Everything that we carry at El Picador Foods is fresh, and there are no exceptions. Not only do we specialize in fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables, but we use them as ingredients in our own products made right here at our location. We want our customers to come to El Picador Foods for more than buying fresh food.
With our convenient check cashing and money order services, we truly are offering a one-stop shopping experience. El Picador Foods is a grocery store in San Diego, California combining the charm of a food market with the convenience of a superstore. We have all of the groceries you could need, including meat, produce, liquor, and beer, to check everything off your shopping list at once.
With our convenient check cashing and money order services, we truly are offering a one-stop shopping experience. El Picador Foods is a grocery store in San Diego, California combining the charm of a food market with the convenience of a superstore. We have all of the groceries you could need, including meat, produce, liquor, and beer, to check everything off your shopping list at once.
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Not only does El Picador Foods have a great selection of fresh meat, but our variety of fruits and vegetables is staggering too. We use this high-quality produce to make other items right here in San Diego, California. Try our homemade guacamole or salsa for a real treat. Along with cooking, our in-house team is even able to handle check cashing and money orders!
Here at El Picador Foods, we are more than your local grocery store in San Diego, California. We want to be your one-stop shop for check cashing, transferring money orders, and more. Paying bills has never been easier. Talk to one of our representatives about taking care of bills while you shop for food.
Reviews (22)
Hork W.
Apr 28, 2021
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Andrew A.
May 31, 2020
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Albert P.
Jan 29, 2020
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I was a regular costumer until some bad Samaritan decided to hit my car in the parking lot.
Asked for help from the Arab lady (Nadia) and was so rude and got so nervous that she had to call (nico) over too try and explain what she couldn't.
He wasn't successful.
I realized then we're nothing but a number.
I dislike talking to walls or rocks even.
NEVER! Ever going back.
Plus the store should have a health meter outside with a rating of (H) of how nasty that place is.
I'm sorry but I know everyone by name there. Never thought I'd leave a negative review for these
Asked for help from the Arab lady (Nadia) and was so rude and got so nervous that she had to call (nico) over too try and explain what she couldn't.
He wasn't successful.
I realized then we're nothing but a number.
I dislike talking to walls or rocks even.
NEVER! Ever going back.
Plus the store should have a health meter outside with a rating of (H) of how nasty that place is.
I'm sorry but I know everyone by name there. Never thought I'd leave a negative review for these
Jesse Cerde
Oct 14, 2019
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Ezra C.
Aug 23, 2019
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Monique N.
Feb 10, 2019
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Vanessa M.
Sep 13, 2018
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Maria C. Laborde
Aug 30, 2018
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Zue Kitt
Jun 14, 2018
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Travis S.
Jan 19, 2018
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I come here quite a bit and will continue to go even though I am only giving 3 stars. The reason is over price they in my opinion price gouge here on most products but not all. The butcher department has very fair and reasonable prices and we do buy most of our meat here they also have decent prices on veggies but just not a great selection of veggies. The products down the aisles are horrible a can of beans at vons is 1.79 and here is 4 dollars and Vons is already expensive. The store is close to where I live and there is never big lines so you can get in and out quick and they also have a weekly
Diego Padilla
Oct 24, 2017
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Sarosh Quraishi
Jun 19, 2017
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False Advertising!! In their weekly paper ad, there is no mention of limit on quantity of produce. However in the store, there is a hand written note in front of the actual fruit or vegetable that states "X" limit per customer. They won't honor what's in their weekly ad even though there is a pile of them right next to the cashiers.
Beatriz G.
May 01, 2017
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Carlos G.
May 08, 2016
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Teresa Coffey
Feb 04, 2016
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Carlos F.
May 16, 2015
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Great place to do some grocery shopping. It is near where I live so its not bad. I could not tell you much about the Meat department since we don't buy any there. The lines move quick and if there is a line taking too long one of the (what i think) managers gets on a closed register and moves the lines along.
The only complain is the parking situation. I know it is out of their control since it is not their property, but there needs to be a better definition of the parking spots. The lines are faded and also way too close. I have a big truck and I have to park behind the store sometimes
The only complain is the parking situation. I know it is out of their control since it is not their property, but there needs to be a better definition of the parking spots. The lines are faded and also way too close. I have a big truck and I have to park behind the store sometimes
R. R.
Jul 21, 2014
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Pauline C.
May 06, 2014
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Neil T.
Feb 07, 2014
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This local market has almost everything you need if you don't want to stop by known market like Vons or Albertsons. I usually get marinated Carne asada meat or veggies here. There's usually no long lines so I can get in and out pretty quickly.
Overall a great place to buy food if you live near this local market.
Overall a great place to buy food if you live near this local market.
Josh I.
Feb 26, 2013
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Just went here for the first time looking for carne asada...
Found a surprisingly large meat station with pretty much everything you could imagine at decent prices. They also do multi pound package deals where you pick how much meat you want and they give you a variety pack for your freezer.
Once I make some room I will def go back for the freezer pack of various steaks etc.
Found a surprisingly large meat station with pretty much everything you could imagine at decent prices. They also do multi pound package deals where you pick how much meat you want and they give you a variety pack for your freezer.
Once I make some room I will def go back for the freezer pack of various steaks etc.
Tash G.
Aug 23, 2012
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Picador is the place. Its where everybody knows your name. Been there since as long as I can remember. I wish there were more picadors in other areas. Somewhere you can stop by get something you need for dinner maybe toilet paper oh ya a beer but don't want to go to wal mart. Because some how walmart always takes 30 minutes or more. If you live close 90% already go to el picador and if not you should check it out. They even got an ad with pretty good deals. They take ebt. W.I.c. Its great. Really nice workers. Spanish and english. They got lotto,beer,meat, milk,fruit,veggies,toilet paper you
Julio M.
Nov 21, 2010
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