Pajaro Food Center · Groceries, produce, butcher shop and taquería in Royal Oaks, California
What's in the store
A full grocery store: the week's shopping and today's lunch, in one stop.
Taquería
Hot food kitchenBreakfast, lunch and dinner made in-house. Tacos, burritos, tortas and tamales every day, plus menudo, soups and pozole on weekends.
Call ahead and your order is ready when you get here: (831) 724-3654. See the full menu
Carnicería
Full-service meat counterBeef, pork and chicken cut to order, plus seasoned and marinated meat for the grill; just ask the butcher. Deli counter too, with cold cuts and cheeses sliced fresh.
Frutas y Verduras
Fresh produceFresh, seasonal produce, much of it grown right here in the valley. Fresh flower bouquets most days too.
Abarrotes
Grocery aislesThe whole week's shopping: pantry staples, eggs and dairy, bread, snacks and drinks, with the brands your family already knows.
Beer, liquor and wine, plus cigarettes and tobacco. Alcohol and tobacco · 21+ · ID required
Hogar y Fiesta
Household & partyLaundry detergent and softener, household basics, pet food and basic medicine. Piñatas, party supplies, candles and veladoras.
Para el Trabajo
Work gearGloves by the box and farmwork PPE, for the people who start the day with us.
Agua y Hielo
Water & iceSelf-serve purified water outside: bring your own jug and fill it yourself. No jug? We sell 5-gallon jugs here. Bagged ice too.
We accept SNAP / CalFresh EBT and we are a WIC-authorized retailer. Cash, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay too.
Services that save you a trip
Everyday errands you can finish here instead of driving into Watsonville.
Cambio de cheques
Check cashingCash your check and earn store credit toward groceries.
Envíos de dinero
Money transfersSend money with Western Union and Orlandi Valuta. Western Union bill pay as well.
Money orders
Money ordersContinental Express money orders, available daily.
Copias y fax
Copies & faxBlack and white copies at 50¢ a page. Faxes within the United States at $1.00 a page to send or receive. Have your fax sent here to (831) 724-1437.
Lotería de California
California LotteryLottery tickets and Scratchers.
18+Cajero automático
ATMATM inside the store.
Tacos2 for $7.50from $3.75
Burritofrom $7.99
Tortafrom $8.50
Quesadillafrom $8.50
Carnes
Your choice of meat on any item+ Tongue and fish carry a premium price. $8.50 in a regular burrito; charged as an Especial in a Super or Especial.
By the pound
To-go cups, by the pound
| Item | ½ lb | 1 lb | 2 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnes EspecialesShrimp · beef | $7.50 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| LenguaTongue | $8.75 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Birria | $7.50 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| CarnesAl pastor · chile verde · ranchero · chicken in salsa · chicken fajita · beef fajita · carnitas · buche · ribs · head | $6.50 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Arroz o FrijolesRice or beans | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Guacamole | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Nopales con huevoNopales and egg | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Papas a la mexicanaPotatoes a la mexicana | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Papas con chorizoPotato and chorizo | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Jamón con huevoHam and egg · and all breakfast items | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Cebolla con cilantroOnion and cilantro | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Pico de gallo | $1.75 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Nopales en ensaladaNopal salad | $2.00 | $3.99 | $8.00 |
| Chilaquiles | $3.50 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Party trays
Catering trays · order one day ahead
Meat trays · large size only
Rice, beans and cold trays
| Tray | Small | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Arroz y FrijolRice and beans | $30 | $60 |
| Ensalada de PolloChicken salad | $90 | $180 |
| MacaroniMacaroni salad | $35 | $70 |
| Ensalada de PapaPotato salad | $35 | $70 |
| Ensalada FrescaCucumber, tomato and lettuce | $25 | $50 |
| Pico de GalloFresh tomato salsa | $30 | $60 |
| FrutaFresh fruit | $25 | $50 |
Please order one day ahead at (831) 724-3654. Meat trays come in the large size only.
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What they've written about us
This is the place for that and rare cuts like cabeza and lengua.
Visit us
Serving Pajaro, Royal Oaks and Watsonville.
Address
307 Salinas Road
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
Free parking out front. A few doors from the 160-foot «La vida se transforma» mural (417 Salinas Road).
Phone
Call us about the meat counter or the taquería, with any other question, or to order ahead. We are here to help.
Hours
Open every day.