Meat Depot

Category:	Butcher Shop
Address:	1401 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Phone:	+1 813-515-6328
Site:	meatdepottampa.com
Rating:	3.7
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 9AM–7PM

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Reviews 15

Bella Monee

I seen the negative reviews and felt like I had to jump to this stores defense a little. YESSS it smells bad, but that smell is what you should expect entering a small MEAT MARKET, its not suppose to smell like roses and tulips, the meat trumps the smell lol...I just moved here, and this market was recommended because of their amazing family plans. I love the employees, the store gives you a intimate feeling, like a regular family owned market should. The cashiers are ALWAYS friendly, the owner is hilarious, and he keeps the place clean. They have a variety to choose from, and they also sell non-food, quick needed items. The produce may not look like big box brand stores, or maybe the meat, but it tastes great. That hamburger story made me laugh, not saying the poster is lying, but I have great results. Maybe it was a different cow. I brought my sisters to this store because they fell in love with the thick cut bacon from here, and they ordered pounds of it to go back home....maybe the negative reviews come from individuals who cant tell real from fake, or who is too worried about the smell than the products...the only thing I would suggest is lowering the prices of shelf and dairy products to be able to compete with other stores, Ive noticed that its a few cents more than other places, and those cents add up after a while. Overall, this is a great market.

Anonymous fdsf

Employees were very rude. First, when I came in , they were about to clean a part of the floor (which was just a few feet from the entrance) and yet there was no indication of that- and some of the employees very rudely told me to not walk on that part of the store- this was not 5 seconds after I came in- so I just decided to leave- but then they were like "no come back " so I did, and browsed for a minute or so- but as they did not have what I wanted and was dissatisfied by rude employees, I left again- and was then harassed by a person working the register- asking why I came in and why I did not buy anything- I just told them I wanted to see if you what you had and he started to argue with me - so I just walked out . Dont waste your time here. The place also had a very bad fish odor- which fresh fish should not have. Publix is only right down the street, and probably has a better meat selection.

Shalonda White

This will make my third time going to this meat store. The first two times I went the early part of this year the meat was okay the drumsticks were normal size and didnt look like a turkey leg. This last time I went the place smell horrible not to mention flies flying around. I went here because the prices are reasonable but that is it! my last trip I purchased hamburger which I usually purchase elsewhere but gave this place a chance big mistake! I prepared it last night and it taste like sand was in it so I ended up preparing something different, I also purchased the party wing deal and the chicken wings look like the head was taken off and put in a bag. I would rather pay more at my local store than to drive 30 minutes and get that.

Jody Spencer

My husband and I have been shopping at this store since it opened. We got to know the owner and how they got to offer such great prices. It is not through subpar meat. We have always got great fresh meat. The store smells about like any fresh meat store. They have a huge meat counter; the more fresh meat, the stronger the smell. The prices are great. The staff is friendly. I have never had a problem with the meat. We have bought several kinds of cases of meat from them. We have never had a problem. I’m sure if you found a problem, the owner would love to know. Please take pictures to show them or if possible take the product back to them.

Katrina Hamby

Meat Specials were fantastic. The hamburger wasnt drained of the blood very well so there was dark spots from where the blood was left in the meat prior to being ground, but this doesnt hurt the flavor. Danish ribs are not quite as advertised as they are in white boxes, and several rib racks to a box, that are on the thin side, but also most of them were full racks. Not the danish cut. Overall I am well satisfied with the purchase. Major discount.

Sheri Sharp

The ground meat looked real good in the store but not in the pan. I have never seen a hamburger cook like this before, while cooking on the first side the top of the burger turned to mush it looked like hot runny wax and when I tried to flip it over it just ran all over the pan. The chicken breast was like leather and the NY strips had an odd flavor. Prices were good but I wouldnt eat this meat again if it was free.

T williams

The manager is extremely rude. I purchased a coconut there and it was bad. I called to inquire about an exchange and he was very rude and unprofessional. I spend about $100 here weekly on meats and produce, but Ill take my business elsewhere. The coconut is for a dollar so I dont care but Ill shop at a place that has good customer service.

Christina Mcallister

Its alright but the smell of fish from the seafood stand hits you immediately when you walk in and its pretty foul. They should probably move the seafood section toward the back instead of right there at the entrance. But other than that, the place isnt horrible. Decent prices and the meat is always fresh, at least.

Jo A

Bad service and rude customer service the owner or manager of the store overcharged me on my ebt card and then did not want to give me back the money I had to call cops on him ,he got aggressive and tried to hit my fiancée please dont go they are thieves.

Alberta Brown

I love shopping here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store is always clean and management is always accessible to answer questions. They offer a wide variety of food that other stores may not have. Ive been a customer for over 2 years.

Rebecca Talley

Been going to this Meat Depot for a few months now.They have good prices, and they treat you like family. I travel a little over an hour for their meat. It helps to call in your meat order to help speed up the time your in there. Thank you!

Theo Snell

I walked in the door the place smell of dead meat very offensive to the nose. I walked around the store, I looked at the produce at the meet and decided I would not spend my money at this location.

Biggz Biggz

shittiest place to buy meat all around town the owner tried to molest my girl so she had to quit cause she was threatened by the owner if she didnt he said his money will get him out of it

Johnoie Wright

The employees are very unfriendly. Most of the produce are not fresh. However, they have a wide variety of meats. Not the best place to get produce or good service. Would not reccomend it.

Charles Lauricello

Prices are great....better if you buy in bulk. Does smell a bit. But meat And veggies are fresh. A lot of things you cant find in other stores. Rabbit goat alligator frogs etc.