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    Martinez Meats

    2.8 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tacos
    Debbie A.

    So I was a bit leery about coming here from the outside it is not very exciting. I came here with a couple of locals who said this is the spot to go for the best tacos. The inside smells like meat but since it is a meat market that is what it should smell like. I got two tacos a beef and a chicken. They were both super good I just thought the chicken was better. I have to say these were probably the best street tacos I have ever had. For street tacos they came with cheese and avacado and grilled onions so definitely elevated for this hole in the wall. We also got some ceviche that was really good and they made homemade chips to serve with it....bomb! If I was ever back in the area I would have to come back.

    Carnitas plate
    Tea C.

    Today is my second time going there the tacos are amazingly great! But they don't understand me sometimes i order the same thing both times Carnitas plate and carne asada tacos and the prices were different the first time I went it was 9.50 The second time I went it was 17.50... not too sure why it was more when I got the same as the first time.. but the tacos again are super good.. I just would recommend going with someone who knows/speak Spanish ..

    Desert P.

    Okay this was my first time to Martinez meats and I came here exclusively for tacos and tacos only. I ordered 2 carne asada, 2 buche and 2 Al pastor tacos. I wanted to get a good grasp of their flavors if any any. Let me say that these tacos did not leave me wanting more. Flavor was mediocre at best and I'm being generous, there was a bonus star added for the chili torreados or fried jalapenos. I didn't ask for them but got them anyways. They were very good but they over done and wilty, a bit too salty for my liking but ok. The carne asada tacos were very odd,the texture was a mix between real meat and Jack in the box tacos and the taste was...eh let's just say not there. Definitely was missing the wow factor. I then tried the buche tacos and definitely was surprised to see how thick the cuts we're and the meat was little pink ,not sure if it was smoked to give that look but the pink was a result not from lack of cooking but the process of which it was cooked or steamed or whatever. I have to say that tacos that lack cilantro will definitely lead to disappointment, this was definitely the case here maybe a few sprigs of cilantro and that's it, the onion was swimming in the tacos. Onions are great and I love them but when it's lacking cilantro it just doesn't compliment the tacos very well. Sorry only a 1/2 star for this taco. Moving on to the Al pastor tacos, definitely were a bit on the sweet side almost like a sweet teriyaki flavor, again the tacos lacked that punch I was expecting. I'll tell you what saved the tacos from me throwing them in the trash was the friend jalapenos. If it wasn't for those jalapenos they probably would have gotten thrown out. I have to say the salsa was pretty disappointing to say the least. I was expecting some good garlic to come on the front end of the palate, but none , it was just red tomato sauce with chili and salt. I used one salsa container out of 2 and I was pushing it just to see if it would change but it didn't. One last note in these tacos. I get that tacos need to be somewhat basted with a tad of oil to get that nice flavor of the taco to pop, but in all honesty these tacos were drenched in oil, no joke, see pics I'm not exaggerating. It was a combination of the oil from the Al pastor and the taco oil that made this taco just not paletteable. All tacos we're just as drenched with oil. Cashier was less than pleasant to deal with I think I would have had a better conversation with the wooden post that was in there. This dude was just unenthusiastic and very short. I had asked the guy a question on what the difference was between a certain meat and he said "just a different flavor". I could have surmised that myself but I hoping in getting a better synopsis of my guess on the difference between the 2. So in closing, would I come back? Definitely not. Would I recommend it to friends? Definitely not but I will say that you have to try so that you can judge for yourself. If you do try it go easy and light and do t spend your dinner on it because it will be pricey and if you don't like you will think of this post ; )

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    Jessica C.

    I love this place. The carne is always good. I've always eaten just the tacos never really have ventured out on the rest of their menu. All their meat is always very tasty the only one that I think they need some work on is the lengua meat they have not been able to master the taste yet. Maybe cause my expectations are somewhat high (mom makes lengua and is delicious). I personally love their al pastor tacos and it seems that they have changed the recipe a bit cause is super delicious now.

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    9 years ago

    I'm the fat fag who works as the cashier....place isint the best but we got some dank ass food and some bomb ass meat....fuck you all jk

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    10 years ago

    Bought 3 dozen tamales for the family for a Christmas party. Masa was not done people got stomach aches and the shits. Will never go back

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    9 years ago

    The cooks are great! I love the seasoning they give their meat! Love love this place! For carne asada and to eat as well!

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    10 years ago

    This place is money! The burritos are full of meat and come at a good price. The carnitas burrito is really good!

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