Hala Produce and Market

One of the things I like about Riverside is the ethnic diversity and especially the markets where one can find rare spices, vegetables and cuts of meat. Hala market caters to the Middle Eastern community and is a great source for reasonably priced food. My last few trips here have yielded some delicious ingredients for memorable meals, especially the chicken and beef kabob seasoning packets. Follow instructions and be blown away by the results! Another favorite item is the cans of dolmas (grape leaves). They carry a few brands in standard sized tins and mega-huge cans. We found that not all brands are equal and have a preference but it's still a convenient place to shop. I haven't bought anything from the meat department so I cannot say go for it or not. Regardless, this is my go-to when certain spices get low.

Run down. Don't go here it's a waste of time! Their hours say they open at 10 I showed up at 9:55, waited till 10:15 and no one ever came to open.. I drove out of my way for nothing lmao!

Great place for all your Mediterranean produce! Great people service and product selection

Okay Arabic store. They don't have most of the yogurts and cheeses that I am into. So that's why 4 stars only. Also they don't have the large Arabic bread so I wish they did. Very narrow selection of things

Brought my uncle from Egypt here so that he could buy some of the Arabic products he was looking for. He was pretty happy when he left the market. The owner is from Palestine and was very nice.

Not a great place, very little to choose from, seemed very run down. The worst part was that I was not acknowledged or spoken to, there was one customer ahead of me and they were having a personal conversation with the cashier, I politely waited but no one would say anything to me. After 20 minutes I gave up. I drove a long way to get to this market only to be snubbed. I set my items down and left. They didn't care that a customer had just left either. I won't try it again, I'll drive to town first before that.

Hala Produce is Yummy! We purchased Soujouk, Mortadela and both Black Olives and Cracked Green Olives!

Don't believe these crooks, I paid 12 dollars for a packet of barley couscous, they sent me an ordinary couscous which cost less than 3 dollars a packet, they are crooks.

Love the meat always fresh and reasonably priced. Especially good for goat and lamb. My local store for Mediterranean groceries. Staff are helpful and make good recommendations

I have placed my order in the morning and have had it ready in couple hours. Their meat is fresh and delicious. Staff was very welcoming and helpful