Santa Cruz Market — Attraction in Goleta

"Nothing will change" they said when SC markets were sold in summer of 2024.

Ahem, everything is changing. Re-arranged.

Avocados are refrigerated in the back then placed in unrefrigerated bins for sale. They don't keep as well this way. Maybe they're 'riper" but it was sometimes nice to get one just right and one with a few days to ripen.

Meats that were regularly rotated on sale: haven't seen sales in last month. The low grade ground beef that was regularly $1.99 is now usually $2.99. Haven't seen chicken leg quarters or chorizo go on sale in weeks.

Staff: Lots of new faces.

I get it; some suppliers change, consolidate, etc. But message to the ownership. When you say "nothing will change" and then everything changes... not a lot of integrity there. I hope you're treating the team well.

I'll continue to shop there and hope things sort out, but will also check out the other local markets more, like the one across the...

Very dissapointed witt Santa Cruz Marlet, Goleta. They suposedly closed at 9:00 pm. As many other stores, my understanding is tha the last customer is allowed to enter the store at 9:00 pm. I got there at 8:53 and the cashier Gloria, did not allow me to get in eventhough I called on the phone and ask her if she could please allow me to get just on item and would be really fast. So disappointed, even though I live close by, I would not make this store my favorite for latin ...

This store is a great place to buy fresh produce such as fruits, all kinds of vegetables (green, leafy, etc.), corn, and more. Besides being economical, the shop sells a variety of products, especially those imported from Mexico and Spain. I crave for the freshly baked Goya gallestas from Spain - not typically available in other supermarkets. Further, there is a collection of condiments that the store sells making it a preferred market for several sections of...