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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Sam's Meat Market
2300 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80014-2558
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed-Sat 9am-6pm
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Sam's Meat & Deli
15445 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013-1021
Tue 10am-6pm, Wed-Sat 9am-6pm
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Carniceria Compare
541 N Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011-8839
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
2690 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014
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Harvest Meats
16304 E 32nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
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La Superior Meat Market
1020 S Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80012-3464
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Carniceria La Michoacana
800 Dayton St, Aurora, CO 80010
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Carniceria Guadalajara
1544 Lima St, Aurora, CO 80010-2542
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Carniceria La Victoria
1436 Jamaica St, Aurora, CO 80010-3457
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Carniceria La Luz #2
14155 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011-5704
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Carniceria La Consetida
11651 Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010-1601
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Qera Meat Market
1030 Havana St, Aurora, CO 80010-3961
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Senga Tera Meat Market
10 S Havana St Ste 119, Aurora, CO 80012-1072
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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.