I was hoping to get cheddar jalapeño sausage. Unfortunately it was not ready …read more They have some grocery items by the wall

Oh boy... This place is awesome. If you haven't seen the famous "sausage chandelier"...you need to…read morevisit this place, even if it's only to see that. The selection of cured and dried meats is outstanding. They also offer cheeses, some bread, and other Italian products such as olives, sauces, pasta, and the like. They even make sandwiches which are loaded with meat and can feed two people easily. Everything here is fresh and of the highest quality. It's all delicious and if you love Italian cured meat...you'll think you've gone to salumeria heaven...! Very highly recommended if you are over on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx's Little Italy (much better than the tourist Little Italy in Manhattan) !

I have been meaning to stop in Mega since last year however, I always end up somewhere else. My…read moreusual meat market did not have baby turkey wings so I decided to check out Mega. Though they did not have what I wanted, I ended up with two 10 lbs bags of party wings for the total of $50. I thought it was a good deal. Now I do NOT like those big ole wings plus I am a flats girl so the size in the bags was just right. When you walk in you might be looking for the regular meat market set up. However, don't worry It is a wholesale food distributor that is open to the public. I wanted to purchase salmon but it was farm raise so I passed. Customer service was Excellent, patient and I WILL be going back. Try em

Excellent service and products. Always an easy place to get what you need. I always get my corn…read morebeef. 50-60 pounds every year for our St. Patrick's day celebration.

A staple in the Waterbury-Lasalle /Pelham Bay neighborhood great Italian cheese and sausage…read more Run by the same family for decades. Gina is always ready to serve you! Unfortunately Dominick has passed, RIP.

The best Italian deli in the Bronx. Anthony and Gina are the best. Good service and great food.read more

This place saved me! I was invited to lunch and asked to make my herb-crusted rack of lamb. I'm…read morevery particular and the last time I made rack of lamb, I used pre-packaged, New Zealand grass-fed lamb. It was extremely gamey and I hated it. I did not want to go that route this time around so I tried looking for a local butcher. Unfortunately, many of them closed earlier than I could get to them. I called one place and they said they had the lamb but when I arrived, they went into a freezer and presented me with emaciated, old vacuum-sealed lamb chops. I declined. The place was gross. They had tons of pieces of meat just sitting atop one another and I can't see how they prevent cross contamination. I was distraught, but then hubby suggested that I check the Morris Park area. I was ready to throw in the towel and go buy the gamey lamb when he found BESA Meats online. I called them and they said they had FRESH racks of lamb and I said I was on my way. When I arrived, I saw their meat hanging in the window. Walking in, the place is IMMACULATE! All of the meat in the cases were individually wrapped and clean. It was the polar opposite of the place I had just visited. I don't know the name of the man that assisted me at BESA, but he was so proud to present me with his fresh lamb rack. It was beautifully prepared, Frenched and trimmed of excess fat. I asked for two and the price was maybe 1-2 dollars more than the small racks I've seen that aren't even fresh. I enjoyed prepping the lamb. I didn't have to do much. I just cleaned it, scored it and marinated overnight with simple seasoning. The next day I seared, roasted, coated and finished in the oven. It was probably one of the best lamb dishes I've ever prepared and there was no gamey scent nor aftertaste. This spot will most definitely be my go-to. I have no problem spending a few dollars more for quality. The lamb was almost twice the size as the one in the supermarket. Their meat is fresh and well taken care of. You can see the pride when you walk in.

Usually a great place but when you see that the meat you gave me is no good and still charge me 60…read moredollars for it thinking I wouldn't notice is insane. They sell dried meat which is what I bought and the meat you can smell the salt from it. Not even a dog would eat it. You leave poorly prepared meat hoping to sell it and get it out your way before you throw it out it looks like. I should have known when I saw only two pieces there. There service is nice and I feel like that's cause they try to take you away from noticing what they're doing. This is the third time I came for the dried meat and each time it was a salt rock. If you wouldn't eat it why would you sell it?

I've been to this market several times and I remember they started out nicely...or nice enough. But…read moreI've been back there recently and the store has changed and not for the better! You can say the fruit and vegetables (what they have) look okay or fresh enough...but unfortunately when you get home and are ready to eat and prepare the produce, it's on the old side and not fresh at all. I've had to throw away certain produce because they weren't in good shape. The apples seem to look okay...but when ya get home and you bite into them, they're brown and mushy. Just a waste of money. I/We have purchased dairy products in the past such as eggs, milk and yogurt and have had to return the items because they were either old and/or spoiled. Perhaps they have a refrigeration problem or the thermostat is kept way too low?? Just no good. We've noticed that many items on the shelves are on the older side and are outdated. Ketchup, mustard, honey and cookies to name a few. The store did not seem to be very clean the last time I stopped in. The floors were sticky and the merchandise on the shelves were very dusty. I came in to return a gallon of milk which was spoiled and the cashier was very nasty and rude to me because I did not have a receipt...meanwhile she was the one who rang me up the day before. She gave me my money back...but gave me a very hard time for no reason. This is no way to treat customers and to run a business. No way!! Normally a person could just let this go...but this is not the first time. It's happened several times. The little one (cashier) in particular has a rotten attitude. I/We won't be going back to this store anymore. There are better markets and stores one can go to without these types of problems. Not worth it. Sorry......

I had a warm, nostalgic place in my heart for the old McLean deli that had been here since my…read morechildhood, but truth be told, it had gotten dingy and poorly stocked over the years, so what a delight to find this fresh, bright, diverse new market in its stead. Produce is plentiful and very fresh. They are well stocked with necessities--milk, bread, eggs, snacks--as well as less-common small market fare such as quinoa and herbal teas. They have a coffee station and a deli counter with cold cuts or where you can grab breakfast or a sandwich to go. In short, all of your standards and more, with a slight emphasis on Eastern Europe/Mediterranean fare--different for this neighborhood that tends to skew Irish, but not unwelcome. More than just a supplemental place to pick up a few things, you could almost use this as a primary supermarket. What a welcome addition to this neighborhood.

Brazilian groceries and meat market in mount vernon. Its in a little corner thats easily mistaken…read morefor a regular bodega when driving by. Inside, they have tons of products from Brazil. Specifically came to get meats for a bbq. Got some nice cuts Picanha and some kind of cheese cubes that are fried on the grill. Good value for the amount of meat we got, will def come back for the meats!

Delicious Brazilian food good meat price I will definitely buy from them again.read more

Next stop on my tour was Joe's Italian Deli. The timing was perfect, as it had just started to rain…read moreand we needed shelter- and Joe's is very roomy inside, with seating for those who wish to eat in. The interior of Joe's is awesome, with the walls stocked with a great supply of Italian cooking fare. As you journey towards the deli counter you're immediately greeted with an offer to sample the fresh, house made mozzarella. Captain obvious pro tip: SAMPLE THE MOZZ To put it plainly, this was the best mozzarella I have ever had in my life, and I am someone who enjoys his mozz. It had a delicious milky flavor, was extremely smooth, and had a wonderful salt profile that took it to another level. It was truly amazing. I could go on about it forever, but in the essence of time... Our intent was to order 2 chicken parm heroes, but the man at the counter who gave us the mozz sample recommended the 'Brontese' and after reading the ingredients (Prosciutto diParma, fresh mozz, wild arugula, Sicilian pistachio cream, evoo, cracked pepper) I went for it. Needless to say it may have been the best deli sandwich I've ever had. The way the pistachio combined with the prosciutto and mozzarella-but didn't overtake it, was amazing. So to go along with my Brontese, we ordered a Chicken Parm, and a Bronx Bee (crispy chicken cutlet, hot honey drizzle, fresh mozz, sweet soppressata, hot cherry peppers, baby arugula) and loved them all. Outrageous value as sandwich prices are extremely reasonable. Awesome experience at Joe's. The staff was incredible...helpful, kind, and went out of their way to talk food with us. The location and atmosphere were perfect. And the food....you have to try it to believe it.

The mozzarella here is very fresh. I got sandwiches and they are huge and heavy with a lot of…read morefillings. I had DSNY: chicken cutlets with eggplants, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers. I wish they put more roasted peppers to give more flavor. There are several cutlets in that sandwich. Maybe trade one cutlet with more red peppers to add sweetness to the sandwich. I didn't taste any vinaigrette as described on the menu. I also had Con Ed: prosciutto, eggplant, arugula, mozzarella , sun dried tomatoes. This sandwich is tastier than DSNY. I recommend this one. The guy who helped me in my opinion was a bit pushy. He gave me a sample of cheese. It was really good. It reminded me of L'amuse Gouda. It's sweet, savory, like butterscotch. He tried to sell me a big piece. I asked for a small piece. He cut me almost a pound. I recommend to be more specific about the weight.

Very low key chill place on a Sunday: drama show was on TV, the espresso slushie spinning in the…read moremachine, and associates ready to take an order with a smile on their face. Good vibes overall. We ordered The God Mother sandwich - soppresata, eggplant, ham cappy, provolone, roasted peppers, oil and vinegar. Warmed up it hit the spot. The freshly filled cannolo is what blew me away though. Perfectly crisp shell with not too sweet of a filling and a dash of powdered sugar on top. LOVED IT. Cannoli with a coffee crema was the best dessert combo I could have asked for. Tinos is a destination. Go there asap!

We were in the area for a visit to the Botanical Garden and wanted to have lunch at a good deli,…read moregiven the fact that we were in town from the west coast and don't find authentic Italian delis very often near us. Tino's hit the spot...here's why: - Incredible sandwiches! My wife and I split both the Eggplant Parma Hot Sandwich and the Tino's Combo. The bread was so good, as were the fillings. The eggplant sandwich was probably our fave, but we go back and forth on that a bit. - There are a few tables inside so that we could sit and eat there. Bottom line: I which I could transport Tino's to California and be able to visit every week!