I live around the block and come often. First if you ever need churros there is a vendor right outside the parking lot that sells tasty churros most evenings. The parking lot if small but you'll find a spot. Carts are always out back when I get there. My favorite part of this place is the bollillo. I try to come from time to time to eat it when it is fresh. The produce is alright and based on the price it matches the quality. It's a smaller northgate from what I'm used to but honestly it's such a cute neighborhood northgate that I'm so glad it's here. I rated this four stars and will come back after I try some of the hot menu bar read more

I used to go to Superior Grocers to get pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread) weekly, but they got rid of the self-checkout registers and the regular lines are painfully long now. Glad Northgate is just a few minutes further down the street. Their prices and products are comparable. I prefer some of the pan dulce at Superior more like the coffee cake and cheese rolls, but I'll have what Northgate has to offer for a quicker stop. Their cash register lines are short and move quick, so I appreciate that! Pan dulce ranges in price from 2 pieces to 4 pieces for $5. Not bad! They have pretty decent meat in the deli, a fresh variety of cheap produce and ready made food, much like Superior. They are currently selling big bunches of marigolds for $8.99 for día de los muertos ofrendas, which is cheaper than other stores! read more

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Northgate Market on Pacific Ave in Long Beach is the oldest of the company's stores in the city. Originally operating as a Lucky Market. It is small but well stocked. You will find a hot foods section with tamales. A fresh Bakery with sweet breads, cakes and fresh tortillas. A service meat and fish counter. The staff are friendly. Northgate takes good care of the store it is clean and nicely decorated. Parking is a small lot with easy access. read more

Northgate Market - Sign and parking - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorite absolutely grocery stores! A lot of things that they have here are fresh very Homie when you walk in you smell fresh bread and fresh cakes. The cakes are well priced. 2 bolios for a $1!!!! this is my favorite grocery store. I think it's a bit small. But perfect. And they always keep it clean and it's always busy. But at least the lines aren't that long. read more

I like to come here for my Latin American products and produce. Ready To-Go Carnitas are my favorite! The service is usually good but the bakery is a little harder to track down. They usually have the self service items out but if you want a cake, you'll have to wait a little. Other than that, the store is usually stocked. read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

I know this particular northgate isn't the biggest or has the most options but it's got easy parking and I can get tamales, Aguachile, ceviche, fresh guacamole, and the hot wings are great too! read more

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1st time trying the carnitas in green salsa. I love carnitas when making any Mexican food decision! Super tender, flavorful salsa broth! 9/10. I would definitely come back for more. read more

Northgate Market - Carnitas & Banana - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

Hello Northgate, your Salsa Taquera 8oz was so sour, bitter and had a really nasty taste. The salsa taquera from years ago did not taste this way. Was there any ingredient missing? And it has red 40? read more

Love that (Northgate Market) is close to my home. The best store for authentic Mexican foods prepared or stuff to prepare at home. The bakery is totally awesome has the best Tres Leches Cake that's truly my guilty pleasure. The service is always amazing cashier are always so nice and friendly. Will definitely recommend and return soon..... read more

Northgate Market - Tres Leches Cake - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

Closest Northgate Mexican market to our home, not within walking distance. It's on the smaller side compared to other Northgates that we have been to, but it has all the necessities. They have the butcher counter where you take a number and wait in line, but they also have butchered meat in packages for quick gets. We usually stop by the two super markets closer, but neither one of them sell the Sonora style flour tortillas that I really like...Northgate does, so we stopped by during errands to pick up a package for $3.99. There were plenty of cash register lines and they had prepared foods on a hot buffet self-serve cart...the food didn't really look too appetizing. read more

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Location was clean & organized, but this one star is for cashier Pedro working at 1:34pm. We were waiting at the register while he was over at the other register spilling chisme with his co worker. He finally came over and had the worst customer service. No eye contact, no greet, and did not ask if we needed a bag. You can find better customer service at bloody Walmart. read more

My go-to spots for marinated taco meat is usually Superior or Northgate market. I did not have a hankering for tacos, but my son and his fishing buddy still gotta eat. What better meal than tacos? THREE-PACK TAQUIZA TACO MEAT. You know what I'm talking about... pre-packaged in-house marinated set of beef, pork, and chicken. Enough to feed at least 8-12 people. Truth: I don't own a taquiza griddle, but that's next on my things to get this summer. I cooked this stovetop on a cast iron skillet. One type of meat at a time, and plated it separately on a long platter. PRODUCE was fresh. Seriously fresh. You know how in the Kroger chain, they have their "A" list stores like Ralph's, then they have their less quality stuff sold at "B" list stores, like Food4Less? Well, this bodega had limes that were "A" grade and will keep longer. They were young and not aged or bruised. The skin was shiny with tight pores, meaning they were juicy and ripe. Picked up a couple of these babies and Roma tomatoes. Already had onion, cilantro, and avocado at home. YELLOW CORN TORTILLAS were still warm in the bag. Tortilleria on site! Debated on flour or corn and picked the bag with the steaming warm tortillas... decided based on the amount of condensation on the packaging. COVID PRECAUTIONS in full effect here. Actually didn't realize the lady who walked in front of me entered the establishment without a facemask (still yellow tier at the time of my visit), and was quickly asked to put on a mask by an employee. PARKING was ample. Lots of parking diagonally marked in an L-shaped parking lot. This is def your one-stop taco spot for a quick pick-up meal, if you like authentic food and do not mind cooking at home. read more

Northgate Market - Taquiza taco set with fixings for less than $20... good deal! - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ugh, i won't be coming here anymore! I mean look at the crappy meat. There was soo much fat i had to cut em off before cooking and look how much meat on the bone? Lol ridiculous. I remember when i looked at the display i saw ALOT of good cuts in the front so he must of gave me all the crappy pieces. He was a young guy working the meat dept. They are not serving any display items during covid but that's understandable. Guess i will have to find another market. Oh and the 10-15 minute waits don't help. I will stick to my mini mart by my house. read more

Northgate Market - Marinated short ribs? Lol the attendant gave me all the worst pieces. This is what was left after cutting off all the FAT! Terrible - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is my local Northgate market, the only negative thing I would say about this location is that they don't have as many products/items as the Northgate on Cherry and Del Amo. Other than that it's great. read more

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Wonderful. These employees really care about you getting good food and good deals. Swapped out my bad tortillas for good ones and gave me coupons to use on them right then and there. Amazing read more

Great market with an emphasis on Latin American foods and products. Stopped here the other night to pick up dinner and some groceries. Their rotisserie chicken rivals that of Costco's and it's a steal for about $5. I also grabbed some buffalo wings, pupusas, blue corn tortillas and two types of salsa. Every thing was freshly made and hot, so when I got home it was dinner time! They also have a great meat counter and very fresh veggies. One item that I never find at Ralphs or Vons is fresh garbanzo beans. If you've only had the canned ones, you 're in for a treat with the fresh ones! Next time? Gotta go back for some beef tendons. read more

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This review is based on my recent visit a few weeks ago for some ceviche. Everyone was wearing a mask inside which was great to see. Waited in a short line for some ceviche by the pound - I had no worries about the quality or taste because you could tell the product looked fresh (it's made daily) and I've had it at other locations before and have yet to be disappointed. Picked up some guacamole and tostadas and waited in a short check out line. As expected, it tasted great. I would recommend this location. read more

My favorite grocery store, BUT they need to train their employees or get rid of some employees in the hot food section. All the employees on the hot food department are careless and they never want to help costumers they've had me and people waiting with out helping or even looking at us. I mean they do see us and see we're waiting to be help, but they rather keep doing what they're doing and ignore costumers. Especially a lady working in the morning she always has attitude. I went there yesterday morning around 8:30am or so and she didn't want to sell me Champurrado or tamales because she was "busy" and she just said it wasn't ready yet.....The worst costumer service EVER on that area. read more

I am very happy to share my experience in this store, on Monday June 22, 2020 I left my wallet with all my credit cards and identification, and today June 24 I returned to ask if by any chance someone had found it, and they went to the office and they found it and gave it to me, a store employee found it and handed it over to the office. thank you very much from the heart for your honesty read more

Great job on staffing up on Thanksgiving. Breezed through the store for a couple last minute items...ice, ice baby! Thank you for an enjoyable experience. read more

I love the Northgate Market chain. I also love that I live walking distance to one but there are two things that annoy me every time I go. 1. Dead flys in the ceviche. Yes, flys. I LOVE ceviche but have made the decision to stop buying it at Northgate due to the overwhelming amount of flys that get caught in the ceviche. Its in plan sight and the employees don't really care. Business as usual. Pretty disgusting. 2. Not enough cashiers. Lines get very long here. Business is booming, the store is packed(a great thing), yet only half the registers are open. Lines sometimes go out into the isles. I hope they improve on these issues. Especially the flys. Other than that, their bolios are always fresh and hot and they have a lot of great Latino food products. read more

I like to come to this market and get things out of their hot deli case The selection changes almost to frequently My favorite item is the chicken Tinga and it's great if you heat up your own tortillas at home Recently I had the tamales out of the huge pots. They were good. Not as moist as I like but decent meat portion and decent moisture for a supermarket. read more

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When you first enter, the most amazing smell of freshly baked goods hit your nose and you have to remind yourself that you're not in heaven but in a Mexican grocery store. The smell is simply divine. I really love shopping at this grocery store. The prices are fairly low especially the produce. They have a wide selection of fruits and vegetables which are really good quality. Often times I'll find fruits and vegetables from my native country (Jamaica) here as well which is always a great treat. It would help to speak some Spanish since all the employees are Spanish speaking and only a few of them speak English. The few times I've had questions, I was always able to find a English speaking staff who was always super helpful. Last Christmas after being unable to get my Tamales from my old neighbor whose Mexican grandma makes the absolutely best Tamales, I ordered a few from here and they were delicious. If I'm not able to contact my old neighbor again, I'll probably continue ordering from here. read more

Northgate Market - Fresh meats - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is seriously a joke! right now with the whole Covid happening, I prefer to bring my own bags instead of getting the plastic ones you have to buy inside. They will not let you in if you bring your own bags!! And the cashiers are always unprofessional! Stay away from this location!! read more

Groceries are expensive in this place for the quality of food there. Used to be a good price with good price but not anymore after they renovated their store. I guess they want their customers to pay for it read more

Great store overall, but overall if your gonna purchase any meat items I highly suggest going elsewhere. Have bought shrimp that were so bad they stunk up the entire car before getting home. This is while packaged! And today I bought chicken that was so spoiled that within 2 minutes of being in my car I could smell the odor of the chicken. I went to return it shortly after and thought I could just exchange it for another package of chicken. Spoiled again! The odor was so bad from the spiked chicken upon opening the product it almost made me throw up. Will definitely not be doing my shopping at this store again read more

I first visited the flagship store in San Diego on 43rd Street last year when I lived in Carlsbad, and since moving back to Long Beach, so I had to check out the closest store. This location has most of the bells and whistles as the other store, but it's not as massive in size. They have the meat department, seafood, fresh, inexpensive vegetables, fresh baked goods, and a to-go department to drool over. As soon as I walked into the store, fresh bread/rolls were being placed into the bulk bread case, so I took four, then headed to the veggies. Cilantro, radishes, avocado, red onions, red potatos for later, and roma tomatos and I was done with the veggie section. From the 'deli', I ordered carnita and chicharron de panza, as well as fresh-made pico de gallo; and sooo reasonable! I took my purchased goods home and proceeded to assemble my dinner, including an imported Coke from Mexico - authentico! read more

Northgate Market - torta made at home with store-bought ingredients - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Northgate has change drastically because of who they decide to hire. It is clear that just about anyone can get a job there because they have poor customer service and children there working who don't know how to do their job correctly. Most of their workers stare at me all the time with weird looks and even one of their workers Jose followed me after I shopped there and wanted to start a fight as I'm walking with my mom. Northgate clearly doesn't know how to hire people that will benefit the store instead they hire children who aren't mature enough to just do their job and talk about the customers and give them weird looks. I have been shopping there for years and I can see how the store has changed for the worst. Do not go here. read more

My fave grab n go spot!! Gloria's candy sold out as of 9/23/17. Back in stock date?? = Random Update 9/21/17: Gloria's goat milk & pecan candy back in stock!! Look for the red candy wrappers in orange boxes at the cash registers. Get'em while they last... Dear Northgate, Oh how do I luv thee... *Great prepared foods in the back + fresh off the press warm tortillas * The Chicken Tinga * Fresh juice to order in the morning $4.99 * Delicious shrimp ceviche & when I can catch it a shrimp Creole type dish with onions, peppers and chillies is omg good idk the name of it. Tip: Wrap this bad boy in a tortilla with some guac + squeeze of lime mucho delicioso! *Awesome guacamole made fresh in the front during the afternoons * whole fried tilapia $3.99 each * juicy rotisserie chicken seasoned just right a whole bird was recently $5.99 each -it's great on salad, shredded in tacos or by it self ... :) * great Rice n beans $2.99/lb - I'm craving some as I type this... * platanos/maduros aka fried sweet plantain done well * good pupusas * great prices on produce * Mexican candies - Gloria"s cajeta w/pecan candy when in stock warning - these are addictive...one is never enough *The panderia with the habit foming cheese pie - triangular slices of sweet (but not 2 sweet) heaven - $1 ea. - I dare not buy the full 8/9" pan size + The tasty guava and cheese empanadas- .75 cents ea. * agua frescas tho I prefer the 4700 Cherry Ave location"s busy aqua fresca bar -:all flavors are great & refreshing - big gulp size cup $2.99 * + Great customer service English y Espanol Btw, shopping here, I'm able to make quick, delicious inexpensive meals that are (depending on what you get) healthy and nutritious. Thx for tha hookup Northgate! Tip: I find the mornings and afternoons are the best times to visit the prepared foods section read more

Northgate Market - Betcha can't eat just one... - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is walking distance, but I know go up to Albertsons up the street. The reason....so much of the food at this particular location is ALREADY EXPIRED! I have no idea what is going on here, but I've purchased a few things only to learn the sell by date has already passed. read more

I like going here for their fresh juices. They have a big selection of cerviches and salsas. The location in Downey has a huge bakery with tons of pastries and cakes. Great party platters too. Sometimes they have good sales on meats and vegetables. Sometimes I treat myself to the hot food counter. Last time I ordered the Cuban sandwich. It was good but a little on the pricy side. One of my regular spots to gwhen we have a craving for Mexican food. read more

I don't like coming here as much but when I need something it's close by so I just go anyway. The only thing is the security guard was very friendly friendliest out of all of them. but everyone else that works here acts like they have a stick up their butt and are too good for you. Especially the cashiers, is it too much to put a smile on your face and act like you enjoy working here? You can say hi or how's it going but I get nothing every time. Even when they hand me my receipt they don't look at me and start talking to the other cashier or something, and I say thanks have a good one.... but Haha there's nothing. Whoever is manager here you should really train your employees to have good customer service and not act like a potato. read more

This store deserves a negative 5 rating. Just rude and trash employees all around. The manager Cesar Romo who was oh so dismissive and telling me when the line was when that is not what I was talking about at all. To the hot food/ceviche counter that acts like they don't see you until you complain. I waited 15 minutes for ceviche while only one person was helping 5-6 different customers. When it came my turn she goes over to a Mexican man that had just walked up. I guess I should have banged on the counter and cut the line like he did. I will never go back. It might be time to shutter this store. The customer service is the worst! read more

Today one of the carniceros was soooo rude to a senior lady, who after told me that she had been having problems with 2-3 people working there. Always giving her more than what she asks for and they get mad because they have to remove what she doesn't want. One of them literally told her " yes we know who you're we all know you here" WTF!! What kind of professional customer service is that, let one of them tell me something like that and it's on!! She explain that due to her illness she can only cook for max two days of the same food since she is the only one living at her home. Is she picky? maybe/maybe not, is she taking care and not over buying food she doesn't need=Yes!! Someone at this store do something and have your employees learn some manners, I'll keep going to this location and keep updating every time something like this happens again and I will have some names with a picture(in your Face)!!!! If not Corporate will hear about this, oh wait they did already!! I have never rated anyone wether they have done good or bad service, but in this case there's this lady who is a cashier at this location who has an attitude specially with women young and old. Always gives them a hard time when checking out with her. She needs to attend LANDMARK, where they help people out with personal issues, she seems to be a perfect candidate to attend that seminar. Stop being such a hard person to deal with Lady. Characteristics- short, light skin, curly hair, and "pink"(Spanish) Another review and this one goes out to the Meat department section where they have all the employees seemingly being brought straight from the Rancho!!! No politeness- No Manners- No well spoken Spanish nor English- No respect whatsoever for people that make their meals in a daily basis. Always fucking giving you more than what you're politely asking for and then they still get mad at the fact that they have to fix their own damn mistake. Today one of the carniceros was soooo rude to a senior lady, who after told me that she had been having problems with 2-3 people working there. Always giving her more than what she asks for and they get mad because they have to remove what she doesn't want. One of them literally told her " yes we know who you're we all know you here" WTF!! What kind of professional customer service is that, let one of them tell me something like that and it's on!! She explain that due to her illness she can only cook for max two days of the same food since she is the only one living at her home. Is she picky? maybe/maybe not, is she taking care and not over buying food she doesn't need=Yes!! Someone at this store do something and have your employees learn some manners, I'll keep going to this location and keep updating every time something like this happens again and I will have some names with a picture(in your Face)!!!! If not Corporate will hear about this, oh wait they did already!! read more

3 bunches of radishes. As if i paid with rotten dollar bills. Not to mention the chicharrones that also went in the trash cause they are stale ! almost every time I get groceries there something's bad or will go bad in short time. Never fails. I go out of convenience but if I have the time I rather go to another grocery store. read more

Northgate Market - Grocery Near Me - Long Beach, California

I can not believe this place has 3.5 stars!! It should have 1!!! Or none. I have bought many rotten thing there from the deli, meat, vegetables, fruit and dairy department. Staff are sometimes rude! And will give you an attitude. I bought some chicken wings and the smelled horrible!!! So i went back and told the lady i wanted my money back. She dared to ask when i had bought them i said today and then she ask at what time you must of left the out too long!!!!! WTH i had just left the store and came right back with the smelly chicken!! Even when the receipt had a date and time! My mom bought a deli chicken and the inside smelled like it had been rotten for days! Again we took it back and they always try to blame the costumer even when receipt is given to them! read more

I had the urge to make home made empanadas the other day. My mother made some for me recently and it seemed simple enough; masa, chicken, queso, and fry them up. I headed to Northgate Supermarket because this is THE GO TO place for everything and anything Mexican. Northgate Supermarket is located in a section of Long Beach I know all too well. I grew up in the Wrigley section and my family used to shop at Lucky's Supermarket (back in the early 90s). The lot has since morphed into various shopping centers - but none to the caliber of Mini Mexico. I have only been to Northgate twice in my life -- once to fetch some goods for my mom and another time with my gringo boyfriend. I would have to say that both experiences were like walking into a Hollywood strip club; you are attracted by all the flashy goods, the colorful pinatas, the bumpin' music, and cheap meat -- however, you are intimated by the foot traffic, the 10 security guards walking around making sure all is in order, and the cheap meat. How can all this meat be 85% cheaper than the meat at Ralphs or Vons? Hmmm. They have everything here -- at a fraction of the price. Fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, tortillas, pastries, A HOT DELI!!! The hot deli is a sight; glorious amounts of pork fried to perfection and thrust into a hot case for display. Makes your mouth water just by staring. One thing I don't really like is the number system they have for orders. Take a number and wait for your number to be called...if you snooze, you will definitely lose. The patrons of Northgate Market are pros -- and they know the system inside and out. They wait for you to be distracted when your number is called and then they run in to claim your "man." By the time you realize this, you are still waiting for number 22 and 26 is up and running. There is no cutting either. Have you ever tried to cut in front of a Latina woman with 2 kids in her cart and one attached at her leg? Ruthless! All in all, Northgate is a conglomerate of goodness that can only be appreciated if you go! Addendum: Empanadas were a FAIL. My mom would find it amusing, I am sure. read more

As a supermarket, Northgate is not my first choice. However, it might be the best butcher shop in all of Long Beach. They make their own cheese, salsas, tortillas, carnitas, pollo asada, beans (made with CHORIZO!) and just about anything else you could want if you are looking for a home cooked feeling Mexican meal for dirt cheap. Half a pollo asada is 3 bucks. Along with some freshly made corn tortillas for 1.79, I rarely eat better than this. read more

Ever had Cherimoya ? No, well first off let me explain to you this store. Northgate is the Ralphs of mexican supermarkets. I think the only english you will find is that of the cashiers, and even that is pretty broken "eh, enithing ulse?" no, thats it senorita! A guy is always walking around with a broom, sweeping the same isle while maybe dancing under the pinatas like a romantic paris vacation. The cherimoya is a Latin American piece of fruit that resembles a less-armored artichoke. If you ask the produce guy at Fox & Obel whether it is good, he will respond, half lasciviously, half wistfully, "Oh, it is so sweet." Its flavor is described as a combination of papaya, pineapple and banana. While it is indeed sweet, it's much subtler in taste than you'd think, sort of like an apple-pear. Peel off the thin skin, and the texture is nearly fish-like, as the flesh comes off in clearly defined sections. Its seeds are plentiful, black, about the size and shape of very large, black lima beans. They're good for spitting across the sidewalk as you eat the cherimoya. read more

First of all my mom placed an order at the Bakery for a strawberry cake for my birthday, the day before. The lady at the register was horrible. My mom was telling me that the lady was giving her the wrong prices. But at the end she paid for what I wanted which was a white cake with mocha frosting and fresh strawberry fruit inside the cake for 15.99. They charged an extra $2.99 for fresh fruit. So the day of my birthday and it was finally time to cut the cake. I was excited and my family and friends were here and i cut a piece so see NOT A SINGLE FREAKING strawberrie, nothing, zero, nada! You could of imagined how mad i was, given it my bday and my mom had ordered a cake to my liking and there was only bread with mocha filling in the middle. My mom had paid extra for fresh fruit to be added and nothing. So i didn't even eat the damn cake! I called that night to complain and someone told me they couldn't do anything to call back tomorrow morning so we did and even then they kept my mom on the phone for so freaking long to just get ahold of the damn manager. My mom hung up because nobody was helping her and i had to go to the market and complain myself. When i get there the lady has the nerve to tell me they didn't have the things they needed to make my cake and she offered me a Chocoflan. First of all the chocoflan is disgusting looking, the flan had so many holes, THAT IS NOT HOW A FLAN SHOULD LOOK!!! A flan is smooth, that's how u know the flan is going to taste good. Anyways i had ordered a cake because that's what i wanted! NOT a chocoflan! So i decided to just get my $ back! So My bday cake was ruined! I ended up WITH NO FUCKING CAKE! That was my first expericence at their bakery! NEVER EVER AM I GOING BACK THERE AGAIN!!! HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! read more