“I am BEYOND excited to have a Mexican store in Bellmawr! This is my go to spot. The prices are on par with Mexican stores in the area (be prepared: nothing is labeled with a price but they will tell you if you ask but please don't ask for the price of everything...that's just annoying). The store is very clean and well kept. The girl who is usually behind the counter is SO nice and always smiling every time I go in and makes me feel really at home. You will typically find me here to buy chorizo but when my husband comes in, all bets are off and we end up buying half of the store! When you walk in, to the left are the sweets (mantecadas, gansitos, principe etc.) and chips (churritos, rancheritos, crujitos etc.). It literally feels like a little piece of heaven. Then, there are isles with all kinds of Mexican canned and jarred goods, cueritos, jello mixes, rompope, sodas. There are fresh chiles and all kinds of cooking supplies (molcajete, vaporero etc.) Towards the back are refrigerators where the vegetables, quesos, meats (chorizo, longaniza), pre-made jellos and avocados are all kept. Recently, they started carrying fresh tortillas, bread, home made potato chips and pan dulce. One time we went and they had fresh bunuelos....to die for! They also make their own tamales (rojo, verde and rajas). I've tried the rojo and verde and the verde is THE best I've had in the area and I will definitely go here to get it from now on! Word to the wise: the tamales are only available on Saturdays and Sundays and start at 8:00AM. If you go too late, they will run out!”
“Biggest issue I have with the store is when it snows they never clean the sidewalks around the building. Also, for some reason there's sandwiches are starting to get smaller.”
“I’ve never had a bad experience there at all. I go there a lot. Great customer service unlike other places around here. This is one of the best places in this town in my opinion.”
“I stop here quite often and have to say they have the most professional and courteous gas attendant I’ve ever encountered. This gentleman always has a smile and helps start your morning positive energy.”
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