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Meat Depot
1401 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, United States
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Meat Depot
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JO
Review №1

Its about time to support the mom & pop stores. They have ethnic meats and groceries. All types of meats, fish and groceries. Fresh produce as well.Last time I was here, met the owner. Pretty nice person.

Jo
Review №2

The staff was courteous, the store clean and filled with hard to find cuts of meat at reasonable prices. Ample parking as well.

Fr
Review №3

Really love this place I hope they bring back the 20 dollar 40 pound chicken leg quarter bag box it was a really good deal really good price miss it!!!

Na
Review №4

This place is pretty awesome. Had a nice selection of meat, good quality of meat, and some really good prices for the food. Im definitely going to be visiting them more often.

La
Review №5

Their meat plans are worth the trip! Great prices good quality meat!

Ja
Review №6

I been shopping here for some time now. They have all the meats you want plus more.

An
Review №7

They had alot of sales great pricing on the meat definitely will come back

Ke
Review №8

Love this place would highly recommend best meat around great prices

H
Review №9

Amazing meat department customer service is great produce was fresh my first time visiting but definitely will not be my last.

Se
Review №10

Always the best prices in town and never crowded! Easy shopping!

Pa
Review №11

No matter how many customers are there. They make you feel like your the only one. Super clean, fantastic service and they carry Open Pit barbecue sauce and you cant find it anywhere!!!

Be
Review №12

The meats are good and fresh

Ke
Review №13

Always stocked. Fresh meats and cuts. Love the selections and Food plans available

Me
Review №14

Good customer service, prices are reasonable. Store appeared to be clean however, the meats are not of good quality.

EQ
Review №15

The meat looks nice and fresh

Mi
Review №16

Great meat prices 👍

Su
Review №17

The smell right at the entrance is not a good way of welcoming your customers. The place is a little bit packed. Staff members are quite ok. Meat is said to be fresh but the look is not too that pleasing. An improveable place.

Pr
Review №18

The cut meat was good but the smell of the store just no😣😖😵🤢🤮

Ha
Review №19

Been using this meat market for almost 4 years now and never been disappointed.

Me
Review №20

Great meat plans. Friendly service.

Al
Review №21

It was okay have seen bater places

Gl
Review №22

Affordable, clean and amazing quality. One stop for many ingredients to prepare any meal.

Lo
Review №23

I love this place has all I need.

Ma
Review №24

I love meat depot. Its my go to place for getting meats. I find solid value in the family meal deals. Overall, is say its a great place to buy meat (especially in bulk) on a budget.

Be
Review №25

Really frustrated. My husband went in to get prime rib roast and he made it very very clear he needed 5 bone for our Thanksgiving dinner and the butcher said okay 5 bone and gave him the cut but when my husband came home it didnt come bone in. My recipe required it bone in.

Ke
Review №26

Manager or owner/manager was very disrespectful to me in front my family including a 8 year old kid. He denied us service because of a english language word I spoke, that word was “Hey” he was very discriminating and telling me what words to use before denying us service. My family and I have spent a lot of money at this establishment. Sad path America is heading.

Cl
Review №27

Friendly staff in meat department.

Br
Review №28

We come and get meat here but from now Im gonna stop buying it, some of chickens wing that we buy have purple spots and if you ask for churrasco they are not cut it right as suppose to.

Ma
Review №29

Wonderful to get a little of everything!

Ga
Review №30

Good prices, good variety of meat and seafood as well as vegetables and other groceries.

Al
Review №31

Great meats at good prices.

P
Review №32

Nice little supermarket, with fresh meat

In
Review №33

I usually buy meat here till yesterday. I bought some pork chop and they had a 5 pound offer so I bought it but feel that I needed to weight it when I went home and so they put 1 pound less and charge as 5. I guess they been doing these since people usually don’t have a weight tool I’m there houses. Not good business.

Ph
Review №34

I come here for the great prices and the high quality of meat. I love their beef and chicken plan. It feeds my family for 3-4 weeks. I especially love that I substitute anything I want ie I was to substitute spare ribs for the cube steaks I didnt want. They even put my stuff in my cart when I have an especially large order.

Br
Review №35

I wouldn’t go here if the food was free.I was interested in the business and made a phone call to get information regarding their product. The person who answered the phone was not helpful, quickly to interrupt me before I even finished my question, and was obviously not wanting to talk. So by that first impression I will not recommend this establishment to anyone for their poor customer service. Someone should check their employees attitude, or keep that individual from talking to customers.

Ma
Review №36

Meat here is great quality and prices are value for money. Their monthly specials and meat plans are awesome. The Manager is super friendly and on top of things. Will be be going back more often.

Su
Review №37

Great prices and great customer service!

Na
Review №38

It was great! We got two really great meat deals!

Re
Review №39

The only thing I can say is if you havent shopped here for meat you need to. I recently moved to Tampa from from Tarpon Springs and I am overjoyed by this quaint market. From the quality of their products to the unbelievable prices and specials they have Im mind blown everytime I leave there with my receipt in hand. Thank you for making food affordable to us middle class people.

Qu
Review №40

Great meats. I travel from another city to give my business to this establishment the guys in the back are great, but customer service is not the greatest. I do not buy seafood produces from here, not sure what the quality.

La
Review №41

I have been shopping here for almost 2 years I have probably saved over $1,000 on meats and can tell no difference in quality or taste versus the big Supermarket chains.If you love saving money and like to eat good this is your place. I personally only by the meats and vegetables a lot of their stationary good are a little pricey which is understandable because you save so much on the important items

Ch
Review №42

This place is awesome, the meat is so cheap, I walked out of there with a months worth of meat for less than $75 it’s crazy. And the quality is great too. Obviously you should always inspect what your putting in your cart first, but the chicken from there was pinker and fresher than from Costco. The fresh fruits and veggies leave something to be desired, but I’m not going to a meat depot for the fruits and veg.

Ki
Review №43

This store has the best deals! The fresh deli staff are really helpful and you get alot of food for your money. We got a buggy full of food for just $60! This store is perfect for people of color, and the staff speak Spanish. Dont let the appearance fool you - it may not look as nice as other stores but they definitely earned our business.

Aw
Review №44

Very good personality from all the workers, love them all,😍🥰

Be
Review №45

Customer Service is wonderful. Meat is well stored.

Ka
Review №46

Meat Specials were fantastic. The hamburger wasnt drained of the blood very well so there was dark spots from where the blood was left in the meat prior to being ground, but this doesnt hurt the flavor. Danish ribs are not quite as advertised as they are in white boxes, and several rib racks to a box, that are on the thin side, but also most of them were full racks. Not the danish cut. Overall I am well satisfied with the purchase. Major discount.

Pe
Review №47

Always find my goodies 👍

To
Review №48

Had alot of deals

Ch
Review №49

Great selection. Awesome prices!

De
Review №50

Damn...how did you know I was there? Meat is superb and fresh. Like but 5 steak packages for 20 plus dollars. Just a good place even to get a box of chicken leg and thigh for lesd than 25 dollars. Excellent people spices right behind or yo the side or in front of you. Dont forget the spices. So nice.

Al
Review №51

They have a poultry and seafood plan which is rare to find. A months worth of lean meat for 38$? Yes please. Chicken, turkey, & tilapia and you can sub for other items. Big container of pink salt also great deal. Will be back for sure.

Sh
Review №52

If ur looking for cheaper prices than meat depo is the place to go

Be
Review №53

Great staff great prices and a lot of me fresh like always

Za
Review №54

Great place to shop quickly! The staff are all friendly, helpful and outgoing. Prices are reasonably fair. Overall a wonderful establishment.

Jo
Review №55

My husband and I have been shopping at this store since it opened. We got to know the owner and how they got to offer such great prices. It is not through subpar meat. We have always got great fresh meat. The store smells about like any fresh meat store. They have a huge meat counter; the more fresh meat, the stronger the smell. The prices are great. The staff is friendly. I have never had a problem with the meat. We have bought several kinds of cases of meat from them. We have never had a problem. I’m sure if you found a problem, the owner would love to know. Please take pictures to show them or if possible take the product back to them.

Sh
Review №56

The ground meat looked real good in the store but not in the pan. I have never seen a hamburger cook like this before, while cooking on the first side the top of the burger turned to mush it looked like hot runny wax and when I tried to flip it over it just ran all over the pan. The chicken breast was like leather and the NY strips had an odd flavor. Prices were good but I wouldnt eat this meat again if it was free.

Al
Review №57

I love shopping here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store is always clean and management is always accessible to answer questions. They offer a wide variety of food that other stores may not have. Ive been a customer for over 2 years.

Jd
Review №58

Place really clean and organized? Gentlemen behind meat counter was really nice and polite. Cashier was also very nice. Will be back very soon. Prices are very reasonable.

Ro
Review №59

Great deal on ox tails. Best in town. Nice store, clean. A lot of cant find seasonings at good prices Al well. I will be shopping there again soon!

Ts
Review №60

This is a very bad thing! I order pork chops here! Someone stole my pork chops! I dont know his name! But know him!Wear a pair of glasses! Full face beard!He has discrimination! Why should such a person give him work?This is the second time I have encountered this kind of thing! Every time I buy something, I am secretly taken away by this person. (But the boss is very good! good friend! )

Ty
Review №61

Its kept clean, the produce is fresh, the prices are good and the people are nice

An
Review №62

Love this place, great deals for your money

Ty
Review №63

Great variety of meat and groceries....also very clean

Ca
Review №64

Great staff, great prices, and lots of meats and other items to choose from. Conveniently located, as well. Big thank yous to all the butcher guys behind the meat counter and the rest of the staff for helping us today.

Da
Review №65

When I only need to do food shopping I love going here. There different meat depot plans allow me to get a decent amount of different kinds of meats for my meals during the week.

Da
Review №66

Large selection of meats.

Le
Review №67

Customer service is great. Meat prices are good. Will definitely continue to shop there.

Je
Review №68

Bought alligator meat there .

eb
Review №69

The cashiers are very unpleasant and rude.

He
Review №70

Really great sales on meat. Not impressed with the dry goods but it is a MEAT depot so ya know....Bring hand sanitizer. They dont have it readily avail if a package leaks.Veggies are OK if you are going to cook them right then.Great sale right now on beef. I am amazed at the quality and great price. Steak is 5 bucks no matter the weight if you get the deal. So glad I moved close by and found this place.

Ja
Review №71

Good prices. Great quality. The worker of Foodtown meat store suggested I try meat depot. Ive been a customer every since. The staff is nice and the specials rock. The parking lot is disgusting though and the veggies are not always fresh.

Ne
Review №72

I have to give them 5 stars. We walked in 10 minutes before they closed, they were literally cleaning and finished but went ahead and filled 2 meat plans for me. Thank you👍💯

Ma
Review №73

I love this place!

Ta
Review №74

I get all of my basics meats from here. Friendly people.

ga
Review №75

Good service

Da
Review №76

Great prices for a family on a tight food budget!

An
Review №77

Used to love this place but it is not open during the advertised hours. Not wasting my gas anymore after it being closed early 3 consecutive times.

Ma
Review №78

Awesome customer service. In & out usually pretty quickly. I have not had a bed experience yet.

Ed
Review №79

This meat store is pretty efficient. It has great prices but a little hood. But still worth the money.

Ch
Review №80

Its alright but the smell of fish from the seafood stand hits you immediately when you walk in and its pretty foul. They should probably move the seafood section toward the back instead of right there at the entrance. But other than that, the place isnt horrible. Decent prices and the meat is always fresh, at least.

Ch
Review №81

Prices are great....better if you buy in bulk. Does smell a bit. But meat And veggies are fresh. A lot of things you cant find in other stores. Rabbit goat alligator frogs etc.

El
Review №82

Always very kind and helpful employees. Feels like family everytime i go there. Thank you all for having such a great attitude.

Ta
Review №83

Prices for meat is extremely reasonable. Its only 15 minutes away from my job. So right after work I easily go buy what I need. I gotta a new place to shop at.

Jo
Review №84

Not the best looking place but you do not get to eat the building! Meats are great and the prices are fair. And they do have everything!

Mi
Review №85

Id give it zero stars if it would display to others.. Im new to living in the new Tampa area and was looking for a place to go to buy meat in bulk googled some places and ended up here.. was a very unpleasant experience. Walk up to the meat department and there was a lady just waiting while the guys were standing around talking. After awhile they turned around and helped her. . Meanwhile I was waiting behind her. After they finished helping her they went back to their little group talking while I was patiently waiting. After awhile a guy looks up and like can I help you. So I was like yeah I was waiting right after the lady you just helped and he turned to his coworkers, not knowing they I am fluent in Spanish as well, saying to them he needed to say something, talk... talk!! How hard is that stupid, we cant help you if you dont talk as all his coworkers started laughing. I was pondering if I should respond back in Spanish but i let it go...Which is true but Ive been in customer based settings and If ppl are waiting in a line you ask if they can be helped. Ive been to meat markets all over Tampa and have never had to go out of my way to get someones attention for service.

An
Review №86

A good store for meat and more. It was our first time there the prices is great also. I will spread the word about the store.

Br
Review №87

This is my first time I ever went there I got a flyer in the mail from them they have great prices fresh meat and family meet plans starting at 19.99 all the workers are very friendly and fast I would definitely recommend this place and I will definitely go back

Ga
Review №88

Great place. Great prices. Cant wait to paid this Friday, so I can go back!

Re
Review №89

Been going to this Meat Depot for a few months now.They have good prices, and they treat you like family. I travel a little over an hour for their meat. It helps to call in your meat order to help speed up the time your in there. Thank you!

LM
Review №90

I liked their turkey wings. The price for all their meats are reasonable.

El
Review №91

Lots of for food and meat suitable for people from varying cultures ... good customer service ...

Ro
Review №92

Beautiful owners n beautiful but the prices went up to much

Da
Review №93

First time going there and I loved it. The family plans are great. Employees are friendly and helpful.

Mi
Review №94

Friendly staff. Prices are not bad. Lots of products for latin people including the meat selections...

Fi
Review №95

I went for meat it all looked fresh and not bad prices

Se
Review №96

Best Butcher in North Tampa!

li
Review №97

Whatever you want dealing with food, they got it and also nice people.

De
Review №98

Great service

An
Review №99

Best deals on meat anywhere around!!!

An
Review №100

Employees were very rude. First, when I came in, they were about to clean a part of the floor (which was just a few feet from the entrance) and yet there was no indication of that- and some of the employees very rudely told me to not walk on that part of the store- this was not 5 seconds after I came in- so I just decided to leave- but then they were like no come back so I did, and browsed for a minute or so- but as they did not have what I wanted and was dissatisfied by rude employees, I left again- and was then harassed by a person working the register- asking why I came in and why I did not buy anything- I just told them I wanted to see if you what you had and he started to argue with me - so I just walked out .Dont waste your time here. The place also had a very bad fish odor- which fresh fish should not have. Publix is only right down the street, and probably has a better meat selection.

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  • Address:1401 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, United States
  • Site:http://meatdepottampa.com/
  • Phone:+1 813-515-6328
Categories
  • Butcher shop
  • Grocery store
  • Meat wholesaler
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8AM–8PM
  • Friday:9AM–7PM
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8AM–8PM
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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