Smart & Final Extra! — Local services in El Centro

Where do I begin to describe this awful store? The cashier was incredibly rude. Very very rude. The price on 12 packs of soda was intentionally deceptive. Unless there was microscopic fine print on the display sign, it did NOT state the following; You must buy $25 minimum purchase that does NOT include the soda or water or or or... you can only buy 3 twelve packs (I thought this was a 'buy in bulk' store, guess not), the sign did NOT show the original non-sale price. None of that was on the sign. I get to the checkout and are wondering why 4 twelve packs of soda, a 12 pack bottled water, one bag of chips and 2 coffee creamers were costing almost 100 dollars! Not happy. Oh, and to use their restrooms you have to ask an employee for a six digit code! Who in the hell makes you get and enter, inside a store, a 6 digit code to use a filthy bathroom?! It was disgusting. I will never go back there again. They could not pay...

I really like this location. The produce section is pretty good compared to other locations and the area in general.

The store is fully stocked. Product sizes are larger for most items but not all. They offer rotisserie chicken for a quick meal. They have party supplies like plates, plastic utensils etc. Poolside plates and cups etc. You won't find everything you would at a standard grocery store, but you'll save some money on select items.

The checkout lines move quickly for the most part. Parking is not a problem as the lot has...

A great new addition to the area. The fruits and vegetables are fairly fresh and the options are varied. I hope they are able to maintain the new standards and start to keep prices competitive. As with most bulk stores, you have to know what you want and not buy more than you can ever use, but if you like large quantities of goods, without going to Costco, this is your place. Additionally, the bulk section is great with the coffees,...