, within a strip mall, but their large sign makes it easy to spot and there is ample parking surrounding the space. We came for the the Yelp check-in offer: $3.99 for Carne Asada Fries, large sized. What a deal! The portion was definitely big enough for two people. Along with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, was a tasty melted, gooey cheese coat over the top, and sizzling meat and fries underneath. The cuts of meat were thick, as well as the fries, so each bite takes a few bites. We also found ourselves needing to devour the plate swiftly before the fries got soggy under all the toppings. Nonetheless, it was a good, satisfying plate to enjoy on the patio. The staff was super nice and efficient with our order (you pay at the main register and they send the order over to the kitchen). The space doubles as a small grocery store/meat market and restaurant, so if you need to pick up some stuff for your own grill, this would be the place to go. They have daily specials that looked worth a try for next time. However, I may bring a few more people over so we can challenge the Tsunami burrito together! read more

Kennedy's Meat - Carne Asada Fries - big, chunky cuts of meat and fries ($3.99 with Yelp) - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

I'd hate to write this review, considering everyone is so nice here but they seriously need to get their act together. I live about 30 minutes away but managed to drive there 2 times and call at least 5 times to see if they could cater and deliver for my daughter's college graduation. (They were in the middle of moving to a new location) I should have found another place but I felt I had so much time invested. I finally got in touch with Dan and he told me they could take my order and deliver for $100. So, my order came to $476 with $100 delivery fee. I thought it was high but I had no other choice at the time. My order consisted of Carne Asada, chicken breast, rice, beans, chips, salsas, and guacamole. I paid 12.99 extra for a tray of fajita veggies. The food arrived on time but without the fajita veggies. That was really the only thing my daughter asked for. Dan was apologetic but couldn't do anything for me at the time. Luckily, my friend ran to the store and made me a tray of the veggies. She was a lifesaver and I appreciate what she did very much. Fast forward to after the party, I called several times to just get my money back. No one called me back until June 4, Dan called me back. The party took place on May 19th. He told me that I would have to come in to get my $12.99 back because he had no way to credit my card from the store. They have offered me a free burrito too for my time and for their mistake. Doesn't seem worth it to me. I only want my money back for principle. Put $12.99 in an envelope and mail it to me.... read more

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My favorite place to get tri tip. You can't go wrong with their burgundy flavor. The mango habanero chicken thighs are bomb too. Try their Oaxaca jalapeño cheese dip too. I prefer it warmed up & with chips, but you can put it on anything. Update: Their new spot is in the building to the right of their old place so no trouble finding it. GREAT upgraded location. Open, plenty of seating to eat their delicious food. Great food selections at their meat counter & still lots of salsa options. Oh & they made a large container option for their jalapeño cheese, so clearly its a customer favorite! read more

This is a great place! From the outside it looks like your ordinary neighborhood market. When you enter it is clean, well organized and filled with goodies. The kitchen cooks up great food and the people who work there are polite and friendly. I highly recommend you give it a look. (The life size photo covering the west wall is spectacular) read more

Kennedy's Meat - A view from my seat overlooking a veggie burrito and bottle of sparkling water. - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

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Great food. Great service. Great meat counter. Always enjoy our visit. Looking forward to Cinco de mayo

Seriously, if you have not been here you are missing out. This is THE go to place to buy carne asada and chicken. Their Garlic Chicken Breasts are ridiculous. Kennedy's is what makes your back yard BBQ successful. They are always super friendly here! read more

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

THIS IS HANDS OUT BEST MEAT MARKET IN SAN DIEGO! Yummy meats, amazing and fresh ceviche, you can even get tacos made in front of you to eat right away. I am so happy we found the gem in Escondido. read more

You are doing yourself a disservice to not buy your meat here! The Garlic Chicken Breast, the carne asada, the adobada all delicious! Check for their various specials during the week! read more

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Ever since the business was sold their prices have blew up and the staff isn't nearly as friendly as the old staff. I think also think that the old owners made better tasting pollo and carne asada. I'm looking for a new spot to buy my meats now. read more

Awesome gem in Escondido! The employees greeted us as we entered and offered us samples, which was super nice. Food was really fresh. Only improvement would be spicer salsas read more

Kennedy's Meat - Carne Asada Nachos - Meat Shops Near Me - Escondido, California

Fresh and tasty, Simple menu. Great items to purchase in the store as well as good food to order. It's a surprise sort of hidden in plain sight. Go try it! read more

What can you say it amazing food, service and clean welcoming environment. Our favorite place to get carne for the family and special events. read more

Good food at the grill and good selections in the small store. Quality and Prices are really high for the area- premium meat. Not sure the salsa and guacamole are really worth the high price though. Great people who are super members of the community. Thanks! read more

Great local taco shop with and great selection as well of butcher meats to include Waygu! We love their party kits for entertaining and they also have great breakfast burritos read more

Never had a bad meal, dip or bite! I didn't realize they had a grill so that's cool. Just can't justify BBQ for my small family as often as I want! read more

Ordered a Carne Asada burrito and it was smaller than my water bottle. The prices are too high to get such a small burrito. We won't be back. read more

I was first introduced to Kennedy's by my husband & his family. Their original location is in El Centro, where my in laws used to live. So, anytime our families pass by El Centro- Kennedy's is the spot to buy the best quality carne asada. Their prices are well worth it! Now, that the Escondido location has been discovered- this is another spot we give our business. We always bring an empty cooler for our carne orders. We love the lemon, habanero, & burgundy carne! Super excited when the Imperial Beach location opens up! I have introduced friend to Kennedy's as well. I'm in love w/ their taco shop too. NO OTHER BUTCHER SHOP WILL HAVE THE SAME QUALITY MEAT LIKE KENNEDY'S. And, the staff is great too! read more

If you want great Carne Asada you go to Kennedy's. You used to have to drive to El Centro to get this, but now they have a shop in Escondido. The guy running the Escondido store is nice and is always helpful. Once, when they ran out of salsa he said he would personally make some more. Talk about great service. The Salsas they have for sale are underrated. I always pick up the hot stuff with my Asada. read more

Always awesome when we go here - butcher shop, fresh salsa, to hot food - you can get it all here. Small little place in Escondido, but so worth going to. We go often to get meat to smoke - my favorite is the jalapeno chicken. Their salsa selection is awesome as well. It is a little more pricey, but sometimes it is worth it! read more

Went to this place with my woman like 5-6 times already. Never had a bad experience. Food is always 10/10. The product and especially the protein in food is outstanding and delicious. The staff is always very welcoming and positive. Amazing place! read more

Game over in the taqueria wars - Kennedy's Karne rocks. I don't know what to talk about first - the carne asada, the house-made tortillas, the guacamole, the beans - awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome. I had the Carne Asada Plate with the house-made piping hot flour tortillas, and everything was off the charts good. I cleaned my plate. The food is 5-star, hands down. The store itself could use some work. The Valley Parkway trade area is a bit run down, and the store would profit from some capital investment. When we were there, there were empty Blue Rhino propane tanks next to the taqueria counter - presumably overflow from the locked Blue Rhino cabinet outside - and the cleanliness of the place looked a bit off. This assessment may not be fair because they were in the process of mopping (even clean floors look dirty when you're mopping), but even the cases with the marinating meats didn't look quite as clean as I might have preferred. My buddy said the bathroom wasn't great either. We also had to wait a bit to order after we paid, because the the guy who rang us up had to venture into the back to look for the guy who was supposed to have been manning the kitchen. Still, what a wonderful place with such fantastic food. Loved everything, especially the carne asada. And the flour tortillas. And the guacamole. And the beans. Even the rice. Can't wait to go back. read more

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