TXMomof4 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 There is a grocery store here that opened right before Christmas. It caters to Latino customers - it's not even called a grocery store, it's a carniceria, panderia, fruteria...supermercado. I love going in there, they have the best pastries, the avocados are usually 6-8/$1, lots of fruits and things you don't generally find at my normal middle-class white grocery store. But, I was looking at the sale ads yesterday and they have eggs at this store 18/$1. They have boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 1.90/lb. Those are great prices. They always have amazing prices for roundsteak, roasts etc. I'm not terribly concerned with organic eating, but there has to be a reason they are able to charge so much less than any other store in the neighborhood, right? Or is it fine? Is it just that they know their target customer isn't going to pay $2.50/doz eggs? It seems like I could save some real money by shopping here, but the saying, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is" keeps popping into my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 When I lived in San Diego, there was a little market like that close to my home, with significantly reduced prices on their groceries. I went there frequently and had no guilt. My Spanish was better in those days, so I could talk to the guys in the meat department and they'd always customize their meat bundles for me. It was a great shop and I am sorry it's now 2000 miles away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 If it is a teeny tiny independent operation, there is always the risk that they are getting expired merchandise or whatever. But I would think that if you shopped there regularly, you would be able to tell, especially with produce and the like. But I wonder if you are talking about Fiesta (since you are in TX). That is a major chain and I wouldn't worry about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 There is a little market like that down the street. Maybe it is time to check them out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I would suspect that their overhead is significantly lower than your average grocery chain, resulting in lower merchandise pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimerinkydo Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We have latino stores in my area, some of the stores are actually chain stores throughout our region. One day I bought fuji apples for $.30/lb. It was a regular brand of fuji apples, and standard quality, just a smaller size. perfect snacking apples for my children. The prices are great and often I can find food for half of what the other trendy, middle class markets charge. Perhaps these other stores eliminate some of the middle man costs and buy directly from the producer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We have a bunch of Latino stores here too and I never thought of shopping there, but I am going to try it this week! Thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Could it be that they are making the bulk of their profits in some other way? I know the hispanic grocery stores around here all advertise that they wire money "home." I suspect they make pretty good money doing that. Maybe doing things like that allow them to charge less for food, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisperam Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Over time I think you'd be able to tell if the produce or the meat or even the dairy isn't as fresh as you'd want it to be. If you can't live with the quality then you'll know it's not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I have two latino grocery stores here that I have never shopped at because I don't speak Spanish.... I think I'll try those next time I need to shop!! Thanks for posting!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 or partnership, etc. for a very long time. That would definitely reduce overhead (no rent, only utilities!). Hey, as long as you feel the quality of the food is OK, I'd count your blessings! Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 or partnership, etc. for a very long time. That would definitely reduce overhead (no rent, only utilities!). Hey, as long as you feel the quality of the food is OK, I'd count your blessings! Sounds great!I agree! Wish we had one of those!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks for your input everyone! I have been trying to decide if it's safe. Of course, just trying it a few times would give me the best idea. It's funny to see what is really expensive there though. Cream cheese is 2.25/block, and I can get it at my usual store for $1. It's amazing to me to see the marketing they do to their target consumers on either side of the spectrum. Well, I suppose I'll get my list together and go try to learn enough Spanish to get through! What a learning experience for my kiddos, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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