Staples Street Meat Market

My wife and I have lived in Corpus Christi since Nov.9, 1969 and have shopped at practically every meat market in town, repeatedly. I have to say we've had excellent experiences with all of them, particularly Moody's, HEB, and South Staples Meat Market. However, South Staples surpasses everybody when it comes to taking pains to satisfy an unusual request. I've been wanting to fix a German dish called schweinshaxen, which translated means pigs knuckles. Nobody had them, and nobody was interested in getting them, even when I made a special request from the respective meat buyer. But Mike, the buyer at South Staples Meat Market listened, got interested, and agreed to get them. He did, I fixed them, and they were delicious! The meats there are as fresh or fresher than Moody's or HEB and the prices are as good or better. And the folks who work there are superb, both in manners and knowledge of their trade. Their new store not only sells meat, but most any other grocery item you might need. If you've not tried them yet, you really ought to do it.

very impressed with the new location, love the new look, but i’m disappointed with the service today, i walked in for 3 new york strips, and i asked to make sure there a decent size. Instead of showing me them, he just grabbed 3, put them in the wrap, and tagged it. I was hoping to see how they looked but i felt pressured just to leave because he seemed in a bad mood, which i understand. I came home and there were not what i suspected, i saw better looking ives that i would’ve liked to choose. very sad and disappointed but it wont stop me from going.

The place stinks to start with and then when I asked for slab bacon the kid behind the counter acted like he didn’t know what it was. That’s fine but then he asked the butcher about it his response was “ the only bacon we got is over there” referring to the “ fresh” sliced bacon. I’ve never been to a butcher shop where they wouldn’t at least go look in the back?? Like y’all had to slice this off of something? Anyway I went because Moody’s was sold out till Tuesday, don’t think I’ll be back after that experience.

This is the second time I’ve had to return rotten/rancid steaks here. I bought 6 steaks, immediately vacuum sealed and froze 4, and cooked 2 within hours of purchase. My steak was fine, but my wife’s smelled and tasted rancid(even after cooking). Could not eat it. So I go to return the whole lot. The owner greets me at the door and upon hearing my story immediately gives me an attitude. As if I were lying and making this up. “Oh when did you freeze them””we sell thousands of pounds a week with no complaint” etc etc. I brought 4 steaks back, which is all I asked to be replaced(not the 2 I cooked which were thrown out) so I’m losing already. $36 of steaks is not going to bankrupt me. I was only looking for an even exchange. Same value. I was treated as street trash even though I’ve been coming here for EIGHT YEARS and the adult butchers recognize me. The story goes on but the truth is that I felt humiliated and looked down on by this man for something that was no fault of my own. Instead of swallowing his pride and owning up he chose to insult a long time customer and long time bbq’r who has spent thousands of dollars at his business over the years. I only post on here because he views these reviews obviously, and I would appreciate a response on these valid and warranted claims. Edit. He begrudgingly allowed me to exchange the cost of these items for other meat, with much attitude and doubt. You really treat your regulars this way? Your bread and butter? I felt like I was bartering for some A5 wagyu when in reality it was less than $40 worth of choice beef.

Weekly Ad: Armadillo Eggs are 1.08 My order: 10 Armadillo Eggs What my total should be: 10 x 1.08 = $10.80 Yesterday, I purchased 10 armadillo eggs and was charged $12.90 and it was rung up as “Stuffed Jalapeños”. Forgivable. Accidents happen. Today, I ordered 10 more armadillo eggs and was charged $14.90 with the code “Stuffed Jalapeño Seedless Loaded”. I immediately knew that price was different so I questioned. I was met by an extremely rude middle age man telling me “that’s the correct price and the correct coding”. Then he walked away. I was extremely heated at this point because this gentleman dismissed me and my concerns as well as incorrectly charged me for my order. Luckily, there was a young man willing to help me and correct the price of $10.80 using a “Miscellaneous” code. He is the only employee we worked with today who deserves 5 stars. The customer service during my original order was appalling and there can be no trust placed in a business that incorrectly prices their product multiple times. These item prices should not be up for interpretation based on how lacking the employee is or whatever they decide to code that day. In conclusion, same order, 3 different prices. Horrible customer service by the middle age employee, kind service from the young man. If you decide to shop here, check the coding on your product and use the calculator on your phone to check the price of your order.