Mexican Grocers

[JosephB]

I'm exploring Mexican cooking and would like some tips on where to get good ingredients. I live in Manhattan, and would appreciate it if you could recommend some good grocers. I assume the best places are around 116th Street in East Harlem. I prefer to grocery shop in person, but would also appreciate some internet sources. Thanks for your help!

Joe

[Jaymes]

Just a suggestion, but since you are specifically looking for grocery stores in New York, you might get more response if you place your query on those boards.

[JosephB]

Thanks. That occurred to me, but I thought I would give it a shot here first. If the suggestions don't pour in by tonight, I'll do what you advise.

[sandra]

If you can go to NJ, in West New York there is Extra supermarket that carries lots of Mexican products - there is also the International Supermarket on Tonnelle Avenue (another thread) which has loads of stuff...

[Jaymes]

Hey, Joe - look at that!

So far so good.

Whado I know.

[JosephB]

If you can go to NJ, in West New York there is Extra supermarket that carries lots of Mexican products - there is also the International Supermarket on Tonnelle Avenue (another thread) which has loads of stuff...

Thanks Sandra. If I'm in NJ, I'll check it out. Is there a Mexican community in NJ?

Jaymes,

You gotta start somewhere, right?

[sandra]

JosephB,

There is a Mexican community almost anywhere these days!

The Extra is very easy to get to, you can take a 166 bus to Boulevard East from the Port Authority, get off at 60th Street and walk away from the river, about 2-3 blocks, then ask anyone... it will take about 15-20 mintes from the PA...

I'm sure any of the bodegas up in the 100's and 3rd Ave also have Mexican porducts

OH and as for internet: http://www.mexgrocer.com/

Let us know if you have any questions on the products...

[JosephB]

Thanks again Sandra.

joe

[pingarina]

Joe,

I recommend La Loma del Tepeyac, on Lexington between 102/103, east side of street. Very nice people, just about everything you need. Good source of fresh herbs and vegetables that you won't find in El Barrio supermarkets.

If not there, there are dozens in the neighborhood, esp. around East 116th street.

-Ping

[guajolote]

did you see this?

Mexican groceries rock!

[juuceman]

there's zaragoze deli on a and 12th or so that has a bunch of products.. not worth a trip just for it, but if you're in the neighborhood.. they have great tacos in the back as well..

on amsterdam, between 103rd and 104th is a larger and better stocked mexican grocer that has fresh tortillas, meats, cheeses, etc.. walking up amsterdam, until at least 110th you'll pass at least half a dozen mexican grocers as well..