About us
Mermaid Prime Meat was set to open its doors on November 1st 2012. Unfortunately, after all the investment and the renovations, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the work the owners put in, and they had to start over, renovate again, and purchase new equipment. After gathering the resources needed from family and friends, they were able to rebuild and to open the business in February 2013.
This is a family business owned and operated by Magda Perez and her husband Sabino Eugenio. Magda Perez, unlike her husband, has shifted careers in a big way in order to support her husband’s passion. Prior to opening Mermaid Prime Meat, Magda was a Medical Assistant, and she is certified by the State to draw blood and to do EKGs, and she has worked for several hospitals such as Mount Sinai, Methodist Hospital, and most recently at Coney Island Hospital. Even with the change in careers, Magda is determined to offer the best customer service, to have a clean space and to provide fresh food to the community of Coney Island.
Sabino Eugenio grew up in Mexico and learned how to be a butcher from his father. When he moved to Coney Island, he worked at Gargiulo’s Restaurant, and later at the Major Meat Market with Jimmy Prince. He worked with Jimmy Prince for over 15 years, and he learned from him how to cut the meat, how to prepare sandwiches, how to treat the customers, and how to prepare food. When Jimmy Prince retired, he placed Sabino at the meat market, where he worked for several years.
After years of a desire to be in business for themselves, Sabino and Magda decided to invest on their own butcher shop and opened up Mermaid Prime Meat. They pride themselves on the quality of the products they carry, and on the fact that they listen to the customers and try their best to provide what they need. Magda also likes to point out how Sabino is a great cook and how they already have very loyal customers.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Saturday from 8:30am to 8:30pm and Sunday from 8:30am to 6pm.
This is a family business owned and operated by Magda Perez and her husband Sabino Eugenio. Magda Perez, unlike her husband, has shifted careers in a big way in order to support her husband’s passion. Prior to opening Mermaid Prime Meat, Magda was a Medical Assistant, and she is certified by the State to draw blood and to do EKGs, and she has worked for several hospitals such as Mount Sinai, Methodist Hospital, and most recently at Coney Island Hospital. Even with the change in careers, Magda is determined to offer the best customer service, to have a clean space and to provide fresh food to the community of Coney Island.
Sabino Eugenio grew up in Mexico and learned how to be a butcher from his father. When he moved to Coney Island, he worked at Gargiulo’s Restaurant, and later at the Major Meat Market with Jimmy Prince. He worked with Jimmy Prince for over 15 years, and he learned from him how to cut the meat, how to prepare sandwiches, how to treat the customers, and how to prepare food. When Jimmy Prince retired, he placed Sabino at the meat market, where he worked for several years.
After years of a desire to be in business for themselves, Sabino and Magda decided to invest on their own butcher shop and opened up Mermaid Prime Meat. They pride themselves on the quality of the products they carry, and on the fact that they listen to the customers and try their best to provide what they need. Magda also likes to point out how Sabino is a great cook and how they already have very loyal customers.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Saturday from 8:30am to 8:30pm and Sunday from 8:30am to 6pm.
Mermaid Prime Meat
1621 Mermaid Ave. Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
11224
1621 Mermaid Ave. Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
11224
