Having grown up in Texas, there are certain things one cannot find at a local grocery store. Ingredients, spices, chilis etc. Thank the stars in the rating above that I found thus little gem.
Although my Spanish is not perfect, I am still able to get everything I need with a smile. And not to worry, there is always someone working there that speaks English. Although good to keep up on my skills. Lol.
I stopped in for some carne and pollo and ended up filling my basket and fed a family of. Six for less than the local grocery store.
The community there is friendly and inviting so do not shy away from an amazing place in our town.
The produce is fresh. The spices are of higher quality and lower prices than you can find elsewhere and the fresh meat is the staple for any authentic meal. Try the carnita or the asada. You will come back again and again. ( I get a cast iron super hot and flash fry to perfection )
Los Amigos is worth a visit. And even more worth return trips to sample what will soon become your favorite stop as you run errands in the area....
Read moreBought some asada meat here the past couple times and it was great but today I went in and got some for dinner. Come to find out it’s all bad it has such a sour bitter taste. they must’ve left their meat out and it spoiled. I had a similar problem with las Palmas in Lacey and never returned just like I will never return here for meat. It’s waste of money and time you better off just hitting a taco truck because a lot of Mexican stores don’t know how to store meat properly. This is coming from a Mexican I’m disappointed in my people and the products they provide at their stores. I will never buy meat here again sad I can’t even enjoy homemade tacos without the fear of it having bones or being...
Read moreMy son went into their Mercado to purchase chorizo & Mexican bread and the workers kept speaking in Spanish (knowing he did not understand) and looking at him and laughing. When I called to speak with a manager, they hung up on me. My son is 1/2 Mexican, WAS brought up around the Mexican culture (especially the food as we ALWAYS make our Mexican food from scratch) but not the language. He stopped in to by Mexican bread for his 2 year old nice and he was mocked. Neither my son nor I will visit that...
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