Casablanca Meat Market — Attraction in New York

This place is in walking distance from the museum!! You can stop by and get a cut of meat. I would advise you eat it before you go in the museum. If you get meat that needs to be kept cool, then take it home first for refrigeration. I did not have a car when visiting the museum for sightseeing from the external vantage point, only a metro card and my feet to keep me walking! I would suggest you bring nothing in with you except a payment method. Butchers like to keep their stores super clean, especially in New York. NYC has a grading system and top quality standards for food inspection. This is similar to other giant cities with the same protocol. Anyway, there’s only very high end meats here. Nothing spotty or dotty about it. It’s a safe neighborhood. If you don’t believe me, check with local law enforcement. These officers work day and night to keep...

This is mostly in response to the 1 star review by Lone Wolf from 5 years ago. For those of you who are new to El Barrio, this place has been a staple in the community for several generations. I would rather to to Casablanca and be able to visually inspect my beef and poultry than to go to the meat department of a local supermarket and run the risk of buying prewrapped meat that's past the freshness date. I've NEVER had any of the butchers behind the counter treat me with less than the respect due me as a customer. For those of us who are regulars, we know that this is the place to go if you want fresh...

A meat market with top choice cuts is a rare find these days (unless you have deep pockets), especially in an urban community setting, but it exists -- and Casablanca Meat Market is it. The meats are always premium, and the cuts are made to order. They have a large variety that is always fresh and the prices are fair and community-minded. Get some of their bread while you're there and make some awesome garlic bread to go with all that Grade A protein.

A modern meat market with old-world quality and service in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem). You...