Shipping: For speed and cost and reliability we ship with Fedex Express 2-Day service and UPS Ground almost exclusively.
(Fedex 2-Day service business days)
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Paypal also.
Other Questions? Suggestions?
We'd love to hear from you!
Our goal is to serve as many Portuguese food loving customers as possible. We do not profit from the shipping costs as we work diligently to provide you with the fastest, least costliest, and reliable delivery for these products.
Here is some additional information that might answer your questions:
Transit Time / Delivery
1. Orders received after 12 PM (PST) will typically be shipped out the following day. Orders received Thursday through Monday will typically be shipped on the following Tuesday.
2. Transit Times for Fedex Express 2-Day/ UPS to deliver from our location are typically no more than 3 days to anywhere in the United States. Usually next day delivery for areas between San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Las Vegas and 2 days to most of the continental U.S.
Next Day Standard Shipping - Map Below - If you are in the YELLOW area.
3. For guaranteed delivered by a certain date or guaranteed Next Day please select the Next Day Option. When Next Day shipping is selected we will typically ship the most perishable items by Next Day and then the non perishable items (if space not permitting) by 2-Day Priority when the next day option is selected.
4. If you have any concerns regarding the condition of the product during the transit time you should select the Ultra Weather Insulated packaging option (see bottom of page for example) during checkout which is where we use styrofoam or foil shield insulating packaging along with additional ice packs or you should select the Next Day option. This option is the only date/ transit time certain option.
5. Hold Package at Onsite Local Destination (options)*
Since your package will likely ship Fedex - You have additional delivery options:
Once the tracking number is available you may "manage" your packages delivery with the option to redirect the package to a local fedex location instead of your residence where it is typically cool, climate controlled and secure.
For example once the tracking number is available and If you're not home to receive the package, you may route your package to a nearby location for you to pick up.
Locate a pick up location near you using this site: https://local.fedex.com/
Read more and register for this option here: Register or log in to FedEx Delivery Manager® to manage your delivery.
Please read below before investing in the more costly options.
Next Day option, Please Read Below Before Selecting.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PERISHABLES IN WHICH THE PACKAGE IS NOT DELIVERED IN HAND. PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO HAVE SOMEONE RECEIVE YOUR PACKAGE WHEN ORDERING PERISHABLES, IN PARTICULAR, DURING THE WARM MONTHS.
Other important facts and circumstances:
* The Perishable Items such as Sausage and Cheese available on our site are acceptable for delivery within the transit times stated above. Many of these products were developed and consumed in Portugal in a time not long ago when refrigeration was not always readily available. Products such as the sausages are well smoked and the cheeses cured along with vacuum sealed enabling them to withstand the trip to your door.
WHILE PAYPAY IS ACCEPTED, CREDIT CARD's WILL BE BILLED FROM:
PORTUGAL IMPORTS
Feel free to contact us with any questions at 562-809-7021 or marco@buyportuguesefood.com
If you select Ultra Weather Insulated Packaging - Example of how the product is packed -
"Thank you so much for the speedy service, and of course the quality of the product. You selected beautiful pieces for us, and we are grateful!" Frank R. (Gilbert, AZ)
"Your cod (Bacalhau) and sausage is the best!" Anna G. (Los Angeles, California)
"They are our absolute favorites (Pasteis de Nata) and am so happy to find your store." - Rose and William M. (Concord, South Carolina)
"Thanks for taking care of mishap..received package..exactly what was waiting for!" - Dwayne. G (Cutler Bay, FL)
"Despite the ordeal, (fedex delivery issues) I am extremely happy with your level of service and look forward to purchasing more products from you in the future." - Brian B (Seattle, Washington)
"Best Sardines in the World (Nuri)" - Peter G. (Sodus Point, New York)
"100% satisfied with the quality of your products, especially the exquisite quality of the delicious BACALHAU. Also, for the the prompt delivery of the products." Julio L. (Hudson, Florida)
"Thank you again for the quality of the product [bacalhau]" Carlos C. (Ormond Beach, Florida)
"Thank you so much for your products my family loves them" Toan P. (Union City, California)
"Very satisfied with my order and especially for your excellent shipping" - Samuel C. (Harahan, Louisiana)
"Thank you Wonderful Service and Thank you for the speedy delivery " - Wilfred W (Washington D.C.)
"I received my order and I'm very happy." - Ilda F. (Pine Plains, New York)
"Received my order in excellent condition! " - Florence S. (Redding, California)
"COD, senior Portuguese Parents given it a rating of Excellence! " - Jeff D (Cypress, Texas)
"Order just arrived and looks so beautiful" - Rebecca S (Yacolt, Washington)
"I am elated with the experience... Thank you!" - Hector G (El Paso, Texas)
"These are the best sardines in the world (nuri)!"- Rob G (Glendale, California)
"I am so glad that I found your site." - Fran G (Bryan, Texas)
"Receive my ..cans of Nuri sardines.. I am IMPRESSED! I took a chance ordering from an unfamiliar online grocery, but since I got hooked on these sardines I have been unable to find them at a reasonable price with reasonable shipping costs." - Lise S (Frederica, Deleware)
"This quality of bacalao is not available anywhere" Carlos. M (Germantown, Tennessee)
"Very well packed and everything... you guys are the best!" Henry. P (Winterville, NC)
"Product is fabulous....Super quick customer service... and affordably priced..Nuri Sardines make the time so much more enjoyable!" Hannah. T (Medford, Oregon)
"Nuri's sardines are my favourite!" Akiko. K. (Hermosa Beach, California)
"I am very happy to find your store!" - Elaine S. (San Diego, California)
"Thank you for your prompt service. ..looking forward to enjoying the Nuri sardines and exploring other items." - Grant R. (Margate City, New Jersey)
"Mother In-Law says its the best Bacalhau (Salted Cod) she has had in the United States." - Andrew. W (San Diego, California)
"Amazing and prompt delivery. You have made sheltering in place a MUCH happier event!" - D. Maskar (Milton, Delaware)
"Love your place" - Tony. C (Grants Pass, Oregon)
"Appreciate the quick customer service!" - Jennifer V (Macomb, Michigan)
"You guys are fantastic!!!!! Thanks for such good service" - Fler. B (Goodyear, Arizona)
Your information is definitely in my "FAVORED VENDORS" file. -Kristi C. (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
"Very pleased with my cod. Your service was outstanding I will be ordering frequently." - Kathy H - Gordon, Wisconsin)
"Great stuff!!! Glad I found y'all." Thomas H. (Dripping Springs, Texas)
"Perfect, Just like what I remember getting", Anthony. P. EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ)
"Thanks for the fast service..." John G. (Naples, FL)
"Ordering your best loins. This product is EXCELLENT." Randi T. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
"Thanks again for saving Christmas! Just moved from NY and didn't know where to get these things. Was so happy when I found you guys online." Antonio A. (Concord, CA)
"Great product and great service" Luis A. (Saint Louis, Missouri)
"I shopped long and hard to find the real salted cod deal. Thanks for the crisp order fulfillment." Jarratt A. (Lamy, New Mexico)
Not everyone is fortunate to have a local store where they can get Portuguese food products or the time to drive to a shop. We offer the fastest and lowest cost shipping available on the internet along with more products at local prices.
Also, we have a real imports store with market and bakery here in Southern California. We serve thousands of customers in store and many more over the internet and phone too. You can see our retail store web site at http://www.portugalimports.net
We are first generation born in the United States. Our family is from the island of Terceira in the Azores Island group. Many of our family members left Portugal for the opportunities of the United States and brought over the language and traditions which are still celebrated today.
Delivering the foods you remember to share with friends and family.
Southern California is home to tens of thousands of Portuguese immigrants and their descendants. Portuguese and Dutch immigrants were among the first that settled in our area of Southern California which is today the city of Artesia.
As with all cultures, cuisine is very important to our identity and traditions revolve around it. Portugal Imports is Southern California's source for Portuguese food products and through our web store www.BuyPortuguesefood.com we serve hundreds more customers all over the United States.