Forgive me fiesta... I was in a rush needed to get in and out quickly. Even though it's a big…read moremarket it was pretty empty on an early weekday,This is a market that predominantly has Hispanic foods. The produce guy asked me to speak Spanish since it seemed that was what he spoke. The cashiers spoke English ianf Spanish.I was specifically looking for aji dulce peppers , and fresh ciulantro( not cilantro) . I had wanted to make an authentic Sofrita, .these peppers I'm not familiar with but trying to make an authentic Sofrita without substitutions of other available peppers. . When I went in, I grabbed one cart it was stuck in another cart, went on to another cart ... same thing. So finally wrestled a cart free and the wheels are all jacked up veering me off to the left... ugh! I asked the produce man , where I could find the aji dulce peppers and he starts pointing out every sweet pepper ( red, green, yellow) which in his defense are sweet peppers, but not the ones I was looking for). I specifically picked Fiesta because instacart had the peppers listed for Fiesta,. But they did not have them. I . Great fresh produce. Just like any other market, you need to compare prices from the regular grocery store that you use .'some prices were higher than you would find at the larger grocery chains. If there was a fiesta by me I would definitely shop produce. There was also Bakery with a small selection. I bought a pumpkin empanada. It wasn't it as sweet as the Panaderia that I go to, but maybe it was a more traditional taste without a lot of sugar.

I do recommend Fiesta becuase they have a selection of international items for your specials need…read more Also a good meat poultry are and , of course the Bakery is one of my favorite. Sweet delicious bread , cakes, bolillos etc. Also good prices. Love Fiesta

I've driven past this place for decades and never went inside until recently. It's a really cool…read moreIndian grocery store! I was made aware that they sell pre-made food which is why I went in. They have a counter in the back; I'm not sure if it was specific for that day, but all the options were vegetarian only. That said, the prices are pretty reasonable and they can make some things to order too eg Biryani. The grocery store is sizable too, they have a whole produce section and several isles. Big parking lot out front too, since it's inside an outdoor shopping center.

South Austin has very limited Desi (Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi etc) food store options. Desi…read morebrothers does a decent job in catering to this niche. Grocery, spice, lentils, and various snacks are priced low but the quality isn't always there. Sometimes the groceries aren't up to par and are moldy/rotting which is a bit concerning. Likewise the lentils sometimes aren't packed well, I've find strings and bugs in there. Definitely take some time to review the products you buy. The store itself is a little cluttered and seemingly messy and could benefit from a cleaning. Otherwise the staff is pretty friendly.

Excellent selection of middle eastern foods, primarily Turkey and Turkish foods. Great varieties…read moreand many different items to choose from. Clean store, comfortable shopping with friendly employees.

The quality of beef chicken and lamb is better than any other place, that I have purchased from…read more Prices are pretty good and definitely more affordable than air chilled organic brands. The people who there are friendly. And their selection of olive oils are really nice as well.

HokkaiSan is such a fun spot, kind of like a Japanese-focused Asian snack market with way more…read morepersonality than your typical grocery store. They carry a great selection of snacks, drinks, and even alcoholic beverages, so it's perfect if you're looking to try something new or just grab a few unique treats. It's not really a full grocery store, but that's part of the charm. Curated, hard-to-find goodies. They also have fresh, to-go sushi that's honestly so good, super fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly high quality. Another huge plus is that they're open late and makes it an ideal stop for late-night snack runs (think cup noodles and more). It's definitely one of those places where you want to try a little bit of everything, even if you have to hold yourself back a bit. I definitely recommend checking HokkaiSan out!

Overall: 3.8/5…read more We've ordered from here a few times and the food isn't bad. They also have 20% off hot food and sushi after 8 PM which is a nice perk. Yakitori ($4.99): Came with two skewers of tender chicken but we didn't really like the flavors. Chashu Pork Filled Guo Bao ($7.99): The buns are fluffy and the chashu pork slices are a good size but they were a bit overcooked and didn't melt in your mouth. The flavors were just okay too. 8 Piece Salmon Sashimi ($12.99): Wow, this was super fresh and honestly better than some of the surrounding sushi restaurants. Best thing we had here and worth coming back for alone. We also ordered a regular platter ($89.99) for New Year's Eve and had it delivered. It fed 4 people with a little leftover which was great. The platter came with a variety of maki and rolls including Eel Avocado, Salmon, Yellow Tail Scallion, Spicy Salmon Crunch, Spicy Tuna Avocado, Sweet Potato Avocado, Salmon Avocado, California, Black Dragon, and Rainbow. They were all alright; I think their sashimi is better so I recommend that over the maki or rolls here.

Asahi Imports is Austin's only exclusively Japanese market. They have everyday Japanese food items,…read morespecialty ingredients, fun snacks and sweets, sake and Japanese beers, household goods, origami, unique gifts and more. I first discovered them at their Burnet Road location and was so excited when they opened a new location on Lamar. The store is compact but packed wall-to-wall with authentic Japanese groceries, snacks, drinks, and home goods you just don't find in mainstream supermarkets. The staff is polite and efficient, and the checkout process is quick even when it's busy. Parking can be a little tight depending on the time of day. I especially love ordering their freshly made bento boxes for lunch. They go pretty fast but they allow you to reserve them over the phone on place an online order. My favorite is the Ebi fry which comes with 2 fried shrimp tempura and the Aji fry with fried fish. Then bento boxes come with rice, kinpira, tamago yaki and shibazuke. They also have a lot of Japanese items including my favorite sake Hana Awaka and other fun items. If it is a speciality Japanese item, I know I can most likely find it here.

I'm genuinely so happy that Austin has a Japanese grocery store like Asahi Import. This was my…read morethird visit, and every time it feels like a little slice of Japan right here in the city. One of my absolute favorites is their onigiri rice balls--I honestly crave them. I stopped by a little after lunchtime, and there was already a sign saying they were finished taking onigiri orders for the day. I was browsing around anyway when one of the ladies kindly asked what I was looking for. I casually mentioned a few onigiri styles, and to my surprise she smiled and said they still had some left and could make them for me. That small gesture completely made my day. The kindness and warmth of the Japanese ladies working there truly stands out. You can feel the care they put into both the food and the customers. I also picked up some Japanese noodles and sweets while I was there, which made for a very delicious and comforting lunch at home. Thank you for the wonderful service and atmosphere. Keep up the great work always. Cheers

Please please please support this place. Filipino food is so sparse and rare to find in Austin,…read moreespecially good Filipino food. This place however is a diamond in the rough. This mart has all the asian spices and ingredients that you would need. I never thought I could find somewhere in Austin with reasonably priced banana ketchup and ube halaya. Now on to the food, I got a pork adobo plate with pancit and rice. Coming from Hawaii, I've missed good pork adobo so much. One of my biggest problems with pork adobo I've had in Austin is that it is usually not sour enough or is too dry. This place exceeded my expectations. The adobo tasted amazing and the sauce was just dripping off my chin. The pancit was also amazing and tasted like something I'd get from home. Also considering the price, they pack the plate. A certified banger and I can't wait to come back.

I needed to grab some last minute things for dinner tonight, and they had exactly what I was…read morelooking for; Lumpia wrappers, bihon noodles for pancit, and sweet longanisa. Also scooped some ube puto, which tastes great. The owner was very friendly and the service was good!

My friend brought their fajita meat to a cook out once and we immediately had to know what he put…read moreon it. And he told us he got it at the butcher counter and it's pre seasoned. So fast forward 6 mos and I am now an east Riverside homeowner having an impromptu housewarming/cook out. Sooo..what better thing to have for my guest than go get a few lbs of that fajita meat. It's soooo gooodddddd. I have told my bf from now that is the only way I'll make fajitas at home. It's just perfect and doesn't seem to matter how long you cook it. I can't wait to try all their other seasoned meats. We didn't buy anything else but we did sort of take a gander at the basic selection and prices since the Riverside HEB is a pain for quick stops right now. Even though I can't speak a lick of spanish like Meredith says I can point and hold my fingers up so this may become my go to butcher & quick item market.

Place closes at 10p, I arrived at 945 and got told by the rude cashier in the front "está cerrado…read moreseñor". No wonder this place has lousy ratings.

Great place, friendly staff & fresh/clean meat!!! Highly recommend .... But just dont go when I…read morego... I dont like waiting

Best breakfast tacos on the southeast side. Alonzo's is good if you want $.59 ones, but pay a few…read morepennies more for actual taste here. Superb salsa. Friendly service.

I get their tacos at the gas station by my work and I am impressed! I love the Potato Ranchero and…read morethe Bean and Cheese.