Legendary store for multiple reasons. The meat and sausage are the reason most folks come, but they miss the gems on the shelves as they walk by. Imported goods from Croatia and other countries, and many locally made products are the specialty here. I’d love to order one of their holiday hams. It’s worth the drive through the farmlands and countryside.
Nice spot to get some house made sausages. Wide variety, with gluten and dairy free options and all already cooked and ready to eat but they can heat it up for you and put it in a toasted bun if you want to eat right there and then, and provide the fixings to load up on top as well. We went by to get some sausages for lunch and also picked up some frozen oxtail..Minimal grass-fed options but everyone was nice and friendly and it was a sweet place to stop off driving through Watsonville from Santa Cruz.
After a nice hike in Santa Cruz Corralitos market is the place to go for a nice sausage sandwich. The cheese jalapeno sausage was delicious.
Ive been coming to this awesome little market since 1979 when I moved to Corralitos from Soquel with my family. The staff has always been unerringly helpful, caring and friendly. The meat counter has never carried anything but quality in house butchered meats and the sausages! Amazing variety and taste-- delicious! You cannot beat a Corralitos market sausage sandwich for lunch anytime! While not cheap, the prices are reasonable considering the quality you can always expect. Dont hesitate to go there and enjoy the taste of a real Corralitos/ Santa Cruz county institution! You wont be disappointed! 👍
What a great place.had a hard time making up my mind,so I got two of everything!
Were so lucky to have this place. American Freedom reigns here. Everything about this place is a prime example of great old fashioned hospitality and the workers are kind and charismatic. Except for the younger deli guys. I get an unwelcoming impression from them. But the butchers are great I only remember Reuben but the others are great too. Their meat and sausage makes me fantasize about waking up on an a foggy morning and starting up a wood fire. And cooking my eggs and sausage over the skillet outdoor. Then with the meat I like to slow grill late in the night, while smoking my peace pipe, xnd listening to soothing music at a very low volume
Probably the best deal in town on good meat
The men in the meat department are always very attentive and helpful. The cashier had an attitude of we were bothering her, but I didnt really care as I had 2 1/2#s of absolutely gorgeous Ribeyes!!!
Man, I think I had the best Hot Link sandwhich Ive ever had in 48 yrs of life, a few days ago at the Corralitos Market!!!! Tried the German Style on a soft roll two days later and was equally impressed. I will definitely be going back more frequently now that Ive finally tried their goods. You cant miss at this place!!!
The tri tip sandwich was amazing, wish I could give 10 stars
Incredible house made jerky, sausage sandwiches to go Renowned for their meat case.
Love this place a bit pricey but very good quality food
Ive been coming to this market since I was a small child and the service is always impeccable! Their sausages are amazing!
The best sausages around and the hot dog isnt too bad either 🤗😋
This is a great hidden gem. I stop in all time for a sausage sandwich which has every different flavor you can guess and three extra.
This is one of the best smoked meat markets in CA that I know of. The sausages are fantastic. I need to go back soon!
Small market with surprisingly great sausages and sandwiches! Will be back again and again. The customer service was excellent!
Love their marinaded tri tip and filet tails. Other marinaded meats also good. Very helpful staff.
By far the best place around for housemade sausage and their other meat products are very good too. Some people like freedom meat lockers better but to me this is the top place.
I absolutely love this store. All the staff are very welcoming & super friendly. Great selection of groceries & produce. I definitely recommend grabbing a deli sandwich & their pasta salad & macaroni salad are amazing.
Oh man the best the best the best. Smoked Cornish game hens! Yum! I’ve been coming here for years. Happy to find a mail order since I’ve moved up to the Sacramento area.
Went there two times with the car club. Cool place with a little park across the street where you can eat. Had lingusa sandwich for lunch and took home link breakfast sausage. I liked the breakfast sausage the best. The employees are super.
Always stop in and grab a sausage sandwich when traveling throu the area
The Corralitos Market is the most friendly place to go. Their sandwiches are fantastic 😋
Apple wood smoked goodness. Extremely knowledgable butchers. Holiday specials cannot be beat! Hams, Turkey, Cornish game hens, Sausages galore. Choice beef cuts.
Neat cute store with a great selection of sausages.I would give them a full 5 stars however the last 2 times coming here during covid times Ive noticed they have a self serve toppings bar.Masks before entering ... ✔️Markings on floor for social distancing... ✔️.3 forks & 3 pumps that everyone touches during a pandemic... ✔️. 🤷♂️.I still bought a tri tip sandwich, it was good not great. I would try other stuff first.
Great Country store. Go there for the sausage, and then poke around for the other stuff.
Great smoked and marinated meats, friendly staff.
Their sausages are worth everything! Go now and try them! Absolutely incredible meat market with just about everything you’ll need.
Great sausages, meat and more. Cant get this type of yesterday craft at the large chain stores. Just sorry we didnt get more.
The Best meats in the tri-county area by far. The ham reminds me of the old fashioned hams with tons of flavor with just a hint of clove. And more importantly, not too salty!Their sausages are out-of-this-world. Unique flavors, but my (& most peoples) favorite is the Cheesy Bavarian.
You guys need to update your ATM/payment machine at the register. Have over $5K in my checking account....I had 2 packs of sausages and 2 packs of skirt steak...old lady that rung me up said total was $120...she swiped my card 4-5 times said my card was not going through...I have never had a problem ANYWHERE else in town. My bank then locked my card because of suspicious activity (thank you BofA) had to call them and ok/unlock my debit card again. This lady obviously does not know how to work this machine. So anyways, I left...went to Freedom Meat Locker, total was over $140, rung me up, handed my debit card, NO PROBLEM! Their machines there are obviously superior and up to date. Oh well Corralitos, lost a customer. Time to update your registers/debit card system.
The best sausages you will ever taste
This place is like meat heaven, ya gotta visit this place its a must. The staff is very friendly, the butchers now there by stuff...cant wait to visit again..
This was our lunch stop on a Saturday ride. Great smoked sausages and friendly staff. Small town grocery at its best. Expect a wait to get in the door with COVID restrictions though.
For YEARS my family has been getting their meats and sausages from here. Great staff and they are full of knowledge to make sure you are getting what you need and tips on how to prepare it.
Excellent food, meat and deli counter.
Great sausage and bacon.
Great meat market in small country grocery store. Wonderful selection of sausage and other cuts of meat.
Shop local. Best place in the county to bonk out after a bicycle into corralitos hills. Trellis & picnic tables across the street.
Always happy with meat department and everyone helpful ~ been shopping there for 50 years!!!
Excellent selection of meat, sausages & dry jerkey. Clean store with knowledgeable & friendly staff. Enjoy talking with the staff members.
This place puts other meat markets to shame. Hands down the best place to get some delicious meat, all types. I have NEVER had a product I didnt like from this place and Ive been coming here since I was a kid. Do yourself a favor and come here
Awesome place to get sausage, Tri-Tip, skirt steak, chicken, or a local pie from gizditch. Its a lil pricey but its worth it on special occasions.
One of the best meat markets in the area. Worth a visit even from the Bay Area
Very friendly butchers. We ordered a Turkey for Thanksgiving and tasted phenomenal! The Hot Link and Pineapple sausage as well tasted delicious! Will definitely recommend buying meat and sausages here
This place is the best! I am a local and try to weekly add to my freezer.Ive been a customer for 50 yrs.And will be until either my Motorcycle dies or I do.Best Grocery in the US. Maybe the Universe..
The best place to buy nearly any kind of meat. Great staff, knowledgeable.PLEASE dont support Corralitos Pizza, the rudest people ever.
If you want good sausage, I mean, really really good sausage, you know, the kind that brings tears to your eyes and makes your mouth water every time you think about it, then Corralitos meat market is the place to go. No joke, best sausage on Earth.
Bloody mary tri tips and cheezy jalapeño sausages 😋 makes me hungry just thinking about it! High quality meat and you get to shop local? Score!
Country market that sells the best smoked sausage, ham, and bacon in the area.
Great locally owned store. 65 years ago I used to go there with my grandmother who lived just up Hames Rd about 2 doors.Fantastic meat market and sausages.
Very friendly and informative
Wow! I couldnt believe the huge cooler full of sausages, and all the flavor choices as well.
Great people working there and the meats are amazing.
Lovely store to get away from the S.F. bay area and to enjoy the country side
A hidden jewel of a store !!! Delicious home smoked and marinated meats ! Best jerky around !! 10 stars ! Very highly recommended !!
The famous caterer, Junior, only serves meats from Corralitos Market. He is a Master BBQ King - people line up to fill their plates with the high quality meats. WE pop in and pick up a small collection of various sausages...a few bottles of wine, Mariannes Ice Cream, and various other items.Note: The Butcher Shop is huge! They are busy - very friendly and smart. On a return visit...we got in line - six feet marked in orange tape...they allow eight people in the wonderful store at a time. We headed straight to the meat counter - super smart butchers! Wonderful marinated chicken...
Great meats with reasonable prices. Other foods are more expensive, but their cheesy bavarian sausage is always worth the drive from Santa Cruz.
Fabulous meat department, great in house made sausages.
Stopped in twice in recent weeks. Nice store layout. Their sausages were very good - tried the cheesy bavarian and the Italian. Next stop I tried the tri tip sandwich - it was good but not great. I would stick with the sausages.
The finest sausages and smoked bacon; and the friendliest service can be found here.
Cant go wrong with quality meats
Best butcher . Fresh made sandwich’s try Heart attack sandwich
Ive always had a great experience here, service is fantastic. There are some goodies deals to be had if you purchase their specials, we bought a case of New Yorks that worked out to $8 per 12 ounce steak and they are far better than the supermarket cuts. We ordered our Christmas roast this year, and have purchased maple bacon, whole ham, and whole marinated tritips in the past. I agree with others that the tritip sandwiches are good but not great. Compared to the Meatery and other speciality meat markets, you dont have the frills or elitism here. Its just great quality meats, period.
Makes awsome sandwiches!!!! Will be back
Always your premier source for sausage and smoked meats.
Great little market. Best beef jerky in the area.
Awesome sausages as usual. Hot cheesy bavarian sausage dog and a Martinellis took the edge off.
Great selection of meats and sandwiches Customer service is awesome
30 mi round-trip on the bicycle to get sausage. Totally worth it.
Absolutely amazing!
Quite a remarkable little place,in house smoked meats of all kinds,a delicious variety of house sausages. Homemade beef jerky and many other local items. Clean,friendly with a little bit country flare. Cant wait to return for more!
WOW, the selection of sausage and meat made me feel like I was at a old fashioned butcher shop.
The third and last stop after Pezzini Farms in Castroville for Artichokes, and Gizdich Ranch for unfiltered Apple Juice and fresh tree-ripened apples.Corralitos Market and Sausage Company is locally well known for their sausages, especially the cheesy Bavarian.There’s nothing much around the market except pretty scenery. The market itself is small, and besides the sausage and meat counter in the back, very small. They carry numerous gourmet items and difficult to find foods.The sausage I got there was good in the spaghetti sauce in our dinner, as were the steamed artichokes from Pezzini Farms, and glasses of cold unfiltered Apple juice from Gizdich Ranch. A superb dinner, a great trip, and totally worth it!If you are interested in making a day trip like we do, assembling dinner from local foods around the greater Bay Area, make sure to plan a trip to Corralitos!Recommended!
This is such a great and unique place. I love their sausage and sausage sandwiches. People that work there are always so friendly and helpful.
A must go if ever In watsonville.
Great place to get a wide variety of freshly made sausages, hams, smoked meats, bacon, and quality butchered meat. You can pick up a sandwich there as well. They ALSO have Croation items which I havent seen ANYWHERE else!A great operation. People are friendly and helpful. Been an anchor in Corralitos for many decades.
Stopped at Corralitos Market to buy sausages and $150 later we came home with sausage and ready-to-grill marinated tri-tip steak. Best, most awesome meat. Drove from Felton!
The sausages are great, the meat market has great cures of meat. The people are always friendly!
Everything is fresh and delicious! Lots of local goods.
I will travel to get good sausage. Prompt friendly service.
The store is a local legend but shopped today first time in many years, thought meats and sausages were overpriced but was crowd at meat counter so maybe you get your monies worth, store small but well stocked with good variety of products. Overall not bad..
Its all about the meat and sausages, they have marinaded tri-tips that are so good. Been going to this market for 40 years. Its very good... You can also get a hotdog or a sausage warmed up in a roll . There are a bunch of condiments in the back where you can dress your sandwich the way you like it.They have sodas, chips and a good selection of chocolate... Oh and pies too...
Best market in Corralitos. Meats and sausages you wont find anywhere else. Absolutely the best sausage in town. Tons of flavors. Full market with everything that youd expect and a lunch menu at the meat counter. They make great sandwiches. Nice little park across the street with benches. Great place to stop for lunch and bring home meat for later.
For over 40 years a place that feels like a second home. Everything they carry is quality and Ive never been disappointed! Skirt steak, sausages and marinated chicken are the bomb!!!
The best sausage factory ever! I drive 6 hrs round trip to stock up. They offer delivery service but we usually hit a few other places while in the area. They are known for shipping over 30k smoked turkeys every Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
A fun lunch stop to order barbecue tri-tip sandwiches!
Consistently sound, quite smoke-rich sausages and bacon. Their lamb sausage is exceptional, with good lamb aroma, where where lamb sausages are just generic meat flavor. Although sausages are the highlight, Ive found a wide selection of fresh cuts of good quality.Dont overlook this as a lunch stop — a sausage on a roll with condiments runs about $7.
Great meat market also a great place to buy local food like pies,jams,ice cream and wine. All the employees are super helpful and friendly
Best meat shop in area. Been going there for decades. Cute area to explore
Best butcher in the county
Corralitos is just a local gem. Their sausage is legendary, and reasonably priced. The rest of their meats should be considered as well- their bacon is delicious and you can also take some frozen meat later, if you live further away. Its really not that far off Highway 1, and the parking is easy, and everyone who works here is always super friendly. Love it.
Great selection. Great for a quick stop or full shopping. Great employees helpfull and friendly..Great novelties and ice cream treats..Grandkids make me stop every time I go by.
Cool place excellent meats!Worth the drive.