Very nice middle eastern market. Very thoughtfully laid out. They had everything I was looking for…read more Highly recommend

One of the metro area's newest Middle Eastern markets is in fact also one of the larger ones of its…read moretype locally. I'm of course referring to the stunning souk near Kennedy Golf Course called Mecca Market. Let's make a little trip of our own, and discover the wonders within. One thing that's always stood out to me about MM is its inventory of items representing North Africa. Have you ever wanted to make the flaky, delicious, and very messy Tunisian pastries known (in their singular form) as Brik? You can find the dough - or, more properly, Malsouka - to do just that, right here. Much-loved Moroccan sodas, such as the unexpectedly-yet-aptly-named tropical wonder Hawai, are also available in the market's bountiful beverage aisle. And of course, you can find plump, sun-sweet Deglet Nour dates from Algeria here too. Other memorable Maghrebi merchandise includes (but is not limited to) tempting tinned sardines, boxes of caramel pudding mix (reflecting the area's heavy French history), flavorful fig jam and even jumbo jars of spreadable chocolate/hazelnut paste (like Nutella, but even better). But this isn't the only region whose delights can be found within these walls - far from it! So let's peek a bit more closely to see what other crafty and clever curiosities await. One of my favorite desserts from the Middle East in fact goes by many names - Bamieh in Iran, Awameh in Syria, and Legimat in Sudan just to give a few examples. But no matter what you may call them, they're basically all sweetened donut puffs. And when I'm not feeling particularly inclined to go through all the steps of making them, I can just buy a box of premixed powder (readily available here at MM) and enjoy them in a fraction of the time. Of course, the more serious cooks among you can find plenty to please here too, from fresh grape leaves, to Halal (but of course!) meats, to saffron, Dibs al-Kharrub (carob molasses), and Kamoun Sufi ("woolly cumin", so named because of the thin fibers covering the seeds). And I have to devote just a bit of space to the snacks available here, like orange- and lemon-filled wafer cookies, paprika potato chips, and Cadbury chocolate bars. Yes, even after one visit I think you'll find that Mecca Market has things to appeal to all kinds of culinary voyagers.

I love going to Halal Mart. I've never asked for something that they didn't have. I wanted Ful, and…read morethey had an entire shelf of different types of Ful to choose from! I needed a low salt alternative, and they have it. From olives, to dates, to Miswak sticks, to Loofahs like the ones my grandma grew, to imported Egyptian potato chips that are Kebab flavored, to Karkaday, they have it. Even Mastika is available, and their stock gets bigger every time I drop in. I'll admit I sometimes visit just to say hello. They are friendly and eager to help me find what I'm looking for. I can highly recommend this very clean, well organized, meticulous store for your needs.

I have been on the hunt for a market like this in Colorado for quite some time now. It is located…read moreright next to Plaza Colorado and when shopping inside the market there is an entry/exit to Plaza Colorado. The parking lot is huge as it shares spaces for other businesses in this area, but it is busy on weekends and can be hard to find a spot. The produce section had a nice quality of fruits and vegetables. I really enjoyed they had a veggie kit ready to go for soup and it wasn't expensive. It costs less than a meal at Panera for 1 to make a large pot of soup for 4 with that kit. The meat counter was great ! They had chicken leg quarters for .99 a pound and all the marinated meat you could think of. It was so nice and clean and it was a great presentation. They had a tamale station where they had about 8 different varieties you could get savory and sweet. The beef ones were very yummy. They were about $3 each. Then the best section in my opinion, and why I came , the pandulce (Mexican sweet breads) ! They had almost anything you could think of. Filled sweet empanadas , conchas , cookies, cakes, muffins and more. The conchas I picked were so delectable and they were so pillowy soft and moist. The pink cake was absolutely perfect and not overly sweet. I was very impressed. The store had all of your ingredients for Latin American recipes. They had the food and beverages including beer you could only seek out here. They even had prepared masa that I can't wait to return to buy and make my own homemade tamales. Everybody here was very nice and helpful. The check outlines are quite small and can get backed up so be patient and try to come when you have more time.

When it comes to Mexican/Latin American grocery stores, Colorado is way behind the curve. I…read moretransplanted here in the early 2000's and while a few gems have come and gone since, the scene was just overall bad. I would say Ahorra Mucho is a significant step in the right direction. This is set up very much like a scaled down Vayarta's in Southern California. Northern Californians will think it's on par with one of the many Mexican supermarkets that come and go every year with mixed levels of success throughout the northern part of the state. The reason I think it's a step in the right direction is because the quality and selection of the produce is significantly better than what has been around in Colorado in the past. The bread is well made, delicious, and comes in an impressive variety. The meats are great quality, with authentic marinades, at a competitive price point. A wide selection of products is offered with some products that were once impossible to find in Colorado (like Coronado Cajeta quemada). The one exception I noticed was the fresh produce. The quality and freshness left much to be desired on many, but not all, produce. I get its Colorado so some of the exotics have a long way to travel, but more care needs to be placed in locating and discarding spoiled produce. Some looked like it had gone through a ringer before making it on the shelf. Other than that, the place is clean and phenomenally organized. The service was friendly and attentive ( the ladies in the bakery are the absolute best). This has become my spot for Latin American groceries. There is no need for me to go elsewhere.

The scariest part of a trip to Arash International Market isn't picking between three cuts of lamb…read more-- it's the parking lot. I've watched more than one car back into another trying to escape a space that was clearly designed for a smaller crowd than this place actually pulls in. If you're coming, budget an extra minute to ease out slowly and watch your mirrors. Once you're inside, though, it's a different story. This is where I go for halal ground beef, lamb, and chicken on a regular rotation, and the quality has never once let me down -- everything's fresh, well-trimmed, and clearly turned over fast enough that nothing sits. The market itself is easy to navigate, genuinely clean, no overwhelming meat-counter smell, no piped-in music competing with your thoughts -- just a well-organized space that gets out of your own way while you shop.

I was in Denver recently, visiting my family, and I saw this market as I was driving around. Having…read morebeen to several excellent Arab markets in the Dallas area, where I live, I thought I would take a look. I was quite impressed! Meats and cheeses were abundant at the counter; there was a good variety of typical Middle Eastern products and some products I had not seen before. Prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. The place was crowded and I was one of the few people there who did not speak Arabic. That's a good sign! It means that Arash fulfills a cultural need. I'll be sure to go back to Arash when I next come to Denver.

This is a small store that specializes in items specifically for Ethiopian cuisine. I went here too…read morefind a bag of berbere, and got a 1 kg package for $25. Buying each of the spices individually to self-mix would have cost a lot more than this, I am pretty sure.

First stopped here a few months back after a meal at a restaurant in the same shopping center. Love…read morethat I can buy big packages of delicious 100% teff (gluten-free) injera. Yum!

Great meet quality, fresh bread , dry fruits and everyday essentials…read more Good customer service Wonderful area

It's a great market if you're looking for an Arabic kind of food to buy. They have variety of stuff…read moreto buy from. Some of the products they have you can't find elsewhere. Step in to try!

I have been driving by Manakamana Grocery for quite a while and wanting to stop in. My Nepalese…read morebanker told me they had some of the most authentic street food in Colorado and it was his go to shop for cooking supplies and lunch. Today, the stars aligned as they were open and I was hungry. I first went into the grocery store to purchase the makings for sambhur, one of my favorite Indian dishes. The owner's daughter and her friend were a tremendous help as we looked up one of the ingredients. It is called Lady finger and looks like okra. We started talking about all the additions and remodeling going on in the store. In the near future, they will have everything for you to make a great Indian meal or stop in for a snack. And they also offer beauty supplies and Hindu statues. We then moved outside to the food truck. I already knew I was going to get pani puri, an Indian street food. They were 4 for a $1.00! As the pani puri were being made, we talked about all their offerings including their favorites, a cross between India and China chow Mein and the momos (dumplings). These young ladies want to open a small café with their aunt cooking wonderful Nepali, Indian, and Chinese influenced food. They talked of creative offerings like Bison momos and I offered that I would love to see paratha, a stuffed Indian bread with creative stuffing. This is not McDonald's and everything is created fresh so allow a little time. I was told the chow Mein takes 15 minutes, so order and then go inside to shop. And my pani puri.....it was wonderful. Light puffs filled with a stuffing of lentils and tamarind chutney served with a spiced water sauce. And at this stop, it is OK to drink the rest of the spiced water. I am very fond of the ladies who own this shop and food truck; I love seeing them dream better and more offerings. They have a steady clientele of local Nepalese and Indian patrons; I hope to see a steady clientele of Yelpers as well.

Cute little store with nice employees. I assume it may be an adequate store for those who are very…read morefamiliar with Indian culinary. I needed 3 basic Indian seasonings but i was only able to find 2. The store didn't seem to be organized well as spices were not all in the same area... The shelves were not maintained well & in general, the store was a dusty, dirty and a confusing mess. After leaving the store & doing more research, I learned that the item I was looking for 'Carom seeds' is also called 'Ajeain' which I remember seeing on a shelf. When I asked the woman if they carried Carom seeds, she clearly didn't know that they actually had it. I'll also mention that parking is very limited. Basically only 2 street parking spots in front of the store & no info for additions parking.

Huge store with tons of options ! They have everything you can possibly think of or need from…read moregroceries , fresh seafood , dishes , prepared food .

Never been to a H Mart before so nothing to compare it to. I will say the store wasn't the…read morecleanest. The floors were really gross and I was generally thrown off by that. They have a strict no photo/video recording in the store but best believe they have several cameras on you. The prices weren't too bad especially for imported goods. I didn't find much myself as we road-tripped here and I didn't want to struggle getting stuff back. They did have some of everything though. They charge for bags, so bring your own. My friend did say this is one was smaller than others she'd been too. She also said the others usually have a food court where you can get different foods. They did have some food situation going on in one of the corners but did not go out of my way to look.