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| - This place is down the street from a place I've been staying at lately, and I only ventured in here in search of some Sprite and/or Squirt.
I had heard about how cool this place and places like it are, but I finally got a chance to see for myself. Its a regular grocery store for the most part, focusing on Mexican goods.
What makes this place awesome is the whole side of the store that has hot food and baked goods. The assortment of multi-colored baked yummies is awe-inspiring. People buzz around the display case with trays that they put their chosen stuff on, and then go to the checkout. Everyone I've seen in my few visits there have their trays overflowing with all kinds of breads and deserts.
There is a long long counter full of hot foods. I have no clue what most of it is, but it all looks delicious. The signs are in Spanish, but if you know Mexican food, then you'll probably know what all the stuff is. But someone like me can only asked stupidly, "Uh, wut dat?"
Today I couldn't resist something in a tray at the end of this counter. It looked like some kind of roasted pork, all gooey and tender and amazing looking. I asked what it was and the guy said pork, I asked to taste it and he let me, and then I got a pound of it. This is what I've been wanting for so long...slow roasted pig. I've only dreamed of what that skin must taste like, and now I know. Unbelievable.
There is also another counter island in the middle of this section that seems to have a lot of sides and deserts in it. It all just looks so appetizing. Its not a good idea to come in here when you're hungry.
I admit, if you're clueless about Mexican cuisine then you will be a little lost. You won't know what to order. You won't know what tastes good and what you won't like. But that is part of the whole culinary adventure. I say embrace it.
As far as being a supermarket, its ok. The prices are the same as other places like Fry's, but not as many sales going on. But who cares about that stuff. The place to be is over by those display cases of goodness.
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