Santa Fe Foods - Seaside, California

Rene M.

I ordered an à la carte Chile Relleno and it came cold with a cleaning product taste to it. I literally had to wipe my tongue with a napkin several times to get the taste out of my mouth. I tried to talk to an employee, but he was too busy to talk to me. I really hope that I don’t get sick.

My bean and cheese burrito with guacamole first came with avocado on the side so they remade it, but didn’t melt the cheese and had avocado pieces instead of guacamole.

I’m really disappointed because I used to love coming here. I won’t be back.

Daichi S.

Santa Fe is a Mexican grocery store with a prepared food counter and a bakery section. The store is nicely kept and produce, etc are displayed nicely. The reason for only two stars is because the customer service is terrible. The employees are racist and it was 100% obvious that they dislike non Hispanic clientele. The lady was calling me some vulgar Hispanic names while talking Spanish but the idiot didn't realise I understood what she said. This market discriminates customers who are Mexican or Hispanic. I won't be back to this Seaside location.

Lynn D.

I remember I was in need of sesame seeds for a mole and I stopped by the Seaside Santa Fe store. I stopped by the door to look at the ad. A young lady walked up to me and in Spanish told me 'they' don't 'like' animals in the store, referencing my Service Animal. True she did not have her Service Animal vest, since I had only anticipated filling with gas. I replied that she is a Service Animal. The young lady asked if she was an 'Emotional Support' animal. Again I replied she is a trained Service Animal. The young lady proceeded to ask for the Service Animal Credentials, making a gesture with her hand. I replied she did not need a credential. Then she proceeded to call a Supervisor on her walkie-talkie. I went back to look at the ad. When I was done, I asked if she was refusing us access to the store, she replied 'no' but asked that I wait for the manager. So, indeed she was refusing us access to the store until the Manager spoke to me. Manager arrived and asked if indeed was a Trained Service Animal. I replied yes, that I suffer from anxiety and she is trained to assist me (very expensive training). She is considered the same as a medical device. The manager said ok to allow us in. I mentioned that the young lady asked for credentials and that was not appropriate. I cannot wait until Mi Tierra reopenes. In the meantime I will no longer patronize a store where we are refused entry, received dirty looks and heard her talking about us. I do speak Spanish fluently so I did understand what was being said. There are only two questions that can be asked. She did not ask either of those questions rather asked for credentials. Why assume my Service Animal is an Emotional Support Animal after I told her she is a Service Animal? I only picked up two items but felt very uncomfortable. Mind you I was not rude, belligerent or disrespectful. I was trying to maintain my calm when faced with such ignorance. Tried emailing corporate but only able to locate an email address. Very disappointed. Very embarrassed.

April J.

Used to love this place for the fresh made salsas but I went in 2 days ago for some and my husband and I got food poisoning. Also-I was ignored by the older salsa counter gentleman because I don’t look like I speak Spanish. 😒

Jorge H.

We are ready to serve our customers. Happy 4th of July!!

Lisa M.

I really like their hot food section 😊

Kathy D. L.

I ordered a CA burrito and a taco. Burrito was filled with mostly potato, some avocado and a sliver of meat. Taco meat was hard. Never coming back and would not recommend.

Rob H.

Nice market and selection, friendly service, good prices, plenty of parking.