Whittier Farms

I like to support local businesses, but will not go back to this place. We were looking for a place to buy quality rib eye steaks for our July 4^th BBG. This place was recommended so we decided to try it. Big mistake! I did not inspect the meat because it was wrapped in cellophane under the counter. I asked the butcher if it was well marbled, he assured me it was and would be great. O my, I should have looked for myself. There was no marbling at all. I marinaded for 5 hours hoping for the best, but It was very tough-​like leather. No one would eat it. We threw all in the trash. I’m sure the cut was select, not choice at $ 7.99 lb.

What happened to the quality of the ranchera meat? Use to be great tender cuts and marinated to perfection. I bought 5lbs of meat yesterday at $ 9 a lb. Sorry to say but it was like eating beef jerky as it was so thin. What a shame, this is the only reason I’d come here. The marinated chicken was good on the BBQ grill. I never mind paying for quality and will have to look for another spot in Whittier.

When I lived in Whittier some time ago, Whittier Farms was the place I always purchased my carne asada. It was always the best, family always enjoyed it. The store is a little old, can use a lot of updating. Prices have always been reasonable. Even when I moved to Lakewood, I continued to come here for my carne asada. This place has become a New Year’s tradition for our BBQ supplies. Now 20 years later, and now living in Arizona. On my way to my family for the new years tradition, I still continue to stop off and get my asada.
This place has always been great and I will always continue to come here.

No more whittier farms. Had it for Dinner last week. Asada/​guacamole/​shrimp drove 25 minutes to get it… The vibe was off when I walked in. It was dark. lol but ignored the feeling. Well next day my hubby and I were throwing up all day. its been like 5 days. We’re still recovering. My kids did get a kick outta it!

Carne Asada was pretty tasty. They had a lot of meat still at 5pm. They had everything you needed for a good BBQ. Corn, salsa, guacamole and tortillas. We got all of the above and everything was fresh and good.

So the butchers are cute, lol JK ! Meat is always fresh and when I cook it, it’s delicious! Produce? Well, its alright not so fresh, but cheap. If your going to buy, FYI: use/​cook that same day. Now lets get to customer service… Well I have to confess, I don’t go often as I like because … I’m afraid of the scary looking «Chola» cashier, lol. Every time I go she is always checking me out, with total attitude. has been rude at times. i don’t think she likes me talking to her Man, the butcher, lol.

whittier farm has the best carne asada and guacamole! prices are always fair ! the customer service is great! the cashier had to be the best lady ever, i believe her name is maria ! she always makes me feel welcome when i go there :)

Sometimes I just can’t be bothered to deal with the crowds and the, you know, outsideness of local farmer’s markets– and that’s when I hit Whittier Farms. 5 lbs. of oranges, a pound of apricots, a couple heads of cabbage, some fresh chilies and a Fanta– because damn it I was thirsty, and still walked out for under $ 5.

I have been buying their Carne Asada and their marinated chicken for about 8 years and both are pretty good. The guacamole and salsa are excellant. Recently I started buying carne asada from the uptown whittier market on the corner of Mar Vista and Greenleaf and the difference in quality is amazing. Whittier Farms Asada ALWAYS had to be trimmed well after cooking, there was always alot fat etc. This other place in uptown sells GREAT tasting Asada for $ 1.00 more per pound and there is virtually NO fat. Costs more but much higher quality and you end up with more Asada. They also offer the ASADA THAT wHITTIER fARMS SELLS FOR THE SAME PRICE… BUT THE UPGRADE TO A BETTER QUALITY IS WORTH IT TO ME. Sorry Whittier Farms. You’ve been replaced.

Yes, the people who work here seem rather depressed but I find that if I start a friendly conversation they liven up! You have to choose your veggies and fruit carefully but when they have deals, they have deals! Every piece of meat I have ordered has been exceptional. The bell peppers in the bag are really inexpensive. I buy their pollo fajitas and add some more onions and peppers and my family is blessed. Their corn is great too!

I like the Short Ribs and the asada but I think I am done with this place. I’m tired of walking in there and not being appreciated for my business. The butchers and the cashier never greet or smile. Outs like they hate that we are shopping there and making them work.
I always try to support the local Latino business but I will move on from this place.

You know this place would be at least 4 stars in my book. BUT… The service brings it way down. I have been going here for some time. The carne asada is the best in Whittier for sure but its like you have to have a freaking appointment to get some help at the meat counter. Once you do get help they look at you more like they want to beat the crap out of you than help. Then they throw your meat at you and walk away. I was in there the other day, it was me and one girl in the entire store. She was ahead of me at the meat counter and there 2 guys behind the counter. The saw both of us, they did not say word, stop what they were doing, or even acknowledge us. Then the girl was getting annoyed and started to tap on the counter and they still did not say anything. 10 min have gone by and they are not helping either of us. Finally I just took off, didn’t feel like dealing with these guys. The girls at the registers are not very nice either. BTW the price for the asada is way high too.

A good selection of fresh produce, and meat. They also have basic canned goods and dairy. Most of their inventory is everyday items for Mexican-​American cooking. While the selection is a bit more limited, the prices are in line with local supermarkets. The people are friendly and the produce is fresh.
Mostly, though, I like to come here because the «after work» rush is not as crazy as at the supermarkets. I can stop by after work and be in and out in 10 minutes with everything I need to cook dinner.

Excellent carne asada… full of flavor and super tender. I wish that I stopped by sooner

The prepared meat here for grilling (carne ranchera) Is some of the best I have ever had, even the chicken is very tasty here. all you need is beer, tortillas and some salsa and they sell it all here.

King of Carne Asada? Yes please! I purchased the Carne Asada and the Pollo Asado (marinated, not cooked) from there, and I was thoroughly impressed! It was fantastic. Meat wasn’t particularly fatty, and it tasted amazing once it was cooked. I will absolutely be making my carne asada purchases there again! Didn’t get any produce, as I had made that purchase elsewhere, but what I saw, the prices were excellent. Quality looked good too. Will definitely be back!

Yes, I have tried the produce from here… blah blah who cares about vegetables, when this place offers you the best carne asada ever?!
«King Of Carne Asada» Is as precise as it gets.
Best carne asada you can buy, excellent quality meat, very tender, juicy and marinated in wholesome goodness.
I probably barbecued a zillion times this summer because of this place.
Its hilarious when you order it because when you ask for the «Infamous Carne Asada» the butcher creeps to the back all mysterious like it’s some sort of secret attraction… well he did when I ordered anyway haha.
(He was getting the fresh cut meat rather than the one in under those lamps, don’t get all creeped out you can see what meat he is getting haha.)
In conclusion we learned:
Veggies= Good i guess.
Carne Asada= Heaven but in the form of carne asada.

It’s a very good value compared to grocery store prices. The selection isn’t always top drawer and the quality is hit and miss. If you could only buy what you need for a day or so, it’d be great as you could find the freshest values. Meat dept. is popular– have tried the various chicken selections and found them tastier than the grocery alternative.

Having lived in Whittier for the last three years, I have grown to appreciate this market. The produce is not Whole Foods or Gelson’s quality but it is an eight of the price. I appreciate a place where I can find piloncillo and diesmillo; sadly Ralph’s «Latino» section is not very accommodating. So when I need ingredients for making family recipes, I go here or La Mano in Pico.

Now I know where old produce goes to die.
This place MUST get all the oldies and somewhat salvagables (yeah, i made up my own word for this). Let me put it this way, if you do not use the produce the same day, don’t bother buying it.
Their meat counter looked fresh and clean, but I would definitely stay clear of any prepared foods… their cooked nopales looked spooky. The cashier was somewhat stoic. but I took home a bag of produce for $ 4 so i guess I shouldn’t complain so much.
No, I will — that’s why I’m here. I reserve the right to Unilocal!!!
The produce was a turn off.