Carlsbad Ranch Market Vista

A wonderful place. It's both a food market with fresh produce and some high end groceries and a place to get prepared food. There is a cold salad bar and a hot food bar. The hot food selection changes every day. Tuesdays, when I visited, features Mexican food. Fresh tortillas with beef or pork fillings, cheese and spinach quesadillas, chiles rellenos, refried bean, rice, grilled peppers and grilled squash. Also soup. Both the cold and hot foods are sold by the pound for $9.95 per pound. On days when they grill meat, the meat is sold for $13.95 a pound. There is also a counter where you can order hot sandwiches.I ate there and had a combo of things from both the cold and hot food bars. My very generous plate was around 12 bucks. Everything was so delicious. Some of their prepared salads were especially flavorful and interesting, and great if you don't particularly crave veggies but want something healthy. Bathroom was very clean and the ambiance of the place was pleasant. If I lived nearby I'd be a regular customer.

Not really a Market anymore. Used to have a great selection of hard to find foods but sadly it is just a restaurant. Won't be going there again.

Just picked up some fresh out of the smoker pulled pork bbq. Excellent.

This place is fantastic! It combines a food market with fresh produce and upscale groceries, as well as a spot for ready-made meals. They offer a cold salad bar and a hot food bar, with the hot food selection changing daily. During my visit on a Tuesday, the menu featured a delightful Mexican theme. I enjoyed fresh tortillas filled with beef or pork, cheese and spinach quesadillas, chiles rellenos, refried beans, rice, grilled peppers, and grilled squash, along with some tasty soup. Both the cold and hot food options are priced at $9.95 per pound, while grilled meats are available for $13.95 per pound. There's also a counter where you can order hot sandwiches. Overall, it's a great dining experience!

This market feels more like a place filled with various food items, including some cooked dishes showcased on numerous menu boards, rather than a typical grocery store with a wide selection of usual grocery products on its limited shelves.