Guerra Quality Meats

★★★★☆ 4.3 (551) • $$

"Before I came here, if you had asked me for the name of a high quality, family-run meat market in San Francisco, I would've hemmed and hawed and still not come up with a reasonable answer. Yes, I am a carnivore but mostly when somebody else is cooking the meat. Check, please! Gee, I haven't grilled anything in eons, but now I have an answer.I may even end up wearing a chef's hat and one of those long aprons that say something irreverent like 'I LIKE MY BUTT RUBBED' on the front. But before I do that, I should share that I was taking a long walk on Taraval and thought it looked promising from across the street. I really had nothing in mind to buy before entering the front door.Several customers were ahead of me, so I had time to peruse the long display cases of meat as well as the produce, dairy products, and beer on the other side of the shop. Helped by the friendly staff, I was frankly entranced by the wide selection and impulsively bought a couple of Artichoke & Garlic Chicken Sausage (photo: https://yelp.to/OzIztjtYjH) and a couple of prepared items - Chicken Parmesan and Eggplant Parmesan (photo: https://yelp.to/e9ZYVvZCvH).I didn't realize I was buying dinner for the next few days, and all the food turned out to be quite delicious. I grilled the sausage and cut it into slices in a homemade pappardelle dish. I just heated the parmesan dishes and saved myself the time to prepare them. So go ahead and ask me the name of a high quality, family-run meat market in San Francisco. I have an answer.FOOD - 5 stars...everything I bought here was fresh and delicious when I got homeAMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...temptations abound in a small spaceSERVICE - 5 stars...quite helpful and friendlyTOTAL - 5 stars...I do like my butt rubbedRELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ"

Fatted Calf

★★★★☆ 4.2 (406) • $$

"I've walked by a number of times but there always seemed to be a line. On a recent Tuesday morning, there were only a few people standing nearby so I took a photo of the sandwich menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=KsxmRUq56gN1vWr-xhhICQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) to study for a future visit since I already had lunch plans. In reading the specials sheet, I decided to get something. After a customer left, I walked to the counter and ordered the mushroom & farro soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dvImmsOLYdl11frdgLZpGw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the sheet described this as having little pork and wild mushroom meatballs and pecorino cheese. When I removed the lid, I was happily surprised that the broth was reddish as opposed to the creamy variety that I find with mushroom soups. I steamed my bowl and had this for as part of a weekend lunch at home. I enjoyed this, especially with the amount mushroom slices (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7U4EUXG2jNgXxTsRGOc9dw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I did not carefully read the description so the tiny meatballs were a welcome surprise. I will have this again if it's available. The gentlemen in front of me walked away with a small paper wrapped package so I'm guessing they got some of their house made meat items. Well, it'll be Tuesday tomorrow and I will save room to get one of their sandwiches. You know I'll be looking at the specials and if that mushroom soup is available again..."

Belmar - La Gallinita Meat Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (96) • $

"Even though they have a huge butcher section, I opted for the tacos. It wasn't expensive, but it also wasn't super cheap. Maybe like $4/taco. The cecina taco was very delicious and memorable! Cecina Taco: My favorite taco of the batch I tried. A huge single thin slice of beef. Apparently it's salted, but it's not like corned beef salted, more like a steak that's a bit salty. Really enjoyed the flavor.Chorizo Taco: Large chunks of ground pork full of spices. Seemed like larger granules than you typically get with chorizo. Worked really well on the taco.Carne Asada Taco: Wasn't quite feeling this one. I was expecting seared slices of steak. Instead, there were large chunks that were like lesser cuts that were a bit bumpy. Like what you might think of for tacos or fajitas served in a school cafeteria.Carnitas Taco: Pulled pork that is deep fried to be a bit crispy. Nice texture and good meat. Could have used a bit more marinade in the meat though."

Fresh Meat Seafood Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (91) • $

"It was my uncle's birthday and we have a big family dinner. We decided to eat at home this year instead of outside due to the coronavirus fear going on. So I decided to make my uncle's favorite dish in Chinese restaurants, wasabi flavored shredded chicken with pork stomach. I went to this shop and was surprised that they have everything I needed! Whole chicken, pork stomach and even condiments! Meat is really fresh. The pork stomach is not even stinky at all. Environment is really clean. Staff is really friendly. Location is really convenient. Price is really cheap and affordable too! This will be my go to shop from now on!"

Antonelli's Meat Fish & Poultry

★★★★☆ 4.1 (81) • $$$

"This Market is within the Cal Mart Market. When yougo ask for Andy or any of the guys can help. They can order any special meat, fish or poultry you will need. They are busy so please be patient. Everything is in I've and arranged so you see their proteins through the glass. Makes for great ambiance. Ha ok I said the last sentence to get the for ambiance. But in all seriousness- Great service and quality meats, chickens and fish."

Halal International and Greek market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (33)

"NextDoor has shown me how close to home crazy is. But, I haven't deleted it for two reasons:(1) Lost & Found Pets(2) FOOD!While someone was complaining on ND about seeing posts in the Peninsula. If we didn't have the ability to, I would have never known about Halal International and Greek Market, at the top of the hill Daly City. The name is a bit of misnomer tho since new owners have taken over during covid and it's more of a Middle Eastern Market now. In addition to being a small market and butcher shop (halal meats), they also serve hot food every day from 11 am - 7 pm.M E N UMiddle Eastern Cuisine: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Kebabs, Shawarma (wraps/plates), Chicken Mandi, Lamb Shank and Beef/Lamb Haneeth ($10.99-$19.99).F O O D* Beef Haneeth w/ rice, salad ($19.99): https://tinyurl.com/3ddx9cd7First time I've seen Beef Haneeth on the menu (they didn't have lamb available) so had to give it a try. It's a Yemeni dish of slow-roasted, bone-in beef served over a bed of rice. Generous portion of meaty beef chunks, a tad dry and not as spiced with aromatics as I expected it to be; seemed to be seasoned with just s&p. But, the rice was flavorful and fluffy with nicely separated grains. The cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon came through with each bite. Portion was enough for two meals. Served with a side of Jerusalem salad of crisp cucumbers, tomato, and parsley, and yogurt sauce. Def ask for a side of zhug! The Yemeni green hot sauce packed a lot of punch and brightened up the plate. S E R V I C EAll business. With no line, it took about 10 minutes for my order. A M B I A N C EMore of takeout place since it's a market but there's a small counter at the window with several stools if you want to dine-in. P A R K I N GMetered street parking.Overall, if you're looking for affordable and generously portioned Middle Eastern Fare (esp Yemeni dishes), Halal International and Greek Market is a solid option in the area!"

Midtown Market

★★★★☆ 3.6 (38) • $$$

"I go there for my girlfriend cigarettes. The place is clean, and the man behind the counter is friendly."