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| - Formerly Los Compadres Meat Market #3, Cuevas Meat Market is one of our favorite spots to pick up some groceries and delicious premade foods. We used to only stop in for items when we were planning a BBQ, but Cuevas has become one of our go-to grocery shopping spots year round.
You will find items at Cuevas you will not find in other, non-Hispanic grocery stores. Like guanabanas, plantains, yucca root and so on. (Disclaimer: I had no clue what a guanabana was, until I saw it at Cuevas, and googled it on my smartphone) The produce selection can be hit or miss, the prices are usually pretty low but sometimes that also means lower quality. Select your items carefully and you shouldn't be disappointed.
In the back of the store there are delicious baked goods... the pineapple empanadas are my favorite. There is also a counter where you can order hot foods. We get the re-fried beans and Spanish rice from here often. Up front, near the produce, they have delicious pico de gallo and fresh guacamole at very reasonable prices. I don't think I have ever gone to Cuevas and NOT gotten the guac.
This review would be pointless if I failed to mention the meat, after all it IS a meat market. The pre-marinated steak and chicken are perfect for your summer BBQs, and they tend to have good prices on other meats as well.
I am a rather pale 'gringo' that never gets anything but friendly service here. I may stick out like a sore thumb, but I am never treated like on at Cuevas Meat Market.
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