Martin’s Meats & Catering

I was on my way to a store nearby and could smell the goodness coming from Martin’s in my car WITHOUT the windows down. As I was getting out of my car to go into a neighboring store, the smell literally hit me and I was hooked. I couldn’t stop thinking about this place while shopping in two different stores nearby! It smelled THAT amazing! I asked the local store owners in the area about Martin’s and they raved about the place. They said they go there at least twice a week and especially on their BBQ days, which are Thursday thru Saturday. They do all of their BBQing outside in the front of their store and I think I know why… they reel everyone in!
I was «junking» with my friend and after our stop to the 2 stores, we knew we had to have lunch here! I ordered the tri tip dinner that came with a ton of tri tip, potato salad, beans, salsa, and a roll. It was delicious! I brought home my leftovers. I can’t wait to eat them tomorrow for lunch! The salsa is so delicious. Next time I go, I’m asking if they sell it so I can take some home! It’s the best salsa I’ve ever had in Bakersfield!
This place isn’t just a place to eat. They also cater and have a butcher, which their prices are pretty competitive. They have a ton of refrigerated drinks or a soda fountain to choose from. They also carry a large selection of chips.
This place is awesome. Definitely a place to bookmark and try some day!

Among best Pastrima in town. Kruse brand. Cource they at the Kaiser Haggen Farmers mkt on Ming with Smoky BBQ stand. Weekly. Great Hot foods for Foodies. I go often to their 21^st location deli to buy sliced Pastrami to take to family in San Diego and Northern California. Its that Unilocal Foodie Gooooood.
Ok. Im rating the Pastrami 4 stars. Unless your near tail end cut of the slab. 4 stars mainly for Front of store weekend BBQ and at Farmers Mkt. The store itself… Im not rating. I always just buy foods to go
Look up Kruse Pastrami on the Costco internet site. Do Costco sell good brand meats.

First time today friendly staff I had the BBQ ribs and chicken best I have had in Bako

Was in the farmers markets today and saw that they had a stand, decided to pick up lunch. Tried their deep pit and tri tip sandwiches and it was tasty and delicious. Salsa was perfect and the bread was toasted enough. I think I’ll try the tacos next time.

Went to the Farmers Market at Kaiser & the burrito was so plain and my order took forever because the young man misread my name… When I know the cashier girl (who wrote it down KNOWS it was me). She was very nonchalant about it and I’m not sure if she hated me lol i was the only one waiting, cmon now.
But I will not be returning because of the tasteless burrito and service:(

Had a decent burrito from them at the Haggin Oaks Farmers Market.
I was there too early to try the meats that I wanted to have. My breakfast burrito did not impress. The machaca was too dry and tasteless. The salsa helped a bit to make it all better. Maybe my expectations were too high. Maybe, I ordered wrong.
Still, I will be returning to try more of their menu. The portion size and price were fair. Everything smelled so good at their booth. I have a feeling that my next visit will meet my expectations. Til then, 3 stars for this experience.

Hands down, the best pastrami sandwich in town. Unbelievably tasty, toasted, crunchy, tangy, sweet, and other adjectives. And every Friday they serve up they’re famous grilled chicken, fresh and tasty. A lovely downtown adjacent location, laid back, local, and other adjectives.
Yes it takes a little longer than other fast food places, but it’s good enough that you don’t care. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the store or get it to go and enjoy the nearby park. You won’t go wrong at this place.

I have to upgrade to 5 stars… my family loves the food so much from this business that we are buying each and every week from them. Even if it means we go across town to his meat shop on the east side. So, that has to mean we love the offerings and the service.
Martin is a heck of a hard working guy. I have never not seen him working every weekend that we are at Kaiser market!
As for the BBQ sauce I had previously mentioned, I have gotten used to it and the ribs and chicken bring us a lot of weekend happiness! :)
5 stars it is!

I’ve been to Martin’s several times prior to getting active on Unilocal recently; this review will generally encompass it all.
First, Martin is a butcher, and you won’t find better cuts of meat in this town. I have had New Yorks and rib-​eyes, and both were flavorful & tender when I cooked them. The meat prices are fair, and sometimes less than you’d pay for inferior cuts elsewhere. This is the kind of meat you can impress a date or your boss with; it’s that good.
On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Martin Bbqs chicken & ribs, and they are to die! Have a combo and try both. The seasonings are present but not overpowering, and the portion size is huge for the price.
The rest of the week, my first choice is ALWAYS the tritip sandwich. They’ll make it however you want it; I get mine with just lettuce & mayo. The tritip is warm and juicy, and it’s just heavenly.
The sides available are pretty much bags of various flavored potato chips, kettle style. There are canned sodas and a soda machine. Don’t go for the sides; it’s all about the meat!
Martin’s also maintains a small grocery with a few produce items, bread & canned goods. Not a lot of variety, but you can get those baking potatoes or hot dog buns when you buy your meat without having to make a second stop.
The key to Martin’s is friendly service. If his wife is there when you come in a couple of times, she’ll know your name and your usual order, if you have one. By the third or fourth time, you’ll be greeted with a hug, and her very sincere desire to enjoy visiting with you, if they’re not real busy. The whole place is family run, and you’ll find them to be friendly and more helpful than you can imagine. They know no strangers at Martin’s. You’re a friend as soon as you mutually smile together.
I will be a lifelong customer at Martin’s, as often as I can get downtown for lunch. And, on Sundays they’re out at the Farmer’s Market at Kaiser near the Marketplace, and they do event catering for really good prices. Chances are, if you have a hankering for meat, you’ll find them open SOMEWHERE.

I went here for lunch and was pleasantly suprised! The sandwiches here are clearly an add-​on to their butcher business and while I have no experience with that side, I can say the lunch was surprisingly good. I had the Philly, which was deep pit beef with some provolone, bell peppers and onions. The quality of the beef was excellent and really showed. Pricing-​wise, you’re really similar to Sequoia Sandwich, maybe a bit more on some of them and a bit less on others. Sequoias has a bigger selection, more options, more sides and all that. Sequoias is a sandwich shop, though, it’s what they do. They make good sandwiches, a whole lot of them and they have a bunch of stuff that compliments the sandwiches. Martin’s is a meat company, they don’t have as many sandwiches but the quality of the meat in that deep pit sandwiches outclasses the deep pit I’ve had at Sequoias (and that’s not really a slam on Sequoias, they’re good, but Martin’s meats are better). If you want a good sandwich and prefer all the variety, go to Sequoia’s. If you’re looking for really good meat and are okay with it being a sandwich, come here. The staff was also super nice, I’ll be back.

The last time I was here I got a pastrami sandwich that was full of grisel and nasty veins or some thing. The texture was unedible, and rendered the sandwich worthless. I was taking a very late luch and had to get back to work. By the time I noticed the sandwich was a RIPOFF I was halfway back to work. I called and complained to a lady who could not give a rats ass about the sandwich. Six dollars and forty four cents Martins can kiss my ass, they have their last cent from me!

Every Sunday at the Kaiser Permanente farmer’s market some of Bakersfield’s best small businesses gather to provide fresh produce, handmade soaps and lotions, baked goods, and, in the case of Martin’s Meats, hand-​ground sausage, grilled tri-​tip and chicken, and a multitude of burritos.
There is a $ 3 and $ 5 breakfast burrito option. Both have potatoes, eggs, cheese and meat with sides of salsa available, but my money goes to the latter for the bigger, more satisfying bite. Standard bacon, sausage, and ham are on offer, but if you are feeling adventurous or traditional, depending on where you’re from, the Machaca burrito switches things up nicely.
Wash it down with mint lemonade or chocolate horchata served at the entrance of the market, and maybe pick up some pickled jabanero carrots from Cody Meek as a side. I promise it is a Sunday ritual worth repeating.

Our new favorite place for meats! we bought three steaks that were custom cut based on ounces and not only were they very nice the meat was better then anything store bought. cant wait for the friday bbq after reading all the great things about it!

Awesome food and GREAT family oriented business. The staff there really takes the time to get to know you and make sure you are satisfied with your meal. I have eaten there many times and have never had a bad sandwich of any kind. They also do catering of pretty much everything! My favorite is the Shredded Beef.

Awesome BBQ. Deep pit sandwiches and ribs are perfect!

In this review I’m only going to focus on one aspect of Martin’s work: The Chicken on BBQ Fridays!
For just a few bucks you can get a half chicken that has been rubbed in a salty-​yummy spice blend then cooked on the grill until all the fat is perfectly rendered. The end result: Tender, smokey perfection!
So good!
I agree with all the others about how friendly everyone is, how wonderful the service is and just how warm and inviting this family business is. Make Martin’s part of your weekly shopping… do it on Fridays! Totally worth it!

Great local business and wonderful selection of meats. I actually was not even aware of their little sandwich shop till recently. I really enjoyed my deep pit sandwich combo and I can’t wait to go back.

one of the friendliest businesses in town. the quality of the meat is excellent, the home made tamales are the best and their deli sandwiches can’t be beat. Cute eclectic atmosphere. definitely going back!

Where do I start? With the breakfast for 40 they catered at my mom’s house? The 50^th birthday party at my friend’s house? The Tri Tip sandwiches at St. Joseph’s annual fund raiser or just the sandwiches we pick up when we are in town. I just don’t know.
Martin Chavez and family throw down some great food at great prices. He will try and accommodate any menu, and the quality is fabulous. If you have an upcoming event, give Martin’s Meats and Catering a try, you will not regret it. This guy is the hardest working person I know and definitely one of the best.