Siesel’s Old Fashioned Meats

First, I am disputing the three $ signs. Yes, you can blow a lot of money on the prime steaks — but there is plenty of less expensive stuff. We bought the spicy chix wings, veal bratwurst, korean beef ribs and bone-​in chicken breast, and spent $ 20 or less and had enough for 4 hungry people. The beef ribs were perfectly marinated, not too salty. They cooked quickly and were very tender. The brat had lots of flavor — had that sour german taste that you either like or don’t. The chicken breast was super juicy. And then — there was the $ 80 I spent on two huge boneless unaged prime rib steaks. They were amazing — each bite had a deeply meaty flavor, perfect texture — the fat was evenly distributed, giving it a buttery flavor. One was given the store rub, the other just salt and pepper. Preferred that latter because while I like the rub, these prime steaks didn’t need any flavoring except the basics. I am definitely coming back for more. And the Julian apple pie I bought was the perfect dessert after the perfect steak meal.
BTW — to all reviewers. Please don’t say — «the steaks are great!». There are about 10 varieties — between aged, prime, choice etc. Please specify which steaks were good.

Great meat market. They have the unusual items other markets don’t. I have never been disappointed with anything I have had there. Also their sandwiches are amazing!

I love this butcher, but why does the customer experience have to be so painful? The shop has a great selection of quality meats, but the employees behind the counter treat everyone like they are idiots.

Absolutely amazing quality and cuts.
We had the filet mignon, if you season and grill just right… One of the best pieces of meat I’ve ever had!
Prices aren’t cheap but what can you expect for the quality

Great selection of meats, good sandwiches at the deli counter. Rude workers and stuck up customers. The prime rib turned out wonderfully, but I’ll stick to my normal spot where people are more pleasant.

This market is a gem. Deli is awesome as is the wine and meat selection. Lots of charm.

I come here at least once a week for the veggie sandwich. It’s huge, tasty and only 5 $! All the staff is extremely nice. Nice selection of sweets and dips. The only thing I wish for is labeling on vegetarian salads. They all look good but it’s hard to tell which one has meat and which one doesn’t.

I came here for marrow bones, and was fascinated by the wide selection that this place offers!
First things first: Parking. There is a designated lot, which is helpful. It’s not a problem.
The place is big and has a TON of meat in the deli section, and also is like a grocery store with all kinds of sauces, spice rubs, etc. THEY EVEN HAVE SUSIE Q and I am from where Susie Q originates and it’s a big deal there, so I was happy to see it. If you’ve never bought it, go get it now.
They also have a deli for sandwiches, etc, which looked super good but I didn’t have time to stop for that. Next time! :) There was a line, which is often a good sign of good food.
The people working here are knowledgeable and friendly, and I got two marrow bones (which I asked them to cut length-​wise for me and they did very nicely) for ~$ 7. What a bargain! The quality was great and I would absolutely come back here for any butcher needs.

Fabulous pork. Superb flank steak. They also carry Stonewall Kitchen products. Love them. Chinese cold slaw is amazing. They sell Nathans hot dogs.
Good parking however it is often taken by restaurant goers or the hair salon.
Real food sold by real locals. Go there. Smile. Take one of their club sandwiches to go. You will be amazed.

I’ve been here about 8 times now, sometimes for their Prime steaks or roasts (ribeye, porterhouse or beef tenderloin) or for select products not found elsewhere (think mallomars, Nathan ’ s franks). They have another location: Iowa Meat Farm. The price point is higher but worth it (unlike Whole Foods imho). They have skilled butchers behind the counter happy to assist, trim the product and provide great advise or cooking tips. I bought the most amazing beef tenderloin for Christmas that was beyond delicious. I had never made one before but they put a dry rub on it & gave me precise cooking instructions which were ridiculously easy to follow & produced a perfectly seared medium rare tenderloin. They also carry a selection of game meats & regional products. It’s a great place to wander through & I always discover something new to try.

Have I really never written a review for Siesel’s? I’m embarrassed. If you are a carnivore you have to go there. We stopped a few days ago and bought hamburger, steak and that bacon that’s so completely worth having high cholesterol over. Don’t tell anyone but we’ve even smuggled it into Japan for my wife’s mom (ask them to vacuum pack it). I have a friend who has a BBQ team and Siesel’s is where they get their meat. And they’re not the only ones either. When you have to have that perfect ribeye steak for that special occasion this is where you go. Not cheap mind you but you get what you pay for.

This place is a vegan’s nightmare and that makes me smile.

I am a lover of old neighborhood markets. This one definitely fits under that description. It was an unexpected find, compliments of my son who swore he could not buy filet mignon tails anywhere else but from here.
San Diego is a frequent destination for us. And so we promised sonny-​boy a visit to the butcher here to pick up those to-​die-​for filet mignon tails.
I thought he was crazy, especially when I saw the price. But he cooked some up using their own custom seasoning salt and I tasted them. They are the «too small to do anything with», non-​uniform sized pieces, i.e. the left overs after they slice off the filet mignon steaks we are all familiar with. Beautiful for a stroganoff or just a quickly sautéed, seasoned meat morsel, the toothless could have a hey day with these tender morsels.
Of course, Siesel’s sells more than meats, although they have quite an impressive meat, poultry and seafood counter that dominates the store. You can find unusual frozen items, like buffalo or alligator, limited fruits and vegetables, copious amounts of gourmet sauces, seasonings, and other foods that seduce you into thinking you need them.
And lets not forget the Julian pies, ready to eat or frozen.
Not cheap, but you’ve got my attention Siesel’s.

Wow! A REAL Butcher shop! I haven’t seen one of these since I left the East Coast. Really has that small hometown feel to it, and they are a bit pricey. However, you do get what you pay for. I bought a rack of ribs for about $ 30…and they were gone in under 15 mins. Really high quality meats — they’ve got beef, pork, lamb, chicken, sausage, kabobs, marinated chicken, marinated Tri tips… a carnivore’s dream palace! Plus a deli counter (full sandwich menu — come hungry!).
I have to admit, service behind the counter was really friendly — I experienced none of the complaints from other Unilocalers. I interrupted the guy behind the counter several times during the time he was making something — and he didn’t seem to mind a bit. In fact, even took the time to tell me which was popular, which was not.
Had more than a few friends recommend this place due to the quality of the meats — and have to agree. I’ll definitely be heading back! It’s worth the extra money!

This is a great butcher shop; one of the first businesses that I looked up on Unilocal while we were planning our vacation to San Diego. I stopped by here on the second day of our 5-​day vacation in San Diego to stock up on some goodies. Got some beautiful ribeyes, delicious sausages, and bacon. They have a nice spice/​salt mixture that they’ll put on your meat for you to save you some prep time.
The selection is amazing. They’ve got some groceries as well. Couldn’t bring myself to splurge on the $ 70/​lb steaks, even on vacation.

Prices are definitely on the higher end but I guess you get what you pay for.
Great quality meat

Quality meats, knowledgeable staff, and some unique products if you take the time to really look around. The prices are higher then the big name stores; however, you truly get what you pay for here. We love their aged steaks and homemade thick sliced bacon!!!
If you haven’t been here, you are missing out! Give em a try and support local business!

Sister store of the other Iowa Meat Farms near Le Mesa. Siesel is more coastal near Mission Bay.
They sell corn-​fed beef here, not grass-​fed. But all natural and no hormones and bad stuff.
Really wide variety of surf and turf. Pasta, spices that you need for cooking, and even beers and wine!
Staff here is pretty friendly and helpful. He was suggesting to me what cut I should get and how I can cook it. I ended up getting some hanger steak here. Really good quality meat, fresh and flavorful.
They have a meat tenderizer, also they will season the meat for you if you need.
Price is a little steep though, generally $ 10+ per lb for decent cuts of meat, or around $ 30/​lb for better cuts.
Of course I will be back!

Sister of the more famous Iowa Meat Farms, Sielsel’s did not disappoint us girls in search of gastro-​adventures. We wanted to know more about meats, cuts, varieties and animals (yes, we are omnivorous) and was in our ‘urban hike around Morena Blv’ planned for Sunday afternoon.
So glad we were to find this awesome market. The entrance is impossible to not be seen. An old school carts filled with watermelon ready for us! One of my friends just got one Monopod from China and we took some ‘groupie’ pics with it watermelons in hand, of course! We also saw a fun cow with wheels. That was a nice presentation letter to this store.
Inside…meat lovers paradise. We learned, we didn’t buy anything but we promise we will do as soon as there is any BBQ ready for us. If you like rabbit (like we do in Spain) this is one of the few places you can get that type of meat. Also, tons of fun products, like the spices from the ‘shit’ brand (check pics for more details). Produce fresh and abundant. You can spend a few hours here checking all they have to offer, which is a lot. Loved it.

Yay for a closer butcher shop than having to go all the way to Iowa meat farms even though owned by same owners BUT… the beef brisket that I bought at Iowa costs one dollar a pound more here! why!!!
Lots of fresh meats but staff not as awesome as Iowa meat farms though. I felt the more experienced butchers work at Iowa meat farms. Also this place didn’t even offer to vacuum seal my meat when I asked to portion it in half. Slightly disappointed but it’s all good, I care more about the meat quality at this point. I’ll probably go to Iowa meat farms more than this one but if you are really nearby this place, might as well go here and get your meat cuts.
Definitely recommend!