I've been living in East County San Diego for my entire life and I never knew this place even…read moreexisted. I heard they were a very good meat market, but I was even more excited when I learned that they also have restaurant inside the store. I am such a food whore. At any rate, for breakfast, I ordered the "Huevos a la Mexicana" with a side a corn tortillas. The Mexican scramble came with chopped serrano peppers, onions, and tomatoes, not to mention a side of beans and rice for $13.49 plus tax. The scramble also comes topped with a couple of slices of Mexican Panels Cheese. I did like that! The eggs were well scrambled with all the ingredients and well seasoned. They definitely did not hold back on any of the ingredients, especially the fresh hot peppers. As a results, the scrambled a good heat, just the way my father would of liked it. I liked it, too. Both the rice and beans were very good. The beans were fantastic and the rice was well prepared and cooked to the right texture, but they could of used a little more seasoning. I used the locally made corn tortillas to make breakfast tacos with the scramble and the tasty hot sauce they offered. Every body was super friendly at this hybrid meat market and eatery. Did I mention they have a meat counter here, too? It's a cool little hidden gem in El Cajon.

Small market with some really good food. Their meat section has some pretty decent prices as well…read more All their workers were nice and helpful.

They always have Great prices on their meat,, as large quantity is all is excellent quality, all…read morethe employees are very friendly and helpful they always carry the boxes out to my car for me and I really appreciate that!! I really like how everything is clearly marked and they're right there to answer any questions you have..

This is my first time coming since they had new management and WOW!…read more Everything about this place is great. the quality of the food is excellent and the employees and the cooks were awesome and really seemed like they cared about the food! I can't wait to come back again

The people were so FRENLY and amazing ! The food was so tasty! They took there time making it and…read moreit was the best food I had in San Diego!! ( EL CAJON, CA. .

Went there on 4/19 and got 2 prime rib specials. It's to go only and they any au jus. Got 2 ribeye…read moreas well. The ribeye cost a were pricey but so good. Grilled them up at the hotel.

Ordered a Rueben over the phone and was told it'd be 10-15 minutes. Showed up 10 minutes later and…read morewas told to pay and they'll call it out when ready, so we did so. 20 minutes later, I asked and was told it was almost ready while multiple people had ordered at the counter after I had paid and received their food. After another 25 minutes (45 total), we just threw in the towel and asked for a refund. The guy behind the counter turned around and grabbed our food that had been sitting there for 40 (!) minutes (saw it placed there right after we paid) and goes, "oh, my bad! Here you go, it might be a little cold though" with a straight face. Like, are you kidding me? We got our refund and just left after wasting 45 minutes of our lives here. I hate giving negative reviews, but this place is trash and likely only surviving on boomer nostalgia (we were the only customers under 40 here). Prices aren't competitive either. There's so many other spots to go to in north county, it won't be surprising when we hear about the revival attempt not working out (original owner passed and family is trying to resurrect it). So all in all, skip this spot and go somewhere that won't waste your time and try to serve you old/cold food with a straight face (c'mon bro).

A few weeks back I was hanging out with an old friend and as we started discussing lunch, poke came…read moreto mind. It sounded good but we also weren't really feeling like going "out" and something that could be delivered or that we could pick up seemed like the better play. All the typical poke places showed up when we searched but none of them really sold us. Well, good thing I remembered that Valley Farm's poke game is strong... really strong. Believe me, I know that those of you who don't know Valley Farm will likely say "really?" when I detail that this sleepy little Spring Valley market kicks out poke as good as anywhere else in SD, but it's true. It's a sleeper of a choice but the quality and price will make you a fan, trust me.

Valley Farms Market is one of San Diego's hidden gems. From the moment you walk in, you can feel…read morethe difference. The store is clean, beautifully organized, and filled with high-quality products you don't always find at larger chain grocery stores. What I love most is their fresh selection, especially the produce, specialty items, and unique gourmet finds. Everything looks vibrant and carefully displayed. You can tell they take pride in what they offer. They also have a full butcher shop with everything you could desire. The selection is impressive, and it's wonderful knowing you can get high-quality cuts prepared fresh right there in the store. It adds such a personalized, old-fashioned market feel that you just don't see everywhere anymore. Another favorite of mine is their fresh-pressed cold juice blends, which I absolutely love. They taste incredibly fresh, and you can truly tell the difference in quality. It's such a treat to grab one while shopping. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It truly feels like a neighborhood market where customer service still matters. Whether I am picking up everyday essentials or something special for a gathering, I know I will find something wonderful here. If you appreciate quality, variety, and a pleasant shopping experience, Valley Farms Market is definitely worth a visit. I always leave happy!

This is a nice friendly neighborhood market. I stopped in for some New Steaks and at $7.99 a pound…read more I picked up two steaks and the price came to $13.58. The steaks were of very good quality and grilled up nicely. The store offers a meat counter with your BBQ necessities, including charcoal, wood, and seasonings, not to mention a lot of beers! They carry a variety of beef cuts, including poultry. You can special order large cuts. The service was cordial and sincere. I liked that the owner took time for small talk regarding his business. There's plenty of parking.

Before Every bbq I'm coming here first ! Was recommended this spot by a friend. All I have to say…read moreis quality quality quality ! A convince store with butcher shop basically! Their pollo asado ( chicken ) is amazing ! Their carne asada which is the thick arrechera meat ! So amazing ! I I made amazing tacos with them. I also grab a case of beer. I got my salsas, tortilla chips, tortilla bread, charcoal, & fire torch. Literally one stop shop ! My beef & chicken tacos were amazing. But they also have this Hawaiian flavored skert steak which was amazing (highly recommend). Also they have fresh short ribs. Which I got and marinated myself. Next time I come I wanna try out their tomahawks ! Best price in the county !! My new go to store !!

This is a great little local market. The service is great and they have so many great items…read moreavailable. They've got a fresh produce section and a meat counter. There's also a refrigerator near the meats that has grab and go containers of fresh salsas, guacamole and more. They carry a small selection of fresh bakery items and a pretty decent amount of shelf stable food as well. You can definitely find all manner of snacks and Mexican sweets, they even sell Paw Patrol piñatas! There's plenty of close parking in the shared lot. I personally love these little neighborhood markets, and this one is worth checking out.

Love Diego's market. Hey there are a lot of large Latino markets but this is by far my fav. I like…read morethe fact it's large enough to have everything including cool items like piñatas. The star of the show is the caniceria which has just a ton of variety. Multiple marinades and cuts. If you're lucky enough to show up on a weekend when he's cooking TJ dogs then you're in for a real treat. See you there.

The food is always fresh The service is like family friends…read moreand the place feels and smells like a restaurant that you don't want to leave.

I bought a few pounds of the arrachera carne asada to grill up. It was a good price at 13.99. But I…read moreasked if they sold it prepared and they said no but that they could marinade it for me. I took it home and the meat had almost no marinade and most of the cuts were gristle, tendon, and fat. Their corn tortillas were really good but I won't be buying meat from there again.

Get the meatloaf! Always satisfied with the quality of meats available. Staff is always super…read morefriendly and informative on the various meats. Really like the other goods available in the store.

They earn three stars solely for the quality of their products…read more I've been here a handful of times and I don't mind the prices. I believe you get what you pay for. I spent $400 here just the other day and even received a follow up email asking about the service. What I do mind is the consistently unfriendly, borderline rude staff. Every visit feels rushed, as if the goal is simply to complete the transaction and move you out the door as quickly as possible. I'm not political, and I have no interest in political commentary from a business where I pay a premium for steaks, regardless of whether it comes from social media or AI generated content. Especially at a time when it is difficult to escape the political divide, this is unnecessary for a business of this type. There are plenty of other ways to be catchy, quirky, and funny without going down that path. I also know for a fact that I can find equal quality meat online, potentially for less money, without the poor customer experience. For those reasons, I will not be shopping here again. Happy New Year, everyone.