I was very impressed to have been able to attend the Mothers Day celebration put on by the owners…read moreof the market. Food was provided free of charge as well as drinks, a DJ, a clown for the kids and they even held a raffle with great prizes for all the mothers. The community came together in this outdoor celebration and you can tell countless families were fed and celebrated the afternoon. I was only planning on staying and left 4 hours later because the ambiance was fun and energetic and it was nice to honor our mothers in such a generous way. To the owners.... I applaud you and will make certain to make this the meat market and site of choice when shopping in this area.

A friend of mine brought me food from here twice before. I have not been inside the market…read more Lengua burrito and chicken is what I have tried here. Both were large portions for the right price. Both had good flavor and taste to them. Nothing "mind blowing"! Just good above average meals. Would not mind if my friend brought me more food from here. :)

Everything here is WAY marked up from the Bakersfield locations. You could shop literally ANYWHERE…read moreelse amd save money. But you cant beat the convenience and selection.

It's a small town so prices are pretty high here, I only get specific items here like dog food and…read morealcohol. Last time I was here though, I had an absolutely horrible experience that made me never want to go back. I don't remember what the cashier's name was but he was youngish (not as young as most of the baggers) skinny, had a beard and possibly blue eyes. I assume he's new because I have never been treated with so much disrespect from the cashier's here and hadn't seen him before. I came into the check out line with my friend who had a SEPARATE order (I had alcohol in my order) was preparing to take out my credit card and ID when the guy tells me he will needs both me AND my friend's ID in order to sell to me. Which is absolutely ridiculous and I have never been asked this before by cashier's here. My friend's product was just a burrito from the deli so she obviously didn't bring her ID for that. I confirmed that it didn't matter to him that all the items were for me and that I would be paying for them separately from her. Had to drive her back to her house to get her ID, came back and they had thrown away her burrito (after being gone for maybe 10 minutes max) even though they had promised to set it aside till we got back. This man tried to tell me it was so called long standing policy which is complete bs, if I had known his name I would have called and just straight up reported him to management. Put a giant bummer on my night for absolutely no reason, plus it's stupid how you gonna ask me to provide an ID for the person behind me in line? Yea we were talking but she literally could've been a complete stranger, so this guy wouldn't have sold me my products just cause I was talking to someone behind me??? Like what if she was actually a stranger, he's gonna expect me to ask her to get her ID just so I a complete stranger can buy my groceries? Make it make sense and train your workers better, even the baggers (who bring me my pick up orders regularly) knew this guy was in the wrong. And going so far as to throwing out my friend's burrito after not being gone for long at all (she literally lives three blocks from the store) then trying to offer to make another in 15 minutes while the store is closing? It shows me this guy didn't expect me to come back and was simply just trying to get rid of me and my friend, like I thought you guys wanted to sell this stuff? Seriously guys you can do better. Two stars are only for the products, and the one bagger who has always been kind and respectful when I pick up my orders, do better with your staff. I won't be coming back unless it's for a pick up order when every other place in town is out of what I want. Horrible

Excellent cuts of beef and chicken. The store has wonderful customer service. I spun the wheel and…read morewon a six pack of kinders barbecue sauce. I can't wait to run out of meat to go and buy more meat from Family Food Market.

Saw a Faceybook post somewhere, talking about the quality of the meat at this market. So we drive…read morethe 30 minutes to Buttonwillow to try it out. Meat counter isn't too busy with 3 and occasionally 4 people behind the counter. Pretty soon it's just my wife and I. I thought it slightly amiss that not one meat counter employee even acknowledged us standing there...at any time. In walks a guy and immediately one of the employees serves him. The guy then looks at us standing there with no meat in our hands and asks if we'd placed our order yet. Not yet, we answer in a clear, slightly louder than normal voice. Still not even the slightest acknowledgement that we're even there from any of the employees. The guy apologizes and I respond with tutti a posto since I don't speak Spanish. You'd think that a business in Buttonwillow would appreciate customers driving all the way from Bakersfield to shop in their market. If you did, you'd be wrong. Fool me once...

This map shows the location on Ming, however the one I have visited is off Stockdale and Heath in…read morethat new shopping center. I've picked up a few cuts of meat here and each time the staff has been very friendly. Today, I picked up a steak and asked for some pointers. The gentleman (I wish I got his name) was friendly and knowledgeable. About a week ago, I picked up some of their marinated chicken breast. I believe one was a garlic and herb and the other was their signature marinade. The garlic and herb was very nice and could easily be paired with any green vegetable. I asked about their signature marinade to get an idea of flavors and they stated it was like a Mexican polo flavor. I made it with some white rice and it worked out really well. The chicken breasts were so thick! You could easily filet them and double your amount. They also didn't appear to have the white lines that I see in the supermarket chicken breasts. I've read those are due to hormones in the chickens. Is it true? I don't know. They have a nice variety of cuts and if you like sausage, they have several flavors! Definitely worth checking out. The shop isn't very big but they have pretty much all the basics you would need if you're planning a BBQ or a simple meal for you and your family. Overall, the shop is clean and tidy. This is no fault of theirs, but whoever designed that parking lot, well, lets just say they didn't consider larger trucks driving through. The parking lot layout for that entire area is just wonky.

If you want to savor your homemade meal like a 5-star restaurant, you need to purchase your meats…read morehere. From cutting to your specifications, carrying specialty meats, and deliciously seasoned ready-to-cook items, you cannot find a better selection. Their fresh-stuffed pork chops, hand-stuffed sausages, local seasonings, homemade salsas (yum!), etc it's hard to believe so much good stuff is available at this butcher shop! Then on top of it, they have the best staff who treat you like family. They can recommend so many ways to cook and season if you're new going to a butcher, just ask. It's worth every penny and your tastebuds will agree. They can cut to order too.

A few days ago I was just going to grab a couple things and knew I would be quick. There was a…read moreyoung man wearing a tan hat working in the back/ stocking. Luckily for him, he wasn't wearing a name tag. He gave me the dirtiest, nastiest look up and down and continued stocking. No greeting, didn't offer to help me find anything, and not even a smile. I'm assuming they have him in the back because he is definitely lacking in the customer service part of the job. What a shame. He ruined my shopping experience.

Usually it's a great experience besides when one certain girl is working. She's extremely rude…read moreeverytime I go in there, to the point I never want to go there anymore. She does not wear a name tag neither. I'd say she's in her 20s, she wears glasses, dark curly hair, an a sum freckles.

I think Browns product is fantastic but Mike should try being a bit more friendly to his…read morecustomers. I shop there almost once a week and he only once has said hello to me or thank you for shopping with them. I know many chefs that shop there and have told numerous people about them. His personal are all very nice.

What a pleasant surprise to find a neighborhood butcher shop with high-quality meats, seafood, and…read morepoultry. Even better, Mike, the owner, and staff are happy to cut exactly what you need, especially if you're cooking for one or two people. No more leaving with enough meat to feed a football team just because you wanted dinner. Brown's Top Shelf Meats makes it easy to buy the right amount without overspending or wasting leftovers, and they never try to upsell you. It's also conveniently located in Westlake Village, near Thousand Oaks, which makes stopping by easy. I also appreciate that they season some of their meats, which makes dinner even easier. Their meats, fresh seafood, and specialty poultry are tender, juicy, and delicious. The quality really stands out, and their Japanese and Australian Wagyu are especially good. One trip to Brown's Top Shelf Meats, and you'll see why I keep coming back.

I came in looking to support a local butcher, but left completely disappointed. I asked about…read moreprices since nothing was labeled, and instead of helping, the guy snapped, "go somewhere cheaper." Then, while I was just talking to my mom, he looked at me and mocked me saying "Ay la Cara de La Niña," like I was scared of the prices, totally uncalled for. Their card machine kept failing too, with constant connection errors. The whole vibe was rude and uncomfortable. Never coming back.

Carnitas are super good. Every Sunday they are available for purchase. Usually, I get the…read moreranchera. The marinade is really good. Prices are fine.