Welcome to California Street Market
At California Street Market, culinary tradition thrives within a cozy corner store in Mountain View. Established to celebrate authentic Mexican flavors, this local gem is renowned for its delicious tamales, crafted with care and served warm for on-the-go enjoyment. Patrons rave about the hearty chicken and cheese jalapeño options, which embody the essence of homemade comfort food. With a diverse selection of grocery items, from savory snacks to delectable pastries, California Street Market serves as a community hub where friendly staff greet you warmly. Here, each visit feels like a cherished family moment, steeped in rich culture and vibrant flavors.
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1595 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041 Hotline: (650) 967-5284
Welcome to California Street Market, a charming gem nestled in Mountain View, California. Located at 1595 California St, this delightful corner store captures the essence of local flavor and community spirit, all while serving up some of the most beloved Mexican cuisines around.
What truly sets California Street Market apart is its famed tamales. Many customers, like Patrick L. and Julie W., rave about the warm tamales available from the morning. Patrick enjoyed the chicken tamales, noting their delightful flavor, though he found the cheese tamales not as satisfying. Julie appreciated the unique flavor of the cheese and jalapeño tamales, effectively elevating them with her own salsa. The market provides a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff, making your shopping experience feel personalized.
- Variety of Tamales: Customers have the option to choose from an array of fillings, including chicken, cheese & jalapeño, and even pork. As noted by Ann B., the tamales are “absolutely the best,” featuring authentic flavors and a perfect level of spice.
- Authentic Atmosphere: The store isn't just about the food; it’s a hub for community interaction. The owners engage with patrons, sharing stories that reflect the rich cultural heritage of their offerings, lending a special touch to each visit.
- Additional Offerings: Beyond tamales, California Street Market features a selection of Mexican pastries, snacks, and grocery items, ensuring there's something for everyone. Customers like Carrie R. have noted the good filling ratio and moist masa, making for a satisfying meal or snack.
This market may be small, but it’s packed with personality and flavor that rivals larger stores. With reasonable prices and high-quality food, returning feels less like a chore and more like a warm treat. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch, stocking up for a gathering, or simply indulging in deliciousness, California Street Market stands as a cornerstone of culinary delight in Mountain View. Don’t miss out on what could be your new favorite local haunt!
For more information, you can reach them at (650) 967-5284.
Nice little market. I intentionally went to California Street Market for tamales. After overcoming a language barrier, I was able to purchase frozen tamales to take home and eat the next day (they have some warm tamales ready for purchase and eat.) I tried cheese & jalapeño and chicken tamales. The chicken were delicious, the cheese were dry and not very cheesy or spicy. Next time, I'd buy only chicken (or maybe some pork too) and steer clear of the cheese. While there, I picked up some chips, salsa, Mexican pastries and a few other odds 'n ends (grocery-related). Friendly staff, a lot of items packed into a small space. 4 stars
They sell warm tamales here at 9:30 am. I've been trying to find some good cheese jalapeño tamales in the area. These had the cheese & green chopped chiles kind of mixed into the middle of the tamale. This is a market so it's to go. I could have ripped it apart and eaten it in the car. Instead, I took it home, put it on a plate and added my own red & green salsa which made it better. Not a lot of places just sell tamales to go any more so this was nice.
Cute, tiny little corner store. They have tamales!
My family and I lived three houses away from there for almost 20 year's! Don Roberto and his wife were so nice RIP best market in Mountain View miss their tamales
Still good after all of these years. My mom would give me $5 to get lunch which typically consisted of 2 tamales, a bag of chips and a soda. The tamales are a little stingy on the meat now and 3 times as expensive, but they still have that flavor I remember from my childhood.
Nice local market! I came to try the tamales. I got a chicken and cheese & jalapeño tamale. They were around $3 each. I'd say they were pretty standard in terms of flavor, but still yummy! The masa was moist and there was a good filling ratio. They have a pretty big selection of Mexican snacks and pastries to try out as well. This is on the corner of a street in a somewhat residential area. There was plenty of street parking when I went!
First do not let outside appearances fool you. This is a nice clean corner market. The people who run the shop are very nice. The Tamales definitely get 4 stars. The prices are very reasonable it has everything you want from a little corner shop. We will definitely be going back.
Absolutely the best tamales around. So authentic and the flavor is so good, a the perfect amount of spicy.
OMG those tamales were the stellar part during my 4th of July this year! My friend found this store the same morning when I reminded to bring some different stuff from the usual 4th of July, as it was an international party in Menlo Park and the organizer requested something from the guests countries of origin. The closest we could find in Mountain View was this store (open during the same 4th of July day, yay!) and he ordered tamales for a whole village, from vegetarian, to filled with chicken and pork, all juicy, fresh and tasty. Everybody loved them! I liked this little corner store and the owner was very entertaining explaining stories of the cultural differences between Spanish speaking countries. This is the place for you to get your tamales in Mountain View, good price and freshly made.