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Narrow aisles fill with a crowd drawn by freshly made tortillas and a hot deli offering authentic Mexican dishes. Bright, bustling energy mixes with a wide selection of Spanish brands and ready-made meals. Shoppers find great prices and a friendly vibe throughout.

Offers better quality merchandise at prices cheaper than most markets. Serves as a cool little market popular among locals for food and grocery shopping.

Offers a wide variety of products with fresh vegetables and meat. Prices are some of the best in town and the staff is friendly and helpful.

People are saying

"I found this grocery store to have great prices and quality."

"I thought the fresh flour tortillas were the best."

"The produce at this market is really nice and good quality."

Good to know

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Hot food costs $10.99 per pound, which can add up quickly.

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Parking can be tight, especially during peak hours.

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Carnival Supermarket has a good variety of fresh meats and produce.

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Grocery store offers wide selection of products with great prices and ample parking. Atmosphere is quiet and calm, with few people in line and plenty of shopping carts available. Store stays well stocked and clean, making it convenient for regular shopping.

Prices stay low with beef tri tip at $5 and other meats cheaper than usual. A family-run market offers fresh meats and solid deals.

Prices stay low with fresh meats like beef tri tip at $5. Shelves hold a large selection of groceries with varied options at cheaper rates than most markets.

People are saying

"This grocery store has great prices and good deals."

"This market has great prices and a huge selection."

"I found plenty of parking available."

Good to know

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Food 4 Less offers a wide selection of groceries at competitive prices.

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The store is always clean and well-stocked with essential items.

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Parking is ample, with plenty of spaces available for customers.

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Grocery store offers wide variety of Mexican foods with affordable prices and fresh produce. Small restaurant area provides a place to relax and eat before shopping. Atmosphere reflects a clean and well-stocked environment with busy butchers indicating fresh meat.

Offers a wide selection of Mexican and American food with very cheap fruits and vegetables. Prices rank among the lowest in the area.

Supermarket offers a wide range of Mexican goods but lacks dry-goods like appliances. Staff provides respectful and attentive service across all departments.

People are saying

"This grocery store has so many Mexican products you can't find elsewhere."

"I found lots of cheap items, especially on fruits and vegetables."

"This market has a huge variety of Mexican products and fresh produce."

Good to know

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El Super offers a wide variety of foods, including traditional Hispanic ingredients.

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Prices at El Super are generally lower than at other grocery stores.

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Parking at El Super can be challenging, especially during peak hours.

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Supermarket resembles a smaller version of Manila with Filipino foods and fresh seafood as main draws. It offers dine-in mini restaurants and a variety of cooked and refrigerated foods inside. Narrow aisles and busy parking contrast with the extensive selection and unique Filipino products.

Offers a wide variety of Asian groceries including fresh seafood and snacks. Features a clean, well-organized layout with well-lit shelves and an incredible hot food selection specializing in Filipino dishes like BBQ and lumpia.

Offers a wide range of Filipino products alongside Asian and American groceries. Features a large selection of fresh fish, ready-to-go food options, and a dine-in mini restaurant with a bakery inside.

People are saying

"I found the seafood selection to be fresh and awesome."

"I found all the Filipino groceries and dishes I needed here."

"The market's Filipino food is authentic and tasty."

Good to know

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Seafood City Supermarket offers a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood.

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Parking can be challenging due to its location in a busy shopping center.

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The store is clean, organized, and well-maintained.

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Grocery store

Grocery store offers fresh meat selection and organized shelves in a clean environment. Outdoor option serves TJ style street tacos with various meats and guacamole. Pistachio ice cream appears at a competitive price.

Freshly cooked food comes straight from the market with an option to eat outside. The market offers a wide range of groceries and consistently good food that draws people back daily.

Freshly cooked food comes straight from the market with an option to eat outside. The store offers a wide range of groceries and good food, making it easy to find everything needed in one spot.

People are saying

"I found the food here so good and cooked fresh."

"I exclaimed that it was the best carne asada burrito I had ever had."

"I exclaimed that the carne asada burrito was the best I had ever had."

Good to know

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They serve hot food on Saturday and Sunday.

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The store is clean and well-organized.

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The meat looks fresh and high quality.

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Market offers freshly made tortillas and a variety of Mexican dishes in a clean, organized space with plenty of parking. Prices tend to be high, but weekly specials provide some value. Atmosphere feels subdued with occasional issues around product freshness.

Variety reflects a Mexican market with typical dishes and fresh hot food. Produce, vegetables, bakery goods, and sushi stand out in a clean and hospitable setting.

Variety mirrors a market in Mexico with typical dishes and fresh hot food. Clean, organized aisles hold great produce and delicious bakery goods alongside sushi.

People are saying

"This grocery store has delicious fresh food and bakery items."

"The fresh items at this Market are super yummy."

"I found the tortillas here to be freshly made and awesome."

Good to know

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Parking is readily available with plenty of spaces.

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Expect to wait about twenty minutes for 'Good to Go' orders.

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Prices for items like chicken wings have increased significantly.

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Small, well-organized Asian grocery store with an old interior resembling a storage unit. Offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, including live fish tanks, alongside Filipino products and fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is clean and friendly.

Fresh seafood and a wide range of Asian products stand out here. The market also offers fresh fruits and vegetables along with an impressive variety of snacks and specialty items.

Fresh seafood and a wide selection of Asian spices and sauces stand out here. The market also offers Filipino products, fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of snacks and specialty items.

People are saying

"I found the fish here to be really fresh."

"I found a great variety of Oriental food here."

"This grocery store has an amazing selection of fresh seafood and Asian ingredients."

Good to know

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The market offers a wide selection of fresh seafood and Asian products.

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Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.

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Expect a good variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Supermarket with a strong Mexican vibe through decorations and authentic products offers a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Busy butcher counter features fresh, premium meats and generous portions. In-store flower shop and over-the-counter food add variety to the shopping experience.

Fresh produce, a carnicerรญa, seafood, and a panaderรญa form the core of this traditional Mexican market. Prepared foods and some name brands add variety, with cakes tasting notably better than at other markets.

A huge area offers prepared Mexican dishes and a wide selection of ethnic and imported ingredients. The store stays very clean and features fresh meat at low prices with friendly staff.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is amazing, the staff treats you like family."

"This grocery store has a great selection and reasonable prices."

"I thought it was the best Mexican market there is."

Good to know

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Vallarta Supermarkets offers a wide selection of authentic Mexican seasonings and foods.

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The butcher counter is well-stocked with fresh meat at affordable prices.

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Expect to find unique items not available in other supermarkets.

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Small Filipino grocery store with narrow aisles and a clean, mom-and-pop feel. Offers fresh seafood with fish frying service and a variety of ready-to-eat Filipino dishes. Busy atmosphere with a wide selection of Asian sauces and produce.

Filipino food market offers a variety of ready-to-eat dishes like Mongo, sinigang, caldarettta, lumpia, and fried pork. The market includes a meat butcher shop and has superb produce.

Offers a Filipino food market with a great food court. Stocks Asian sauces and lesser known Filipino products not found in larger stores.

People are saying

"I could get homemade Filipino food like pancit and adobo at this grocery store."

"I found a large variety of fresh fish available."

"You can get fresh, homemade Filipino food ready to eat at this market."

Good to know

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Hot food is available inside the store, including Filipino dishes.

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Parking is available in a large lot behind the store, but it can get busy.

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Seniors over 55 receive discounts on their purchases.

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Cozy coffee counter inside a mom-and-pop Asian grocery store offers cream-based drinks with unique flavors like black sesame and buko pandan. The atmosphere is chill and welcoming, with no seating, making it ideal for grab-and-go visits while shopping for Asian snacks and ingredients.

A small coffee spot sits at the back of a mom and pop style Asian market with shelves stocked with Asian snacks, drinks, and ingredients. Another tea shop operates inside a nearby oriental market.

Small grocery store offers a variety of ingredients for cooking. A coffee shop inside lets you grab coffee or tea drinks while shopping.

People are saying

"I loved the rich and perfectly balanced Vietnamese coffee and boba drinks."

"The kids loved the sweet, creamy slushies and boba drinks."

"I found this coffee spot inside an Asian market filled with snacks."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm with a buy 2 get 1 free deal.

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Kem Coffee and Boba is located inside a grocery store, making it convenient for shopping.

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There is no seating available, making it ideal for grab-and-go orders.

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Asian grocery store

Asian grocery store offers Vietnamese specialty items and a drink bar with boba and hot food like steamed BBQ buns. Shelves focus on Asian-centric stock including many instant noodle flavors and spam varieties. Clean space includes tourist-style gifts and sells California lottery tickets.

Offers a solid selection of Vietnamese specialty items like rice paper and shrimp spring roll ingredients. Most popular items are easy to find, but American groceries are scarce and many products are hard to identify.

People are saying

"This grocery store has tons of Asian specialty items and instant noodles."

"This market has so many spam flavors and instant noodle options."

Good to know

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The supermarket specializes in Asian food ingredients and snacks.

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Prices for coffee, snacks, and sauces are generally fair.

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They offer a variety of spam flavors and instant noodle options.

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