“Love this store ! Especially Karen ! She is so helpful at her job. She always has a nice smile when she speaks to the customers and makes sure I haven't forgotten something.”
“Best place to get carne asada. Longanisa. And tortillas no joke. Everyone is very nice. Sometimes they might seem serious but thats only when there bussy. But overall great place to get your grill groceries.”
“Albertsons/Vons is the only store chain to continue carrying Pomegranate arils! Ralph's stopped stocking them & Smart & Final haven't carried them at all. Albertsons/Vons has a better selection of frozen and canned foods. A bit more expensive but when I can't find something at Ralph's, I go to Albertsons and find it every time!!”
“Been coming here for over 3 years now and their customer service and quality is great!
The staff is so friendly and they always welcome you with a smile and are super helpful! 5 stars!!”
“Smart and Final is a fantastic grocery store. Great selection, very competitive prices on goods and the fruit and vegetables are always fresh. From single servings to buying in bulk, Smart and Final has it all with no membership fee.”
“San Diego, CA. Leslie brought us to this cool area and said she loves this store. They give samples of flavored olive oils. They also carry vinegars and…puzzles? I asked why the puzzles. The staff person said, “Pretty much everything here is what the staff likes. And it sells, so…”
Well, I loved their puzzles! Steve got one about national parks for Charles. Fun place!”
“Like this for odd items , keto and nosh
I eat carnivore so good sorce of uncured meats and sugarless and grass feed meat Close out deals are excellent.”
“Quick, friendly checkers. Best prices outside of club stores. Always the best produce. There's a bank, Starbucks, flowers, and you can even buy Lotto numbers! Check your receipts for overcharging on some items. Hey, nobody is perfect.”
“Very good choice of Mediterranean groceries, kitchen tools and kitchenware.
Only caveat is that many items don't have prices on them. Makes it difficult to decide if you should but them or not”
“Smart 'N Final is my one-stop shop. They've got everything I need. I am impressed with their quality of produce at good prices. Plus, they are the closest grocery store to me. I like Costco's prices, but not the traffic, parking, and shopping cart traffic inside that big box store. I also like Trader Joe's, but it's too far to drive for a few items.I'd give 5 stars if the checkout lines moved quicker. They tend to be often understaffed at the registers.”
“Very clean and organized..had no problem looking for what I came for..also has a check cashing booth separate from the checkout area where u had to wait for people buying food and stuff in between check cashing..guy at register was nice looked well groomed and didn't rush me at all.. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE ??”
“My Daughter and I were shopping and my daughters earring fell off when she was reaching for beets and fell into the metal grate in between the produce shelves and she could not get it, So the Service Manager ROY was going to clean the grate and came in at 3:00 am and found her earring and called her and returned it to her she was so happy because it was a gold and diamond earring very expensive and sentimental thank you Roy you are our hero ♥️”
“Sadly it's right across the street from the park so alot of adults buy beer from here then go to the park and drink. I've never had anything happen just a sad factor of the area to consider.”
“Stopped in today to just grab some ice and Discovered an authentic Carniceria inside this Mom and Pop neighborhood shop. I also was pleasantly surprised by some good old-fashioned customer service! This husband and wife team offered service with a smile as well as "anticipating need," one of the cornerstones of customer service. If ever in the neighborhood stop by and see for yourself. Cheers!”
“I love this place I feel so comfortable and the fresh produce is delicious and customer service is very kind and professional especially from the beautiful worker Jannette she’s so hard working committed and makes a positive connection with the community such a blessing for the location she definitely deserves a raise for the high quality of customer service and interaction she brings to the store. 5 Stars and the owner is super chill and kind as well! thanks for all your help guys.”
8AM - 10PM
447 Broadway, El Cajon
Grocery Stores
“This place is the best kept secret in town. The best meat and always super fresh. The owners are the kindest individuals and they always treat the customers like family”
“Wow, an excellent experience, Middle Eastern fare at its finest (unless it's mom's home cooking..) fresh baked breads, freshly grilled meats, exotic desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables, a veritable cornucopia of Middle Eastern delights... Recommended..”
“This store is amazing. They have a great variety of candy, drinks and food ingredients that you might have forgotten at the grocery store. Everyone who works there is super friendly. Really clean and loving the gas station. Super convenient and well priced.”
“Visiting from Arizona, we went to ALDI to pick up groceries last December. Prices were reasonable and the store had some different selections for us. Holiday treats, some from Europe, were heavily discounted post-Christmas. Special thanks to cashier Sophia for helping to refund/add two items for us after checkout.”
“THANK YOU FOUNTAIN LIQUOR! You went Above and beyond for my order 2nd time I have had problems with doordash but you have stepped up to the plate and hit a homerun. I think I may contact your establishment in for my future needs MARIE O.”
“Love this store!!! Angie is excellent, she always provides EXCELLENT customer service. I used to avoid buying my groceries from Ralph’s because of the prices, but she helped my dad and I by signing up with a phone number which saved us TONS of money. She’s always SO sweet and kind, I am unsure what her position is, but she should be promoted to a management position with a raise, immediately!!! I will never buy groceries anywhere else as long as she is working there. if she’s not a manager already, someone should promote her!!”
“Tamales are amazing! Small factory, service was very kind and efficient. Small table to eat in. Beef and chicken, vegan and cheese with jalapeño. So good we bought 9 dozen!!!”
7AM - 10PM
15141 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon
Grocery Stores
“The new owners have made dramatic improvements, installing a beer cave that allows for a greater variety of beer available to purchase. Improvements in aisle displays make shopping easier and more convenient.”
7:30AM - 10PM
432 E Chase Ave, El Cajon
Grocery Stores
“If you are a person who enjoys tremendous amount of vegetarian options for salad to homeless, nor produce is one of the best places in town. North produce has several locations all over town.
Their fresh bread, pizzas, design with vegetables and meats and a sort of salad bar that is phenomenal. Parking is a hidden mess.”
“The only place I could find liverwurst and at a great price. I also called first to make sure they had it and the cashier was kind enough to check it for me. Excellent customer service!”
“They have raised their prices on the food that's prepared there, and their bakery breads, since covid crap, but it is good food that is for sure.
I usually go there for the $2.00 tacos. They are good !”