El Patio Grocery

very nice and convenient as i live here. used to have usps office onsite was very handy especially as i have ebay store. sandwiches used to made by Ptomaine Deli and was great name sandwiches are still great! Very nice place to save a 10 mile drive to get 1 item from store. Old owner had the place over 30 years.

This «grocery» was the next street up from our vacation spot, so it was convenient. As other reviewers have stated, it looks run down & I found the shelves pretty bare on two stops in here. And yes, the cashier (owner?) was glued to his devices instead of even acknowledging customers coming and going. He only broke away long enough to ring up customers, and dole out change. Pretty much came across as having the personality of the cinder blocks this place is made of. I would very, very much recommend going a mile south on San Andreas Road to the KOA store– prices aren’t set to gouge your wallet, its clean & stocked, and the employees exhibit having a pulse.

I recently had a terrible experience at this place. I went in to get a cold drink, as I work in the area. Wow what a change from the previous store. It obviously had been sold as the old store was inviting and friendly, had many food and beverage options, friendly service and people hanging out, a local family place. Now, there was no one around, the shelves are stocked with booze, wine, beer, liquor. I finally found an apple juice. As Ii went to the counter, I remarked to the guy sitting behind the counter,“Is this what people want now, just booze?” Mr. friendly said what are you getting, I said an apple juice, then he held it back and refused to sell it to me. I was shocked, a small local business acting so unfriendly. I will never go back there and plan to tell everyone I know to just stay away. Very bad change of ownerip here.

It okay for last minute things — but no price tags — which is apparent why when you get to the register… Ouch $

This is a wonderful little Grocery. It’s got an old school charm. George is the new owner. He is really nice person and has been very accommodating to the Seniors who live in the area. He has been in the process of remodeling the store and I like that the Isles are not as cluttered as they once were. I am disabled and have some mobility issues. anyway, I love the deli. It’s great to grab something on your way to or from the beach. He has tables outside where you can sit and eat and meet the local folks.

I just stopped in to buy some cheese and a quart of milk. No complaints — the fellow at the cash register, while not exuberant, was friendly enough. I would go back if I needed something quickly. (This is the closest market to where I live.) Fee charged ($ 0.50) for debit card under $ 10.

This is no longer a «grocery» it is becoming a ghetto liquor store soon to be a tear down. La selva beach should be ashamed.
The owner/​cashier was focused on the Internet.
Two stars because it still has coffee and muffins… Well muffin. I did not buy both and the is still one sugar packet left.
It could be so nice.

I’m not sure if he was the owner, but he was filled with hostility, and lacked any social skills.
Associated with the Unites States Postal Service? wow.
Rude –would be an understatement, as he was hostile, threatening, impatient, acted put-​out, was overall unpleasant, and made me very uncomfortable.
His packing job was also so janky that the item broke during shipping. So this literally cost me more than I paid him because my merchandise is now worthless.
I walked out knowing that I’ll never spend another dime in the overpriced market, and now their post office shipping center is crossed off my list.

How did I not know about this place sooner?
The deli in the back is amazing. There are so many options to choose from and the guys making the sandwiches were super friendly. Everything tasted really fresh. Huge meal for really cheap.
To top it off, eat it by the cliffs. Amazing way to eat lunch!

El Patio is WONDERFUL!
I live in the neighborhood and always go to get a freshly made sandwich in the secret deli in the back. They have never made a bad sandwich! You get to pick exactly what you want on your sandwich and there are tons of options. They also have a wide variety of items for such a small store. Everyone there is friendly and checks in with how your day is going. If you live in the area and you haven’t had one of El Patio’s sandwiches, you are missing out!

Deli, store, post, & lotto.

I have been stopping by El Patio for decades. If you need a quick bite or an emergency cooking item, this should be your stop. Ever since I was just a little kid I was getting popsicles there then going to the bluff to eating them. Gotta love your local market!

This is a tiny little corner grocery store, with all the basics. But I go there for a different reason – there’s an AMAZING deli in the back, my favorite in the county. They have delicious made-​to-​order sandwiches to go, which I usually pair with chips and a drink, there’s tons of options.
I like to drive a couple blocks down and park by the cliffs to eat, I see a lot of people doing this too.
YUM.