The San Francisco will fill your basic grocery needs in Tulum. Of all the groceries we hit while in…read moretown, this one had probably the best selection of produce, meats and dry goods. The beer selection is decent, you can get fresh panes and tortillas from the bakery, and I'd say from an American standpoint, it's about as well-stocked as a fairly low-end Safeway. For larger shopping trips, you're better off heading up to Playa to one of the supermercados, but for day-to-day needs, San Francisco will get it done. Beware the dude who hangs out in the parking lot washing windows. If you come out and your wipers have been flipped up, expect to have him hit you up for some money. Hey, he's providing a service. Keep a few peso coins in your pocket for him. He'll appreciate it.

Very nice smaller grocery store without all the crazy clutter and "Walmart" feel of some of the…read morebigger stores. Very nice produce - and crazy gorgeous bulk Ceylon cinnamon (bring some home, you won't regret it!). Friendly staff, good prices - and a nice parking lot, too! Definitely my pick for grocery stores in Tulum!

One stop shop of everything you need. If you're staying near the beach or at one of the resorts and…read moreneed groceries, snacks, booze, souvenirs, or general life necessities, this place is worth the short trip. A row of ATMs had reputable banks like HSBC and Santander with super reasonable exchange fees around $2 USD, and plenty of machines so you're not stuck waiting behind someone trying to remember their PIN. The store itself is massive and really well stocked. Fresh produce, dairy, perishable foods, American brand snacks, Mexican candy, and Mexican Takis that are spicier than the U.S. version (yay!). They also have a large alcohol section with brands Americans will recognize, plus local beers and mixers, including tropical juice flavors. Beyond food, they carry household items, swimwear, resort-style dresses, T-shirts, and footwear for the family plus a wide selection of souvenirs. My kids were able to pick out some shorts and tops for themselves and cute Mexican sugar skulls, keychain, and magnets for their teachers. Everything was spotless, including the parking lot and there's a restroom inside. Paying was easy with credit, debit, or cash. This place is incredibly convenient and well worth the drive. NOTES/TIPS: **From La Zebra, about a 20-minute drive. It's even closer to the larger resorts, plus downtown Tulum and the car rental area. **Parking was easy with a huge, very clean lot. **Restrooms inside. **It's set up a bit like a Walmart with specialty shops inside the supermarket itself. This location had a GNC and other shops. **Surrounding plaza has eateries and other businesses.

I would give a 0 rating if I could. DONOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE A TOURIST…read more Terrible multiple experience I have had here as a tourist visiting Tulum. This store has rude staff who have poker face when you ask for any help especially the ones at the billing counter. Starting with a return I had to make which was around 145 pesos, I returned and the card transaction came as declined so I informed the staff at the billing that maybe the payment didn't go through, they didn't try again and made a face like I was bothering them and sent me to bill next customer. After few days before my departure, as I didn't receive the refund and we were passing through Tulum, we stopped and I went to ask why the payment was not received even after 6 business days, the help counter staff didn't bother to answer me correctly, I used a translator to explain but they still didn't bother to help me. As I had bought a ticket to enter the parking I asked them to validate it and I told them im going to eat lunch as I am pregnant & hungry and I can't stop again to eat on my way to Cancun and they said ok - as I had also bought some groceries they validated it either ways. I thought they understood my request and I can eat my lunch there and we ate and after an hour we tried to exit the parking it didn't let us through. I went back again to the counter and as I was thirsty I took some water bottles and explained the situation at the billing and asked them to validate my parking they refused to and took away my water bottles inspite of me saying I needed it, they refused to give me water bottles as they asked me to pay 60 pesos again or they wouldn't let me out. I tried to explain that I had asked for an extension when I came previously an hour ago but they didn't care about me or my explanation. I had to pay just the parking and left without water and I was left thirsty and dehydrated. All of these incidents have added up my frustration and I haven't still received my refund and it's been 1.5 months and I have been sending emails but the support doesn't care to reply and refund and send me similar response everytime with half baked information. It isn't about the 145 pesos or even the parking fees, its the behaviour and the attitude of the staff that has made me realise they don't care about people or their health and all that matters is how they monetise the tourists and lack of ethics and values in the business has made me left frustrated.

We were wandering around looking for the outdoor market that we visited several years ago and…read morestumbled upon this place. I guess "stumbled" is not exactly accurate because the store is enormous. It is like a hypermart in the US. It has everything from foods to kids' toys to refrigerators. It has everything that has even been made. Best of all, it is AC! The store was clean and well-kept. I don't have any context for price comparisons but things seemed to be reasonably priced.

This is Mexican Walmart and it's located less than a mile from Walmart, lol. Just a handful of…read moreblocks from the touristy Avenida 5, this is the place to get stuff like toiletries you forgot to pack, sunblock, bathing suits, and aqua shoes for local prices, along with beer, snacks, and housewares if that's what you're looking for. Plus it's fun to gravitate to where the locals do every day things. It's also fun to buy items packaged in Spanish. No, I don't speak the language, but how are you going to learn a little of your host country if you don't immerse yourself a little in it?

This beautiful butcher shop is located right outside the popular Mercado 23 in the downtown part of…read moreCancun. I was drawn to it because it looked like an upscale butcher shop I'd find in NYC. It's neatly decorated with butcher block made of tree trunks, which was very cool. They sell sauces to go with the incredible meats they sell. And the meats were incredible: the largest tomahawk steaks I've ever seen; aged New York strip, black angus ribeyes, bone marrow and more. (All the prices in the photos are in Mexican pesos) If I lived here, this place would be on the top of my shopping list. The prices are really good. For example, the most expensive item is the Angus rib eye steak, which costs $9.60 per pound (US). If you get here after noon, they have a little grill outside where they'll prepare your purchase for you (I was here too early for that). The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I didn't have the chance to try their meat (my hotel wouldn't allow me to have a barbecue in the room for some reason).

We always visit Mega each time we're in Cozumel. Chris and I love browsing through isles whenever…read morewe're in a warehouse club or large supermarkets and Mega is not an exception. It is Cozumel's version of Walmart. Chris gets one of his favorite beers here, the Bohemia Vienna. And I get my coconut water. If you're on a cruise and needing something like sunscreen or swimsuit, Mega is a great place to go!

Very large 'everything-under-one-roof' type store in Cozumel. It is within walking distance from…read moreone of the cruise ports (Punta Langosta), but would require a short taxi ride for the one my brother and I got off of (International terminal). The prices might be a bit higher than on the open local market stalls, but with better odds that the items are authentic. They also have a full gamut of grocery items, along with an instore restaurant serving a Chinese buffet of all things. And there are other stalls lining the outer inside ring, selling various things, under one roof. Kinda reminded me of the asian market set-up where the main store brings people in, and vendors rent out the space to sell their wares.

We stumbled upon Casa Banana while walking the beach road in Tulum looking for a dinner spot. It's…read morea Michelin guided restaurant and we were lucky to get a table on a Wednesday night since we didn't have a Rez. It's a very vibey spot with low lighting and a boho atmosphere. The highlight of the entire night was the baked fig appetizer! It was gooey and delicious! We also ordered the whole fish baked in the wood fire oven. The fish of the night was yellowtail. First time to ever eat a whole fish and wow was it good! For cocktails we got the Pilar, which had the lightest hint of hazelnut, and the Emerald whiskey cocktail. It was unique, but the Pilar was better. Service was very attentive and made great recommendations. Go check this place out and try and make a reservation for the weekends.

Had some time to kill before our reservation at Ilios, so my friends and I came here for a couple…read moreappetizers and it ended up being such a great find. I've been eyeing Casa Banana every night we've been here and it felt so much more chill compared to all the surrounding party restaurants. It was the perfect stop for a reset. The vibe was top tier. So intimate and cozy, and it felt really nice sitting by the fire on such a chilly night. Our server Joaquin was so friendly and attentive and took great care of us. The octopus salad was so lovely, and the Argentinian chorizo was honestly one of the best chorizo I've had. Not very spicy, served with perfectly toasted focaccia and roasted vegetables. We also loved the pickled eggplant that came with it. They brought out complimentary toast and spread when we first arrived too which was so sweet. So happy we stopped here

Great service, food and drinks. Beautiful little village. We loved it and will certainly be…read moreback!!!

Wonderful food in the tiny town of Chemuyil (just outside of Tulum). Excellent service, seafood,…read moreambiance! Like a nice taste of Mexico.

We stayed in a hotel near to this grocery store so we came here to get some fruit and to see what…read morethey offered! We opted to get some cut fruit because it was so cheap here. A tub of mango, pineapple, or watermelon was only two dollars each! They also had a lot of baked goods that looked yummy and a small food court. I also tried the flan, which was very delicious and not too sweet (which is how I like it). Overall, great grocery store! I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

Gigante super mercado! This supermarket is huge!…read more This big supermarket has everything you'll need for a beach holiday! It's a regular supermarket, but I suspect that the locals don't shop here at all. The prices are pretty high, and much of the food isn't quite practical. This is a two story grocery store- not counting the parking. Be sure that you don't miss the top floor, where all the liquor and food hall is. Nom! Parking is on the bottom floor. They sell you validation at the cash register. Beware- the grocery bagger is looking for tips. My favorite part of the supermarket is all the cheap Mexican gifts they sell, with clearly marked prices. Actually, many of them are cheaper than the flea market down the way, because you don't have to haggle and deal with the cat calls from the clerks. Beware of the touts selling excursions and whatnot at the entrance. Just because they're in a supermarket doesn't mean they can't take advantage of gringos. This supermarket gets awfully busy in the afternoon. The aisles are narrow. It's best to come at an off time.

Excellent supermarket for locals and visitors to the beach side area of Puerto Morelos!…read moreWe stopped in because our parents needed to pick up a few essentials after visiting the nearby tourist spots, so we enjoyed a good look throughout the store. Visiting supermarkets is one of our favorite travel experiences wherever we are in the world! Much like most grocery and drug store chains in the US, Super Chedraui accepts cash and Visa, and has a broad range of products and services: - Local and imported grocery items, including a large variety of both unique simple ingredients and processed/ pre-packaged products... - Meats and dairy... - Broad selections of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including juices, coffees, teas and a large variety of electrolyte drinks for rehydrating after a long day of adventuring in the tropics (or partying too hard on spring break or getting a bout of the storied Montezuma's revenge)... - Snacks like chips, cookies and crackers... - Candies! Fun candies! Fancy candies!Ordinary candies! North American candies! European candies! Asian candies!! - Farmacía/ Pharmacy with OTC and prescription meds that are OTC in Mexico... - Souvenirs and beachgoing goods... - Bakery & cafe... - ATMs from a few different banks... And Bonus -- right out front is a pet watering station with shade, artificial turf, little dog water fountains shaped like fire hydrants and bowls! All in all, Chedraui is a great little stop for anything you might have forgotten to bring on your trip groceries to cook up between outings, basic first aid supplies or to get some tasty, unique gifts for your friends back home!

Quite frankly they discriminate against North Americans. At least five times I have reached the…read morecashier and unloaded the groceries on the belt for them to scan only to be told to take them to an adjacent line. Or the cash register has mysteriously broken just as I get there. Previously I was thrilled about the spot. Not anymore.

Vegan, natural food. Amazing flavors. Takes a bit of time to get the food but it's made with love…read more Has WiFi for working too.