This place is great. We have been several times and have tried the sausages (pot sticker is very good and unique), pot pies (loved the lamb and the pork), and have gotten venison there. The staff was very helpful and made great recommendations. Heading back to stock up on pot pies before heading down the mountain. read more

Ok. This place was a real shocker. I'll start by saying, Potsticker sausage made me roll my eyes when I first walked in. I've seen a lot of people try to use Asian flavors, and they have no idea what they are doing. NOT this place. It was so good, I had a ratatouille moment. Also, the Honey Basil marinated chicken 10/10. Juicy, and the flavor was just so good. Served it with some sautéed kale and my family was asking for more. We will definitely be coming back. Amazing and cannot believe we found our new favorite meat place. P.S. we make the trek from San Francisco. It is WORTH the trip. read more

I walked in today to buy a couple of filets. I have purchased them here before but was reminded of how amazing their products are after preparing the filets this eve. Restaurant quality meat that was expertly cut and trimmed. We had it topped with the truffle butter sold in their shop. Seriously- Best.Dinner.Ever read more

We stumbled upon this absolute diamond of a place after a sneaky trip up to Northstar for some late-season skiing. We were going to Fifty Fifty Brewing, which is just across the street, and popped in here to see what they had - and oh boy I'm glad we did. We picked up the chai pork, Sheboygan bratwurst, the Pale Ale and Parmesan, and one other sausage I forget the name of - it was Asian style with soy sauce I believe. They were all excellent. Also, to top it off, the guys in the shop were really cool. It made me want to get back into sausage making. I'll definitely be trying to replicate some of the flavours - especially the chai pork - only because I don't get up to Truckee that often. Next time I do though, I'll buy some more of the O.G. sausages. read more

We bought prime rib steaks and they were excellent!!!! So happy we have A+ quality meat in Truckee.

the house made sausage and bacon is great. I just wish they had better quality meat. when I was in there they only had Neman ranch for pork and beef. for that I might as well go to safeway. read more

Love love love this butcher shop. Such an array of delicious sausages - pear blue cheese, potsticker and lamb are some favorites. The marinated chicken to take home and cook - Yum! And nice selection of staples. So much more to try! read more

on the way to a delicious deep-fried meal next door at fifty fifty, the husband and I said -- is that place new? should we check it out? ARE THERE SAUSAGES A-YONDER??!? so glad we went in. they'd apparently just been cleaned out after a glowing review in the local mag, so we were only able to walk out with the chicken satay and pork mushroom sausages. we were skeptical, as 1) I do not like meats other than pork in my sausages; and 2) I do not like vegetables with said pork, sam I am. these were magnificent. tender, not to exuberantly- or loosely-stuffed, with just the right amount of crack to the casing, and, I am somewhat sheepishly admitting, that I fought my husband almost to the death for the last forkful of that delicious chicken satay sausage. read more

The most incredible sausage selection, great marinaded cuts of beef and friendly service with a smile.

One of the new cooler places in town. I think they inspired another butcher to open up on the other side of Truckee too. Ive tried just about every sausage theyve made and all have been awesome. Unique however is the potsticker one which literally the flavors of potsticker filling sans wrapper in tube form. Brilliant. When they first ope ned up they didnt have a huge selection of cuts at the time but i imagine theyve ramped up since i was last there. Regardless, even if they were just a sausage shop theyre killer read more

Just had a very poor experience here. I just went to order our holiday meats and at check out asked if it qualified for the local discount. The cashier thought so but someone around the corner bellowed out " no discounts for holiday orders". He never showed his face or explained himself. I don't really care about the cost, but he should have at least shown himself and said something along the lines of "sorry, as I am sure you can understand, orders like this do not qualify" read more

Awesome selection. Get the potsticker sausage and the breakfast links. Knowledgeable staff and a lot of selection. Coming here every time I head to Northstar. read more

The pot pies are where it is at!! Every time we are in town we come here to buy some pot pies. The chicken is solid and the lamb pot pie is to die for! We've only purchased meat a few times, some filet mignon and it was so tasty. It's a little on the pricier side but it's worth it. read more

Incredible locally owned shop. Let's keep it simple -- BUY YOUR MEAT HERE!! They have hand cut steaks, homemade sausages to die for, and a variety of locally sourced products. We're not locals (live in the Bay Area, but own a house in Truckee), but we go out of our way to get our meats from this spectacular shop. Friendly, engaging, high quality, and a place that needs to be supported! read more

If you are vacationing in the area of Donner or Lake Tahoe and want to get truly exceptional meats as well as great sauces, organic you grown chickens as well as locally grown vegetables, you have to come to Mountain Valley Meats. Even before we flew from New York, my daughter, who lives in California had told me about this terrific butcher. I had my doubts but when arrived at their store, I was impressed by their selection of meats. I bought a flank steak that was marinating in Chimichurri seasonings ,four huge beef burger patties and an organically grown chicken. Everything we grilled was exceptionally delicious. The burgers were possibly the best I've ever tasted. We have had three wonderful meals that have helped make our vacation a culinary dream. We've also taken advantage of the areas Incredible trails, lakes etc. however, you'll have to eat and why not have fabulous meals while you are in one of the most beautiful areas of our country! read more

Dear MVM, how could I possibly love you more? In this strange age of social distancing, you might be my week's highlight. I've been (ordering ahead) and picking up sausages, brisket, marinated tri tip etc. Everything has been wonderful, thank you, thank you!! In a head to head competition between the potsticker sausages and tri tip, it would be a draw... read more

Finally, a place to get high quality meats that aren't frozen! And great ore marinated meat and sausages. Plus they'll order you things!

Wow. Great Meats!! Stopped by to get a custom cut ribeye! Came out perfect and was a great cut!! The flavor was outstanding! Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town. Thank you read more

Mountain Valley Meats - 2" custom cut ribeye - Butcher Near Me - Truckee, California

We live locally and shop there several times a week. Love the hamburger! Sausages also fabulous! If in Truckee stop in. One negative note...the owner was working over the 4th of July holiday. I was in twice during the holiday. She was at the register both times. She was testy and rude. I know it was busy, but she needs to learn how to be nice not only to regular customers but new customers too. Perhaps during busy holidays put one of the always friendlier folks up front and keep her in the back. read more

OMG....the potsticker sausage from here is amazing! I have to say, that's the only thing I've tried here, but if I lived closer, I would shop here all the time. I will definitely be back :) read more

These folks have got it down cold. Prime beef cut anyway you like. Prepared meat pies and casseroles. Pork, Chicken, Lamb, and Homemade sausage (~10 kinds!!), Accoutrements, basic sides, fresh green veg (ugh!). It elevates the food infrastructure of the Tahoe area. Coupled with The Tahoe House, you have top of the line food for your stay at you finger tips. Get in here!! read more

Great butcher shop. Meats are always fresh and look delicious. They make some fantastic sausages. My favorite is the pot sticker sausage. The staff is really nice and helpful. We always try to swing by on our way through town. read more

Amazing selection and quality!!! MVM is my go to for meat and much more LOVE the marinaded meats that are ready to grill. My favorite is the chimichurri marinaded flank steak. Homemade marinade. Incredible. Just discovered the soups - split pea ham - as good as I have ever have. Ordered our Christmas turkey and there were three different great options. We clearly picked a great one as it was wonderful. Just tried the smoked turkey chili. Wow - another winner. Perfect "hotness". This another winner. I know I need to check out the sausage. Haven't got there yet :) read more

I have been shopping here for meats and their house made sausages since they opened, which are of high quality. We recently tried their house made Pot Pies, the Chicken and a Lamb Curry. They are by far the best Pot Pies we have ever had, they could be served in any high end restaurant. Thanks for providing such a great business to our Truckee community! read more

Easily the best place in Truckee for quality top shelf selections of various raw meat cuts. Easily the best place in Tahoe area for creative homemade raw sausage flavors (Pot Stickers, WTF!) And easily by far the best selection of condiments - from eggs, pre-packaged marinated meats, pickles, hummus, salsa, pastas, bbq sauces. . . . . Mountain Valley Meats is a must spending any time in Truckee read more

This place is the best, if you love a good sausage Jess makes several different ones and we have yet not had one that we didn't like. The meat and service is great, it so nice ti have a good butcher shop in Truckee read more

Was interested in thinly sliced meat which requires order the day before. Apparently they are only willing to slice meat in the morning when informed in advance. read more

Carnivore heaven, seriously. A cook's best secret. This guy has a gift. His meat makes everyone think I'm the best cook because the meals turn out so great, and I love that. read more

Phenomenal addition to town. Fresh, quality local steaks and the sausages, which aren't usually my thing, are absolutely awesome. Additionally friendly, sincere owners make this place awesome. Couldn't be happier to have this in town and support local, genuinely great people. read more

Best place!!! Great meats, Rubs, etc.. We have have home nearby so get to go often and the staff is amazing and friendly. Keep up the good work!! read more

We have lived in Truckee for a year. Before we got here I read about Mountain Valley Meats online and was happy to see that there was a meat market where we were moving. I am really happy they are here but there are a couple of things I would change: I would put chicken in the meat case instead of only selling it prepackaged in plastic. I am really happy that they carry Mary's chicken. It is the chicken that I have bought for many years but were it in the case one would be able to pick the pieces that they wanted and choose pieces that are the sizes they wanted. In the plastic packaging, you cannot see the individual pieces. I also dislike the plastic waste when if the chicken was in the case it could just be wrapped in butcher paper. While it is great that they have a small selection of produce, the produce they carry is not organic. this is surprising considering that there is an emphasis on organics in many of their other products and my understanding is that their meats are all natural meaning no growth hormones or antibiotics. I realize that space is an issue but I wish they could figure it out. Again, I like the place and am happy that they exist. I will just continue to get my produce from New Moon Natural Foods. A great little market that I am also happy exists. read more

Mountain Valley Meats takes care of all my beef/pork/lamb needs when I'm in Truckee. Friendly butchers who are happy to do custom cuts if you just give them some advance notice. It's not cheap, but this is truly outstanding meat, so I think it's worth it (just last week we had them do 4 bone-in pork chops cut about 1 1/4 inches thick, about 1 Lb each... they were fantastic). Plus it's right next to Fifty Fifty Brewing company, so you can grab a tasty brew before you head back home to get your grill on. read more

Very good, but not quite 5 stars, for sausages. Breakfast sausages (sold 10 in a frozen pack at a time) were 5 stars. Two types of regular sausage were only 4 stars. Odd selection of regular sausages. Prices a bit high. Did not try the meats. For me there are two 5 star places for sausage, meaning that I will take a significant detour to get to them when nearby: Corralitos and Lockeford. Mountain valley almost there, but not quite. Still a very good shop, and I will be returning when in the area again. read more

One of the best butcher shops I've been to. Tri tip, house made sausages and thick cut bacon are my top picks. Well worth going out of your way to visit. Super helpful staff. read more

Really cool little butcher shop. Guys were super nice and hand cut my meat right in front of me. It is a bit secluded but worth the extra 5 min drive. read more

We are in Northstar visiting from out of town and decided to bbq some nice steaks. We found Mountain Meats online and were super excited (as we have 2 amazing award winning meat markets where we live in Watsonville. We got a nice assortment of sausage, beef steaks and chicken and are headed back now to grill! So this is NOT a review of the quality of meat, but it is one of the customer service. Having never been there before, we were looking around and trying to decide what we wanted. We were never greeted or even smiled at by either of the 2 men working and felt like they were impatient and irritated with us. How sad to feel like that when we are the customer and spent almost $100. Hopefully the meat is good and maybe both men were just having a bad day..... read more

Oh my goodness! This place never disappoints. We have tried a nice selection. The potsticker sausage is out of this world!!! We just tried the beef pot pie and it's the best I've ever had. All handmade in house. This is our favorite neighborhood go to ... read more

This place was awesome! About eight sausages they make fresh when I went there, all good that we got. Ground chuck was great, guy behind the counter was super friendly and made it for us fresh because they were out. Highly recommend. read more

Mountain Valley Meats - Butcher Near Me - Truckee, California

Phenomenal meats. It's our go to spot for grilling. Their pre-marinated tri tips and flank steaks are awesome and the rib eyes are delicious. read more

Stopped by here while on vacation. My wife runs a small homemade sausage sandwich shop and we are always on the look out for a good sausage and this place doesn't disappoint. They have a nice selection of sausages and I wish I could have gotten them all but we ended up getting the Bratwurst, the potsticker, and the chili cilantro. All of them where very tasty, creative and the texture was perfect. If you're in the area and like sausage definitely go here. Also the owner was friendly and helpful and when I'm back up there I will for sure be back read more