La Carniceria Meat Market — Attraction in Bell Gardens

To start, there was no greeting upon entering, which gave off a somewhat unwelcoming first impression. The service was also on the slower side—we waited about 15 minutes to be helped. Not terrible, but definitely room for improvement. One staff member in particular, the girl at the register, came off as rude since we walked in and told us to wait outside. The rest of the staff weren’t especially friendly either, though they weren’t outright impolite or seemed unhappy like the girl at the register.

On the bright side, we purchased about $140 worth of meat, and I have to say the ranchera preparada was a standout—really flavorful and worth coming back for. We also appreciated the complimentary green salsa that came with our order, which was a nice touch.

What really impressed me was the cleanliness and ambiance of the establishment. It's honestly one of the cleanest and most well-maintained meat markets I've been to—definitely an A+ in that department.

Overall, I would recommend La Carnicería for their quality meats, but I do hope they improve their customer service and train staff to be more welcoming and friendly. A little kindness goes a long way, especially with...

We've been coming to La Carniceria since there was only one location (South Gate). Straight up, the best quality meat of any carniceria we've been to, plus they're super clean. We've gone to Bellflower and Pico Rivera and the quality is just as good at those locations. The new spot in BG looks great and the meat is still the best. Love the tasajo and picanha, but...

I really want to love this place but it’s twice that I go and the meat is chewy and it tastes like rubber. The meat looks good in the platter but once grilled it’s bland. I hope they are able to improve their product because I have been a fan of their meat since they open @ Bellflower. It’s my...