Vallarta Supermarkets

Opened at 7:01 am the meat area employees were ready to help, very kind and helpful. The panaderia ladies were kind and even helped me when I asked about the wait time on fresh baked conchas. The restaurant area was not set for business really at open time. There were no registers with employees open and upon going to the self service registers the machine kept requiring employees log in because I had alot of produce. There was an elder lady waiting for a long time asking for her money back after the machine became stuck. This poor lady was paying someone to drive her around and did not even get what she went for because of the machine error. There were employees (looked like managers) walking around chatting and drinking coffee rather than starting the day once the store opens. They asked the cashier area managers if they are going to open a register (nonchalantly with no expectations). Then you walk to the parking lot area and theres employees chatting and drinking coffee (managers) and the business just opened. Which I guess is great for employee connection if customer service is not the priority so early in the morning. I may naive in assuming that once a business opens its ready for operations (register, restaurant, etc) and a little more compassion towards our elders can go a long way. While I did find everything I needed and I found some kind employees in different areas of the store. It would have been a more efficient shopping experience had all services been available at open for business.

Great food at the cafeteria area on the south side of the building. Great prices on steaks in the meat section (look out for the $6.99/lb Porterhouse deals when they pop up). Good fruit and veg section. Find the occasional weird thing too like these Gatorade mash ups I couldn't find anywhere else. Keep an eye out and you'll find good things.

I bought one of the fresh bionicos that looked delicious. The taste of the cream was very good, but the fruit pieces were about 2 inches long and hard. The fruit needs to be cut into bite size pieces. The cost of items needs to be reflected in the quality of the products.

Love Vallarta, it's close to where I live so I always find myself going there for most groceries. They have some of the best prices for the best quality produce around Visalia, same for meat. There is also a lot of variety for Hispanic/Latino foods and ingredients. They sell ice cream, they have a very good bakery in there with all sorts of breads, cakes, deserts etc. They sell tamales and some others as some sort of restaurant in there. As for the market side of Vallarta, though produce, meat, and cheeses have very good prices and quality, some other things like ingredients, frozen food, snacks, are not as well priced as Costco, or target right next to it. But the service makes it worth it, the staff at vallarta is really nice and helpful, lots of young people willing to go out of their way to help, and for those who like some Spanish, nearly all staff speak Spanish.

I dropped 2 stars bc of company stealing policy, this is tricky bc they stole 5 cents from me. The store is nice and prices ok I took alot of pics. The customer service is good especially at the hot deli. BUT when I checked out with my wings i asked for a recipient they charged me 15 cents for a bag they said they been doing that for at least 2 years. They have 53 stores at least in CA. I'm like hold up even Wal-Mart only charges 10 cents a bag. Think of the thousands of bags they sold over the years at 5 cents we are talking millions of dollars ripping of the Hispanic community that ain't right. So beware of their stealing . i don't like it 1 bit. Here's proof . other pics of good stuff sold there.

As a Latina new to this area, I was looking forward to going to this Latino market, expecting to find my favorite tropical fruits at better prices than the big chain stores. This store is larger, vleaner, and more modern than any Latino market that I've ever been to While living in the Pacific Northwest or when visiting my family in the LA area. They have a clean Mexican style meat department (carniceria) and seafoods that are selected for the the Hispanic culture such as ceviche, octopus, and shrimp marinated in Mexican style spices. Their bakery department offers freshly made tortillas but I did not smell evidence of freshly baked bread, which doesn't mean they don't bake it there, I just didn't see it. I found their produce more expensive than Walmart and Savemart (the main reason I went there was to get ingredients for a tropical fruit salad for a potluck). I walked through every aisle looking for spices and frozen items I typically consume. I found a poor selection in general, and nothing I ever buy. At the end of my self-guided tour, I saw their fresh juice bar. I love cold pressed juices and make it myself but often don't have the time for prep and cleanup so I asked the young lady attending the juice bar if the juice was cold pressed or centrifugal. She had no idea what kind of machine this store uses (nor could she explain what a champurrado hot beverage is). Despite not getting my answer, I decided to get one of the juice blends, which I customized to my satisfaction. The juice was good but not as good as Juice It Up or what I make at home. I think this store is probably more aimed at the Mexican culture than general Hispanic population from other countries and is a favorite in this area, but I will not be driving across town for this store. However, I think people should visit at least once to see if they like the selection and prices.

This store is nice but there was lady helping me named Dalia she was so rude and I could tell she wanted to leave . They later told me she was the store director poor people that work with her. 2 Vallarta clerks told me outside how she had created a toxin work environment for everyone. They also said she fired someone there on their birthday and that he later crashed the same day into a tree.

What an amazing place for baked goods, fresh meats and produce. The restaurant is good and the fresh corn tortillas are amazing.

These supermarkets are amazing, everything and anything you need in a Mexican store. People are nice and friendly. The food is top notch, and the locations are great.

I love this place. Got the three taco combo with Asada meat. Rice & whole white beans. Tasty. La Cocina was on their game this afternoon. I left with a full belly. Service was quick. You know the saying, never shop while you're hungry so I ate first. Next stop at the Panderia for some pumpkin empanadas. They make them so soft, fluffy with plenty of pumpkin filling. I'm gonna gain so much weight today. These empanadas are dangerously good & easy to eat with one hand one the drive home. Ambiance: oh so casual. I got a large piña & mint drink to sip while I shop. Trump may be exporting Mexican-Americans right now, but Americans sure do love & partake in our culture & love to eat our spicy food. Anyhoo stop by today

I do shop at this store only once or twice a year. For specialty items such as tripe and pork fat to make traditional Mexican dishes. The store is clean. No one speaks English unless you speak English to them as far as the ambience feels like you're in a different country. Their prices are very high probably because they cater to people on EBT.

My experience this morning was great! Grabbed everything I needed for my posole! Everyone (the employees) greeted me with a "Buenos Dias " and everyone was super helpful.

I love the people, service, prices and all the food they have to offer. The ambiance is awesome!

I absolutely love this market. I could live here. The food counter is the best. And the butcher shop is fabulous. I love everything about this place!!!

They have good quality food and are clean inside the market, so also love their fresh food made they cook with authenticity.

OMG this store is very BIG and it's a one stop shop,, very clean and organize. Please open one in Santa Barbara

The price of eggs images at Vallarta in Visalia is so high . I can't afford to buy eggs anymore.

Worst place to order a tres leches cakes if you want it for a birthday. They literally didn't think of how to execute a basic birthday concept on a simple cake. They decided to drown this in a bunch of frosting instead of simply printing the message on a slightly larger piece of white chocolate. On top of that they put it in a ridiculous tray that didn't fit the cake. ‍

the food tasted great, had lots of flavor and the portions were huge I ordered ahead of time and it was ready right on time with no issues the tracker was great for peace of mind. Prices very affordable

I decided to give Vallarta Supermarket another chance since their upgrade. I am very sorry I did. I loved the clean layout and the variety of prepared foods. Deli, juice bar, bakery, meat market. tortillas and salsas. What I didn't like was after buying $250.00 worth of groceries, I was expected to not only purchase bags, but bag my own groceries. I am 66 years old and just going to the market is a challenge, but then to have to bag my own was more than I could handle. I threw everything back into my cart and then had to put everything in bags at my car. I am Hispanic and feel disappointed in what my race considers customer service. Needless to say, I will not be returning .

Found wall pins in our chicken breast! Customer service horrible to just say oh sorry here is a refund& having the audacity to offer more chicken before the refund ! Inconsiderate that five kids would have bitten into the chicken had I not notice and found it first. Normally stores would say they are going to clear their inventory but not this one! Watch out shopping here! Disgusting!

Love the deli, tamales, fresh cheese, meats. What a great upscale Mexican market. Service is okay. Occasionally long lines at check out.

The meat counter tried charging me for a more expensive cut of meat than what I wanted or was given. I watched the attendant pack the meat I requested and knew I received what I asked for. Because of the large quantity of groceries/meat I purchased, I didn't notice the overcharge for a different, more expensive, cut of meat until I arrived home. The meat was more than double what I should've paid. I immediately went back to confront the person that packed the meat and he suddenly couldn't speak English. After arguing with the manager and proving the meat I had been given and what I was charged for were not the same he finally refunded what was owed. The entire time I was arguing with the manager, the person who sold me the meat said nothing. I have not been back and will never go back.

Vallarta is great for fresh veggies and fruit. It's my go-to store for produce. Also one of the only stores around to have a meat counter--fresh fish, meat, poultry at good prices. And they have a prepared foods cafe. Delicious!

Be careful with the meat products especially the meat that is marinated does not work anymore. It is rotten. That's why they marinate it. I know because my brother work at one of the stores in the meat department and told me what they make them do with the meat and chicken. That's why he no longer works there. He was Discussed by the managers obligating them to marinate the rotten food.

I live out of town and visiting my parents for Mother's Day; so I never go in. I stopped in (Tulare store) to get some flowers and my change back ended up being $2.09. I asked the cashier to take my penny so that he could just hand me a dime back. Instead, he said he didn't have time for it because there was a line. Lol! There were two people in line and they were together....and it would've taken less time to just grab a dime! SMH.... I've never once in my life ever had a cashier deny me whole change because there was a line. It would've taken less time, two seconds. Can't help but wonder if he took one look at me and realized I wasn't Hispanic/Latina...I'm white. ‍. DO BETTER. Don't worry about any more burden with change...I'll never be back. Thanks.

So I have a friend that lost his wallet at this super market and had over 2000.00 in cash in his wallet.... Not the smartest move, but the employees at this store recovered his wallet and returned to him the following day. Now with that kind of money I would think some would have been missing, but it was all recovered. The workers/management were very Helpful to him and I appreciate the integrity of this place.

I hate this place! Every time I go to the meat department to get a couple of pounds of meat. There is always about 20 to 25 people waiting to get meat and only 2 people helping in the meat department ! It takes about 30 mins for the 2 people to get 6 people's order. Get more people to help out or you will start losing customers !

I couldn't help but notice that there weren't a lot of black people in this store. I went in to check out the pastries and was followed closely by the security guard. He went where I went. Thanks for making me feel uncomfortable in a state I'm visiting. Also I'm military

The meat is unprofessionally cut and the marinade is terrible. The meat is probably old. The Tulare location is WAY better. Must be the employees or the management. Won't be buying here again. Side note. Their bacon is ten dollars for a pack. Smh

Tonight we odered a family Carnitas meal with grilled onions and peppers, red salsa, tortillas, beans and rice and paid extra for a small pico, green salsa and guacamole. Cost 32$. Meat had heat but absolutely no flavor just tasted like grease... Tiny container of guac cost $4.50 and all of the containers were so much smaller than we got before Covid. I was so disappointed. We had been buying this dinner for years before Covid. The tortillas and salsas were the best part of dinner. Tortillas were really good...salsa and tortillas are the 3 stars. I really hope it gets better. Miss their old food.

Lengua burrito is small, salty and dry. Mostly rice with little beans and even less lengua. No salsa was included. Mutton stew plate is better.

Customer service is not good here. I was waiting at the counter and looking at the women waiting for them to offer help and they just kept talking to each other. Then helped the lady behind me while still ignoring me. This isn't the first time this has happened here.

Vallarta sucks has pore customer service they need to show there employees how to speak to customer instead of a man rolling there eyes when you ask him something it's not my fault he don't like his job that's what makes me not wan shop there the lines are long no cashiers are open at all

This review is as a grocery store. They do have a deli and I would say that their deli food I would rate as 3 1/2 starts. The prices are about the same you'd pay at a Mexican restaurant. The taste has gone down a bit in quality but if your in a rush or need something fast it's not bad.. I've definitely had worse.. much worse. The aquas frescas (flavored water) are really good. As a grocery store I love this place. It has a variety of food from meats & cheeses, bakery, fruits and veggies. I know a couple people that don't like it bc "of the smell"... not sure what that means but I suppose if you have a hound nose the different smells may be overwhelming. They have a sale on their meats every Tuesday and on their fruits and veggies on Wednesday. The bakery is constantly making fresh bread. The rolls are sooo good when they just come out of the oven. Staff are always helpful. I would say the worst part is probably the restrooms. So tip: use the facilities elsewhere and than come shop. You'll thank me.. lol. McDonald's is at the same parking lot and there are many other businesses around.

Compré carne preparada para tacos y valla mi sorpresa cuando mi hijo me dice que la carne está dura, tenía pedazos de toalla en la carne al parecer se molio no quiero pensar cuántos pedazos consumimos ese día. Fue muy desagradable encontrarte con eso

I came to this store and bought some meat then I made a sandwich at home and the meat had mold and icky stuff on it please make better meat

Rosie is the worse!!! If you don't want to work! Don't work! I've never had a bad experience here until I ran into you! You're so damn rude!!!! The vallarta employees are always so kind and caring and Rosie treated us like she was to Good to even greet us and then tells me start "bagging your stuff!" With an attitude and then rolls her eyes and continues to scan all pist! I've never been talked to like this ever!!! It's gross to have employees like this Vallarta DO BETTER

People!!! go only if you have time to kill. The Visalia store is terribly managed. Tuesday Nov 6 2018 time 12:30 only 3 registers working. Croweds are long. I walked in to purchase meat and vegetables to make soup. Never again will I show up at this location. Will go in when I visit Fresno

Purchased a shrimp cocktail for lunch today. I was in a rush and didn't check the expiration date, but it is assumed that ALL shellfish should be FRESH. Nope ! As I started to eat it, the taste and smell were terrible, it expired TWO DAYS ago. This obviously means that Heath and safety protocols are NOT being met. Food handling should always be under compliance!

This Is The worst Vallarta I have been to. A store full of employees and the women's restroom was the worst I have ever seen. How is it so hard to clean restrooms? Employees were issuing this restroom with no issue it was gross. The service is so slow, waited almost 10 min in line for a fruit water, there's workers everywhere and only 1 cashier at every station. Not sure why this store isn't more organized today is Wednesday and it was a horrible experience.

They have definitely vamped up the way the store looks. Over the years, the customer service and staff have gone downhill. Customer service is pretty shitty at checkout. I stood in express checkout as I had 7 items, and they placed the placard card and said closed. I thought seriously. And the guy cashier didn't even look up. There was a guy collecting carts...probably my favorite because he gave me a good laugh. He just didn't give a f. He collected four carts, stood in the middle of the parking lot and chatted on the phone. When I was out of the store, same spot, but he now collected 7 carts. Honestly, I can't say their fruits or meat are the freshest around, but unless you catch a good sale, not sure it ends up being worth it. I do enjoy the convenience of being able to get fresh green salsa and my conchas and baked goods in one spot. But something the shitty services makes me wonder why I don't just go to the panadería down the road and just make my own salsa.

Went for a cake. They told me to purchase the cake before they could write on it. Went back to get the cake and this is what they gave me. Let's just say I'll never buy a cake from here again.

Horrible customer service. They don't help the customers over 20 people waiting in line and they won't even open another register or service the customers. Poor management that don't know how to run a business let alone a grocery store.

Love this Place! It's a wonderland of fresh foods, hot foods, and a huge variety of pan and cakes! One of my favorite grocery stores!

I used to love coming here, but lately, the food and the service has been terrible. The staff will not acknowledge you until they are done talking. The food taste super old. And the potion size is super small. I got tacos, and there was like a tablespoon of meat on each. I don't know who is running this place, but they need to bring in different management

Staff has always been kind and it's easy to find what you need to; prices are cheap and fair. Only con is the length of the lines, but it's a grocery store so it's to be expected. Recommend :)

The meat and fish area smells horrendous. But, overall the store is okay. The customer service is nice, the employees always try and make conversation at the register. Very friendly environment.

Going to the grocery store was an amazing experience! The customer service was impeccable, the food selection was amazing, and all of the products were very high-quality. We especially liked the Al Pastore taco meat!

I love this Vallarta and yes, I have been to the one in Fresno. LOVE the food court, LOVE the bakery! OMG!!their turnovers are simply AMAZING! Packed with fruit, light flakey crust, proper amount of sprinkle sugar. I always come away w far more than I intended. I also appreciate their customer service- I don't speak a word of Spanish (old white lady LOL!) but every single employee has always always been so helpful in translating or explaining what a product is- truly grateful...

The meat department manager is a rude jerk ,I order Pastor i got chicken so took it back and he sat there and argued about it instead of fixing the problem..The front end supervisor Monte fixed the problem.But i won't shop here again he was rude and and straight yelling at me..

Came here days before Xmas. Very busy, but very organized! Got what I needed and checked out fast with friendly service. That's all that matters. Love these tiendas!!!!

Sure, the lines may be long, but if they weren't that would mean it's because people don't wanna shop here and then it would mean there is something wrong with this store. I haven't had a bad experience in this store and I think it's great compared to like Walmart. Overall I give it a positive review and recommend it.

Maria: I bought the shrimp at Vallarta, brought it home, and immediately stuck it in the fridge. I took it out to cook it about 4 hours later. You are incorrect to assume that seafood is too delicate to store in the fridge for 4 hours without spoiling. The problem with the shrimp was that is was rotten when I bought it. Your review doesn't even make sense in that you claim you shop at Vallarta almost every day because you like your meat and shrimp fresh, not frozen, then you go to say that my "problem" was that I put the shrimp in the fridge rather than in the freezer. I also find it suspicious that you have only written one review TOTAL on yelp. I suspect you are an employee or manager of Vallarta, in which case you should identify yourself as such. I hope others will take heed and avoid buying meat at this market after reading my sincere review.

DONT EAT THE ALBONDIGAS!!! I ordered the albondigas and started drinking the broth.. As I was about to eat a meatball I opened one of the meatballs the whole thing was RED inside! To be sure the soup was not finished I tried to cut a potato and it was RAW. When I called the manager said it was cooked and that they just look that way. She said that only I think the vegetables are hard and other people like them like that!!! DISGUSTING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

Maggots in chicharron! My dad lives in San Jose and visited his nephew in Visalia. Bought pork chicharron, ate it and the next day was vomiting and had diarrhea. Was admitted into the hospital for food poisoning. After thoroughly inspecting the bag my mother found maggots in there! Needless to say this place is disgusting!!!! BE CAREFUL

Visiting the Porterville Vallarta store this morning was absolutely wonderful, the people were nice the selection was awesome and it was an outstanding price on all of the meat and fresh seafood The fresh flour and corn tortillas were wonderful hot lunch at the deli was fantastic, please stop and get yourself one of the juice drinks really awesome day!