Hilltop Market

Came to this market on my way to the gym to get bananas and was surprised on the prices and small fresh selection. Came back last week to get ground beef for my albondigas and was pleasantly surprised how small their meat selection is. To me that’s a plus because it looked fresh like they go through their meat fast and take out more meat vs a lot of meat sitting there and turning brown like other markets I’ve been to. Today I went again to get sliced bread, tortillas, and sour créam. This is the first time I walk through the aisles. Again small selection and it looks like they restock constantly. Love it! Will be back more often especially since it’s just down the street. Just remember this is a small market with a little of everything. Not a huge market where you have 10 Brands of bread

SO these guys didnt have what I needed — it is a rather small market and I was looking really for a natural food store in this area because I am new. But — what struck me is the people are the nicest. Every single one said hello and made me feel welcome and asked if I needed help. Nice people nice little family market — not what I needed but still have to note how great the people are because of the number of shops I window shopped looking for what I need in a grocery they really stood out as the friendliest and most helpful. They have a nice selection of meat but not a ton of fresh produce. I wish from other reviews I tried the guac!

I love this market! I always order my meat from here. Especially the chicken. The marinated chicken here is ridiculously well seasoned. The staff is always so friendly.

Nicest family ever. All of them! My daughters always receive free lollipops, of course now they love to go here. They have everything you need, and I also love that they have every kind of snack I could possibly want. The place is not much of a looker, but the selection and excellent customer service is second to none.

This little market is the reason I miss living in Chula Vista!
I stopped by the other day after work to pick up something to make dinner around 5 pm and I grabbed some guacamole, oh my gosh they have the best guacamole! Everrr!
And what can I say about the customer service, excellent!

This is a local gem. Everything is fresh and clean. Sam one of the owners are super friendly. Their guacamole is to crave and rave about. Real true business pride throughout their store and products. Thank you guys for the great service and food. Big supporter.

Gotta love the adobada chicken! Staff is great! Always greet you when you come in! Product is fresh and pricing is reasonable. Always come here for my groceries! It has its own parking so you are in and out quick.

Love love love this little market. Its friendly it has staff to help in anyway and the meat department is quality. I always stop here when I need a quick buy of ingredients.

This place is awesome! Adobada chicken and carne Asada was really good. I also got shrimp ceviche and it was bomb too. Staff was super friendly and the butcher was very helpful. Definitely going back. Continent to most neighborhoods in South Bay Area. I live chula/​Bonita area and it’s super convenient. Only reason I gave 4 stars is because I got avos and they were soft on the outside but rock hard in the middle. Definitely go and try it out.

I love this market. Its close and convenient. The family that owns it are the most friendliest people you’ll ever meet. And on the weekend Nelly sells the freshest, best tamales. It feels good to support a small local business.

Great shrimp ceviche… I just bought the small container and poured it into a glass at home and had saltines with them. Next time I plan on getting the large size and slicing avocado inside. Yummmmm!

We always come here usually to buy milk or bread when we are too lazy to drive some where else! Its a family owned market and everyone is really nice.

When I lived by Orange, more than often, I would stop in to grab a few groceries and call it crazy but I never left with a frown! This family owned business is one I support and always will. They are friendly, polite, greets everyone and they serve the community with great prices! This store has always been convenient when I lived nearby. Too bad I moved away, otherwise I’d still come in. Love this place!!!

LOVE this place! Small little family owned business. They’re deli meats are amazing! Having a carne asada bbq? HIT THEM UP! My husband is a New Yorker and LOVES him some bottled coke (glass) and they will seriously even call me to sell me acase if available! They remember you, are helpful, friendly. It is just a complete different experience from a huge chain grocery store. They have a lot of main stream items you may need. Even if you are just running in for a gallon of milk! If it in in your area or on your route stop by! Oh and on weekend they sell fresh home made tamales outside and have a floral set up all the time too! Support local shops!

What more can I ask for! A great family owned business that has everything I need! Everyone is so helpful and it is so great to support a local caring business. The meat and produce is always fresh never a complaint! In and out at Hilltop Market… Love this place definitely stop in and you will become a regular!

Great family owned business. As small as the store is they always seem to have what I’m looking for. I’m not sure how they fit it all.
The meat department and ready-​to-​eat foods are particularly nice and all of the staff are super friendly and helpful. On the weekends there are usually vendors in the parking lot selling tamales among other things.
Shopping here not only supports a local business but it helps you to avoid the crowds (and high prices) of stores such as Ralphs and Vons.

Support your locally family owned small business… this is the nicest family you’ll ever meet!
So this place looks like an old gas station turned marketplace… and that’s exactly what it is… what makes it great is the family that owns this place. When you check out you’ll see pictures of a cute lil baby boy at 1 month, 2 months, 3months… 1 year. You’ll see mom at the register, son at the meat department, and daughter fixing up the isles.
THE FACTS:
* The selection is pretty good.
* The prices are a little higher than those large-​chain-​small-​pop-​shop-​killers-​with-​a big-​W-​at-​the-​beginning-​of-​their-​name but it’s expected from a small business.
* The family is always there, working hard, and smiling at you as you come through that the door. They’ll even offer to help you carry out your bags if they see you have a bit more than you’d be comfortable carrying on your own.
* Their produce is pretty good with an excellent variety.
* The meat department has good meats. Ask them to marinate it for you.
The last time I was there I was looking for chicken for my lentejas. They offered to cut off the fat and chop it up for me. Thank goodness!!! I hate handling meat. The first time I cut through a whole chicken to chop it down to smaller sizes, I cried as I broke through the cartilage. Let’s not talk about the part where I had to take out the guts. I know, I know, I’m a wimp! Tehehe: D

This place is a total little hole in the wall, but my goodness they have awesome meat and chicken for grilling! We’ve been buying all of our carne asada here ever since northgate decided it wouldn’t give me carne preparada anymore. They also have 2 kinds of AWESOME marinated chicken. Great selection of fresh fruits and veggies, and they still manage to cram in some more staples.

Used to be named «Our Store» Thank God it no longer is!
This store is seriously my neighbor! I live right next to it! They have great meat for Carne Asada and warm tortillas. Their prices are really good and the staff is great! Shout out to Sammy and David the twins!!! It’s a family owned business which makes it awesome! The whole family works there. I also love their liquor selection and they have tiny bottles which makes in convenient when your going to a concert or need to sneak in booze!

This is just a tiny little market on the corner of Hilltop and Orange. They have a decent meat counter for their size as well as a varied grocery area. This is the convenient little neighborhood stop when you need to get something quick and you don’t want to drive to a chain store.
Like last night when we had leftover salsa from lunch but no chips!