Elay&#x27;s Oriental Store

I have always bought bags of organic potatoes like I always do. I have shoved one of the staff that…read morethere are two potatoes in this bag that are rotten and is that way often. Yesterday I bought a bag of organic potatoes and it was a different bag like a different vendor anyway they were great large potatoes and they weren't rotten I hope it's something new and I wasn't just lucky!

Tim at the check out is amazing ! He's friendly and knows his products! Patrick is amazing too…read moreand went out of his way to find us a replacement tomato when we dropped one at the check out counter. We love Nob Hill Gilroy!

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Safeway

2.6(123 reviews)

0.4 mi

The butchers, Donnie and Martin are wonderful. They listen and then cut your meat to your…read morestandards. They're always friendly and helpful

I have used this Safeway about a dozen times over the last year. It carries the same products and…read moreprices as other Safeways in the region. The store is clean and there is plenty of parking. Cons: There is NO pharmacy at this Safeway. I have been to many Safeways across the country and this is the first one I have encountered without a pharmacy. The store is laid out weird and unlike other Safeway stores I have visited. The carts lock up if your car is parked beyond a certain point in the parking lot. I have seen grocery stores that have the carts lock up if you leave the parking lot but never if you were in the parking lot. I ended up having to get a Safeway employee to help me load my full cart load of groceries into my car because I parked one row beyond their invisible cart lock up line. They are incredibly short on cashiers and there is rarely a person staffing customer service. I am not sure why, but this store seems to be a "dead zone" for my cell phone. I have to leave my cart, exit the store to get my cell phone to use the Safeway app and then go back into the store to finish my shopping and hope that no one has taken my cart while I was outside trying to use the Safeway app. Sigh.

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El Rancho Foods

2.3(4 reviews)

0.3 mi

Free parking

Wheelchair accessible

The place is inside the grocery store. Al pastor quesadilla is picture of perfection, the beans are…read moreonly just a little runny and the rice is fluffy. The meat and cheese inside blend in harmony which brings out the subtle nuisance of the pork you don't get elsewhere. Props for the hand written menu. Top notch housekeeping. Keep nothing! This review brought to you by dogedollar.

Came here at 9:50pm just to get milk and they were already closed. They should really update there…read morestore hours. Another customer was also trying to buy and they said they were closed. Assuming the girl on her phone was the cashier ready to go home

Prices effective: 07/13/22-07/26/22

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Blossom Valley Foods

4.9(17 reviews)

0.5 mi

Excellent product. I ordered a case. It took roughly a week to deliver (Thursday to Thursday) to…read moreSoCal. I'm just upset the exposure of the product isn't as high as it should be. The extra hot habenero or the garlic are definitely my favorites. Try it, tell you significant other, friends and family.

The Pepper Plant Hot Sauce (Original California Style) is a Carmel, CA restaurant table mainstay…read more It is salty and I love it. I'm actually blown away my, since I have a salt-addiction. I am on HP meds, so it's all good! It packs a delicious salty, smoky punch on eggs, fried chicken and fish, and grilled meats. It's the sort of hot sauce, but thick and zesty. Sold at Whole Foods and Molly Stone stores.

The Pepper Plant Hot Sauce

Just got my order!! Best stuff ever!! Order direct from website, ships fast and well packaged. Thanks!!!

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Big Daddy's Bloody Mary Mix #SimplyTheBest

El Charrito Market

4.2(63 reviews)

0.7 mi

We stopped by El Charrito Market while visiting Gilroy, and we're so glad we did. I ordered the…read morepambazo, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavor of the chile they used to dip the bolillo was very flavorful. It was one of the best pambazos I've had. My wife ordered the tlayuda, and she loved it as well. Everything tasted fresh. On top of the great food, the service was awesome. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We're from Orange County, but we'll definitely make El Charrito Market a regular stop whenever we're passing through Gilroy on future road trips. This place is truly a hidden gem, and we can't wait to come back!

The food is the quite the what we need in a hometown type of restaurant! Very cool items that make…read moreit authentic! Let's start with the tortillas. Handmade on your tacos with loads of meat options. Menudo, to flautas to southern Mexico cuisine is what allows you to taste Mexico in 1 sitting! Pozole for fiestas, Oaxacan delights to fresh made tortillas with frijoles and you can purchase some nice "crunchy" exotic items that bring it all together! Tere and the rest of the staff are super friendly and understand the menu very well. Super cool vibe inside the restaurant give you time to pick up some Tlayuda shells to take home. It is a very nice place to have a great meal!

Vegan Menu

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Chicatanas available limited time

Arteaga's Food Center

3.4(51 reviews)

1.6 mi

Ordered Burrito Bowl with chicken and Super Burrito with carne asada from here. The burrito bowl is…read morea great deal and comes with rice, pinto beans, choice of meat, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, guacamole and cheese for $12. The super burrito comes with choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and avocado for $12. Asada meat is very tender and has great smoky taste. A bit too much tortilla for the burrito, and not enough of the fixings, it was mostly rice, beans and meat. Still great taqueria inside a super market. Very simple and does have a seating area. Awesome salsa bar with 4 sauces, pico, onions and cilantro, jalapeño, radish and limes. Great options!

It's about time that I put some respect on Arteaga's! This place is pure heaven for a carb lover -…read morelike me. Need some baked goods? Arteaga"s has got you covered! The pan dulce , and tres leches cake always hits the spot. Looking for something else besides baked goods? Arteaga's offers plenty of fresh meat options , and a salsa display that will make your head spin. Do yourself a favor and try multiple salsa options- they are all good! I love this place! The store is well organized , well stocked , and offers a variety of fruits , vegetables, and pre made food options to enjoy! I have this store rated higher than Cardenas. Cardenas is always grimy , and fell off in my opinion.

Taqueria inside the store!

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Look for the sign

Walmart Supercenter

2.0(348 reviews)

1.7 mi

Typically Walmart Supercenter. A little bit hectic and aged, The place is huge and you can really…read moreget your steps in. We came here before heading to Gilroy Gardens and they had all the random items that we needed. I asked for directions for an item and the employee was friendly and helpful. Self check out was easy. The front bathrooms were under construction, so your only option is to walk to the back. The aisle labels were a little off, which made navigation a little trickier.

I like shopping here for the cost value, selection of products and location. If only, only, their…read morecheck out experience was better. The lines for service check out are long and unorganized, checkers have no sense of urgency. People packing their own grocery bags takes a lot of time. The Quick Check is not quick and they don't post signs when a terminal is out of service causing confusion to shoppers with just a few items. only 3 stars, today. Thank you

Old, rusty can, rotten food.

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Rat droppings and brand on can does not match purina friskies box

Smart & Final Extra!

2.9(29 reviews)

1.4 mi

Had a wonderful experience today! I Called the store and asked a very nice, respectful man named…read moreAngel to search an item for me. He was busy at the register and he called me back within 10 minutes. He called me back with the information I had asked for along with the quantity that was in the store. It is very rare to find excellent customer service skills today. I know Angel will have a wonderful future because he not only does his job but he cares about the customer. Thank you Angel @ Gilroy Smart & Final Ginger

Very bad service workers are really slow and always have a bad face, chicken and all kinds of foods…read morealways look unpleasantly

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LJB Farms

4.4(131 reviews)

3.1 mi

First time here…read more.. Awe-inspiring local veggie/fruit stand off the beaten path offering out of the world fresh products. Employees were personable and the ambiance is welcoming and charming. I love how things are appropriately priced and the little baskets that are provided. Especially appreciate the freshness. The place was popping with customers and I will certainly be back! Highly recommend!

I've visited LJB many times over the years. They offer a great selection of produce year round…read more They also carry Gizdich pies, Polar Bear ice cream, Marianne's ice cream, and other locally sourced items. They have the best selection of dried chili peppers and a large variety of nuts and dried fruits available year round. Every fall, they host a great local pumpkin patch for the kids, which features a variety of food trucks. There is plenty of parking, and it's easily accessible right off the 101. If you are looking for great produce or a fantastic pumpkin patch, stop by LJB Farms.

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Maribelle P.

2 years ago

So happy to have an Asian store in Gilroy! it might be a small store but they carry most of the things I want. I'm not sure if the guy who's always there is the owner, but I know he is very nice. Elay is my go to store for all my oriental product needs. read more

Marilen E.

3 years ago

This is an add on to my first review..I forgot to mention the young man's name.. Thank you Dewane for helping me..I appreciate you..your a big help :-) read more

Elay's Oriental Store - grocery - Updated October 2026

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