Elmwood Park, NJ · Est. ~2005

Eat Well.
Train Hard.
Live Better.

Vicario's Market Gourmet — Elmwood Park's home for high-protein, fresh-made meals built around your goals. Founded by a bodybuilder. Trusted by athletes.

20+
Years in Business
100%
Fresh Made Daily
Endless
Healthy Meal Options

Born in the Weight Room. Built for Everyone.

James Carney, founder of Vicario's Market Gourmet, in the kitchen James Carney, founder of Vicario's Market Gourmet, posing at the restaurant

Over 20 years ago, bodybuilder James Carney had a simple vision: food that tastes incredible and fuels serious training. What started as a passion project became Elmwood Park's most beloved spot for clean, protein-packed meals.

Every dish is made fresh to order with real ingredients — no shortcuts, no fillers. Whether you're prepping for a competition or just trying to eat better, Vicario's has your back.

  • 246 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
  • (201) 797-3222
  • @vicariosmarketgourmet on Instagram
  • Custom athlete meal plans available
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High Protein
Every menu item is engineered around protein-first nutrition.
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Fresh Daily
Made to order. No reheated shortcuts, ever.
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Macro-Tailored
Meals cooked to weight to suit your nutritional targets.
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Athlete-Founded
Built by a bodybuilder who knew what was missing.

The Salad Bar

Weight Lifter Salad

30+ freshly prepared toppings. Create your own masterpiece in three easy steps — served with free bread.

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Choose Your Base
Crisp Romaine · Mixed Greens · Fresh Spinach — $3.50
02
Pick Your Proteins & Toppings
Grilled Chicken Cutlet · Turkey Breast · Roasted Portobello Mushrooms · Grilled Chicken — $5.00 each

+$2.00: Bacon · Sun-dried tomatoes · Crumbled blue cheese · Mozzarella · Parmesan
+$1.75: Roasted peppers · Kalamata olives · Walnuts · Raisins · Goat cheese · Artichokes · Cranberries · Candied pecans · Almonds
+$1.00: Plum tomatoes · Chick peas · Kidney beans · Green peas · Hard boiled eggs · Fresh corn · Carrots · Cucumbers · Onions
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Pick Your Dressing
Honey Mustard · Creamy Italian · Creamy · Ranch · Balsamic Vinaigrette · Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette · Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar · Fat-Free Caesar · Fat-Free Ranch

Custom Meal Plans for Your Diet

Need a diet? We can provide one with your meals. All foods are cooked with whey crisps for added protein, and meals can be tailored by weight to suit your exact nutritional needs.

Call to Discuss Your Plan
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Find Us

Exterior of Vicario's Market Gourmet in Elmwood Park, NJ
246 Market Street
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 797-3222
📸 @vicariosmarketgourmet
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Hours

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Call us at (201) 797-3222 for hot daily specials.