Stopped by for some late Sunday Menudo and concha. Didn't know they sold it with or without meat. Got the Large and it came with all the seasonings and corn tortillas. For the concha we grabbed a variety of four, shame no pumpkin. All together it cost $19.35 and everything was delicious. My wife said memories of her grandmothers best! read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Menudo. - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

The caldo de pollo is disgusting. The chicken has absolutely no flavor and the vegetables aren't even cooked all the way through. I immediately stopped eating this disgusting slop as soon as i couldn't even bite through the carrot, just left a teeth mark. Then i tried a potato and same thing. I tried to make the best of it and eat the chicken with the included tortilla and some rice but not even that could save this inedible meal. Save yourself the time and go to Northgate. read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

Excellent service and staff! Adriana made us the most beautiful flower arrangement. We love Downey Vallarta! read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Gorgeous flower arrangement - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

Been awhile since I've been to a Vallarta. Miss all the fresh Mexican prepared items. Also it was nice to see a large selection of pan Dulce's, Empanada's, muffin's, and all the other sweet baked goods. Trying the prepared masa fina para Tortillas to try making my own tortillas. Service however, is as average as any other grocery store. Even at the deli and butcher area, no one acknowledged me. Maybe because they assume I don't speak Spanish, but usually most of the workers speak English enough to be able to communicate. They did have the plantain chips that we were looking for, but like most items, it was affected by inflation and it was $3.00 more than what we used to buy it for. We demand and they supply so no real choice. read more

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Bought a Rotisserie Chicken in the black container and got food poisoning from it, never again will purchase the chicken again. It was completely charred and super dry. Til this day Im still recovering. Too me , it seems like it was left under the heat lamp too long and was left from the other day and they reheated again. Shame of your cooks whoever does this and should have been disregarded. This happened on 5/6 approx at 11:22am. read more

I went in for the 16 piece fried chicken deal for $15.99 and was told they had no more. It was 6:10 pm still early. I had called in 15 minutes before to "put in my order" and I was told I just needed to walk in the store. So I asked what time did the kitchen close and they told me 8-8:30 pm The lady telling me they have no more so I look at her and told her I'd wait and she had this look on her face like how do I tell her so she called this lady after I told her I wanted to speak to the manager. Some lady comes to the front and tells me oh the lady who fries the chicken left a while ago ands they couldn't work the machine because she had pushed some button so no more chicken. Very upsetting!! They're going to have excuses all week about this special!! Very upsetting!!! read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Supposedly special 6/11/25-6/17/25 - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

I'm not sure why I keep coming back! On several occasions Vallarta has sold me rotten chicken. I once asked the butcher to smell it. This last time I ordered from Instacart (6/1/25) and the smell that took over my kitchen was so overwhelming and immediate! I do not understand how no one notices there. I can almost bet that Vallarta marinates that rotten chicken to mask the smell. Also, the flaked ribs are cut weird. There was a bunch of tiny bone fragments that we needed to be careful while eating. Half of them were also pure fat! Im not a butcher but I buy these at Northgate and I've never had this problem. I bought 4 lbs of this, not cheap! Food safety is not a concern in this place so stay away!!! read more

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Everything produce is fresh, store is clean and staff is eager to work and help I was very pleased with how the store is managed read more

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They taking advantage of of this situation and raise the prices to much other stores same situation and the prices are high but no like Vallarta read more

The pozole doesn't come with hominy. Has anybody heard of pozole that doesn't come with hominy, no. I got a medium pozole just for myself and 70% was massive chunks of fatty meat, the rest was broth. No hominy anywhere. Northgate has better pozole, for a fraction of the price. read more

One of the carniceria employees did a #2 in the restroom and did not wash his hands after. Just left the stall and walked out. Never purchasing meat from here ever again. 4/23/25 7:35AM read more

This is always one of my favorite grocery stores to shop at. The ceviche is always fresh and they have a variety of hot foods available. The carnitas family deal is another go to of mine. Special shout out to Martha our cashier who continues to provide excellent service. Thank you! read more

Enjoy coming to this store since I work nearby. But please, hire more help and help who work a little faster; especially at the La Concina.

I've been trying to purchase "Steam and Leaf Manderins" (aka Satsumas). for the past three weeks. They were even advertised in the weekly ad. Vallarta REFUSES to put out fresh ones. The only ones available are: Decomposing. Gnat Infested. Or have been sitting for 2+ weeks. I don't understand why Vallarta is incapable of stocking fresh Satsumas, I just wish they would. If anyone in charge of the store actually reads this, NOBODY IS GOING TO BUY DECOMPOSING WEEKS-OLD FRUIT. read more

Called to use a fried chicken coupon I was mailed, they said I had to come in the store to claim it, sooo I did. And what do you know they are out of chicken only 15 minutes later, after telling me to drive to the store. They refused to make more. Garbaggge! read more

Food is great, service is really good but the main reason is the honesty, I lost money inside the store but not knowing the exact place. Reported and in about 10 mins they found it(1000 cash) ! Randy is the person who was helping me, try to reward him but he's answer was no, just doing my work... Thank you Randy ! Blessings. read more

Nice variety in deli section, although a little clunky getting to point of receiving food after standing in two lines. Groceries have good variety and produce section is better than most local markets. Good to have them in Downey! read more

Today I am writing a mixed review for Vallartas Market in Downey and as usual it looked clean and very welcoming First I want to congratulate Yolanda in La Cocina for her excellent customer service and for going above and beyond. We arrived to the store looking for dirty Horchata (which by the way is delicious) we ask about and were told that they had it. We got on line There were no other customers and we stood on line for at least 5 Min there were two ladies working la cocina but even thought they saw us did not offer to help. Yolanda arrive washed her hand and ask us how she could help us we asked for the dirty horchata and told her that we did no see, she said "no we have to prepare it for you what size do you need?" I explained to her that this is today was the fourth time that I went in looking for the dirty horchata and was told it was not available, she said it is always available we just have to mix with the cafe de olla. I explained to her but the ladies told me on Monday Wednesday and Thursday that they did not have it!! She apologized and said next time ask them to mix it for you!!! Getting Yolanda's help made my day and I hope management reads this review and recognize what a good team member Yolanda is she makes a big difference. The second part of my review is to mention the other team members that to avoid having to mix the drink told that it was not available three times in three different days. Shame on them. If you are planning to visit Vallarta's La Cocina look for Yolanda she will provide excellent customer service read more

Gracias Maria Aviles por ese servicio al cliente! Despues de varias llamadas y tiempo en espera en el telefono me desconectaron y Volvi a llamar, Maria se tomo el tiempo de ir persolmalmente averiguar lo que necesitaba saber. Muchas gracias Maria a Vallarta le hacen falta mas empleados como usted que relented se interesen por ayudar al cliente. Gracias, gracias. read more

I appreciate the variety of items at Vallarta. Makes it easy to do all my shopping in one place. Also, the cash register people are so friendly. Just today I was helped by Martha S, who was very friendly and made the shopping experience very pleasant. read more

Be careful when purchasing a watermelon from this Vallarta. They are selling rotten watermelons. Bought one from here 2 days ago and it completely exploded on my kitchen counter. read more

Never disappoints me. I curve all my antojitos. I keep going back for their meats they make tasty barbecues.

I was hoping this was over. It's happening again everyone around me is popping up with Covid. Came in for some supplies ginger water cough drops bananas toast. You know things aren't looking good when everybody starts calling for your get better recipe. Fresh ginger honey five cloves of garlic lemon Clove and a spoonful of marmalade. Take two spoonfuls a day to kill any germs in your body. read more

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Went to Vallarta today for fruit and passed by the bakery where they had a "New Item", a tres leche with mocha whipped cream and chocolate shavings. I placed it in the fridge and when I went to eat it that evening, I came to find out it was spoiled. The taste was had to get rid of. Hopefully they do a better job of freshness with their baked goods! read more

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I forgot my beer and bread in the shopping cart and called the store and they said they would hold it for me . I was happy with is great service thank you Christian and Melissa and the cashier . Been going here for years great service read more

This grocery store is geared towards Latin American customer base but you will find a huge assortment of goods. They have a variety of fresh produce . An extensive meat and fish section. The good thing about them is they do custom cuts. So if you want a ticket cut or thin or filet they will do it. The place has a bit of everything with tasty hot food section as well as a fresh sushi section . They make their sushi a couple of times a day it's decent . The hot food section you will find carnitas , burritos tacos , Mexican stews and fried meats . Even an aguas Frescas section . The bakery is always busy where u can buy hot warm billions or conchas for that hot chocolate. Great supermarket you won't be disappointed . read more

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Excellent market. They have so many fresh fruits and vegetables. The meat and seafood section is big and offers a variety of seafood, meats and cheese I will definitely recommend this market to everyone read more

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Multiple times of going, the produce is rotted. Tomatillos with black mold on the top with squished tomatillos next to it. Strawberries are legit being opened and eaten and put back! It's a horror show when even the nicest looking strawberry box has molded strawberries every time! The consistently bad quality produce is outstandingly hilarious. Blueberries that taste like waterballs, moldy raspberries, the only saving grace is they brought in good quality milk and have a solid meat counter. This place is not good quality but cheap crappy ingredients besides Latino ingredients which is the niche they serve. They need to cut ties to whatever company is supplying their fruit and start expanding into good quality products instead of the million Goya products they have. One good quality honey. Spouts will put the squeeze on this place unless they look to improve. Service and ambiance are typical for a grocery store. It's just bad groceries with no real good options. The cheese here is like picking between the bottom shelf of a food pantry and the lowest quality cheeses at your local Ralph's. People want variety and good quality brands and start displacing the fake processed poisonous food. read more

don't buy the Asada flap meat they display it all nice and clean cut on top when you turn it upside down, it's full of fat and silver skin

this supermarket is very diverse, which I love my girlfriend is Spaniard. I could also always find Japanese ramen. However, I wish the music wasn't too loud and make it seem like I'm at a Mexican party. The music should be a little more diverse as well. read more

The ladies at hot foods so slow is like them were sloth and turtle in past lives so slow beans and rice was room temperature but agua fresca pineapple cucumber was good read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Tacos chicken plate agua fresca - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

I had a little situation with my cake order but i went back to adjust it & the bakery staff was very helpful & understanding. thank you so much for taking that weight off my shoulders on my daughters 3rd bday! read more

Rudest customer service ever. I waited 20 minutes at the food counter with my two toddlers and they never even acknowledged me. Another woman shows up and they help her immediately and then proceed to tell me that I should've been in line in English, so maybe they profiled me because they thought I didn't speak Spanish?? As a new customer I had no idea where to start the line. They were helping two other women when I arrived and thought I was next. I guess I was wrong. Worst experience ever. read more

Is there a no star review? This is my third time visiting Vallarta. They are my local "Latino market" (referring to their selection). However, it is a shame that their fruits are always rotten from the inside. It is my second time purchasing mangos and they were all black from the inside. Vallarta prices are NOT cheap to be offering low quality produce. Truly disappointing. The peaches were also not that great. Won't be coming back for fruit that's for sure. read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Fresh mangos anyone? - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

The Fruit Hunter is on the prowl! Vallarta Supermarket is a grocery specializing in Latin cuisine. Great deals, especially on produce, can be had during their Wednesday specials. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vallarta-supermarkets-downey-2?select=Hqgmf3dnpglagVXyMHN8LQ A little further out than I'd care to commute, what led me to Vallarta was their advertised special for mamey sapote. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vallarta-supermarkets-downey-2?select=sjhO1v2nHx8Gru8RkUEpCw To educate the layperson, mamey sapote is originally from South America, and it is quite a delicious fruit. The texture of an avocado, but with the taste of sweet potato/pumpkin pie. Sometimes, I can even detect hints of honey mixed in. I look forward to mamey season every year, as it's one of my favorite fruits. I would buy a tree, but it's not very cold tolerant & doesn't produce very well in our area. I know someone in San Diego that has a tree which bears fruit, but that's not the norm with mamey. I do, however, grow the very similar & more cold hardy green sapote, which allegedly tastes even better! Only time will tell if I agree with that assessment. Scanning the other produce available, my eyes spied guanabana, squash flower & mamoncillos, to name a few. A lot more varied selection than the standard supermarket. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vallarta-supermarkets-downey-2?select=eftZ4nfUK-XJ9YY_J1snEQ https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DovrfZrtXFfztBPlrgmGeQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA A fully equipped bakery, meat dept. and deli means customers never go hungry. I was wow'd by all the chicharron, in pieces and whole slabs. I bought a package, only to arrive home to find some of the chicharron to be stale. Too bad. Service was good. A few sample stations gave out light bites to taste. The cashier was friendly & efficient. Parking is via a private lot. Despite the small hiccup with the chicharron, Vallarta Supermarket satisfied my quest for mamey sapote. $3.99/lb was a good deal, and I relished my first bite of the season. I make it a habit to check out the weekly deals online to see if a trip to Vallarta is in store. Highly recommend! read more

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I decided to order from this place for the first time, a chicken meal and 1 lb of carnitas. OMG big mistake; both the chicken and the carnitas were super dry and bland, the chicken was so small that it could easily fit in my hand, the fried beans tasted funny, like they were starting to go bad. The food is not cheap, I was expecting something decent. I am so annoyed, this is going in the trash!! read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Chicken size - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

Compre chicaron para pupusas . y da asco puro aciete me costo 10 dollares la libra y es solo aciete read more

Vallarta Supermarkets - Chicharon para pupusas parece carne molida con tanto aciete - Grocery Near Me - Downey, California

Thought I would throw out a positive employee review for a diamond in the rough in the taqueria prepared food dept. I've come here many, many times to pick up food to go. Adolfo made my visit pleasant this morning. I was waiting in line for no more than 5 minutes. He saw that the lady was preparing a fresh beverage for a customer so he stepped up to take my order. I'm thinking this isn't his usual job duty as he asked to confirm he did it correctly when charging me. He gave me my order quickly. I liked that he asked which condiments I wanted. They usually throw everything in the bag and I end up throwing away what I dont use. I like that he took the time to ask. I did take a star off for a molding apple pie that caught my eye on my way to order my food this morning. read more

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Tamales are decent. We had the cheese, chicken and pork. Only complaint with the tamales was that we found a small piece of bone in one of them, which isn't ideal. I preferred their Menudo which they serve on the weekends. Probably the best store bought Menudo I've tried since most of the time store bought Menudo is really bland. Their Jamaica was good too! Staff was very nice and pointed out that I didn't get a dozen tamales since I'm too distracted to count properly while grabbing tamales apparently. Really appreciated the honesty and thoughtfulness of the staff on that visit. Pros: + Jamaica + Menudo (weekends only) + Great staff Cons: - Risk of bone in meat tamales read more

Went to two locations, Carson and Downey. These stores are clean and well stocked. Not crowed as most stores can be and the cherries are a hit! Some items are priced high but necessities were reasonable. Make sure to grab some Ceviche or an entire family meal. The customer service was great, they had patience as we tried almost everything! read more