MaxiPalí Atenas — Local services in Jesús

Used to make all my shopping here, through the online platform and then pickup, but the service went from "Meh" to "bleh". They would often not pack the correct amounts or brands, then they would make me jump through hoop to correct their mistake. Not only that, they would treat me as some kind of thief for wanting the error corrected and getting the correct items. They would then claim I had only one or two days to drive all the way back and get the correct products. Simply horrible, typical customer disservice you get in Costa Rica. I recommend buying in "El Empino" instead. Better prices, great promotions some days of the week like Thursdays, and they even give away a fruit of your choice when you do groceries with them (all the difference in the world in treatment by Jesennia, the manager at El Empino). If i could rate this place, Maxipali, lower than a star I most...

Did selection is pretty good, although few imports, if you're looking for that. It's got s significant section that is essentially a mini Walmart with housewares and electronics. The price selection is... Ok but not great, the meat counter is good. It is the closest grocery store to my home, and my default stop, but if I want more imported foods I go to Coopeatenas or Auto Mercado in Alejuela. For most of my non farmers market did items and quick housewares, this is s...

🇺🇸 Note for Americans: this is the equivalent to a Walmart. You can find many basics, including a small produce section and a bakery (in case you're celebrating something!). It's a little underwhelming if you're looking for a variety of produce to cook with, but this shouldn't be your main/only stop for that anyway. Plenty of other neat...