Mission Ranch Market - Mission Viejo, California

Tawny V.

Late post - recently visited Mission Ranch Market, and overall, it was a fantastic experience! This busy Middle Eastern grocery store has a lot to offer. The onsite deli was impressive, and the fresh bread was a hit with everyone. I also appreciated the wide selection of fresh veggies, all at surprisingly affordable prices.
The market includes a dried fruits and nuts bar, which is a nice touch for those looking to try a variety of flavors. While the parking lot is small and can be a bit hectic due to the high volume of customers, the vibrant atmosphere is part of its charm.
I initially considered giving them 3 stars, service is quite slow, and not all veggies are affordable. Lines take a long time to move but the Koobideh I tried was absolutely superb—definitely a highlight of my visit!

Rocket B.

Great store, much better than its counter part Wholesome Choice in Irvine, and in my opinion worth the extra drive. They have a great selection of product and international products. They have very good made Sangak bread. Very good pastries and very good Persian food with their built in restaurant. People complaining about the busy parking lot and such are just complainers and every grocery store is about the same. It has a cozy feeling to sit inside and eat and get yourself a tea as well after your great meal. Staff is friendly and willing to explain the multiple options of food. Always come here instead of Wholesome Choice which has seriously gone downhill as far as cleanliness and freshness.

Update: Wholesome choice has reorganized many of their things. Their meat department still stinks very bad. Overall the store looks really good and I would recommend going now as well. That store I have been going to since I was a kid (wholesome choice). Different things for different people, both great, Mission Ranch is more authentic feeling I’d say though.

Fred T.

Bakery is ok, except it gives you the super hot sangak bread which should be cooled down before giving it to the customer. Also the kitchen kabobs are meh, really not exciting. Also no free water for the dine in tables which is weird. For gorecry shopping its a fine store.

B K.

😁🥊🌹🥊Update from previous review, place is still highly chaotic both inside the store and outside in the parking lot and still desperately needs traffic officers. The store has lots of different items, meats, kosher meats, fruit, cheese, fresh sushi, sweets, rice, canned items, lottery stand, table booths to sit and eat, washroom, etc. Staff is humble and polite, good knowledge of items, place is very clean.🥊Staff not very accomodating, place was huge, but completely chaotic, they need traffic cops & traffic lights in there...People moving around in a daze as if they are in Leisure World, in complete slow motion, not paying any attention where they are going...The staff doesn't seem to know where half their products are...

Anahita R.

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We had a very disappointing experience at this market-restaurant. The food was served cold, low in quality, and definitely not worth the $50 we paid. On top of that, service was extremely slow—we waited over 45 minutes just to receive subpar food. To make matters worse, the door was locked while we were still eating, and the lights were turned off, which made us feel rushed and unwelcome. This level of service is completely unacceptable. I do not recommend this place and won’t be returning.

Maya K.

I discovered Mission Ranch Marker by a recommendation from a friend and would like to return the favor by writing this review. This is one of the most special markets in Orange County with an exceptional selection of fresh local produce (at prices that beat even Costco), amazing quality meats, and fantastic variety of fresh fish (I have never seen fresh whole sturgeon anywhere else). The dairy section is one of the very few that carries the best Bulgarian plan yogurt and Bulgarian feta cheese, while the cold cuts offer a variety from. all over the world. Their EVOOs are of excellent quality at a reasonable price and this is the only store that I know to offer the highly rated Spanish EVOO from Alberquina and Picual olives (one is delicate and fruity, and the other is pungent and spicy on the nose), as well as wonderful sunflower oils from CA. In addition, there is a beautiful personality deli on the premises for a great variety of freshly cooked food and beautiful pastries. The store is a treasure trove of international foods at your fingertips! Thank you to the management and owners for making me feel at home in SoCal.

Ardy A.

This place is a gem in South Orange County. Their restaurant serves delicious authentic Persian cuisine at reasonable prices. The deli is great with a wide selection of options and clean slicers. Great fresh produce. Haven't tried their meat counter but hear good things about quality and freshness. It's worth the extra distance to shop here versus other options.

Ali K.

Fresh produce and a variety of hard-to-find ethnic items. The food is outstanding—I doubt I’ve ever had a better 'Koobideh' anywhere in Southern California. Simply amazing! Thank you for the exceptional experience.