Chávez Supermarket is a store in San José noted for being very clean and well-organized, with well-kept and fresh food and fruits. It is described as well-stocked. Some customers, however, find it to be one of the most expensive in terms of products and advise comparing prices before buying. Inside the supermarket is a taqueria, a quick stop for Mexican food where customers can watch the food being prepared at the counter. The menu includes items like carne asada french fries, super burritos, Huevos Rancheros, menudo, and horchata. The carne asada fries are noted for having real cheese and good, chewy steak pieces, while the guacamole is nice and slightly sour. The horchata has a strong rice flavor. The taqueria has a digital screen menu. Reviews on service and quality are mixed. Some note improved service with more workers, while others report that service and quality have gone down even as prices have continued to go up. Specific issues include a slow cashier who does not pay attention and orders sometimes being prepared incorrectly or with cold ingredients. The food is generally found to be good and flavorful, making it a place customers return to for quick eats, though perhaps not as often as before.
I went to eat here a week or so ago. They have great food and supportive staff. I wanted their horchata and I think I got Jamaica and I loved it. The staff in the food making area are wonderful. Would highly recommend going here!
January 2026
I thought I try them for my New Years dinner and got them on 12/31/25 @ 1 pm The Tamales from The Taqueria were good but they didn’t have much meat ! Hoping I got a bad batch and will go back and give them another chance
July 2025
Friendly staff and clean with well stocked shelves. The food in the restaurant inside is very good and flavorful.
