Food and people are very kind and caring helpful. The price is good when it comes to taco meat and other meats. I come so many times for taco meat and other delicious foods. read more

The people are nice this is a recommendation and the food you will need to try just too good

If I could rate this place I would rate it zero stars. I tried getting some assistance but no one would speak English, and don't get me started with the pricing as everything is over priced! With today's economy I wouldn't be able to feed my family of 5 with their crazy prices. You're better off making the drive to somewhere else and getting a better quality and inexpensive product. read more

When the big stores like Costco, Nob Hill, Safeway, Lucky's, Walmart don't have what you are looking for. Always remember the MERCADO. Your neighborhood should have one. Most places in USA have these little stores that come in real handy specially when people are in a Panic shopping up and buying everything they see. This is one we have in our hood. Always comes in handy when we are looking for some specific item. This place is fully COVID-19 protocol. All employees have masks and gloves and shields are up and the floors are marked to help us customers with that Social Distance of 6 feet. They are fully stocked. read more

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Buen servicio , limpio y conveniente, la verdura y carnes siempre fresca como también la comida preparada en la cocina , un ligar pequeño que lo tiene todo. read more

All I have to say is that their workers are so rude and disrespectful, most of their stuff is overpriced, the cheeses are molded, the meat looks old not worth the price, expired merchandise, I don't recommend this overpriced store 0/10. read more

I'm from SoCal, so the vibe was SO CUTE and reminded me of home. Unfortunately my husband and I were met with stares and eyes following us. My husband used the coinstar and the guard was eyeing him HARD. I was wondering looking for some snacks, cashier was keeping an eye on me. Once I approached my husband, both the cashier and guard were right beside us watching us, the cashier was blocking the door and we walked to the register to cash out and checkout my snacks. The guard was right behind, following us a couple feet to the register and the cashier was rude entirely. My husband and I work in retail, so we understand having to keep an eye on theft, but my goodness, try being discreet and maybe not follow people and make it obvious. And believe me when I say we are not threatening looking people at all, I'm a small person for crying out loud. We have thought about returning to give the store another chance but it was so unsettling and upsetting that it's not even worth giving them another chance. Also the sweet bread was hard, not a yummy late night snack after all that :( read more

Mercado california is charging their ebt and wic customers for bags!! I wonder if they know the ebt/wic polizy on bags.. will be reporting this issue with the state and hope they get better trainings! read more

I am sad to write this review. I have been shopping here for about six years. However, this last year the products they offer are at a lesser quality. First, we purchased a whole chicken and when I opened it was bad. I took it back and the manager was blaming me. The second time, I purchased queso fresco and the bag and paper that they used smelled like fish. The third time we purchased salsa and it was spoiled. I pour this salsa over my meat and ruined everything in my dish. The last time, we purchased chicken salad and I served to my grandkids, they keep complaining that it tasted bad and I made them eat it. Not until I took a bite that I knew it was bad. I felt horrible for making them eat it. Thank God they didn't get sick. When I talk to one of the workers they were defensive and rude. I told them to check their fridge I was not ones asking for money or anything in return. I will never go back to that store again. read more

As sparse as this neighborhood is in Mexican grocery(Chavez Supermarket, via Monterey Hwy & Umbarger Rd is probably the next nearest location), especially since Mi Pueblo went bankrupt, Mercado seems to carry a limited supply of merchandise. They have a hot food deli, but don't prepare burritos or tamales. They're produce selection, also limited. Did I forget to mention how pricey they are?? I live about a half a mile from this location, but rarely shop there. I needed some soy milk one evening & it was nearing 10pm so I didn't have time to go elsewhere. I ended up having to spend almost $5 for a quart!!! Ripoff!!! Had I remembered when I was out earlier, I could've gotten it from Dollar Tree, off of Ford Avenue, or at Marina Food, off of Senter Road, both on Monterey Hwy. for under $1.50, out the door!!! read more

This little Mercado is very close by to where I live. The shining points of this market are the fresh produce and the meat counters. Everything else is somewhat limited, there is a meager canned foods section, and dry goods like beans and rice. I also really like the hot foods counter, you can get great carnitas, tamales, and an assortment of chicharrones. I always buy chicharron from this store, but lately for some reason they are overcooking to the point of burning the chicharron con carne. This used to be my favorite kind to buy. I asked one of the butchers behind the counter about why they are so burned and he said "it depends on who's cooking it" It's barely edible in my opinion. But strangely enough, they dont overcook the other types. Managment, if you read this...please don't burn the chicharron con carne. it was great until about 2 months ago. read more

Its been a while since my original review of Mercado California, so I felt it was about time that I write an update. From my original review, you could see that I was happy to have them close by, and since then, they have actually gone through a renovation that has made them even better. For a small mercado, still the produce is what stands out for me here - always plentiful, fresh, and competitively priced. I think we can all appreciate any stable relationship that we know we can count on (so what if that relationship is with a store?!?!). When I need cilantro, I can walk in, make my purchase, and be back in my car within a couple of minutes - an experience you're not going to get at a larger store. The meat, you may notice, falls a bit toward the pricier side, but as I get older, and more aware of what I'm consuming, I don't have a problem with spending a little more for a quality product - "you get what you pay for". The staff in front are a group of young employees that are always friendly and engaging, and if your Spanish is limited, no worries, they'll be happy to serve you in either language. Who knows, maybe they even speak Japanese too... I've never asked. For the past several years, there has been a Chavez Market close by on Blossom Hill, but the truth is, I've been disappointed on more than one visit. If you're on the South side and in need of a reliable, fresh, and personal neighborhood Mexican market, Mercado California should make you as happy as it has made me. read more

I come here alot. This place is kept clean and organized. Decent prices.

I lived in this area my whole life. I have always had a very bad experience and this store has ALWAYS been very over priced. I only go to this place as a LAST resort. My family and I need some quick groceries and wasn't able to find bolio bread and realized that it was by the door at the front entrance. I walked over with my hand basket and the security guard literally stood behind me. He was very rude and unprofessional and just gave me the a very uncomfortable nasty look. I was so upset that I started saying things to him payed for my things and didn't even get my receipt as soon as it said approved I just walked out. I have a lot of tattoos and I feel as though I was being stereotyped. I do NOT recommend this place to anyone!!!!! read more

What a great hidden gem this neighborhood store is exceptionally clean and well organized with excellent meats a great variety of produce and everything else you need to cook great Hispanic food read more

I've been here plenty times and still continue to go because they tend to have tortillas on sale (2 packs for 5$ La Rosa). They have pretty nice looking meat. However I think most of their items are overpriced and the cashiers can be really rude even when they don't have any other people in line. The older lady who sells fruits and food usually outside the store is really sweet and easy to talk to. read more

THIS STORE HAS HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! I went in the other night to buy some snacks and this young lady rang me up i believe her name was daisy and she was super rude!! She didn't even bag my stuff she made me do everything myself and she had a mad face the whole time i was paying! You guys really need go to hiring young ladies that are rude and do a better job!! read more

Love that this local spot is in the neighborhood. The marinated carne and pollo and short ribs are fire. And sometime on good specials. Paletas!!! Large selection of chips. And Pan. Only thing I don't like is the parking and how they look at me when I speak English read more

I have​ been coming to Mercado California since I was a kid. It was so close by to home, I would walk there from home with my friends and grab some snacks and some groceries​ for home. It's a nice shop with great employees. I learned most of my Spanish​ from there LOL. Throughout the years they have renovated enormously which I​ am very proud of​. I hope it stays open​ for another 23 years and more. Have a great​ day :) read more

My folks live too far. My wife isn't hispanic. I barely have time myself to cook for the family. So where do I go for my productos mexicanos? I go to Mercado Calfornia! I've been going, on and off, for a handful of years. I just went in today for chorizo, salsa fresca, and pan dulce. I haven't been there for a while and they did a huge renovation. They've doubled in size and now even more bountiful in their products than before. This mercado is closer for me than others I've heard about. I swear every time I go there I get inspired to go home home and cook up some nostalgia. I've also bought carne asada before and it's grills up good enough for this pocho! read more

I went to this mercado California yesterday and after i payed my groceries I stood to the side to wait for my sister that was paying her things, when i was on my way out the security guy stopped me and asked if i had already payed for my groceries , i was like yes didnt u just see, he was standing right infront of the register when I payed. Really? Was he sleeping or something , he should probably take those sunglasses off and pay more attention.to his job. read more

Ok so the workers are like beyond rude! And its way overpriced i will not go back i prefer Mi Pueblo

We found this store while driving up Monterey Highway looking for a Mexican grocery. We normally go to Super Mercado Mexico (Park Ave), but it's a bit far for us. Luckily we found this place. From the outside it looks small, but it's a decent size grocery store and very clean. We found what we were looking for ...Arrachera (flap) meat. They offered it either marinated or rubbed. For only $3.49lb is really great meat. We grilled it and slice it up for tacos. We also love their salsa (hot) and fresh pico de gallo. This will definitely be our go to store for flap meats and salsa. read more

I really like this place. Low prices. Beats Chavez or Mi Pueblo, any day.

It smells pretty bad, looks dirty, and overpriced. Wouldn't return. I went looking for peppermint and the one on display was all rotten - luckily the guy from produce "Pedro" was able to find me a descent one from the back. Parking is also an issue - super crowded and very limited. read more

I really love this little store! We buy meat there often and are always happy! We also love the green salsa they have! The employees are always smiling and friendly. I don't speak Spanish but since I have been going there everyone I have talked to spoke English which is nice. I highly recommend this store to anyone nearby. read more

their meats are fresh. the yogurt they make is goood!