“The meat here is well cut and fresh. The Wagyu tallow is fantastic and the service is the best. Highly recommend getting your korean BBQ meat here or steak. Solid butcher.”
“Earlier this month, I visited Meat & Vino for the first time and the quality is next level! Their seasoned wings are packed with flavor, their shrimp is fresh, the raw Denver cut steak…so tender and marbled and those Korean-style ribs, seriously addictive with that sweet-savory marinade vibe. Shoutout to Daniel Matheny from BYO Meat for the awesome free cooking experience he runs nearby on Saturdays! I brought my haul over, and Daniel worked his magic grilling and smoking everything to perfection. The wings came out crispy and juicy, the shrimp had that nice char, the Denver steak was melt-in-your-mouth, and the Korean ribs? Insanely delicious with that smoky edge. He really knows how to elevate top-notch meats like these, huge thanks for the delicious job and the fun community vibe! If you're in the area, definitely hit up Meat & Vino for premium cuts and follow @byomeat (or search BYO Meat) on Instagram to catch Daniel's schedule and learn more about his pop-ups.”
5:30AM - 2PM
4004 E 7th St, Long Beach
Butchers
“Top 5 breakfast burrito in la/oc. I wasn't ready given how boring the signage is ?.
It's not fancy or unique but literally the best breakfast burrito package. If you're a breakfast burrito person you NEED to get this.
Service is solid and ambiance is basically what you expect.
Side note: the salsa is the only weak part. It's a generic chunky salsa with no real flavor. I recommend getting your own to take it to flavor town, but this burrito is RIDICULOUS.”
“Good hot food, burritos are my go to. Only difference is the burritos came with more ingredients like avocado, sour cream etc.. it also came with chips on the side.. now it's just a burrito with meat, cheese, rice, and beans, still good just not the same. Please bring back the side of chips and atleast the avocado in the burritos..”
“Was looking for some outer skirt steaks and checked Google maps for a butcher shop close to Hermosa. Didn't know we recently acquired one a stones throw away. Went in, and Albert is an awesome guy. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. Picked up some marinaded pollo, which I grilled up last night. It was fantastic! I'm looking forward to picking up some outer skirts (he was out) and also trying some denver steaks. Oh, and the local beer selection was nice to see.”
“The produce is great. So is their customer service. I have a allergy to Turkey and every time we go to the deli they have had no problem cleaning off the slicer to make sure there will be no issues. In fact one time one of the ladies recognized me and remembered. Before I got to order she double checking if I was the person who had the allergy. It felt great to know that they are taking note of that kind of issues. Today when I went it one of the cashiers not just remembered me but remembered my name.
Update: This place is fantastic.”
“Best and we need more since Nicola Tesla time,our man Tesla that didn't bring covid virus to anyone and made it until age 80 something without their heath care that they refuse to many these days .. Best meat shop and cleanest and with nicest most handsome guys.. I didn't see any females but these guys so handsome that ladies or man writing few bad reviews just jelous when Slavic Mediterranean men the best and we need more of these stores then once a lifetime I see one ! But nations that gave Tesla”
“Let me say their service is amazing the ladies working there are super friendly and polite. The chickens are fresh and yes they ask you before you let them now if you want your chickens whole or cut. The store is clean and well kept.”
“Walked in today for god knows what but so glad I did . Aqui acceptan EBT y es la unica michoacana Que accepta ebt para las Nieves y el cafe frio : by far the best customer service I received today! Thank you store owner ! Not to mention the lady at the ice cream spot. Very good customer service, sweet girl.”
6:30AM - 7:30PM
6973 Paramount Blvd, Long Beach
Butchers
“You Need the Greatest taste for your carne Asada! Or any other type of meat is here plus they have anything else for your barbecue or whatever else you need to cook your favorite food especially in our carne asada plus they have ! Carnitas , chicharones , plus everything else you need for you menudo !”
“I love getting my meat here for the quality and prices. They keep most of their meat in the locker, so when u go in. If you don't see what you want, ask. Because they have it but don't always have it out because they like to keep mostly everything in the meat locker/ freezer.”
“Staff was great offered me a free salsa of my choice along with my order.
Meat was good and fairly priced. I saw some concerning comments about quality of meat but mine were pretty consistent.
I would recommend their deal which from what I believe was about 100 bucks for more than enough food for 6 people.
Give it a chance you might be surprised.”
8:30AM - 6:30PM
16135 S Western Ave, Gardena
Butchers
“Place is really good, the owner is very informative and helpful. I recommend if your in the area or are planning an event. Just call in advance cuz he sells out rather quickly.”
“First time shopping here and I say that even though it's small but everything is very well organized and clean. Their fruits and vegetables are fresh and good and the ladies at the cashier are ni e and friendly”
“This place is awesome! Way past first impressions the food in the back is 1 2 3 blastoff fire!We are talking take a spaceship back 100 years and getting some real authentic Mexican food! The owner is the coolest guy and very happy to let u sample.”
“Excellent taqueria, old school! The carnitas were the sh*t, and the chili relleno burrito with carne asada was also excellent. The customer service was lacking (woman serving us seemed quite grumpy) and could have used a sprinkle of sale but worth the experience. Portions were large and quality good. Will definitely visit again.”
“Friendly staff, liquor store type of place. It's a more pricey on just about everything, chips drinks, snacks in general. Only reason to give four stars, conveniently there's a dollar tree next to it. Went there twice only because the lines at the dollar are ridiculously long. Clean will continue to shop if the lines are long at the dollar tree lol”
“I LOVE THIS PLACE! The meat abd veggies always fresh and the butcher doesn't mind hooking you up with the juice for some extra flavor ?. I highly recommend. Don't be fooled by the small venue.”
“Above and Beyond!I have had the pleasure of working with Four Star Meats and CALIVAN for many years now.They go above and beyond with service, product mix and pricing that enables them to compete with the big guys at considerable savings. Value, collaboration, and impeccable service!”
“I drive about 30 minutes to get there. I believe they close at 2:00 pm, so if I go after that time I’m out of luck, which I understand. The young lady at the front is very friendly and efficient. I have purchased from them multiple times, each time purchasing several at the time, and so far, I have no complaints.”
“This place is a place I've been coming to as a kid. So many memories and it's crazy some of the workers are still there after all these years. All the workers are nice and sometimes the cashiers will do small talk with you. It may be a small place but you can find good food there. You got to have the carnitas, so bomb. You'll find the price higher than a grocery store but I'm going to support this local business.”