The one item I cannot find in the US are Cheetos called Torciditos. They are cheese and chile…read moreflavored. I've looked for them at every supermercado in the OC in addition to all swap meets selling those puffy orange wheel snacks. No luck anywhere. Typically I go to the 7-11 close to where everyone exits off the cruise. This time we decided to venture further and found Calimax. It's apx two blocks northeast to Papas and Beer. It's clean, the selection is decent and they have a ton of chips! :) My Cheetos were 27.50 pesos for 150 grams (4.5 oz) or 13.90 pesos for 100 grams. The math doesn't add up to buy the bigger package but it's still cheaper than buying at a 7-11. I also got some spices, containers of packaged salsa and allergy meds for a fraction of what I would pay in the US. We walked out with two full bags and it was $12 US. Score!! The bank has a better conversion rate than money exchange so I used my credit card everywhere I went. At the time I went, it averaged out to 20+ pesos to 1 US dollar if I charged it vs 18:1 if I had converted my $ for pesos. For those uncomfortable wandering off, i would suggest to travel in pairs. A woman from San Diego who travels here often said anything more than 2 blocks past Papas is sketchy. Calimax would be on the border if that was true.

This chain of stores is particularly focused on feeding the expat community. They don't have as…read morewide of a selection as Walmart, but they're also not as hectic. The prices are fairly comparable. Walmart has a bigger bakery, but you can find acceptable foods at Calimax. I particular recommend the Tilapia which comes frozen. It is stunning. Don't expect English spoken, but the Hispanic speakers will try their best. The Farmacia is also a nice feature. Not all Calimax stores are alike.

This market is increíble. I wish there were more markets like this in the states. Separate little…read moreboutique spots for bread & pastries, meat, cheeses, wines, standard grocery (including vegan products), & a wonderful bar on the rooftop to top it off. See my other review. This is our go-to market. It really is a very enjoyable exper

The store was much smaller than it looked in the pictures. Things were more expensive than Whole…read moreFoods and dusty. The produce wasn't organic either.

Saturday, September 7 Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas…read more85℉ / 55% Humidity With over 20,000 locations, OXXO is Latin America's largest convenience store chain. They are constantly expanding, opening an additional 1,000 to 1,100 per year... that's an average of three stores a day! There's one in Laredo, Texas that I know of. Recently they acquired several existing DK convenience stores in the Southwest states, with plans to rebrand them in the future. Most are open 24/7, usually at the corner of major intersections. The one I went to (between Macheros and Avenida Adolfo López Mateos) was across the street from a 7-Eleven. You can also see another OXXO a couple blocks away. Whenever I told anyone I was going on a cruise, the #1 warning I received was: avoid drinking tap water in Mexico. Purification standards aren't the best here, and you can get very sick (look up Montezuma's Revenge.. not the roller coaster ride at Knott's). So I stopped by to purchase bottled water, better to be safe than sorry! Stick with the major brands like E-Pura (PepsiCo), Ciel (Coca-Cola), Bonafont, etc. Make sure the seal is not broken. Overall it was fun walking around the aisles! Quite a few familiar snacks that I have at home, and lots of interesting ones as well. Mexico 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/kYAzNGL6833M5SmSYnRRVA/Mexico-2024

REALLY REALLY disappointed with this Walmart. There is no reason for them to not sell here what…read morethey do in California. There are sooooo many us citizens who live here,and we have to go across the border to get the stuff we want and need.Get with it Walmart PEOPLE down here have $$$$$$ STOP being stupid

The freshest coconuts ever! Los cocos más frescos. This is a family operated business They also…read moreoffeR parking at $3 for 4 hours. The coconut was so delicious! It had plenty water and when done drinking it, if you had not decided to have him drain it into a bag it for you, he will cut open the coconut and give it to you.

This is the best butcher we've found in Ensenada. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean…read morestore and great meats and sausages. They'll season the meat for you too. They also have a great vegetable too.

I just got to come here once with a friend recently and am so excited about the meat. It's an…read moreamazing butcher shop. They have are so many cuts of meat, marinated meat and sausages to chose. You get great meat at a great price. Parking is only on the street and so few spots that we park at La Soriana grocery store across the street on Reforma. They also have a variety of products that are harder to find and more gourmet items as well. Lots of things to help you plan your meals. The meat case is beautiful with all the different meats. You pick your favorite or best marbling and they will cut any thickness of steak. The steaks are not aged like in the US so are not as tender but also probably have no hormones either. The sausages are ok with different ones to try. I recommend San Nicolás - Carnicería Butcher Shop. Can't wait to come back again to try more things!