# Cheap grocery stores in San Diego

> Stretching a budget while stocking the pantry requires finding the right aisles.

Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/san-diego/best-cheap-grocery-store

## Places (5)

### 1. Grocery Outlet

Store feels like a dim cave with a somewhat unwelcoming vibe. Offers affordable prices on groceries including organic and vegan options. Known for a large selection of canned craft beer and surprise finds at low cost.

- Address: 1002 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/GroceryOutlet141

### 2. H Mart Balboa

Huge Korean grocery store with spacious food court featuring about eight vendors and a small French bakery. Crowded aisles make maneuvering carts difficult, but the place offers an outstanding selection of authentic Asian foods and fresh seafood. Walls display maker-inspired graphics, adding a unique visual touch.

- Address: 7725 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/HMartBalboa

### 3. Food 4 Less

Wide aisles and a large parking lot support a quick, stress-free shopping experience. The store offers affordable prices on a rich variety of products, including fresh produce and Latino grocery items. The atmosphere feels a bit grubby but remains organized and clean enough for efficient shopping.

- Address: 4995 Shawline St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Food4Less17

### 4. Walmart

Wide open store with solar-powered parking roof offers ample and secure parking. Clean and well organized, it provides a wide selection of household items and groceries, though lacks fresh produce and meat sections. Pharmacy area includes a free blood pressure machine and efficient service.

- Address: 4840 Shawline St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Walmart3

### 5. El Super

Supermarket offers affordable Mexican groceries with a wide variety of fresh produce and bulk meat options. The space feels busy and crowded, especially around clean pay stations where long lines form. Cafeteria area provides a nice spot to eat within the store.

- Address: 4421 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElSuper48

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This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more
than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.
