“It's a good place to shop if you are looking for Asian food staples. The one thing I don't like about this place is that more than a third of what they sell doesn't have the proper prices. It like every other item don't have prices. And it's been like these for like forever. Selection are getting smaller since they are replacing everything with their Panama brand. Overall it a quick place to pick up asian grocery. Place is clean though. Their cooked food area is a different category. You should definitely go check it out.”
“Friendly service. Great selection. Good prices. This is the blueprint for other markets to follow. Every item they stock has a purpose, and I can tell they do their best to stock what people actually want.”
“Great spot for a quick and convenient falafel wrap pick up. They offer a variety of other protein options as well. Nice location right on El Camino. Friendly service and reasonable prices for a yummy healthy meal”
“This is the place to come for Middle Eastern goods. The selection is wonderful, the date and olive varieties are excellent, and they have so much! Take your time, poke around, it’s fantastic!
Enjoy!”
“I’m not the type of person to sit down and write reviews—but this place deserves every single minute of my time so I can truly express how I feel about it.
There are stores you shop at… and then there are places that feel like home. This family-owned grocery store is something truly special.
From the moment you walk in, you’re not treated like a customer—you’re treated like family. Mo, the owner, has created something rare. The way he cares about people, remembers faces, and makes everyone feel welcome is something you just don’t see anymore. And his two kids? Just like their father—kind, genuine, and always ready to help with a smile.
Let’s talk about prices—because honestly, they’re unbeatable. Every single item is priced better than what you’ll find at other stores. Period. You walk out feeling like you got more than your money’s worth every time.
The store itself is spotless, organized, and always stocked with the latest trending items. They somehow manage to have everything you didn’t even know you needed. And if there’s ever something you can’t find, just ask. Mo or his kids will go out of their way to make sure you get it.
This isn’t just a grocery store—it’s a community, a family, and a place that genuinely cares. Support businesses like this. They deserve it.
I don’t expect anyone to just take my word for it—go see it for yourself.”
“I like this store for its local vibe, great selection of sometimes unexpected things, and excellent people who work there. It is a lot more than a discount grocery store. Every time I'm there, I end up with some useful household items and a cute little something for kids and family. When my mom accidentally left her phone there, we safely recovered it about an hour later. This Grocery Outlet is one of the many Pacifica's hidden gems.”
“Very organized and clean market. I came in for an ingredient I am not familiar with and the woman at the cashier knew exactly what I was looking for and showed me my options. This will definitely be my go-to shop for Indian/Figian grocery. Great location with pretty easy parking as there are a few parking lots around the corner”
“The Mission District is a must-visit for anyone looking to immerse themselves in authentic Latin culture and cuisine. Walking through the streets, you’re surrounded by vibrant murals, lively energy, and an endless lineup of Latin food spots that feel truly authentic.
One standout stop is Casa Guadalupe Supermarket—a treasure trove of Latin flavors, from fresh ingredients to specialty snacks and baked goods. Every corner of the Mission District feels full of life and community pride, and sampling the food here is like taking a bite out of local culture itself!”
“We were headed to the Caltrain station next door and stumbled across Sam’s. The owner was so friendly the minute we walked in the door. He told us he had some of the best sandwiches around and are we glad we took him up on it! The rolls were so fresh and delicious, real bakery French rolls. All the ingredients were so fresh and delicious. This place is a hidden gem and family owned for 50 + years!”
11AM - 6PM
1620 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
Supermarkets
“I couldn't find barberries at two Mediterranean markets that were closer to me, but Pirooz had them! Same deal with rose petals. Also I tried 3 American and 2 Mediterranean markets and could not find fresh pomegranates (I must have just missed the season), but Pirooz had them, and they were delicious. Staff was also very helpful.”
“They have everything here, a butcher at the meat section, stocked shelves and very nice vegetables. Prices are a little high but they offer senior discounts to 55+ so make sure you ask for it before you pay.”
“This grocery store is my favorite store when I was a little boy growing up my grandparents would send me and my cousin would take us there with them we used to live just around the block so many memories 4EVER”
“Buddies market is very convenient, Paul the owner has to pass the connivence fee onto his customers just to stay in business considering he is right next door to the Canyon Market just to stay competitive, he carries quite a bit and if customer's ask for specific items, Paul will go out of his way to accommodate their requests. He is too small of a store for outside vendors to bother with or requesting an outrageous amount of product per month that he cannot order from the big boys so that leaves him having to do about 90% of item shopping by himself, he's a hard working man who has suffered in the past with an unfortunate attempt on his life that sometimes he doesn't smile, he's a good man who loves his family and his customer base, I've worked for him going on 5 years now and have earned his trust and respect, I work as hard as he does and together we keep the store up and running, he does not own the building therefore the outside look leaves little to desire but the landlord does not take any interest in keeping it from being an eyesore. The stores overhead is unbelievable it's very expensive just to turn the lights on much less open for 11 hours straight, new store hours are Saturday through Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm and Friday 9:00am to 8:30pm Stop in and say hello to Paul, he would appreciate it if you took the time to say hello.”
“Love this store. Staff is friendly & always helpful. I walk 3 blocks out of my way to go here to pick up incidentals and….. oh. That’s right. The best mezcal selection for a small store. Love them”
“The perfect convenience store for when you're on Oak St towards Octavia to US-101 or I-80 and the Bay Bridge. You can easily stop for the necessities during your commute street parking is easy, and the staff are super friendly. For my commute it's a pint of Haagen-Dazs, a Gatorade and a bag of Kettle brand chips for the days when there is traffic.. Let's just say I eat a lot of ice cream. What's your favorite snack during a long commute?”
“Friendly family owned market and the best option in the neighborhood. Great sandwiches and lots of alternative healthier options for snacks. The produce is always top notch and worth that extra bodega price tag to support this family business and neighborhood gem.”
“I went in there looking for a MoneyGram, the MoneyGram no longer exists in this location and they do not cash checks either, the reason I'm giving it five stars is because I spoke to a very nice cashier lady person who understood my language no problem, she explained that it was under New Management, the store looks very nice and clean and well-organized and had hot and cold foods and a huge variety of different things, I would absolutely go back if I wanted to go shopping for any particular item support your local”
“A wonderful neighborhood market. Their meat and fish selection is excellent and fresh, as is the veggie and fruit section. They also have an excellent cheese area. The deli is also terrific.”
“Was in the area today and stopped by for a sandwich. Got a pastrami on rye which had great flavor and was only about $10 bucks.
The staff is super kind, we’ll definitely be back.”
“The staff is super friendly! I love supporting local neighborhood spots. I got the passion fruit smoothie - amazing - and the chicken and cheese pastel for $15. I loved both things! Will definitely come back for the $2.00 coffee one day.”
“This is an EXCELLENT grocery store! They have SO much great produce, and much of it is organic. Their cheese selection is impressive, they have a lot of gourmet items and I think they have the entire line of grains from Bob's Red Mill. Good wine/beer selection, big parking lot and everyone who works there is so nice. And their prices are extremely affordable!! It's also very clean and well organized. I don't eat meat but I did notice a very large butcher section too. Don't give your money to Whole Foods/Amazon! Shop local at this great neighborhood market.”
“Great market, very competitive pricing and selections especially on the sweet potato f and ginger! They pretty much giving you a wholesale price it's quite fascinating”
“Lucky usually has everything I need. The produce is better than Safeway. They don't carry Miyoko's butter or some other vegan brands but they're almost there.”
“I'm a 80's baby, this grocery store has always been in the neighborhood. So much history at this store, some good, some bad. The store remodeling is way better than it was before, more brighter, open space and if they started cooking food they probably get more customers. They have fresh produce, fruits vegetables All your grocery needs. I don't know the owners but I did meet the cashier and he was super polite.. Check out the local shop..”
“The cutest store. I love to stop by on my walks to pop in and grab my favorite ice cream (their espresso flavor!) for me and a scoop of vanilla for my dog. It’s always a pleasure to see their guard dog Bella too 😊”
7:30AM - 9PM
3A N Kingston St, San Mateo
Supermarkets
“We each got a taco platter, so two tacos each--2 chicken, 1 lengua, and 1 al pastor... Tacos were more than decent--they exceeded my expectations. You see, I was led to believe we walked in to El Palenque, so I was excited until I discovered that we were actually somewhere that had only TWO stars, so I was a little nervous... Turns out the lengua was tender and flavorful, and the al pastor was very tasty! Fresh tomatillo salsa was VERY fresh, and the chips were also fresh and very tasty...rice was fluffy, and the beans were rich and well-seasoned...was a relief to see that it was actually pretty good!”
“I try to come here for vegetables. It’s fresh and great prices but you have to buy in larger quantities so be ready to feast. I also like their fresh rice fun.”
“With the number of grocery shopping options on Stockton Street, it's easy to overlook this 3-in-1market. Given the store size, you won't find a comprehensive variety of produce or products. It's a backup shopping spot for me when I'm unable to find vegetables or cooking ingredients either at that SoCal based chain supermarket or other neighboring stores. They have fish tanks in the rear area behind the cashier counter and back right corner while the meat section is along the right wall towards the front as you walk in. In the center area, you'll find open freezer bins with various seafood like abalone, oysters, mussels, scallops, and sea cucumber as well as packed fish balls and other processed seafood products. I've come here a couple times when my normal shopping spot didn't have okra. I come here normally when I can't find okra. I can't vouch for their meats and seafood price and quality wise as I have not bought from those sections. Good backup spot for me.”
“Went here looking for garlic but was surprised to see the vast selection of vegetables. This store has so much culture and friendly workers. I let with some meat from the butchers as well as some Mexican treats.
Thank you for wonderful service and environment. Prices imo were faire.”