In recent months, I've been traveling to Mexico to volunteer at an orphanage in Tijuana. On the most recent trip, our group stopped off at Calimax, to pick up some ice cream for the kids. The store was immaculate. The floors were clean and shiny and the shelves were stocked, neat and labeled. Staff were present, friendly and each one greeted me and offered assistance. If not for the staff and other customers, I would have wondered if the store was open or if I were dreaming. I didn't check out the produce or meat departments so I can't and won't comment on them. Ample parking in the private lot however, the spaces are very narrow. Anyway, I'm not saying this is the benchmark of how all stores should be but this Calimax is one I'd definitely shop at for all of my grocery needs if I lived in the area. I opted not to take pictures of the place because I didn't want the locals thinking I was weird. read more