Whole
animal.
Nose to tail.
Your friendly neighborhood butcher, with a wide selection of fresh, locally sourced meats. Whole animals come through the door and get broken down at Primal Meat Co., and whatever's on the block is what's on the menu next door.
Top-quality cuts, whole animal butchery, and a strong, supportive community. Tell us what you're cooking and we'll tell you what to walk out with.
Today's cuts.
Rotating. Call ahead for large orders.
35–60 day, bone-in
Frenched, hand-carved
Fat cap intact
American A5
Chuck flat, under-loved
Loose grain, huge flavor
Ibérico-style
Garlic stuffed
tri tip.
Fresh basil, smoked kosher salt, black pepper, dried herbs pounded into the seam. Reverse-sear it, rest it, slice against the grain. That's it.
Ground in house.
- Al PastorPork, pineapple, guajillo, achiote, link-style.
- Elote Street CornRoasted corn kernels, cotija, chili, cilantro.
- Cheddar SerranoSharp cheddar, fresh serrano, coarse pork grind.
Rotating weekly. Ask what's fresh at the counter.
Special Order? Call the butcher.
Custom cuts, roasts, and holiday orders. Call the counter, tell us what you need, and we'll break it down to spec.
Straight from the counter.
Whole animal breakdown, locally sourced meat, custom cuts. Here's what you need to know before you order.
- What types of meat do you offer?
- A wide variety of fresh, locally sourced meats: beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and specialty cuts. Whole animal butchery is how we get you top-quality product.
- Where are you located?
- 3330 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446. In the heart of Paso Robles, always ready to serve you with a personal touch.
- What does whole-animal butchery actually mean?
- We bring in locally sourced animals and break them down in-house. Every primal, every steak, every scrap of trim, tallow, and bone gets used. Nothing arrives pre-cut in a box.
- Where does your meat come from?
- Locally sourced and fresh. We're your friendly neighborhood butcher, and we'll tell you exactly where a cut came from and how it was raised.
- Do you offer specialty products or custom orders?
- Yes. Specialty cuts, sausages, cured meats, and more. Tell us what you're cooking and we'll cut to spec where we can. Call ahead for anything showpiece so we can plan for it.
- What about bones, fat, and offal?
- Whole animal butchery means using the whole animal. Ask about marrow and dog bones, lard, suet, tallow, and offal, and we'll tell you what's available that day.
- Can I pick a steak here and eat it in the restaurant?
- Yes. Choose any steak from the display case and, as long as the kitchen has the time, our chef will cook it and send it out to your table in the eatery.