The Most Flavorful Meat Shops in Albuquerque

Tully's Italian Deli

★★★★☆ 4.4 (182) • $$

"What an amazing place for Italian bakery goods and other Italian products! We went to get some traditional Italian Christmas cookies and came away with great deals and tasty cookies and desserts! Walking in the deli smell was amazing! They sell sandwiches, Italian pastas and frozen items! Definitely a treat of a place! Service was really great and they were bringing fresh cookies out! Amazing!"

Jr's Jerky Company

★★★★★ 4.8 (4) • $$

"I stumbled upon this place looking for a local jerky spot that is near my work. At first its hard to find this place as they are tucked away on a side street and have a small sign in the window so it can be hard to find. Other than that they offer some killer jerky combos. My favorite was the Red/Green/Lemon Pepper and my other favorite was the Red Chile Garlic. They offer quite a big selection and sell by the ounces and lbs. It was all pretty comparable as far as pricing goes to other shops around town. I also liked the fact the jerky wasn't dry and wasn't very thin like other places."

Mike's Jerky

★★★★☆ 4.4 (72) • $

"This jerky is so good! I've never been to the store, but I started ordering it online because I was interested in the crispy style. My initial order was for the green chile and the teriyaki. I didn't realize the teriyaki wasn't the crispy kind until I received it. They do have it listed on the about our jerky section of the website, but I feel like there should be a bold disclaimer on the teriyaki page as it's the only one that's a thicker and chewier jerky. It was fine, but I won't order it again. For my most recent order I got three large bags of the green chile and it's so addicting (I'm actually eating it right now). I bought three because the shipping is pricey, but they were running a discount so I thought it made it worth it to buy a few bags. It would be great to see them offer free shipping over a certain price because it's hard to justify spending that much on jerky, but I try to make it so that I can buy in bulk to even it out. On my next order I think I'll need to try some more flavors, but I feel like the green chile will always bea. favorite."

Rio Rancho Meats

★★★★☆ 3.6 (32) • $

"I couldn't have enjoyed my visit to this local market more. I do wish the origin of the meat was labeled but besides that it was a wonderful experience. The butchers were friendly, helpful and engaging. I bought beef short ribs that are beautiful and were reasonably priced. While there I asked about bulk chickens and left with 8 whole chickens at a wonderful price while supporting a small local business. I had to wait a bit for the bulk order and enjoyed a soda water at their tables while watching the variety of customers come in. It really feels like a local market and I plan to go back whenever I need meat outside of my meat shares. Also I picked up a lovely slice of pork belly!"

El Paisano Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"Mexican grocery store of staggeringly diverse selection of foodstuffs, household products, cooking accessories, gifts, even a jeweler! Friendly welcoming staff. Looking around I was like a kid in a candy store, which was okay because they had lots of candy too."

Jaramillo’s Custom Meat Processing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"This place was a bit of a drive to get to from Rio Rancho. It can be over an hour during rush hour. However, the Jaramillo family that owns this business is super nice and friendly. I didn't mind the drive so much because of their customer service. I brought them a quartered buck mule deer for processing. They carried all four quarters from my Jeep into their establishment. I asked them to make half the meat into ground deer, mixed with 20% beef fat since deer is so lean. The other half they made into Italian sausage with 20% pork. When I picked up the meat, 2 weeks later, I had 8 packages of Italian sausage and 8 packages of ground deer. For all this meat, I paid a total of $99! This was a very fair, nice price, because other processors, which will remain unnamed, charged me over $120 for this same service in the past. While picking up the meat, I couldn't resist buying some pork chops for $10. They sell quality cuts of domestic cow and pig as well. When I got them home, there were 9 thick pork chops in the package. They were marbled beautifully. I will visit this business again whenever I have wild game that needs to be processed. They charge a fair price and their customer service is the best."

No Bull Prime Meats

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)

"I love this place! Great products (not just meats). Wonderful staff. Great location, recently beautified! Spoke with owner Mr. Rizzi on the phone on Saturday. Looking forward to doing business with them for a long time! Thanks."

Jerky by Art

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Love this place!! Came by accident. Was in the plaza and saw it figured I'd try em out. The owner I'm assuming was super friendly and all about samples. Their stuff is thick like it should be not like EVERY other jerky place around that is so thin you think the jerky has an eating disorder!! Will go back for sure!!!"

J & D Foods

★★★★☆ 4.2 (16) • $

"OK, After several months I have bought over 500$ worth of this beef jerky. It is the best in the world. The totality of ingredients? beef, Salt. That is it. If you like real beef flavor and not artificial added flavor this is the best."

Mercado Y Carniceria El Mesquite

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (4)

"I did not find the location for 4th st but I went to buy a couple of items and cashier was stocking, she saw when I approached the register and put my items down but she stayed about 3 min and never came to assist untill I asked if that register was open and that's when with a sigh she came to assist."

Nelson's Meats

★★★★★ 4.6 (63) • $$

"Since returning to Albuquerque I knew a visit to Nelson's was a must! They have enlarged, good job! The selection of meat, poultry and so much more is amazing! Pricing is affordable and quality is unsurpassed! Their butchers and service people are kind, understanding, and courteous. Our purchase included a huge chuck roast, pork chops, pork sausage patties, very large chicken breasts, chorizo, red chile, carne a.It's a trek out there for us, but worth every minute!"

Rio Grande Beef Jerky

★★★★☆ 4 (8) • $$

"Talk about a total hidden gem. I was driving in the area wasting time for my lunch break when I noticed this little jerky shop. I dropped in to see what they had and they had a huge list of there jerky everything from lemon pepper, red chile, green chile, jalapeno, mesquite, and my favorites habinero and spicy mesquite but beware with those 2 they pack some serious heat."

Keller's Farm Stores

★★★★☆ 4 (93) • $$

"Keller's is amazing! We ordered a 12 pound prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner. I ordered it 4 days in advance and it was ready for pick up when promised. The cut was perfect. The marble and bright red of fresh meat was more than I could ask for. We added a rub the night before and put two layers of wrap to seal in the flavor. The meat was cooked to perfection with the directions given from Kellers. Best speciality meat in the city. Also, they have Tim's Cascade potato chips. Nice nod to the PNW."

Delicious Beef Jerky

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7) • $$

"Delicious Beef Jerky is exactly what you get when you come to Delicious Beef Jerky not to mention the staff here is really friendly and willing to help you find the best bag of carne seca by letting you sample pretty much any flavor in the store. My favorite is the green chile and garlic also their red chile chips are to die for and a must have!"

Pearson Ranch Jerky

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"The wild game meats Pearson Ranch produces are pretty solid. I've tried the bison and was very happy with the taste, texture and flavor. Often bison is so lean so it's over cooked, dry or lacks flavor. They've managed to keep all the right points and make it something that when made with beef and pork would not be so healthy for you. Great product and now I need to find the Elk versions..."

Aladin Halal Market

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"First visit to warm and well stocked grocery that has meats and spices for those from other cultures Two brothers run the establishment and they cool as hell"

Ortega Meat Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (5) • $

"Great jerky. Fun place. Meat market is old timely. The jerky is thin so don't be surprised. And the drawback is no tasting. But. Don't worry. It was amazing. Out of the 8 or so flavors. We picked out terryaki red chili and the plain green chili. Delicious. This is a special place. Not to be missed. It is about a gallon bag for 10 dollars. The pork rinds were great."

Keller's Farm Store

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (50) • $$

"Patronized Kellers again in early May 23 and wondered why I had not made the trip more often from Santa Fe. I am going to rectify that going forward.They just have some of the best meats - fresh and cured - available anywhere, as well as quality coffees, marinades, spices, pastas, pasta sauces. Kellers is without reservation my fav grocery store in NM. It is hard to offhand think of any food item not available here that is available in the large chain stores. And the produce is superior."

Garrett's Brown Bag Beef Jerky

★★★★★ 5 (14)

"Who doesn't love a quick protein pick me up?? In our house, don't hand any one of us the bag while we're sitting on the couch, because it will vaporize into the abyss of our bellies within nanoseconds. Garrett's Brown bag beef jerky is my kinda jerky, thinly shaven, and perfectly addictive. This my go to jerky joint, yo! P.S. awesome customer service!"

Jerky by Art

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"I LOVE the jerky here! Because of my issues with my GI system, I'm supposed to eat low carb. Jerky by Art makes that a happy thing instead of a bummer! I love the variety of flavors and have yet to discover a flavor that I don't love. I first fell in love with Jerky by Art over 10 years ago and that love has steadily grown the more I've tried other jerky places. The quality here is steady and the flavor is phenomenal! And Art has an amazing, giving heart! He consistently sends jerky to the troops overseas. He gives back to this community in so many ways without ever asking for recognition.My parents and brother are vegan. So it has been a bummer not to be able to share my love of Art's jerky with them. Now I can because Art has created an incredible VEGAN jerky with pineapple, cinnamon, and paprika. And at $5 for a bag, it's an easy gift to share!"

El Herradero

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"The outside of this place lists it as El Naranjero. However, the sign on the strip mall refers to it as El Herradero.Nice place to get totopos, which are strips of fried tortillas and then seasoned. Like tortilla chips but with a slightly different texture. I had never had totopos before, let alone heard of this place until I had them at a friend's place.This is your typical Mexican panadería (bakery), carnicería (butcher), taqueria, y supermercado all in one. Doesn't carry everything. By supermarket, I mean more of a convenience store, but there is no word for that in Spanish. They don't have my favorite Mexican dessert: pastel tres leches, but I saw an assortment of Mexican breads and cookies."

Kaune's Neighborhood Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53) • $$

"Great little grocery store with a nice butcher shop and quite large wine selection. The staff were really friendly and quick to help with any questions"

Oakeley's Jerky

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Best NM-style jerky in the state!! The individual pieces are good size and have the perfect crunch. Matthew (owner) was super friendly and has free samples. I'll be back to this place on weekends in Santa Fe to replenish my stash. If you like beef jerky this is a must-visit place in Santa Fe."

Beck & Bulow

★★★★☆ 3.8 (21)

"Teja is great and knowledgeable! As the environmental crisis worsens I feel like I can no longer ethically consume meat that is not made like the meat here is. I should go fully vegetarian but I don't wanna!"