There's a worker by the name of Ada there who's been there since the pandemic. She was extremely rude then and unfortunately that hasn't changed. I went recently to checkout the store as it's been a while since I went. I was in the book section with my sister when she stood super close to us for minutes on end staring us down as if we were going to steal something. She's not friendly at all and had awful customer service. Unfortunate to know that a worker with such a poor attitude would still be working there after so many years. read more

Systems are always down making returns a nightmare. Also, if you buy something with a warranty make sure they refund you the money for it-- corporate really needs to invest in tech and accounting practices and technologies read more

I have been waiting in line almost 22 minutes. It is several days before Christmas it is 7 PM and there is only one cashier in the entire store and I see people walking around but nobody seems to be able to get on a register to help anybody waiting this doesn't make any sense to me. read more

Walmart Supercenter - One cashier for the entire store - Department Stores Near Me - Encinitas, California

2 cashiers open and ten people waiting in line....and fifteen people waiting at self checkout..something is not right...what happen to your cashiers...??? read more

I use their curbside pickup, and it's been so helpful during this pandemic. I simply order via the app, log into my app to let it know I'm in transit, and it lets the Walmart employees know when I'm there. They then being out my groceries and put them in my trunk for me. It's all smooth and easy. -1 because they consistently put my groceries in a plethora of wasteful plastic bags despite me refusing them AND twice the employee helping me failed to properly wear their mask above their nostrils. I'll continue to stock up here on staples. read more

Passport photos! Yes, they take them here at the Encinitas Walmart. With tax it's a little over $8 for two photos. I went on a Thursday morning. There was only one person working but he was super nice & patient. When I rolled up he was helping an older lady. When it was my turn, he snapped my photo. 10 minutes later, the photos were printed, cut and I was on my way. Excellent experience and excellent employee working in the photo center/electronics area. read more

So, I was in line at the checkout. I had a TV and three small items under in the cart. When it was my turn to be checked out Graziela asked me if she could help the man behind me because he only had a few items. I said I only have a few items. WHAT????? Why is she putting me in the position to be the bad guy???? Just help who is next and don't cause trouble. I tried to call the store manager for days, but apparently he/she is never in the store, so I had to post this. Impatient men can wait their turn Graziela!!! read more

Nice store Pleasant staff Good location Had what I needed I would go back and shop read more

This Walmart is newer and nicer than the others in the area which is why I prefer coming here. Not that busy, you usually don't have much of a wait at check out and they have plenty of easy parking. You really can't beat the prices and selection, which is the only reason I shop here, very practical as an one stop shop. read more

I just needed to grab some mason jars for Christmas gifts. I looked in line to see if any were in stock, it said there were only 7 so I drove down right away. I had to ask someone where they were and she happily showed me. There were only two left so I'm glad I went right away. Did the self check out and it was fast and easy, in and out in about 10 minutes. read more

Did and online order for store pickup, waited over an hour, along with 7 other customer waiting for their orders. There is a number to call for pickups, called no one answers, called the store no one answers, if this is how store pickup orders are processed maybe they should not offer it as an option, this is just horrible! Store manager should really look into this issue, when you have 7-8 customers waiting over and hour to pickup their orders, this is insane, on top of that it will not let me cancel my order! read more

I usually shopping here 2-3 times a month cuz I live here my hold family live here my house here Encinitas! . Since Covid crisis the service from slow turn to crab and racist maybe because I look like Asian, Either people who shop here and lady at the gate. So today will be my last day for me my family and my friends that we will spend money for Walmart. I better go smart&final or Costco they seem nice and friendly with customers more. It not just you guy afraid of Covid19 we all don't like to get sick too. And no one of us get sick at all. I lot of you guy was coughing you should afraid of your self! Not recommended this location read more

Truly remarkable deals at Walmart! On this trip, I decided again to endure the suffering of using the self check out machines. This time I was on a machine that only accepted credit, when I had intended on paying with cash. After switching machines and finishing ringing up my items, the machine froze for what felt like an eternity. When the machine finally started processing the order, an error code came up. The gentleman working at self check out, Scotty, was very helpful and apologized numerous times for the inconvenience! He informed me that a recent software update had resulted in the machines not functioning as well. While this was initially frustrating, Scotty made up for it with his positive demeanor and helpful attitude! Plus, I saved a bunch of money by shopping at Walmart! read more

This has got to be the worst Wal Mart I have ever been to. The selection of items was very limited and the check out was a total nightmare. I saw a lot of employees doing nothing in the store wasting time. The lines were way too long and not enough checkers were working .The self check out line was very long. The checkers were super slow and didn't know how to pack the items. The manager should train her staff to do their job and not have them sitting around looking at their cells. I love the other Wal Marts I go to in Oceanside and Carlsbad but since I was in Encinitas , I thought I would just shop at the Wal Mart there. It took a very long time to get through the line and get out of there. I told the guy at the door as he was checking my receipt that the store was a problem. He just rolled his eyes and acted like I had a problem and to go tell the manager. If any of you want a good shopping experience at a Wal Mart go to the Oceanside ones or the one in Carlsbad. They are on top of things there and the check out is super fast. read more

This Walmart location has me shocked but out of choice I don't really like because of the store being outdated and the floor tiles being destroyed and the management only hiring elderly people to work at the front registers then they complain and yell and the store is mixed around and weird don't like this location definitely should remodel or remove this Walmart! read more

No one answers the phone when trying to call to determine inventory, availability, etc. Lazy employees, not much on the ball, slow slouths

Literally the worst Customer Service ever. I do not understand why you can't return something at any Walmart even if it's not sold there. They have trucks going every day but instead they'll make me drive to another one that has a certain department. And the attitude in which that information was delivered was awful. read more

If I could do negative 10 I would. So fed up with this Encinitas walmart. Slim pickings always. They never seem to restock the missing items anywhere in the store. Week after week. I just got burned AGAIN for ice. I know it's petty and I should just let it roll. BUT... the check out let's you choose ice and when you go to get it it's empty. I made that mistake. So today I looked and saw ice, added it and paid for it. Went over to grab it and it was only 20# bags for $4+. "OH we don't carry the small anymore " Then WHY is it on your computer checkout?! So there's something wrong with ME for getting pissy about the fact that both times they said I had to go to customer service to be refunded. Wait in a line 8 people deep for under $2. No thanks. I feel ripped off by the biggest company in the world (not counting Amazon here) because THEY don't update. Inconvenienced as I need to drive to a different store for ice. Petty BS, I know. Horrible things going on in the world today and listen to me. I suck. But Walmart sucks more. read more

This Wal Mart was fantastic!! It was easy to find parking and start shopping. Workers were helpful and the store had a great selection. I was able to find everything that I needed! read more

Is it asking too much that this store (or any store) who gets so much out of yelp.com, google.com and others, actually have honest listed hours of operation? Where's the respect anyway? Walmart close the doors 265 minutes early a few years ago for no good reason in NM. Honesty is the best policy - that's out the door! And the push back is pathetic. Low class means heartless disrespect and that's rampant - such low expectations. What did they do in this country I want to visit (if not live)? The one Walmart was built and burnt down! Bad karma, is what comes around goes around. And we need that country NOW to counter China, and they choose China!? What? Bad karma, again. read more

I don't think I have ever been into a store where I have experienced more helpful, friendly and professional staff. I wish I got her name but the lady on the self checkout tonight (at 10.30pm) was wonderful. They must really train their staff well here and take good care of them. I would not necessarily expect the level of service we got here tonight at a Walmart, and I am pleasantly surprised. read more

The girl Julia at customer service is rude . I ask her to shred my paysubs and she says no?! Then I ask her manager to do it and she does it with no issue . The heck ?! Beside the girl I give this place 5 star read more

I was looking for a warmer shirt. They had an entire section of Fruit of the Loom long sleeve shirts in a 3XL as I'm 6'2" and 235 lbs so I need a real men's shirt options. They offered long sleeve tee's which I bought as well as sweatshirts. Thank God for Walmart. Found my shirt and it was only $6 which was awesome. read more

Called their customer service line here in Leucadia to get support on if they had fans and when they would be getting more. All they could tell us is they have none and to call back everyday to see if some came in. For such a giant company, you would think they could check the next delivery date that has them on the truck and let us know. If your looking for fans people during the heat wave. You won't get support from Walmart read more

I'm from the East Chula Vista area, we have a Walmart on East H Street in the Rancho Del Rey area that looks very nice, darker lighting great for eyes, better mood with glossy granite looking floors. But This Walmart off of Lucadia look just like Kmart, BigLots and a 99cent store, old dirty ugly floors, this place needs a serious remodeling upgrade, This Walmart is in a posh area of Lucadia, south of Carlsbad, and I can't believe my eyes when I'm up in this area visiting, just an ugly looking Walmart, puts me in a foul mood when I shop there! read more

Our Encinitas Walmart truly needs assistance and I do hope they read this review and truly take it to heart. I like Walmart! When I need a good bargain, convenient shopping, great hours of operation and familiarity- it's Walmart! Now, going into the Encinitas Walmart is ever so frustrating...why you ask? They are ALWAYS out of stock on MANY things. No kidding, I shop there at least twice a week because I don't buy certain things in bulk. We don't have a full house and I like fresh items in the house. I'll post pictures below showing the empty shelves on a typical day at this Walmart. There wasn't a holiday before or on any particular weekend, just a beautiful weekday in the neighborhood. The employees are friendly enough and a couple nice ladies always speak to me and we have a nice chat. The inventory manager or system is simply not keeping up with store/shopping demands. I see employees stocking but the shelving holes still exist. For example, my husband loves Lifeway Plain Kefir. No kidding he drink 8oz everyday. I went in today and there was only 3 on the shelf none in the back. I went in a few weeks ago none on the shelf and none in the back. Thank goodness I bought several before then. I wish I'd kept a log of the simple things always out of stock so I could share it but I would get so annoyed and angry that I'd simply leave. I love Nathan hotdogs and so happy Walmart now carries them- dog in bun ready to eat in their food warmer. Unfortunately, 9 times out of ten there isn't any mustard OR relish. I usually have to go back to the deli/bakery door/dept and ask. They give me mustard but still no relish. I don't get it ‍hotdogs have mustard & relish, right?!?! It amazes me that after you're told this week after week-nothing! ‍ Sometimes when I need several items I simply get into my car and take a ride up 5N, across 78W and go to the other Walmart off Jefferson. But why should I have to? I DO understand the Encinitas Walmart is not fully expanded like the Vista or larger Walmarts. I'm simply asking that the tags/spaces on the shelves stay stocked with what you do carry. PLEASE!!! I don't think I'm being unreasonable. *THE END* read more

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Walked in to do a return. Nancy screams from across the store that customer service is closed. I told her it was not necessary to scream because there is a sign the states that and it is rude to scream. She answers back that she does that all the time. read more

I love Walmart's bedding, candles, bikes, and clothes and slippers/shoes. Prices Are also great as usual and I can spend hours in there with my fiancé and have a fabulous time. read more

I've visited this Walmart twice while staying from out of state. They have a TON of beach variety: seats, umbrellas, tables, toys etc. This time I visited while the corona virus was slowing. They provided masks as we did not know they were needed from being out of state. read more

There was a guy who was just talking to the folks at customer service, no mask, and nobody did anything. And then he went through the rest of the store. And another employee could barely figure out how to keep his mask from falling off his face. On the plus side, they still do have plastic bag recycling. read more

Waited for over a half an hour to get a bottle of alcohol here. There was about 5 other people waiting and Walmart associates all around but no one with a key. Don't keep your alcohol locked up if you can't get someone over to open it. read more

I went there today. You could not tell which carts had been santized. There was no one cleaning carts and directing you to the clean ones. There were way too many customers. The aisles were crowded with employees trying to shelve merchandise making it hard to get by or find things. This type of thing should be done when the store is closed. Very hard to maintain distancing. There were two people in line with me without masks so I had to change my line. I spoke to the assistant manager on the way out and told her the employee sitting in front of the door should check people for masks before letting them It does not seem that this Walmart is serious about limiting the number of people in the store or insisting on masks to protect the workers and customers. I would not recommend shopping at this store read more

I would like to first mention that I never write Yelp reviews, but after my experience with this gentleman I felt very compelled to share.... I work for Postmates and pick up multiple deliveries daily from Walmart's grocery service. A couple of months ago before the pandemic, the service at this Walmart was slow, especially during the afternoon hours, however Walmart stepped up and hired some exceptional individuals. Every employee that works at this grocery delivery service team has been extremely helpful. One in particular goes above and beyond to make sure the job gets done efficiently. Mitch is one of the most kind, selfless and dedicated employees I have met while working for Postmates. He always greets with a hello and communicates timing on deliveries if they are running behind. Just yesterday, while helping with a grocery order, Mitch was training a new employee and showing him the way. His influence as a leader and mentor is exactly what this world needs more of. Thank you Mitch for your dedicated hard work and cheers to your continued success. Great hire Walmart! read more

I have to admit- I wasn't expecting a ton of customer service when I had a problem with a bike I'd bought for my son for Christmas through the online platform, but I figured it couldn't hurt to bring it in and see what my options might be to replace it. I really didn't want to have to get another one shipped, since the first one had taken me all day to put together. I knew that the problem could probably be solved relatively easily by someone who knew what they were doing, but that person was not me. Turns out, it was this store's Assistant Manager, Rich. He fixed the bike himself, borrowing some tools off the shelves, and had my son riding again right away. Now I know how to fix it too, so if it happens again, I can handle it. It was the best outcome I could have hoped for. Hooray! read more

Unacceptable!! I had to return some personal items ok! I had to wait til little friend got off. So obviously it was after they working man hours. So I get there and a sign was up saying they was closed for returns! I hunted down the first employees I could eye! Ion even care if they talk they little talk between themselves. I was so disgruntled I interrupted them in mid talk! I said where they worker men at?? Ok lady says they closed at 7!! I'M HERE NOW an I live all the way down in Daygo! She Apologized but I din accept. Man always gotta be some bullshit son. Then little friend is buying an electronic. As we stood there the cashier woman kept hollerin for Dan. Who in hell is Dan and why she hollerin his name fo?? It was nerve wracking. On top of that this old man kept bothering cashier woman for help which held her up from helping us all the while she hollerin for Dan! Good Lord am I in a circus?? Then cashier woman all worked up so she rude af to ya boy. She said I ran over her foot helping her roll out they cart with the item. I'm doing your job woman! I shoulda let her doing it her damn self! All that complain'. Oh! Them aisles are all jammed up with they boxes and worker people be pushing them big as carts. Can't get through no way no how! Can't see any damn thing on the shelves. Aggregating! Why do that during the day when folks are tryna shop?? What sense! I came back another day an the rude cashier woman was sittin in her car for a smoke. I thought it was odd she was at there like that.. and happen to be parked in fronta me. I watched her til I had to bounce! read more

Worst Walmart experience ever!!! Most unfriendly employees I've ever witnessed, almost like they don't want you there because they don't want to be there. I go to check out and they ask if I want to purchase a bag for 10 cents. Well hold up... I can't bring a bag in but I am forced to buy one unless I want to carry my groceries single items. It's the principle, we are in a pandemic and we aren't allowed to bring our bags in so hey let's charge the guests. Grocery stores aren't charging but good ole' Walmart is. Horrific!!!! read more

I like this location because it's on my way home from work. The store is small but I'm able to find everything I need. Cashiers are friendly. Only one particular person by the name of Meek.She is a manager of some sort that wears a yellow vest. Black woman. She's very rude and never smiles. Stares you down like your going to steal something. I hate when she's working. I get very bad vibes off her. She needs to go back to training & learn some customer service skills. Why she's in management is my guess! Get that dirty look off your face and smile more!! Power gone to her head! I'm sure a lot of employees don't like you! read more

Please be considerate of your customers and open more check stands. I am tired of being under served by having to stand in long lines. There are over 10-15 staff meandering around the store. Hire one more checker to help. There is no reason that only two check stands are open on a Saturday morning. read more

So I purchase two shorts yesterday and because of covid-19 I couldn't try them on which I didn't mind because their dressing rooms are disgusting so I tried them on didn't fit so I took them back and they informed me that I couldn't return them due to covid-19 I was like where is that stated she said there was a sign in the front however nowhere where the clothes is located so how I'm suppose to know this Walmart you need to do better you are a multi million dollar company come on if I could I would give you no stars People need to stop giving these company our money they are making millions on us and they will charge you for bags during a pandemic read more

It's a Walmart! Clean and could navigate my way around with ease. Found what I was looking for and went through self check out. It was early so not very crowded. Not a bad Walmart! read more