I will say that I've always been a fan of mobile food trucks as the majority of ones I've been to…read moreover the years have been tacos. However, I had the opportunity trying out one of the more well-known butcher shops to serve San Joaquin County. This is none other than "Fagundes Meats & Catering" which has been a staple in Manteca for decades. Their actual brick-and-mortar location is off of N. Main St/E. Louise Ave in the heart of Manteca while their food truck ventures out to various locations for a variety of community events. In this case, I saw them serving hungry patrons at the Manteca Watermelon Street Fair that took place during the weekend of 6/6/26-6/7/26. To those that know this business already is that they are famous for their tri-tip. In addition to that, they also have other amazing protein options including rib-eye, brisket, pulled pork, Italian sausage, linguica, chicken, and the order I went with, their pork belly. I ended up going with their "Pork Belly Kabobs" and went for the combo deal which included a side (I went with their macaroni salad) and a drink (I opted for a Diet Pepsi). Total price for everything was $17 (which included tax + tip); not bad especially at a public outdoor event. I will say that the pork belly was quite delicious; a little bit on the salty side but nonetheless still a fairly decent portion in each and every bite. I paired it up with their homemade BBQ sauce which had a sweet yet tangy flavor. The macaroni salad was just average for me as it had too much of a vinegar taste while lacking a whole lot of flavor. Overall, I enjoyed this meal as it held me through the majority of the afternoon. I am definitely curious to try their other meats if I end up visiting their actual butcher shop. Overall, the service was excellent considering I was at a busy outdoor event. The line moved quickly while the prices were quite reasonable, even these days where meat prices have become quite outrageous. With that said and done, I am giving the mobile food truck portion of "Fagundes Meats & Catering" an above average four stars. Hopefully I can make a future visit to their butcher shop in the coming months so stay tuned!

The tritip sandwich comes nicely loaded with meat and is a decent bite. I'd be curious to try a…read moretritip order on its own to see if it stands out more. Mac and cheese wasn't at all my cup of tea- too bland for my liking. I've also never had potato salad with black olives in it... That is a "no thank you" for me as well. I'll be back around to try more menu items but for now, I'd say around a 3.5.

I have NEVER found bone in my bacon. I'm 70 years old so this is a LONG time. I just bought Sunny…read moreValley large size bacon from Winco, in Helena,MT. I have always boughten this brand since Winco opened a few years back in Helena, MT. This past week, end of October 2025, I bought my regular large size Sunny Valley bacon and to my dismay found bones throughout the slices of bacon. The company needs to hire skilled slicers.. who know what they are doing.

I had the bacon. It was delicious and excellent bacon. It shrunk a little in the pan but a small…read moreamount.

Austin's is a true gem for Ripon residents and anyone who appreciates quality meat and great…read moreservice. As you walk in, there's a refrigerator on the left stocked with a wide selection of meat cuts and flavored sausages, with plenty of marinated and non-marinated options to choose from. I highly recommend the Yukon Gold marinade. If you don't own a smoker or simply don't have the time, Austin's will even smoke your meat for you and have it ready when you need it. For hunters, Austin's also offers game processing with a variety of seasoning options and preparation options. The process is straightforward, making it easy from drop-off to pickup. The staff are consistently friendly, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to work with. If you enjoy quality meats and excellent customer service, Austin's is absolutely worth a visit.

Premium meat here! The prime rib we ordered for Christmas was a great cut…read more Thanks, Rick!

I bought a couple of l their hot links and bratwurst and they were really good. You can really…read moretaste the difference between them and buying from the store, like costco. Went here early morning on a Saturday, service was good, she was very professional and polite. Its a little bit pricey but you pay for the quality. Will definitely come back for sure.

They have the best link sausage and bacon. The jalapeño cilantro sausage is really good too. I love…read moreto add it to stuffed bell peppers.

When I first came to town in 2014, I missed that there wasn't a Mi Pueblo or some other chain…read moremarket. When I would try some of the markets, I got some odd looks. This one has been in a couple of locations but service is good and friendly. They have so many prepared foods in the deli that lunch is a good possibility, although they could use a few tables, inside or outside. I got a burrito de carne asada today and it was huge. For the price, it was an even better value. It was quite tasty. I forgot about the tamales, or I would have asked for those. They had a few and they might not have had what I liked but still...tamales. The meats in the display looked good and fresh. The rest of the store is neat and clean. The cashier was friendly and efficient.

Our favorite place to get an asada torta. The pastor tacos are good as well and are good size. They…read morehave a nice prepare food counter along with several fresh salsa options. The cooking staff is very friendly and always hardworking.

Really like their BBQ ribs and chicken. Smokey and moist. Also, to see locals buy take out trays…read moreof entrees to make their own tacos and burritos with the many meat choices available. Unusual finding was a cherry pit in a Hostess Cherry Fruit Pie! Had to be careful not to crack a tooth on that one!

I have been going to this store for several months from Stockton to Mantaca not a bad drive it's 22…read moreminutes. I went earlier and something made me check my receipt and when I did I noticed she charged me my espaldilla twice. It was the same amount and sku for both $36.48 unless the people at the carniceria are magicians it would be impossible to get two separate bags of meat to weigh the same exact amount to the gram and for the machine to accident generate the same sku # 2 times. I drove back to get my money back the girl Celina asked to see the meat, I assumed she needed to scan it to do my refund but she was just checking it. I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed and could tell it was double scanned by the sku# the fact that she tried to insinuate that I was trying to get money back for an item I received was beyond insulting. She was not apologetic and it seemed like she does this frequently. I would have had no issues if she would have just said it was a mistake and apologized. We are all human and make mistakes. This definitely made me not want to go back. Customer service is a big determining factor when I choose where I spend my money

Love this place! Everyone is always so welcoming and friendly. They have an amazing selection of…read morehot food, fresh produce, quality meats, and delicious pastries. This has become my go-to spot for spices and all the hard-to-find ingredients that make cooking special. The store is well-stocked, the food is consistently great, and the staff always makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Whether I'm stopping in for a quick meal or shopping for groceries, I always leave satisfied. Highly recommend!

I was looking to try something new and at a decent price lo and behold popped up this place!My…read moreboyfriend actually introduced me to it and I was extremely impressed.They have great quality meat at their taqueria as well as affordable prices.I really feel like you get your money's worth.It was tasty,staff was great,and it's a great atmosphere.Plus you can also do your regular grocery shopping here and grab something to eat at the taqueria inside.

I've been to Habibi's and ordered a beef and chicken plate with was very delicious. I ordered my…read morecustomers a couple of chopped cheese sandwiches and decided to order one for myself. Amazing flavor!!!!! The picture doesn't do it justice. It's my new go to. Packed with flavor!

I stumbled upon this market when I had to walk through it to get to House of Mokha, and I'm so…read morehappy I did. It just smells so good every time we walk by! My husband and I decided to share a gyro wrap, and OMG, I wish we'd each ordered one because it was that good. The meat-to-toppings ratio was just right, and the meat was seasoned perfectly. The price isn't taxed either, which is a nice bonus. Will definitely come back to try their platters!

They are great I needed lumpia for a last min event. The staff was are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. They were able to get me a full tray in just a couple hours. The quality was good although they could have been fried a bit longer to give them a good crisp but tasted great. I just popped them in the air fryer for a couple min and they were perfect!

Came back for some more Lumpia's. A neighbor showed us this place and yea they are good. I have not…read moretried any other food they make here but I can definitely vouch for the lumpia's this was our 2nd time stopping in we usually grab a few dozens and their gone within minutes