While living here, i always shopped here just for the meats. I found them to have the freshest…read moremeats in town, and always great prices. Most often i would bbq my meats on my grill, but at times i would try something different and they were always so helpful in telling me how best to prepare something. So if you are shopping just for meat, i highly recommend this place.

I am speaking for the meat market. I have purchased meat here and they have great deal on their…read moremeat. The meat is seasoned well asada beef, asada chicken,and pork. This last time I was going to purchase 3lbs of seasoned beef and 3 of seasoned chicken. These were posed with a sign saying 10lbs for 50$ taking 3lbs i figured cost was 15$ for Asada and 15 for chicken. when I went the register it showed 29.99 I asked why they said if you dont get the special then you pay full price. I left them with their meat I am glad as I stood waiting for that total watching 3 larg flys in the meat case. Sadly I won't be shopping for my meats there anymore.

So great to stumble on this find for a delicious sandwich for lunch. I got the pork banh mi which…read morewas one of the best I've had. The pork was soft and juicy with a few crunchy edges, the carrots were tangy, the bread was fresh and not tough and kept good balance with the amount of sandwich filling. The $20 price was high relative to where I'm from (Midwest) but it WAS a great sandwich... Also got the potatoes wedges. Not crunchy, but still delicious. Great casual lunch spot! The guys behind the counter were attentive hosts.

3.5 STARS HELLO,…read moreMEAT SWEATS! Escaping the 4th of July warzone in The City, we headed to Carmel for a quiet staycation. The Carmel food scene tends to be mid and overpriced so I was in search of more affordable, local gems in Seaside and Marina areas. And...TikTok brought me to The Meatery, a boutique butcher shop and eatery. BUTCHER SHOP Array of ethically sourced meats - amazing looking marbled steaks, pork, veal, and handcrafted sausages (Mmm, blood sausage and fermented garlic sausage!). They also have house-made sauces and spice blends, condiments, compound butters, duck fat, and more. There's even fresh dog food (e.g. beef sirloin, brown rice, and blueberries) which I bought for my dogs. EATERY Made-to-order sandwiches and BBQ (brisket, pulled pork, ribs, etc) in the hot case. House-made sides (potato salad, mac salad, and kimchi) are available in the cold case. Bottled drinks including beer available. You can order ahead online but we ordered in-person. Note: Check Toast for the most up-to-date prices; the online menu has the old prices. There's about 6 tables for dine-in. Self-serve water. Bus your own tables when finished. F O O D * 18 Hour Smoked Brisket Sandwich ($18): https://tinyurl.com/rceamucw - Requested mix of wet/moist and lean brisket A signature item, the brisket sandwich was sorely disappointing. While I enjoyed the fresh, soft bun, tangy cola-cola bbq sauce, and acidic pickled onions, the lean brisket was very dry and tough (at opening time). * Calamari Steak Po'Boy Sandwich ($18): https://tinyurl.com/yn7zsvz6 The unique coastal twist on a New Orleans classic sounded promising on paper. The sesame roll was light and fluffy, and the slaw had a delicious creamy tang. Unfortunately, the thin, fried calamari steak was dry and chewy, while the heavily salted breadcrumbs overwhelmed its delicate flavor. * Dino Beef Rib ($21.50/lb): https://tinyurl.com/j8dsxnvc Eyeing this on another table, we decided to order it after trying the sandwiches. Def the highlight of our meal - the beef rib was rich, tender, and deeply savory. Not overly fatty with a crispy bark. Light on the seasoning and smoke so the tangy BBQ sauce came through for a boost of flavor. * Wedge Fries ($8) Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the wedges were dusted with their house seasoning mix (savory w/ a touch of smoky flavor) and served with a side of their fermented chipotle ketchup. * Kimchi Cucumber ($7.50) A blend of napa cabbage and thinly sliced cucumbers, the kimchi was mild and tangy. The perfect acidic in-between bites. S E R V I C E Warm, friendly service. Food came out fast. Overall, maybe we visited on an off day for the eatery. I can see why The Meatery is a local fav for their butcher shop tho. I mean, if I lived nearby, I would be all over 'em sausages! P.S - 3.5 stars rounded up for a small business.

What a surprise! Hidden in the middle of this little strip mall is what looks like a little grocery…read morestore. Don't be fooled! Walk to the back and you'll be rewarded with great barbecue! They serve brisket, ribs, tri-tip, pulled pork and chicken by the pound, or you can great sandwiches loaded up with your choice of meat and all the trimmings. I should have taken pictures because you would NOT believe the size of the beautiful stuffed baked potatoes. Each one is easily dinner for two people, loaded up with cheese, sour cream, onions, peppers and topped on with BBQ brisket. Fabulous! If that weren't enough reason to visit, they also sell exotic meats like lion, bear, ostrich, elk and just about any other animal you can think of. And if you buy the meat there, they'll cook it for you for free. Don't miss it!

I always loved this place when i didnt feel like cooking dinner. Wonderful Mexican fare to choose…read morefrom. The burritis were always packed with lots of meat and a generous amount of cheese. The tacos were full of flavor. In fact it was hard to choose just what to eat because i foynd everything to be so good. Was fun shopping here after eating my dinner because they carry many items not found elsewhere. Just really loved this place.

We had the tri-tip, brisket, coleslaw, potato salad, mac and cheese, corn bread (get the corn…read morebread) and a hot link. Everything was delicious!

My experience with Salinas City BBQ for our recent family gathering. I ordered online through their…read morewebsite, and the whole process was super easy. I really appreciated how clear their portion sizes were, making it simple to know how much to order for our group of 30 hungry adults. I opted for a pick up order although they do also offer delivery. My order was ready on time, and packaged well. --everyone was really happy with the portions and the flavors. I definitely recommend Salinas City BBQ if you're looking for real good food and friendly service!

The fruit here is fresh and good quality. The other day I bought some peaches and came back today…read morebut they were sold out. The mandarins as well. Today bought mangos $2.50 each bananas $.59 lb plums $1.99 lb green grapes from Delano ca $1.99 lb. They also have a meat market but I have yet to try it. I'll return

First time coming to this market clean and good products but the customer service sucks. Cashier…read morenever knowledge us when we walk in and when we pay never said hello how are you guys doing nothing just want a bag and total. Never will come back for lack of customer service. Her face was very unhappy.

We picked up dinner for 50 ppl and, it was amazing! So much flavor and the portions were so large…read more We have used their catering multiple times and it never disappoints great food. Great service worth every penny. Our guest loved the food.

Stopped by for a couple of tacos and was absolutely disgusted by the handling of food. Older…read moregentleman behind the counter was cutting raw meat when he saw me approach the counter. He proceeded to grab a tortilla and asked me if I wanted a burrito with the same glove covered hands he was just handling raw meat with. I shook my head in disgust. He then approached me and placed his hands palm down on the food prep surface where everyone's food is made. I asked him if he was going to put on clean gloves! He then proceeded to take his gloves off visibly upset. I could see sweat come out the latex gloves and on to the food prep counter. There was a bit more, but I feel you should get the point of this review. I turned around and walked away. To add I have contacted the health department, so hopefully they send a secret shopper to catch some of this atrocious service.

Great place to shop for unique items and specialty items…read more Definitely recommend. Great selection of meat etc

It has an amazing variety of cheeses and many other gourmet foods. Their bakery alone was worth the…read moretrip. All there goods are beautifully presented with clean and well lit aisles. Would definitely recommend

Every time we drive home from Monterey, I always see the big red Yelp sign that reads best BBQ…read more That sign did its' job and it got me intrigued and grabbed my attention. We finally got the chance to check it out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The Prunedale Market is located along side the highway 101 freeway in the small town of Prunedale. It just takes a few long right turns to get there. Parking is easy and accessible out in the front parking lot. From the front, the market does not look like a popular BBQ spot. It looks like a simple small market store to grab quick snacks and drinks. Once inside there is a BBQ and deli section to your right. A small dining area is to your left. The decor is old fashioned and quaint. The 2 gentlemen greet you with friendly hospitality. We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, half slab of ribs which includes 2 potatoes and a cup of corn chowder. The pit master/owner Martin, who use to work for Original Joe's, was kind enough to also include a quarter chicken leg, a sausage, and extra ribs. It was so much food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and hearty. The Tri tip sandwich was scrumptious with the flaming Fritos adding a nice crunchy texture and kick with every bite. The ribs were juicy and smokey. Potatoes complemented very well with the rest of the meat and chicken. Corn chowder was so tasty and creamy. I did not know corn chowder was that good. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Prunedale Market. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even offered for our son to grab some free ice cream to go. We politely declined. The prices were very reasonable. All that food fed us for the next 2 days. Lol. We hope to be back when we are in the area with other friends and family.

Passing thru Prunedale on regular basis, I always see the barbque sign on the hill. I always like…read moreto support local businesses (being from Morgan hill). Now this place is a bit difficult to find, and they only take cash, but DAMN! What a find! And Martin, the owner, amazing. Had the tritip and he gave me sausage sampler, delicious! We will be regulars!!