Groceries?

donnaluv2cruise · 03-08-2006

If renting a condo in town, what is the best place to get groceries when we arrive? Not a lot of stuff, just some OJ, milk, booze, stuff to make sandwiches, etc. Can I get it all at one store? I've seen a lot of people on the forum talking about walmart, but do they have cold stuff too? I'd like to get it all done in one shot, and get to the beach ASAP!

mfl*s queen · 03-08-2006

Wal-Mart will have everything you are looking for, although we thought they were a bit more pricey than Sam's or Chedrui.

Bumper · 03-08-2006

It would be helpful if you indicate what part of town you'll be staying in so we might offer some advice on what is likely to be the most convenient option. Walmart definitely has the best selection, though not always the best price.

fireinmn · 03-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnaluv2cruise

If renting a condo in town, what is the best place to get groceries when we arrive? Not a lot of stuff, just some OJ, milk, booze, stuff to make sandwiches, etc. Can I get it all at one store? I've seen a lot of people on the forum talking about walmart, but do they have cold stuff too? I'd like to get it all done in one shot, and get to the beach ASAP!

Walmart or the Cherudi (spelling??) will have what you need. The difference is Walmart will be more expensive. There's also a great butcher on 1st between 25th and 30th ave...it's a must stop if you're planning to grill out. We grocery shopped twice in a week at the large grocery...we were also able to get a few things right on 5th and had great luck on our walk (1st) to the butcher - lots of little stores with good choices. Have fun!

monte · 03-08-2006

I think it depends where you are staying. The past two times I stayed in the same area and it was just easier and quicker to go to the neighborhood grocery.

Sold on Sol · 03-08-2006

Don't know where your renting, but we were lucky enough to have the condo arrange for some things to be there when we arrive. Quite a nice convieniece, that way we can head straight to the beach. Maybe you should ask if this is possible then all you need to do is get a list together.

Gutzy · 03-08-2006

We have a van that is picking us up at the airport and on the way from the airport to our condo they are stopping at Wallmart for our groceries. Cost a little extra to stop but then we have it all and don't have to worry about it the next day.

ranchhand1024 · 03-09-2006

Please support the mom-and pop tiendas in town. They are close by, no waiting in lines, you get a chance to interact with locals, and the money stays in town! You're talking of maybe saving pennies after spending $100's on plane and hotel.

jresch · 03-09-2006

where exactly is the Walmart? is it in walking distance from the beach hotels?

fireinmn · 03-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranchhand1024

Please support the mom-and pop tiendas in town. They are close by, no waiting in lines, you get a chance to interact with locals, and the money stays in town! You're talking of maybe saving pennies after spending $100's on plane and hotel.

Isn't the grocery store (Chedrui) owned and operated by locals also??? I'm very much in favor of supporting the mom and pop shops, but what if they don't have everything I need??

Michael · 03-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireinmn

Isn't the grocery store (Chedrui) owned and operated by locals also??? I'm very much in favor of supporting the mom and pop shops, but what if they don't have everything I need??

Mr Chedraui lives north of Playa in Veracruz.

Skiptown · 03-10-2006

Walmart is the original evil empire. I have watched them drive many small home town owned shops and stores to closing there doors. Please support the local owned stores.

Michele · 03-10-2006

Walmart here is considerably more expensive than Chedraui and all the fish shops and butchers that are frequented by the locals. Little chance that the locally owned sores in Playa del Carmen will fall victim to the evil empire. Walmart is using a USA business model that includes a considerably greater profit margin. The smaller stores have no such model to adhere to.

doggums · 03-10-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireinmn

but what if they don't have everything I need??

You're on vacation, how much do you really NEED vs. what you WANT? Not to single you out at all, because we as Americans tend to do it a lot, and maybe it's spreading across the globe. But we tend to confuse the whole need/want thing. Who NEEDS a four stall garage?

le_meow · 03-10-2006

Where is Chedraui? Address?

Oh, do they sell lactose free milk anywhere?

03-08-2006	#1 (permalink)
donnaluv2cruise way into it Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 141	Groceries? If renting a condo in town, what is the best place to get groceries when we arrive? Not a lot of stuff, just some OJ, milk, booze, stuff to make sandwiches, etc. Can I get it all at one store? I've seen a lot of people on the forum talking about walmart, but do they have cold stuff too? I'd like to get it all done in one shot, and get to the beach ASAP!

03-08-2006	#7 (permalink)
Gutzy way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 131	groceries We have a van that is picking us up at the airport and on the way from the airport to our condo they are stopping at Wallmart for our groceries. Cost a little extra to stop but then we have it all and don't have to worry about it the next day.

03-08-2006	#2 (permalink)
mfl*s queen añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far North Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,181	Wal-Mart will have everything you are looking for, although we thought they were a bit more pricey than Sam's or Chedrui.

03-08-2006	#3 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 14,212	It would be helpful if you indicate what part of town you'll be staying in so we might offer some advice on what is likely to be the most convenient option. Walmart definitely has the best selection, though not always the best price.

03-08-2006	#5 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,805	I think it depends where you are staying. The past two times I stayed in the same area and it was just easier and quicker to go to the neighborhood grocery.

03-08-2006	#6 (permalink)
Sold on Sol beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 338	Don't know where your renting, but we were lucky enough to have the condo arrange for some things to be there when we arrive. Quite a nice convieniece, that way we can head straight to the beach. Maybe you should ask if this is possible then all you need to do is get a list together.

03-09-2006	#8 (permalink)
ranchhand1024 life=playa Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 659	Please support the mom-and pop tiendas in town. They are close by, no waiting in lines, you get a chance to interact with locals, and the money stays in town! You're talking of maybe saving pennies after spending $100's on plane and hotel.

03-09-2006	#9 (permalink)
jresch into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alexandria Minnesota Posts: 68	where exactly is the Walmart? is it in walking distance from the beach hotels?

03-10-2006	#12 (permalink)
Skiptown añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Columbia and Snake Meet Posts: 4,580	Walmart is the original evil empire. I have watched them drive many small home town owned shops and stores to closing there doors. Please support the local owned stores.

03-10-2006	#13 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 5,209	Walmart here is considerably more expensive than Chedraui and all the fish shops and butchers that are frequented by the locals. Little chance that the locally owned sores in Playa del Carmen will fall victim to the evil empire. Walmart is using a USA business model that includes a considerably greater profit margin. The smaller stores have no such model to adhere to.

03-10-2006	#15 (permalink)
le_meow beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, Chicago Posts: 366	Where is Chedraui? Address? Oh, do they sell lactose free milk anywhere?

register to remove these adverts