Supermarkets in Santa Clarita, CA

“Valley Marketplace (located at 18345 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA) is a highly rated, bustling international market known for incredibly low prices, a vast fresh produce section, and a rich selection of Middle Eastern, Asian, and American groceries.”

“Probably the most convenient and cheapest place to purchase groceries and other home based items and necessities...this supermarket is smart using the British adopted idea of putting a quarter in the shopping cart so the customer has to return the cart to the store if they want their quarter back...they have everything the other supermarkets have and at a lesser cost for most items and the staff are always friendly and helpful so I am giving a solid five star rating for sure...”

“¡Ay Caramba! Lomo Saltado at this neighborhood market was a flavor fiesta in my mouth! Picture this: tender beef dancing the salsa with sautéed veggies, all wrapped in a sizzling pan. The taste was so epic, I wanted to put it on a dance show! And when the fries joined the party, it was like a full-blown Peruvian fiesta! Ole to the chef who cooked up this tantalizing tango of taste! ‍ #LomoLicious #SaborSensation”

“Aldi’s always has competitive prices for the essential groceries! Shoutout to Victor as well for being a kind and caring staff member (: he’s a real one!!”

“⭐ 1 STAR but 5 stars to be on to to get seen — DISRESPECTFUL TREATMENT EVERY SINGLE TIME

I honestly wish I didn’t have to write this review, but after repeatedly being treated with disrespect at Vallarta Supermarket, I feel like something needs to be said.

Every time my family and I go to the deli for carne asada, we are treated as if we don’t belong there. We are repeatedly asked if we are “sure” we want the meat, in a way that makes us feel like we couldn’t possibly afford it. Then, after finally agreeing to serve us, we have experienced employees picking through the meat and giving us the least appealing pieces. It is humiliating and completely unnecessary.

Today was another example. We ordered a family meal from the hot food area. The woman serving us gave us pieces that were extremely dry and looked like they had been sitting there for quite some time. We also asked for horchata. It was served without ice. We politely asked for ice, and she said yes, but never added it. When we asked again, she gave us attitude, wet the entire side of the cup, and handed it back to us without even wiping it clean.

And unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated incident. Time after time, the women have been rude, while some of the men have also been disrespectful and, at times, made us uncomfortable with inappropriate behavior.

What hurts the most is that we are Hispanic too. It is heartbreaking to feel looked down on by people from my own community. I was born with lighter skin and colored eyes, and I can’t help but wonder if the way we are treated has anything to do with how we look. No one should ever be made to feel inferior because of their skin tone, appearance, or how much money someone assumes they have.

I hope the people responsible for creating this kind of environment realize that their actions don’t just affect a customer for a few minutes. They can make someone feel embarrassed, unwanted, and disrespected—and those feelings stay with people.

And to anyone else who has experienced something similar: please don’t normalize it. Leaving an honest review isn’t being dramatic or “causing problems.” Reviews are one of the few ways customers can make companies aware of repeated behavior and hold them accountable. If you have been treated poorly, speak up respectfully and share your experience.

Businesses should earn our money by treating their customers with dignity—not make us feel like we’re lucky to be served.

I sincerely hope Vallarta takes these experiences seriously and does something to improve the way customers are treated.”