Full-service butcher shops and traditional meat markets offer custom cuts, specialty sausages, and whole-animal sourcing that standard supermarket counters rarely carry. Differences come down to whether a shop handles house-slaughtered livestock, stocks dry-aged prime beef, or focuses on specific regional and halal preparations. A map pin shows where the store is, but it will not tell you if they break down whole sides in-house or just sell pre-portioned case cuts.
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Villa Roma Sausage Company
1150 W Brooks St, Ontario, CA 91762-3606
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Carniceria El Cachanilla
1543 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764-2635
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Matador Carniceria
1505 N Baker Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
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Carniceria Del Valle
426 E California St, Ontario, CA 91761-2515
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El Toro Meat Market
1329 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764-3035
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Garden Pals Inc
5400 E Francis St, Ontario, CA 91761-3603
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La granja de jacinto
562 W D St, Ontario, CA 91762
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The Meat Warehouse
435 S Bon View Ave, Ontario, CA 91761-1949
Also in Ontario
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More in Ontario and California
- All butcher shops, meat markets and specialty food stores in Ontario15
- Butcher Shops across California1,238
Butcher Shops near Ontario
- Los Angeles122
- San Diego34
- San Francisco34
- Bakersfield29
- Stockton25
- Oakland24
- Sacramento24
- Santa Ana22
Good to know
What is the difference between a butcher shop and a grocery meat counter?
Independent butcher shops typically source higher-grade or locally raised livestock and cut whole animals or primals on site. This allows skilled staff to fulfill custom thickness requests, provide specialized offal, and process custom sausage recipes that standard grocery stores do not offer.
How do prices at independent meat markets compare to supermarkets?
Everyday commodities like conventional chicken breast may cost slightly more at a specialty market, but premium cuts often carry comparable or better value for the higher quality. Specialty items like dry-aged beef or local heritage pork typically range from $15 to $35 per pound depending on the cut and farm sourcing.
Can I request specific cuts or whole-animal shares?
Most standalone meat markets accept custom requests for non-standard cuts, extra-thick steaks, or specific fat trims if you ask a few days in advance. Many shops also sell quarter, half, or whole animal packages, though these require advance deposits and freezer space.