Grocery Shopping in Cabo San Lucas

Remember you are on vacation, however if you prefer to do shopping on your own it is a good way to see how the locals live.

Not long ago, Los Cabos residents had to go La Paz for a weeks grocery shopping. Now, both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo have a variety of chain supermarkets, where you will find many of the American and Canadian brands you are familiar with, and of course, the Mexican produce that makes our cuisine unique. Here are the most important ones:

	Chedraui: Big supermarket, well stocked with American brands. Located on the road to La Paz and Todos Santos. Take Highway 1 towards Cabo San Lucas. When coming towards downtown, turn right at the intersection by bullring. Follow the signs leading you to Todos Santos and La Paz. At the second stoplight, turn right passing the Pemex gas station. Chedraui will be on your right hand side. 20 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena. Chedraui just recently purchased the market known as CCC.
	City Club: Same warehouse style shopping as in the US & Canada, Just entering downtown Cabo San Lucas, turn left on Paseo del Pescador street. There are big signs guiding you, so it will be hard to miss. Less than 10 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena. Membership needed to gain access, however they sell day passes.
	Sam's Club: Same warehouse style shopping as in the US & Canada. Located on the main Highway 1, towards Cabo San Lucas. 5 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena. Membership is needed to get access (US & Canada memberships welcome).
	Costco: Same warehouse style shopping as in the US & Canada. Located on the main Highway 1, towards Cabo San Lucas. 5 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena. Membership is needed to gain access (US & Canada memberships welcome).
	Soriana: As big as Mega Commercial, with more competitive prices but lesser variety of American brands. Follow the same directions as to Chedraui , it is a little further away, 20 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena. A second location is on the main Highway that leads through San Jose del Cabo from the airport. This is a good option if you are stopping for groceries prior to arriving to your villa.
	Super Ley: A mid sized super market located in Plaza Patio Ley on Highway 1 in San Jose del Cabo. Easily within walking distance of the Alegranza property, this is a good place to stock up on produce or to find a pharmacy.
	Mega Commercial Mexicana: One the most renown chains in Mexico, very modern and conveniently located on the entrance to San José del Cabo, on your way from the airport. Mostly Mexican brands, very good produce. Highway 1, direction San José del Cabo, adjacent to the Fonatur monument of a flower. A short 5 minute drive from the Alegranza property and 15 minutes from the properties in Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena.
	Wal-mart: Just like in the US & Canada, with competitive pricing, some American brands. Located on Highway 1, just past Costco on the way into Cabo San Lucas.
	La Europea: Great Mexican branded delicatessen and liquor store. Carries a wide variety of wines from around the globe and specialty food products. With three location throughout Los Cabos it's a good bet that they have what your looking for. San Jose del Cabo location is on the main highway one block up from Mega on the lateral road. Two locations in Cabo San Lucas with, one in Puerto Paraiso Mall in down town and the other in between Wal-mart and Sam's Club.
	Arámburo (Super Plaza): Oldest locally owned market in town. It is a small supermarket, located in the heart of town, one block from the Squid Roe (a local landmark). Lázaro Cárdenas and Zaragoza. Take Highway 1 towards Cabo San Lucas and go straight ahead until it transforms into the city’s main drag. Keep going straight; past the shopping mall and El Squid Roe. It is the yellow building with ample parking, to your right, across the street from the Hard Rock Cafe. Less than 10 minutes from Cabo del Sol & Punta Ballena.