The Most Flavorful Meat Shops in Bakersfield

La Chuleta Meat Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (55) • $$

"MENU AND FOOD: They offer a variety of freshly made ceviche, cuts of meat and other basic grocery items. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service was quick and efficient. Their indoor decor was plain and a bit dated. There is no seating here.PARKING: They have their own parking lot.IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We their shrimp ceviche with a bag of chips and fresh guacamole, all of which were amazing! The vegetables and shrimp were finely diced and well mixed. Between the two of us, we shared a large container over lunch."

BL Quality Meats

★★★★☆ 3.8 (251) • $$

"I love a good meat shop and I am a huge fan of BL Quality Meats. They feature Harris Ranch Beef which never disappoints. I come in here quite often because there is always a great selection of beef, pork and chicken all displayed behind the glass meat counter in any cut that you can think of. Marinated meats are also on hand. BL Quality Meats is much more than the meat counter. It is also a specialty food store where you can find anything you might need to create a wonderful meal with one stop shopping. There is a great selection of seasonings, sauces and oils that you will not find in the local grocery stores. There is a barbecue takeout counter for your lunch and quick dinner needs. You can never go wrong with their tri-tip dinner special. That's what we are having tonight.I give a four-star because the service is not so friendly."

Guadalajara market

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Been here a few times already to see how the meats are and they are great! Prices are pretty good and workers are very friendly this is gunna be my store from now on"

La Plazita Meat Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (21) • $$

"Been here more than once and will keep coming back for the fresh meat and prices. Everytime you walk in you get greeted with a smile and asked how can we help you. The customer service is the best. The place is clean and the prices are great. Everything is delicious from chorizo to sausage links to chicken and carne asada. I highly recommend this place to everyone in Bakersfield its a hidden gem. Thank you guys @Laplacita for your services. From one happy customer"

Carniceria Rancho Viejo

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Seeing the 2 enormous grills full of chicken in the front lot drove us in... so glad we tried it! That and the red salsa were the only things we tried from here but we would drive here just for that chicken alone!A whole one is $10. Well cooked, moist, crispy skin, perfectly seasoned with adobe and chicken seasoning.Well mannered man on the grill was working hard. You pay inside for the bird and we found the counter staff friendly as well. The bbq is said to happen on weekends only but the meat counter looked well stocked in-store and there was a line up so that says a lot!Small grocery too, cold drinks, etc."

Tecate Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (4) • $$$$

"A well stocked neighborhood grocery store. Provides the best meat in Bakersfield. A staff that is friendly and customer service focused. Come see the new remodel."

Bakersfield Meat

★★★★★ 5 (13) • $$

"What an experience! I went into the meat shop and was surprised you enter an industrial building but the interior is a nice modern office setting, the gentleman at the counter was very friendly and knowledgeable. I told him it was my first time there and he explained the process, you can order via phone and they will pack your order for you, or you can order at the counter. They had a flyer on the counter stating that week's meat prices, the prices were fair. I picked up a few different things and was on my way within a few minutes. They're very fast! The meat quality was great, and like others mention the vacuum seal your meats for you! I will be making more trips here soon!"

Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop

★★★★★ 4.7 (46) • $$

"Tucked away in the back of a gas station on Fruitvale & Norris is a hidden gem. I have been a customer for over 20 years and will be for the rest of my life. This place is owned and operated by two two brothers Tyson & Jaren. At one point I lived less than 200 yards from here and would be buying meat at least 2-3 times a week. I have since moved to the complete opposite end of town and don't get there nearly as often as I should. Somehow I get almost giddy when going in and have been so focused on my upcoming meal that I have completely forgotten to leave a review. Shame on me!!! If your a fan of high quality meat this is a must go kind of butcher shop! For years they carried Harris Ranch (and still do) before a lot of the major chains picked them up. They now also carry Snake River Farms (look them up) one of the elite cattle breeders in the world. I guarantee you cannot find a better cut of beef anywhere in Bakersfield! The brothers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. They will ask you how many people you intend to feed to ensure no one gets left out of the meal you are preparing to serve. They will ask you what method you intend to cook with and provide instruction whether it's grill, smoke, bake or fry. They will even write the instructions down for you. The meat selection is great with options like Cordon Bleu, stuffed Tri-tips, Fajitas, and much more! The selection of sausages is unmatched. Tip: the Apple sausage is incredible and if it wasn't for the texture you would sware you are eating apple pie! Some things to consider on your first trip are the Killer Griller, Blue cheese stuffed Tri-Tip, and of course the Apple Sausage. I could go on forever, if you haven't been here do yourself and your family a favor and go. They will thank you for it and ask you why you have not served this before!"

Carniceria Los Hermanos

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8)

"The burritos run $11.99 and are made while you wait. They're flavorful, big and had a lots of meat. A warning , tell the cook if you order carnitas(No quiero huesos por favor!). Mine had ten little bones, it was not cool for dental. All the menudo was out by 9:45 AM, show up at 8:00 AM if you want some."

El Novillo Market

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"This place has an amazing butcher and very friendly staff. Don't try the chicharrones unless you want to be addicted to another pork product besides bacon!"

Carniceria Gonzales

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (8)

"Came on a Friday for the Gator Tacos!!!! Bomb!!! They never disappoint.... Service is always top notch, very welcoming. Quality is great, they have a very nice setup, the inside is clean, with many different options, great selection of spices/rubs/sauces....they will address all your needs give them a shot. I definitely recommend this place to friends & family."

Los Reyes Market

★★★★☆ 3.5 (24)

"Los Reyes is a decent market with a fantastic Panadería and an even better restaurant. They pass the test of a try authentic Mexican restaurant. No yellow cheese. We went in the other day for lunch because we were driving around Bakersfield bored looking for early lunch or late breakfast. The Enchilada plate had two giant enchiladas with super juicy shredded chicken inside and their rich and slightly spicy enchilada sauce outside. My wife's plate of Costillas (ribs) melted off the bone and were in a beautiful Chile Colorado sauce. Order a Taco de Tripas and tell them you want it "bien doradito". Crispy and clean tripe. That's what you get. Value is really good if you're willing to go out of your way a bit."

La Bodega Meat Produce

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"So decided to go here for the first time got recommended by a family member so why not. At a first glance it is just off putting made me feel as if I was in a wrong location or maybe they closed down. Going inside was a similar experience very "bodega" like (hence the name) low very low traffic as it seems to be a hidden spot. To put this straight out there it is very sams club or cosco in the sense of being a meat place. If you sell or have a taco stand this will be a spot you would visit for meats in quantities or gallons of chilly or what not. That's the best way I can put it into words it's decent clean employees are respectable and professional don't expect "commercial happy friendly" welcomes or help. They'll be more then happy to help out very straight forward and that's that. The meat it self was good better then what these other super grocery stories or supermarkets have in stock surprisingly. I only had meat not the chicken but might go back for more seems to be worth the visit price is as expected it varies but for me it was decent and worth it. I had a good experience overall just wish they had better lighting and possibly some employees doing something rather then standing waiting on you feels weird shopping around having someone stand there. Otherwise really nice meat market!"

Carniceria Rancho Grande

★★★★☆ 3.9 (39) • $

"I thought this was just a carniceria and to my surprise it's also a restaurant. Ordered to go and my food was delicious. I ordered the burrito supreme (comes with sour cream/ guacamole) and it was super good. It gave me authentic Mexican flavors (aside to sour cream) and everything was seasoned very well. The burrito was ginormous and I could barely finish it in one sitting. Their salsa verde was good too."

The Butcher Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (63) • $$

"I stopped by to see what they had in stock and received outstanding customer service from Dan. I picked up a couple of steaks and wrapped up my visit. Meat prices are quite high these days, but the quality here is top-notch.10/3/24"

Fiesta Foods

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12) • $

"Why 5 stars? Because the owner of this place is a super nice guy and they prepare some great meats (tri tip and chili verde to be specific). I was craving some chili verde last week. It was exactly 7:06 on my clock. I called them to see when they closed. The owner told me 7:00, but asked what I needed? I told him I was craving some chili verde, rice, and beans. He asked where I lived and how soon I could get there. Told him about 8-10 mins? He said he would have it packaged up and ready for me. I drove as fast as I could, lights where off and he was closed. I got me stuff and was on my way. Besides the GREAT service, the meats are great. Have never bought anything from the small selection of grocery items. The "cowboy" beans he prepares are very good and spicy."

Gonzalez Meat Markets

★★★★☆ 4.4 (32)

"It seems as time goes on, a good meat, market, and a butcher shop are hard to find. Fortunately, we have a hidden gem one in Palmdale and two in Lancaster. The quality of meats are top shelf and the service is amazing. Definitely worthy of a 5 star review!"

Rainbow Mkt

★★★★★ 5 (9) • $$

"Best ranchera marinade in town hands down also best marinaded chicken I have been to the carretta just to try it out and again it fell short from rainbow market good service and fresh produce I recommend rainbow for any carne asadas."

La Carniceria Meat Market - Bakersfield

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (16)

"Didn't realize it but I think we showed up on their opening day. This place is extremely clean and apparently has multiple locations throughout California. So hopefully it's here today. Everyone seemed very nice there was somebody walking around keeping the place clean while we were there. They even have a customer, restroom They have different options, including high end, wagon cuts. See pictures."

Super Mercado Julian

★★★★☆ 4.1 (14)

"It's rare when I travel from the East Bay to Tulare but whoever I do I HAVE to stock up on 1 chicken burrito and 5-6 bags of pan dulce! It's just that good! I don't get more than 1 burrito because it's so filling that you only need 1. Plus, it tastes the Absolute best right when it's made not gonna lie. If you're in the area I would highly recommend you go. And if you're there in the summer, try their agua frescas. They're to die for as well!!"

Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (228) • $$

"Went for lunch on a Thursday, it was very busy so that was a good sign that the food must be very good. Well I was right.We had the lunch special Brisket sandwich with fries and bottomless soda fountain drinks.Sandwich was awesome! With pickles and a little coleslaw with sides of BBQ sauce and salsa.Service was friendly, fast and efficient. We will be back again."

Gonzalez Meat Markets

★★★★☆ 4.3 (17)

"A cool spot for groceries and a small restaurant side to get delicious tacos, tortas, and more! We came here for a quick bite yesterday with family and were so impressed by how flavourful and fresh everything tasted. We ordered: tacos, mulitas, hamburger and fries, milanesa torta, and a menudo and everything was great! I really liked my asada tacos and even the hamburger that my daughter got had an asada seasoned flavor which was nice. We also shared a couple of sweet corn tamales and they were perfect! The staff were so friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back when we are in the area to visit."

Carnitas Uruapan

★★★★☆ 4.2 (40) • $$

"The carnitas are best in kern county. They can add buche, skin, and other cuts of meat with the carnitas.Service is great."

Acton Meats & Deli

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3)

"Great local market. They've got a deli in back and make great pizzas. Saturdays they get an outdoor BBQ going and serving by noon. Cool place that has good prices, friendly staff and open till 10pm."

Carniceria La Carreta

★★★★☆ 3.9 (197) • $

"I am super impressed with this spot. It has really become a quick go to for me for tacos. They have meat and potato tacos, as well as breakfast burritos. I tend to get the asada with medium salsa. I like the simplicity and freshness of this place. They have added 2 tables if you want to eat in.Now as for the rest of it, this place is well stocked. Almost a mini grocery store! There's a fresh vegetable section, the pastries are pretty delicious with good variety and reasonable pricing. There's lots of treats to be found around here, good selection for tea flavors. There's tons of spices and seasonings for your meats and the deli counter is huge. They do cakes, piñatas, and have a small dairy section. There's seafood as well. Every soda flavor you could ever need including glass bottle real sugar kinds. I definitely love exploring here and finding new things to try or old favorites. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The line is never too long. The food always comes out quickly. There's really nothing bad I could say about it! Definitely everything you need for a great cookout is here. Look no further!"

Choice Cut

★★★★★ 4.7 (23)

"I love this carniceria. Since it's my cousin's go-to meat market, I've been here with her several times now.Because she comes here all the time, and because the owner already knows her order, we are usually in and out in under two minutes. Meaning, I never get enough time to explore. Walking in to the shop, the very first thing one notices is how clean it is, which is obviously a great start. Next, my eyes are drawn to a long line of brightly colored salsas, which look mouth-watering.Moving towards the meat, which is in the back of the store, one passes through small but skillfully sourced aisles of produce and Mexican staples such as mole, various forms of tortillas, Mexican hot chocolate, a deep freezer full of La Michoacana paletas, and so much more. (I am proud of the fact that, during my most recent trip to Bakersfield, I got my cousin's kids hooked on La Michoacana mangonada flavored bars. They're an excellent fat-free alternative to ice cream.) In the front of the store are three fridges full of beverages, including bottled Mexican soft drinks produced with cane sugar. Along with everything I've already mentioned, the meat is fire. It's always perfectly seasoned and/or marinated, and comes out delicious no matter which one of us cooks it. All of our experiences with this shop have been positive, and I definitely recommend giving them a try if you're in town."

Farmers Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53) • $

"I'd probably give Farmer's Mart a three point five if I could. It's a small place, but it does exist in a place that has some pretty good things.There's a small but solid butcher shop that has Harris beef if you eat meat. There is also some nice veggies if you don't. Nothing too fancy but a nice close spot if you don't want to travel too far like the bigger spots (like Walmart, etc., 15 miles out). Try the Farmer's Mart if you need a quick stop!"

Carniceria Jalisco

★★★★★ 4.6 (21) • $$

"Best carnicería in town. Fresh delicious meat. Delicious salsa and MASSIVE avocados. The short ribs are the best I've ever had."

Farmers Wholesale Meats

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"This place did great. The price is right. Claude is a great butcher. I'm very satisfied."

Lancaster Halal Slaughter House and Poultry

★★★★★ 4.6 (9) • $$

"They offer some amazing stew meat but I wish they offered ox tails....great service, friendly staff and wide selection"

La Villa Meat Market

★★★☆☆ 3 (6) • $$

"I had a great experience at La Villa! I went on Super bowl Sunday and it was fairly busy! Some of their meats and items were sold out but I expected that as it was super bowl weekend. We had to grab a number and wait our place in line. We waited for about 15-20 minutes. It was honestly not that bad of a wait since they also sold a bit of produce and other items so I got to browse around. Just got some ground tilapia and shrimp for some mariscos and it was all super fresh! The employees were all very nice and helpful. They prices were also great!"

Hajji Halal Meat Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (8)

"Found this place through Yelp. I was looking for fresh ground chicken. Service was great and very pleasant. I bought ground chicken breast, ground dark meat chicken and lamb brain. Prices are cheaper than most supermarkets, and a plus, this meat is organic! So you're still paying less. I will definitely be back!!"

Wood-Dale Market

★★★★☆ 3.9 (95) • $$

"So, I don't come into this meat market much, but every time we have visited we have gotten quality meats here. The first time we visited we picked up some stuffed chili verde double pork chops and those bad boys were thick. You would think the chili verde wouldn't stick, but it did and it works. I'm thinking, you should probably get that the next time you stop by here. 1 pork chop can probably feed 2-3 people depending how hungry you guys are, but 1 is way too much for 1 person. It's not that expensive, it's actually a really good price.This is located in a nice location with tons of parking, so parking is not a problem. Every time I have visited I have not seen this place super busy, so if you're in a rush, you can guarantee you'll be in and out quickly. They have nice meat packages too that's already bundled for you, so you don't have to take too much of your time picking them out since it's already bundled for you.They have a variety of marinades, sauces and rubs that is organized by brands. They also have lots of herbs and spices to pimp out your meats. If you haven't tried the meats here yet, I think you should. I'm looking forward to trying the different sausage flavors they have.We came recently for Father's Day and grabbed the stuffed pork chops and it was stuffed with stuffing. It had great flavor and I was pretty impressed. It was almost as impressive as the stuffed chili verde one. I highly recommend either one of those. My husband pan fried them on all sides then put them in the oven, it was very moist and delicious.The place gets pretty busy when everyone gets off of work, but it's pretty fast. The service is quick and they have several people attending the meat station, so you won't be there long. The place always looks clean considering there's meat everywhere. They also have side items that are already made or some veggies on the shelves when you first walk in to your right."

Triple A Meat Sales

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"I'm so excited this place is finally on Yelp! This is my go to place for meat purchases. They have everything from high quality meat, seafood, cheese and even seasonings. The staff is always friendly, helpful and super efficient. I usually call in my order (it's usually pretty big) a couple of days ahead of time and without fail the order is waiting for me when I get there. Not only is it ready, but it is loaded into my car for me, no hassles. Highly recommend this place for great deals and not having to sacrificing quality. I will definitely be back again and again!"

Tipton Food Center

★★★★☆ 4 (1) • $$

"This is a family owned food store. They are very nice and friendly and very helpful. The place is nice and clean and they have almost everything you might need. They have a meat deli and butcher on hand. I like this place alot and recomend it highly."