Cardenas Market

Every time I come to this store they always are so helpful. I came here early this morning with my husband and daughter, and the first employee we see greets us. And with a smile on their face! And when I went to the back to the meat place where the butchers are. They were the first to greet us and asked if we needed anything. To the woman that helped me, I asked if they had a certain item that I didn’t see displayed, without hesitation she said «I will go see in the back if we have it for you.» I certainly appreciated that. Not to mention that they are so very clean. They also have a bakery and a little kitchen for hot foods. Their sweet breads are also great to have for your sweet tooth cravings or breakfast.

We usually do our shopping here because of the great prices. Today we decided to try out the food court area. I have to say I’ve been to a lot of Mexican restaurants in the area and this was by far the best food for the right price. I recommend the chicken tacos.

Prices for the vegetables are great and the minute you walk in it smells so good from the tacos cooking. I always go for the freshly made salsa, I literally buy 6 – 8 containers of it at one time. The only reason that I didn’t give it 5 stars would be because I don’t speak Spanish and I had a hard time ordering there tacos. It was really hard to get my order right and I couldn’t get help because they didn’t speak English that well. Other than that my family loves it!!!

Unbelievable!
I ordered the family meal with an extra side of rice. AFTER I ordered they tell me it will take 25 minutes because they are cooking the chicken. Ok fine. 40 minutes later (because I can understand they were busy) I went up to them and asked if my food was ready and they completely forgot about my order. No one seemed to remember that I was just up there ordering food twenty minutes ago. Then they get the order together and I see her putting white rice in my bag when the deal comes with spanish rice. I asked her did you change the special and she said no we just don’t have any spanish rice… Just like that, no apologies or anything.
Oh no, you just didn’t make me wait 40 minutes for my food and now you are giving me food I don’t even want.
Patience didn’t even run out at that point what made me give a bad review was when I tried to call the general manager afterwards, I called 10 tens and no one answered the phone!!!
OMG what the heck. I am pissed I just wasted my money at this craphole!

If you want anything from the kitchen just go there in person. calling the kitchen is useless for anyone to answer… other than that place is clean. helpful people around. The bakery is and smells wonderful.

Happy they put up this location especially becuz its convenient for me. Only thing is this location is much smaller then the one on decatur of the 95 which I favor more becuz of the larger variety of items and comfy eating area. This locations eating area lacks privacy while your eating.

I used to drive to one of the few of the stores in town and now there is one closer to my house. It seems to be smaller but has all of the great things that keeps me shopping here. I always stop for an Aqua Fresca when entering the store and then start to shop. The deli has so many of my favorite cuts of meat and can be purchased already marinated if you like. The have fresh made tortillas and chips in one section and right next to it already cooked meats. I recommend the carnitas! The restaurant area has many choices for snacking or a full lunch or dinner selection. Welcome to the neighborhood and I will be a frequent customer.

What’s not to love about Cardenas?! They make fresh cakes on site. All your favorite Mexican delicacies. Leche Flan, Tres Leches desserts and baked breads and cookies galore. I always come for the produce but enjoy browsing the store in entirety and grabbing whatever I need.
This location is a bit smaller than the other location on Meadows lane but still has all the amenities of the bigger sister or brother.
What’s different about Cardenas from other markets :
Smoothie making station — you can order a smoothie with fresh fruit.
Tortillas — they make them fresh here. They have hugged machines in the back where the make fresh tortillas, huaraches, chips, masa etc.
Meats — order by the pound. A lot of marinated meats ready to grill.
Produce — very inexpensive produce section.
Kitchen — after you’ve worked up an appetite from shopping you can go order tacos, burritos, etc. They sell fresh agua Frescas to wash everything down. They actually out whatever fresh fruit of whatever flavor it is.
This place is perfect for grabbing all your Mexican essentials. They have plenty of prepared salsas ready so if you’re having a party or bbq it’s the perfect place to come.