Mi Ranchito Carniceria #2

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (18)

"We love this place! Although they have all types of meat, we often go for a couple of pounds of carne asada for dinner or game night but we had a NYE party, went the day of and was able to order 20lbs and I can say, they are decently priced. It comes with sautéed onion, peppers and jalapeños. Their packaged tortillas are delicious plus the pico and guac. Great food, great quality, it's really clean and the staff are so nice. The gentleman even allowed us to taste a "hangover" soup. Everything has such great flavor. Must try!"

Caspian Food Market

★★★★☆ 3.8 (50) • $

"I'm so happy Caspian exists! As an Iranian who just moved to Arizona, I feel like I've found a tiny piece of home here. The people making purchases regarded the cashier like they were friends, so I can tell it's a tightknit local store. They have everything you could want for Iranian cuisine, from doogh to kookoo sabzi to torshi to barbari to spices to paneer. The prices of everything - besides saffron, of course - were incredibly cheap. For example, I saw a box of honeycomb for $10, whereas the same size elsewhere is double. They have premade stuff for meals, like ghormeh sabzi, in addition to all the ingredients you could need. I walked out with some feta cheese, liquid saffron, and sangak, and I can't wait to go back and pick some more things. I can tell I'll be purchasing everything they sell over time!"

Lams Market #2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (47) • $

"Ok... this is one of the best Asian markets I've been to in the Valley. I used to live in the East Valley so my go-to were Lee-Lee's and Mekong Market. My friend and I were looking for some seafood options and stopped by Tan Phat on 17th and Camelback but their meat and seafood department left very little to desire. So I stumbled upon Lam's on Google Maps and I loved how organized their market was. They had so many options of EVERYTHING. I never knew there was another type of plantain like the Hawaiian one that I found there. I wasn't brave enough to buy it (yet) buttttt this will def be my new go-to Asian market for the time that I'm in Central Phoenix."

Lam's Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4.1 (33)

"Being new to AZ , I was happy to find an Asian market closer to home than Mesa !! Market had everything we needed and was surprised how clean, organized and fresh everything was. Friendly staff as well !! Def will be our GO TO!!"

Loi Phat Oriental Food Grocery Store

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (7)

"This place is WAY bigger than it appears from outside! I needed lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves for hot & sour soup. I got that. Along with baby bok choy, curry paste, Piknik snacks and a couple of other things.Produce aisle isn't all labeled, so I had to ask for help. They didn't have the lime leaves out. The little man found me in another part of the store with a package of them. There are aisles and aisles of all sorts of Oriental foods. I could have spent a couple of hours in there exploring, but wasn't feeling so hot. That's why I wanted to make the soup in the first place.Strange odor near produce section, but I don't question those sorts of things. Spent $10 and walked out with a big bag o' stuff."

Baiz Fresh Foods

★★★★☆ 3.5 (33)

"I had never heard of this grocer before. I saw it was an international food store. That piqued my interest so I went in to investigate. The staff were welcoming and acknowledged me upon entry. I was intrigued by the different and unique spices; some from India and some Mediterranean brands. If you want a bargain on spices this is a good place to visit. I couldn't remember what I needed so another future trip might be worthwhile. Shared outdoor parking and WiFi."

AZ International Marketplace

★★★★☆ 3.5 (120)

"I thought I would try this store as it is typically less crowded than my usual Asian market. While I didn't find what I was looking for, the store is huge, clean and tidy. You can find most of your fresh and frozen Asian groceries here. They also carry spices and dry goods. There is free ice to keep your frozen food and perishables cold. Free parking outside."

Lee Lee International Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4.2 (319) • $$

"Need more Hawaiian items!!! But thank you for the ones you have. Also excellent selection of pierogies."

88 International Market

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (13) • $

"I LOVE Asian markets! After reading the other reviews I get it....it smells funny...yup there's raw meats and exotic fruit and vegetables your nose may just be basic...yup there's stuff on the floor...onion peels, pieces of cilantro, sprinkles of flour, grains of rice... all the things you'd find in a grocery store...and there's lots of stuff most of us have NEVER seen let alone used...but all you have to do is ask! I've only been vegitarian a little over a year and most of my dishes come from asking questions..."how do you us this? What can I make with that?" You- Alishia what do you make with the food once you get it home? Me- bomb a$$ Ramon!...Do u see that Ramon bowl? Yup EVERYTHING (other then the eggs) in this bowl including the chicken thighs can from here! Oh let me not forget they also have home made tofu and it's way better the "regular" tofu...its meatier and more flavorful...(if you eat tofu you know what I mean)!All in all is it a little rough around the edges...yes most diamonds are! (--- diamond in the rough get it...lol)"

Lutong Bahay Filipino-Asian Restaurant & Minimart

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (64)

"We were visiting from out of town for a family reunion and needed to bring Filipino options. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was ok. Was just nice to know there were Filipino options in the area. We dined in and took a lot of food to go. Prices were pretty much standard, just high. Idk why Filipino food is always on the higher end?!?***In response to the OWNER:I made a comment about the pricing. I tried to be gentle about the food quality. His response, however, was not gentle and quite confrontational. This caught me off guard. I want to be fully transparent with you and share that if the quality had been there, I would have been more than happy to pay the given prices.In the future, I would caution you against making stereotypes, lumping Filipinos together, and making assumptions after a review is posted about your restaurant."

Tan Phat Market

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (38)

"My go-to Asian market near Phoenix midtown. I love fried bananas, and steamed pork and hard boiled egg bun. I also like the food from their kitchen, like spring rolls, and braised pork belly and eggThere are many kinds of vegetables and fruits to choose from. They are fresh. They also have lots of different kinds of noodles, both fresh and dry."

Mercado Y Carniceria El Rancho

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

"This is one of the better Mexican grocery stores / butcher shops of the Sunnyslope area. Here you will find the usual grocery items and household goods common in Mexican stores and there is a good fresh meat section at the back portion of the store. There is also a counter selling freshly-cooked hot Mexican dishes, and fresh cold foods, especially sweets, are available in refrigerated cases; this is my favorite place for getting flan and fresh guacamole. One corner of the store also has a panaderia where various kinds of pan dulce and other baked goods are available. Prices are low and ample parking is available at the side of the store."

Ur Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (31) • $

"I was complaining to hubby the other day that I was having trouble finding middle eastern pickles at the stores I usually get them so he did some research and suggested I make a trip to this market. While I was out running errands today I decided to stop by. I found the store pretty easily and walked in to find a well stocked market. As I wandered through the aisles, Nadia, the owner, kindly offered to help me find anything I needed.Not only did I find a great supply of the pickles I was looking for but, I also found several other things that I'd had on my list as well. I filled up my cart and headed to the counter. As I was checking out I asked Nadia if she happened to have any fresh halva. She told me she was expecting some to arrive next week but she showed me a packaged halva that she said tasted very fresh and she described it as a cotton candy halva. Well, that sold me! I purchased it right away. As she checked me out, Nadia chatted with me and made me feel so welcome. She is incredibly kind and personable! I love this wonderful market and Nadia's hospitality and will absolutely be back soon! I'm so glad to have found this hidden gem that is so close to home!ETA - Nadia did not oversell the halva she recommended, it is even better than I expected! Super light, fresh and delicious. Yum, the only problem now is not eating it all in one sitting!"

Corso Italia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"We stopped by the market yesterday to see the selection of italian products which we love. They have a variety of salamis, proscuittos, ham, mortadella, cheese - reasonable prices for being from Italy. Courteous service, sliced & packaged beautifully like it should be.They carry variety of pasta, olives, coffee and more. We definitely will be back for more.Restaurant section looks beautiful & formal, will have to try one of these days."

New Tokyo Food Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (112) • $$

"If you haven't already been, do go to New Tokyo Market. While it looks small on the outside, it does have a lot of good options. They are always so friendly and I really enjoy shopping there, It may be small but I actually prefer smaller shopping experiences. Extremely tidy and my overall shopping experience is so nice there. I'm not into the mega sized Asian grocery stores. New Tokyo Market is more my speed. I love to stock up my my favorite Japanese loofah sheet towels, snacks and drinks, and dried seaweed etc. Don't forget to look in the back room, where they sell dvds and dishes. The bowls and dishes are especially nice! I love browsing there and also the kitchen utensils areas. This is really one of my favorite places to shop for Japanese items. I can never pass up getting a new set of chopsticks every time I go!!"

Alzohour Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (95)

Lam's Seafood Market

★★★★☆ 3.7 (57) • $$

"I am not from Arizona, born and raised in Hawai'i. Our son went to GCU and all the students had to be out of the dorms by May 1, 2023. We rented an Airbnb and cook instead of going out to eat.When you step in this place it will smell like a seafood store, so if that's gonna be a problem this wouldn't be the store for lol. ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS, well..look no further for food for the kids lol. This place practically has everything, it reminds me of seafood city-ish in Waipahu. I jokingly scolded the kids, "now you tell me after running around kingdom come." This is right around the corner of GCU campus.Unfortunately I was told about this place too late in the week that I FINALLY found fufu which is equivalent to pa'i'ai."

Niccoli's Italian Grocery & Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (273) • $

"I'm absolutely in love with this sweet Italian mom & pop shop! Imports from Italy include meats, cheeses, sauces and probably more! It's hard to come here and not order the whole menu or take home a whole shopping cart of ingredients or sweets! The go to is easy - The Italian Combo Sub! The bread is so fresh and it's the perfectly sliced and portioned sun of meats, veggies and condiments. I've had it picked up for lunch and fresh - both are exceptional. My biggest pet peeve with subs is sogginess - nothing to worry about here if you can't dine in. They also serve Pizza which is also, guess, so good! It tastes lite and fresh... and like I can eat a whole one by myself and still feel perfectly okay. The owner is so grateful and kind. I waited my whole pregnancy for an Italian sub and wanted to come here! He was very appreciative and just speaks to the hospitality of this location. Please try and support this amazing spot! One of my PHX favorites!!!"

A to Z Polish Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (76)

"POLISH APPROVED!My dad is a Polish immigrant and loved this store! Bathrooms were very nice which was a big plus. They have everything you want from Poland here. I love the poppy seed loaves and cheesecake. The sausages and bread we got were divine and we had a Polish BBQ. Employees were nice and all speaking Polish. This is now the only Polish store in the valley!"

Summer Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"The north Phoenix area doesn't have a lot of ethnic stores or markets so I was delighted to see this store in the Moon Valley area. It's not a very big place but it does have a good variety of Middle Eastern goods and foods that you won't find in most supermarkets, and the people are friendly and helpful. My fear was that the turnover of goods in small ethnic stores might not be fast, resulting in goods that may be older than you would want, but this not the case with their goods - the packaged food items that I bought had fresh flavors and I definitely enjoyed them."

Baiz Fresh Foods

★★★★☆ 4.1 (244) • $

"Nice Middle Eastern grocery store with good prices on many items.They have an wide selection of various beans, pickled vegetables, cheeses, dates, meats & much more. You can also find frozen gyros & pastries.Ultimately, If you're looking for a new & interesting you may have found your place.Lot's of spices & other world delights to try.The store has a restaurant inside of it which had good food.I love trying new places, I'm happy this place is only a few miles from my place.I recommend it & will be back.Happy eating & shopping"

Mekong Supermarket

★★★★☆ 3.8 (274) • $$

"Decent place to get Asian supplies. Was surprised this weekend to find fresh and huge persimmons, my favorite winter fruit on sale. Also, long missed Huy Fong Food products back in stock. Scored!!"

Old Heidelberg German Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (151)

"Long line is a good sign. Once I entered inside, the whole place smells like freshly made breads. Yes, they just made those breads and pastries. I planned to get my go-to cheese danish. Fortunately the person behind me told me that they have the best pretzel croissant. So I ordered both and they are so delicious. Cheese danish here is not the same like other places. It is not too sweet and I could taste a bit savory of the cheese. Pretzel croissant is so so good. It is not hard like other places and I could not stop enjoying it."

Misha's European Food Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (24)

"Nice place to buy Eastern European, Russian, Polish and other regional specialty foods. Great selections of various meats, cheese and sausages. Always walk away with an assortment. Peanut halavah was the best I have had. Got the Smoked Krakowska Kielbasy, Ehmer Smolked Salami, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Foot Long Sausages, a Dense Rye Bread and Kras Napolitanke Cookies. The nice part is I can't pronounce most of the product names, I may not always know exactly what I purchased but the samples are always available and Misha is always helpful. I have been to this place about 6 times. Since Misha took over ownership...place has got even better."

Kahramana Mediterranean Market

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"Kahramana Mediterranean Market at 10001 W. Bell Rd. at Sun City Promenade has all sorts of wonderful treats like baklava, halva, etc., but this time I got some samoon pita which is like pita but has slightly different texture and taste. When I sliced it an put it in the toaster, man was it good. Its little pocket makes it perfect for stuffing with whatever. I think the leavening may be yogurt rather than yeast--at least that's what the ones I used to get elsewhere were made with. The store is clean and neatly organized. When I went, the workers were busy talking on the phone and to other customers so I wasn't able to ask questions. Maybe next time. With so many exotic items, it would be good to have assistants available to offer more assistance as many in this area are not familiar with this cuisine and undoubtedly would have more questions and would benefit with suggestions and some guidance to feel more at ease."

Haji-Baba

★★★★★ 4.5 (1167) • $$

"The last time I dined at this place was a whopping 15 years ago. Not much has changed, except for my reviews - they've evolved from simple one-liners to more extensive musings. LOL But let's talk about the prices! They're as budget-friendly as ever. I ordered a salad, hummus, and feta - all delightful - but the true star of the meal? The rose lemonade. So flavorful that you can practically taste the essence of the flower. The ambiance? Still, the same cozy hole in the wall that I remember. And the service? Still top-notch."

ZamZam Food World

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (39) • $

"Well, it's just ok. First of all, the person behind the counter seemed agitated that I was ordering food from him. The curry is either separated or half oil. Naan was good but really thick. Samosas were good. Out of all the Indian places I've tried, this is my least favorite."

Mercado Y Carniceria Sepulveda

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"So...I was craving some carne asada tacos like nobodies business, and decided to stop by here (close to work) to get some goods so I could make some at home. I went with a 2/3lb piece of carne asada, some flour tortillas and a thing of pico de gallo. Total was just over $11.00. The carne asada was BOMB! I had the guy marinate it for me, and let it sit in the fridge at work for a few hours. By the time I got home, it was all nice and cozy sitting in the marinade! I threw it on the grill for a few minutes, and it cooked up perfect. I chopped it up into pieces and made my tacos. Great carne asada! Some of, if not, THE best carne asada I have ever purchased from a Mexican grocery. $8.99 a lb and worth every cent!The pico de gallo was as fresh as can be, and reasonably priced, too. Lastly, the tortillas...... They had an 18 pack of street taco sized flour tortillas for just over $2.00. You could tell by just looking at them they were going to be great. I threw them on the grill for a minute and they charred up perfect and tasted absolutely delicious! Chewy and hot and full of flavor! The meat man and cashier were friendly. I will definitely be back, much sooner than later! This shit was bomb!"

Carniceria Ponderosa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (32)

"Carniceria came highly recommended by multiple friends, so we had to check this place out. It did not disappoint. They sell meats by the pound or made into favorite entrees. We chose few tacos and a chicken burrito. All were delicious and loaded with toppings. The salsa was little spicy for me. The meats were moist and flavorful but there were some ends that were little dry. They also had menudo we wanted to try but they were sold out. Will be back. Highly recommend."

Asiana Market

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (172) • $$

"This Asiana is a bit far north for me, but when I go to my dentist, I stop in here just to see what they have.I normally shop at 99 Ranch over in Chandler, and occasionally will go to Mekong or Lee Lee's and everyone once in awhile, I will venture to H Mart, so we are definitely covered here in the Valley with many options for Asian or international grocery.I was here yesterday and I always like to check out all their fresh made Korean dishes. They have seafood and kimchee pancakes and variety of ban chan available! Great!There is always fresh produce available, meats, seafood, freezer items.I like coming here to supplement what I can't find elsewhere.My purchases on this trip included:(1) ready-made spicy tuna onigiri ($3.99 each or 2/$7) - this was so-so, I can make a better one.(2) onigiri maker and silicone sushi roller - will be making my own rolls and onigiri at home. (3) burdock root seeds - going to figure out if we can grow these well out here(4) Nimboo pudina peanuts and chana (my favorite Indian snacks)(5) Asian sour lemon drink - Chanh Xi Muoi - this is my favorite with some seltzer on a hot summer day, so refreshingI found some unique items today and will be back again on my next trip out this way!"

Jerusalem International Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)

"Stopped in here for the first time. It had a decent amount of parking and it looks new and inviting. The store is a good size and the Arabic music was blasting, loved to hear it. They were donating a part of their proceeds to a humanitarian organization when I visited so I felt good about supporting a local business and helping people in need in Palestine. Their produce department was well stocked and they had great deals on their squash and cucumbers. I even picked up some veggies on clearance. I walked around and also grabbed some salty snacks, cookies, halal marshmallows, and labna (Middle Eastern yogurt). There was a lot of items to peruse through and they also had a bakery/dessert section as well as a meat area, and a restaurant with seating. Several people were dining in and shopping when I was there. Cashier rung up my items and was nice, and I was on my way. I'd come back another time!"

Yasha From Russia

★★★★☆ 4 (107) • $$

"Specialty ethnic grocery store targeting Russian speaking world. I came to explore and saw few things I wanted to buy mostly sweets and cakes. Service was good as I was the only person in there. Building is old and food/grocery presentation was a bit old. However I do have to say store was very clean! Other than that - I cannot say it was anything special in my eyes...."