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Hidden Gems The Riversider | December 2021
La Carniceria Meat Market WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER
This spectacularly new hidden gem has a superior feel all its own, so it’s no surprise that it has all of the best quality meat your heart desires. It certainly isn’t every day that you can experience the sheer joy of entering such a well staffed and gorgeously clean carniceria (Mexican style butcher shop). At T he Ri ver sider, we immediately knew it was something special! This meat market really stands out among the rest—it’s perfectly styled with minimalist black and white colors, unique wall-to-wall marble flooring that really elevate it to another level. You simply revel in choosing among their classically displayed, fantastic cuts of beef ranging from their USDA Prime Ranchera preparada, a tender carne asada-style marinated beef to massive Tomahawk Steaks, and even bringing all the game with Japanese Wagyu beef and their specialty, Kobe beef. I could not believe how wildly fabulous La Carniceria was, and how helpful all of the staff was. I simply can’t wait to go again! We know that you’ll love coming to La Carniceria for all of your butchering needs, so we sat down with owner Jose Luis Ruiz to find out why a wellknown LA based market chose to expand all the way to our side of the 91. Jose Luis shared that he came to the United States from Guadalajara, Mexico around ten years ago, and began working in La Carniceria’s first location. Ruiz learned all he could during those early years doing everything from cutting meats to cooking and cleaning. He rose to management over the years, and soon was able to purchase the company— and now they have five locations! “Providing the The Riversider Magazine
community with the absolute best quality meat is our top priority,” Jose Luis proudly stated. It was the Bellflower location that helped get things started for us as folks from Riverside were continuously going there for their great cuts of high quality meat and complaining that there was nothing like La Carniceria in Riverside. This is when Jose Luis had the genius idea to open up another location right here off of the 91 Freeway at Arlington Avenue where the old Tava Lanes used to be—nestled inbetween the Dollar Tree and the LA Fitness. We were amazed to learn that in order to sell Kobe beef you must be verified and approved by the Japanese Kobe Beef Association. Even more remarkable is that La Carniceria is the only meat market in all of Los Angeles and Riverside Counties certified to sell Kobe beef, so look for the certified plaque that’s proudly displayed in their shop as the physical proof that they’re in a league of their own! This is such a special designation that we wanted everyone to know that they can now simply walk into La Carniceria and walk out with the absolute best cuts of meat and even that coveted Kobe beef that we’ve all heard about. Don’t forget to check out their delicious fresh salsas, and peruse their wall of hot sauces. If you want to take your usual carne asada to the next level, or treat yourself to some world famous Kobe beef—be sure to stop by La Carniceria and you won’t be disappointed! If you have any questions, their staff is happy to help, and will often give you great suggestions that you didn’t even know you loved! From the looks of my La Carniceria haul, it’s going to be a Happy Holiday season for sure!
Certified Kobe beef
La Carniceria Meat Market 3457 Arlington Avenue Suite 105 (951) 742-5510 lacarniceriameatmarket.com @lacarniceriameatmarket
