Amazing how fast things change and turn to disappointment. I…read moresent my wife in to get some of their carne asada (arrachera) and while doing so, she had me on speaker phone to assure that she was getting the order correct. We were looking for their prime product that was already marinated. The following morning, in preparation for a few guests arriving later, I grilled the product and unfortunately found out that the meat counter gave her a unmarinated product. While mistakes do happen, we called the store to patiently explain our issue and asked not for a refund, but a store credit for the next opportunity to get some carne from this small business. Unfortuately, this was flatly denied and the initial offer was a bag of chips or a small container of salsa the next time we came in. We were told by the manager's proxy, Valeria, that since the meat was cooked, it could not be brought back, because? Who knows. If it would have been raw, she said they would have taken it for an exchange or refund. What would they have done with it raw? When I asked how was I to know that it wasn't marinated before cooking it, she had no answer. I made sure to tell her that we have no intention of defrauding the store, and even mentioned I left a glowing review for them in Yelp. After another apology by her, I asked to speak to the actual manager. He declined to get on the phone with me. Curiously, after exclaiming my disappointment near the end of the conversation with Valeria, she offered me 1 free lb of meat but made sure to say she (they) would still be losing $20. With receipts in hand and a calm understanding phone call I was hoping for better customer service for our neighborhood store, but alas, more failure over $40 worth of meat. Too bad.

Great prime meat can be cut to order. Meat cutters are…read morehelpful. Necessities for meal prep, BBQ, Some speciality frozen protein items. Some veggies and other on site. Store is clean and the service by the meat counter and at check out is. BBQ meats, Carnitas, Cracklings, Marinated Products and more. The meat products I've purchased have cooked and tasted good. You must know how to prepare and cook to have the desired results. The steaks have be excellent on the grill and in a frying pan. One wouldn't want to ruin what good money was paid for.

Great Carne Asada and marinated chicken breast, was a hit with everyone.Be sure to get some for…read moreyour next cookout

LOVE LOVE LOVE KENNEDYS!!!…read more Great quality. Great seasoning!!! So many options!!! Little pricey, but WORTH IT!!!

We have been shopping at Major Market for over 30 years, and it has truly been one of our favorite…read moremarkets of all time. They carry such a nice mix of unique specialty items along with everyday groceries, which is something we have always appreciated. That said, prices have become very high compared to nearby options. I recently compared produce prices with Trader Joe's next door, and Trader Joe's was significantly less expensive. More importantly, the last several times I have shopped in Major Market's produce section, I noticed multiple bagged salads, bagged vegetables, and even some refrigerated salad dressings that were well past their expiration dates. We have also purchased their fresh garlic croutons from the front of the store for many, many years. Recently, though, the crouton pieces were cut very long rather than into normal bite-sized pieces. These were not crostinis; they were the actual croutons. The pieces were awkward to eat and, in my opinion, could even be a choking hazard because they are not cut into manageable bite-sized pieces. I'm not sure what is going on, but shoppers should be very careful and check expiration dates closely before purchasing items from the produce/refrigerated section. I also hope the crouton issue is addressed, because Major Market has been a beloved store for our family for many years.

This is a really nice clean market, with excellent hot pre-made food. The prices are a bit more…read moreexpensive than grocery stores, but if you want a place that isn't packed and where the customer service is good, it's an nice alternative. Please keep in mind that the bags here are $0.20 here instead of the typical $0.10. Regarding the hot food, if you are a burrito fan definitely check out their pre-made carnitas burrito for $9.99. It is excellent and their salsa is really good. They had caldo de res too, which looked amazing but I haven't had a chance to try out yet. Their fried rice was tasty. The produce was plentiful and looked really fresh. The floral section was OK - better at Vons. We'll be coming back soon.

Green Beef supplies the BEST pasture raised pork I have ever tried!! Their happy pigs graze on…read morewalnuts which is what I believe gives them their sweet rich flavor.. Will never purchase a roast anywhere else after having one from Green Beef. Colleen is so sweet & really takes an interest in her customers. She is quick to respond & I appreciate her loyalty to her customers. Colin has been a gem, truly helpful when it comes to preparation ideas, suggestions on which cuts of meat I'd enjoy & ways to prepare them. Wonderful company!

First came across this vendor earlier this year at Encinitas Street Fair. We love checking out beef…read morejerky samples but this booth was not marketing it as "beef jerky' but Biltong. It's a South African dried meat that's air cured. We got the beef stick version and the sliced version. It became an addicting snack. It's premium meats, thin and fatty. Finally had the chance to make it to the Store. Met the owner and creator, Michael. Super friendly nice guy. He took us in the back to show us how it's made. There were two rooms. One can be considered the wet lab where meats were marinated and prep. The second room was the dry room where meats were hanged to dry. We couldn't remember which one we purchased at the fair and they had new packaging. Michael let us try samples and we ended up getting 4 different kinds. They will be celebrating two years on Saturday September 27! Be sure to come support. You can also find them weekly at the north county farmers market.

Choice of the top quality meat with South African spice OR a lighter, non-msg option. Delicious!…read moreWelcome was warm, hope they grow their SA product range.

I almost drove right past this spot, but something told me, Nah... pull in!! Best decision of the…read moreday... Walked inside thinking I was just gonna grab a burger, and next thing I know I'm wandering around looking at all the meats, marinades, sauces, chips, drinks, and sandwiches like I was about to host a backyard BBQ for the whole neighborhood. This place is dangerous if you like to cook. I asked the guy behind the counter what I should order because I wasn't trying to make a bad decision. Without hesitation he said, Aged Burger and the Philly.....Say less. We grabbed those and ordered the fries extra crispy because that's the only way fries should be eaten. Man... everything was hella good. The burger was juicy, the Philly hit the spot, and those extra crispy fries disappeared way faster than I want to admit.... They've got plenty of outdoor seating too, so we just kicked back, ate, and enjoyed the vibe. I already know every time I'm in the area I'm coming here because wise ox is greater than shake shack I'm Js!

Upscale sandwiches and butcher shop. Pretty pricy on butcher shop but the quality is there for…read moresire. Sandwich prices are on par for the area and were yummy.

Customer service is quick Prices are great…read moreI ordered a box of New York steaks which they said they typically dry age their meats for 2 months depending on meat. Their prices vary depending on the market. But they will always beat anybody prices. This is a 5 star based off customer service and price. It's contingent on taste of the meat and how tender lol will update review after.

We got there 20 minutes before closing time, only to find out they randomly closed early that day.read more

The good: They sold tropical fruits here like cherimoya. I…read moregot tiramisu and berry tres leches cake here and they were very tasty. I liked that they had whole cakes but also tres leches in a cup or by the slice. The prices were fair. They had so many ready-to-buy cake options. They also have a huge selection of pinatas and agua frescas. They have a sit-down area that they call a food court. By the fruits, there's a small gift shop that sells random things like blankets and toys. They had awesome inflated foil balloon options. I also got fresh ceviche here, tostadas, and frozen ceviche. The bad: The tables were all a bit dirty in the food court. The interesting: This is a chain market based in SoCal.

They have the best tamales. You can't get wrong with any of them from chicken, corn, or beef. I…read morealso love their cheesecake! Staff is super friendly and store is clean, well-kept, big and organized.