Pedrick Produce - Dixon, California

Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou

Pedrick Produce on Highway 80

Whenever we travel south on Highway 80 towards Sacramento, we must stop at Pedrick Produce. This unassuming barn-style stand, easily overlooked by speeding drivers, offers a fresh, seasonal produce treasure trove.

While the location might lack scenic views, Pedrick Produce makes up for it with quality. They source their fruits, vegetables, and even flavored pistachios directly from neighboring farms in the heart of Sacramento Valley's mega-farms. Beyond the standard offerings, I'm a huge fan of their delicious and healthy flavored almonds and nuts - perfect for a satisfying snack. They also have a selection of local honey available in different flavors.

Founded in 1989 by brothers Henry and Frances Barraza, Pedrick Produce has built a loyal following by prioritizing locally sourced produce at fair prices.

So, next time you're cruising down Highway 80 South, slow down and keep an eye out for this hidden gem. You won't regret taking a break to experience the freshness and quality of Pedrick Produce!

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This is a great place to stop when you are traveling 80. They have everything from fresh fruits to fresh vegetables. Plus, they have a great selection of dried fruits and a whole bunch of different kinds of candy. The prices are ok, but the staff is friendly, and it's just a cool place to stop for a quick snack or stock up on fresh food.

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Pedrick is located right off of I-80 about halfway between Dixon and Davis. They sell a wide range of produce, dried fruits/veg, nuts, hot sauces, pickles, honey, salami, candies, homemade pies, tamales, etc. Most of their products are locally sourced, but not everything - just look at the labels or ask.

The area is walnut/almond country, so in the late fall, I always buy bags of the new crop of local walnuts and almonds to take home. The quality is great, and I’ve found it to be cheaper than buying it at farmers markets or supermarkets. Another standout is their raisins - they are soft, flavorful, and just amazing. They use various types of grapes, so it's unlike anything you buy at the supermarket - perfect for over-the-top oatmeal raisin cookies. In my opinion, the best time to go to Pedrick is during the summer, when the local harvests are at their peak and the store is bursting with local produce. Something is always in season in California, but I don’t think anything compares to the summer.

Pedrick is also known for their tamales which are actually made by Chepo’s in Elmira (right outside of Vacaville). They seem to get delivered between 10 and 11 AM. They sell three kinds at Pedrick - pork, chicken, and chile verde with cheese. Sr. Jose Leyva (owner of Chepo’s) uses his grandma’s recipes to make the Northern Mexico-style tamales, so they taste homemade and are pretty awesome. Pork is by far my favorite, and unfortunately, they sometimes sell out. They are also super dense and sleep coma-inducing, so buyer beware if you are driving long distance.

It’s not a big store, so on weekends (especially summer), it feels really cramped and can be hard to shop. If you are able to stop by mid-week, it’s a lot more pleasant, and you can take your time to browse their wonderful selection

Linsey

5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ such a find I’m so happy that this produce place is at this truckstop. I was able to get my tamales that I had no idea I was craving. they have tons of produce they even have eggs milk, dairy candy I mean they have a bit of everything and customer service is on point they were definitely busy and tended to everybody that had questions that I had seen. I will definitely come back to this place.
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Alan Hennessy

My wife and I stopped in Dixon on the way home from Lake Tahoe. My wife wanted to stop at Pedrick Produce to try their tamales. While there, she also purchased a cutting board in the shape of California. We got a flyer there in regards to gift boxes of fruits and nuts that would be great holiday gifts. They are available online. They also have clean restrooms there. A gas station is next store. We enjoyed the tamales. It was also a great place to stop and stretch your legs on a long drive. This is our ultimate pit stop after a long drive, heading back to the Bay Area.

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A nice vegetable market. Kinda took the place of "Nut Tree", if you remember the way it use to be. Nuts, dried fruit, candy, fresh vegetables and fruit. This was my first time stopping by, I lived in the Sacramento area and have driven by here several time. Clean, and friendly staff. The fresh vegetables and fruit is the take away. I would stop by again if in the area.

Justin Capella

Wish I had stopped here years ago instead of driving past this fabulous produce store. Quality fresh produce and fantastic prices

S S

Oh how I miss this place - I’ve been in Southern California for the last two years, helping my daughter and son-in-law with baby sitting my adorable grand dog while they live their very busy medical professional lives but I sooo miss Northern California and the slow pace of Davis and Dixon- Winters and Woodland and I miss this lovely place- I was a weekly if not a few times a week shopper -for fresh fruit, yummy ice cream and hands down the best tamales ever. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this place stop and shop around and have a pork tamale or 2 for lunch ❤️