“I come for the very inexpensive vegetables and fruits. Also they have latin-typical vegetables like chayote squash of good quality. The meat section is really good, but it's not prepackaged - you have to ask for what you want (but it is fresher!). The language most spoken is Spanish but everyone speaks English too.”
“Good mercado with ample selection of fruits and vegetables. The standout is the butcher which has various cuts of meat that you can't find at Safeway, like diezmillo and arrachera”
“Decided to give this place a try since we were having a family dinner. Called in my order and picked up half an hour later. I didn’t realize the hummus and baba ghanoush were canned so I skipped those. My order was ready when I arrived.
meat was undercooked in the middle and had strong lamb flavor.
Chicken skewers: 5/5 well cooked, flavorful. Not dry.
good!
Rice: generous portions.
They have lots of lavash with the meat.
$62 for 5 koobideh, 2 chicken, 2 rice.”
“I went to Whole Foods to get bone in prime rib and the guy at the butcher counter laughed and said “we don’t carry that here.” So I came to Saratoga Meats thinking I would have to special order, but they had it right there and carved a great set for me. As others have noted, not cheap, but I was very pleased with the quality.”
“Upscale grocery store, with hot take out from the deli, and full meals to take out, mains and sides separate, all kinds of nice things, it's a good looking store, a little crowded for maneuvering but I really like shopping there.”
“Small store but great prices, I came for Piloncillo and walked around the whole store multiple times before I realized it was up front. Looks like they also had a nice deli section!”
“very clean and organized, had lots of different kinds of food to choose from... has a warm lunch section that has many delicious options. if you are looking for a place to get groceries or even just a snack, i would definetly recommend piazza's!”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
4481 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara
Meat Shops
“This is the best desi grocery store in the area, offering a great variety of products at very reasonable prices compared to others.
I especially appreciate that the fish and meat are always fresh, and they’ll even cut them for you at no extra charge. Hasan is incredibly friendly and helpful, which makes the shopping experience even better.
I usually prefer visiting on weekdays since it’s less crowded.”
“Bought freshly spiced & seasoned (as we waited) Carne Asada Taco meat. Not cheap but beatiful - with guacamole, refried beans and rice it made the best BBQ taco meal I have ever had ?”
“I’ve been to other ranch markets and this one tops it out of all the ones I’ve been to. Clean, organized, well stocked and great selection for Asian food products.”
“Good selection of times, great pricing. A bit cramped, but I'm not complaining with the vast variety of items they have. Friendly staff too, can highly recommend!!”
“One place for everything you need!
From halal meat to halal marshmallows.
Honestly, the meat is very clean and fresh.
I highly recommend this store to all the zabiha halal eaters.”
“I like that the store is open late. Also nice to be able to buy meat already cut up for carne asada. It was tender even cooking in a pan. The pre-made Salsa Verde and Salso Pico de gallo were good. Next time I am going to try some of their other pre-made salsa and pickled items. The cashiers are always friendly.”
10AM - 6PM
4540 El Camino Real, Los Altos
Meat Shops
“8/19/25
Dittmer’s Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
4540 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022
I went on a Tuesday about 3:30 PM to browse their selections and buy some sausages. It's on the west end of the Village Court Plaza in Los Altos at San Antonio and ECR, so lots of parking. They also have a small dine in area and outside on the walkway for their deli sandwich selections. There was no wait at the counter when I was there.
They have an extensive selection of fresh sausages at the counter, packed and refrigerated sausages and meats and frozen items, even game. I got a couple fresh Polish and Hot Link sausages to take home. Both had dense finely ground meat with slightly tough casings. The Polish was mostly seasoned with pepper and not very spicy, I long for the cheap good old Costco food court Polish Dog. The Hot Link was spicy and very good. I would prefer a less tough casing for both.
I was happy with the flavor of both and can't wait to try some other selections. I will repeat.”
6:30AM - 9PM
150 Charter St, Redwood City
Meat Shops
“2nd time at this wonderful market, reminded me why we are repeat customers to people so friendly and a unique grocery store with great products.
Love the place!”
“I went to the store on Rue Cardenas and found alot of fruit on sale, the store is very clean & organized, very nice prices. Walter was very nice he helped me definitely will recommend this store to anyone in the neighborhood”
“They don't have any dock for unloading. Small place entrance is through cars parking lot.
Unload quickly and change lumper. Employees are nice and cooperative. They will unload in front of the building between parking lot and building don't go around the building. There is one truck parking in front at street.”
“Love coming to this store. A young lady name Azucet always helps me with a very genuine smile and very friendly. Will definitely keep coming out here. Best chavez in the area of Cali ?”
“In this shop you will find fresh food, and top quality products, its service is fast and friendly, open 7 days a week; It has a large parking lot. If you pass through Menlo Park and want to try a little piece of Mexico, come in and enjoy their burritos, meat in green sauce, carbits, pork rinds, avocados!”
“I don't know what these negative reviews are talking about. The service was great, and most importantly, the have the best cuts of meat for galbi tang and galbi chim. Super friendly, would go back!”
“Incredible flavors and perfectly grilled kabobs! The meat is juicy and tender, and the rice and sauces are on point. Great service and a cozy spot to enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.”
“I have placed several orders from here and really appreciate how fast the delivery is. The only issue I have had is that no one ever responds to messages left via email or voicemail. I’ve been trying to find out whether the marinated chicken is hand-slaughtered or machine-slaughtered. Could someone please confirm this?”
10AM - 10PM
1107 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
Meat Shops
“Great shop and always open. It's convenient with halal ans organic chicken options.
I feel like I have found a butcher shop like back home”
“Meat House - Mountain View, located right in front of the train station, is a butcher shop I’ve had my eye on for quite some time. Typically, for hot pot or Japanese BBQ, I would purchase beef from Japanese supermarkets. However, after hearing glowing recommendations about this place, I decided to give their beef a try tonight with my homemade kombu broth.
The shop offers a variety of beef cuts to choose from. When I mentioned that I preferred more tender meat, the staff recommended the chuck roll (though I admit I’m not very familiar with beef cuts). Initially, I was hoping to purchase A5 Wagyu, but unfortunately, they only carry American Wagyu.
The beef slices were impeccably prepared—intact, without any torn pieces, and sliced to the perfect thickness. A few seconds in the hot pot was all it took to cook the meat, and the result was incredibly tender and flavorful. The shop also offers lamb, seafood, and other options, catering to various preferences. While the prices are slightly higher than those of regular supermarkets, the exceptional quality of the meat makes it absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this shop to anyone seeking premium ingredients.”