After reading the post about not bringing in food or dirt into Mexico, i was wondering where the locals go for the best veggies and cuts of meat? We usually go to the Super Ley for Tequila or other odd things that we need. I have never bought meat there. I have bought fruit, veggies, and peppers there.
So i am thinking of not bringing our own protein and buying in PP.
What are your favorite Carnicerias and Farmers Markets?
We will be there October 7th-11th and we are looking forward to the Shrimp festival.
Do you know your way around Rocky Point? I can't give you the exact directions, but there is a meat market in what I call the "downtown" area that sells the most delicious meat I've ever tasted. There is also a produce store, I think just past the railroad tracks in the area where La Curva is. Someone on here will direct you so make sure this post stays towards the top.
Maybe we need a FAQ on this subject. It has all been covered on other posts but:
Every store has a good selection of fresh fruit and veggies:
Santa Fe Market and Bodega across the street both on Benito Juarez on the edge of town coming from Sonoita.
Super Ley and Las Palmas just off Benito Juarez, turn at the light in front of Aka Si. Right hand turn coming into town.
There is a Fruteria on the right hand side of Sinaloa, about 5 blocks off Fremont. Favorite of the locals. Sinaloa (Capones is on Sinaloa but the other direction off Fremont.) intersects Fremont at a stop sign with a Pemex and a Bank on the corners.
The carneceria that people have mentioned is across the street from the Telmex building. Easiest way to find this is to watch for the large microwave towers on the left hand side of Benito Juarez as you come into town. Pretty much in the middle of town. Parking can be difficult in this area so you might want to park where you can and and walk. Telmex is a large well marked building on one corner. Directly caddy corner across the street and about 3 buildings down the street on the opposite side from Telmex is the favored butchershop. There is a SS hospital across the street. It is small but well marked, they almost always have an English Speaker and will cut what you want. You can get precut beef, pork, chicken and some seafood at the Bodega, Super Ley, Santa Fe markets as well.
Maybe we need a FAQ on this subject. It has all been covered on other posts but:
Every store has a good selection of fresh fruit and veggies:
Santa Fe Market and Bodega across the street both on Benito Juarez on the edge of town coming from Sonoita.
Super Ley and Las Palmas just off Benito Juarez, turn at the light in front of Aka Si. Right hand turn coming into town.
There is a Fruteria on the right hand side of Sinaloa, about 5 blocks off Fremont. Favorite of the locals. Sinaloa (Capones is on Sinaloa but the other direction off Fremont.) intersects Fremont at a stop sign with a Pemex and a Bank on the corners.
The carneceria that people have mentioned is across the street from the Telmex building. Easiest way to find this is to watch for the large microwave towers on the left hand side of Benito Juarez as you come into town. Pretty much in the middle of town. Parking can be difficult in this area so you might want to park where you can and and walk. Telmex is a large well marked building on one corner. Directly caddy corner across the street and about 3 buildings down the street on the opposite side from Telmex is the favored butchershop. There is a SS hospital across the street. It is small but well marked, they almost always have an English Speaker and will cut what you want. You can get precut beef, pork, chicken and some seafood at the Bodega, Super Ley, Santa Fe markets as well.
Any questions let us know and GV will answer.
Not me buddy. Every time I try to help and relate my very positive experiences, somebody jumps down my throat. And it's almost always at your request.
All that aside, I had an excellent expereience at that shop. Six absolutly wonderful ribeyes, that only I could cook to such perfection. Get the boots.
The street is Bravo and it's right on the corner where Roberto was talking about. Little shop, but very nice folks in it. Be patient because they hand cut and trim your carne.
I kind of prefer the old merced market, the old butcher is an amigo and cuts the prime rib to prefection. Chorizo is very tastee also fruits and veggie's are good.
It' north of la curva at the turn around...
Not me buddy. Every time I try to help and relate my very positive experiences, somebody jumps down my throat. And it's almost always at your request.
All that aside, I had an excellent expereience at that shop. Six absolutly wonderful ribeyes, that only I could cook to such perfection. Get the boots.
The street is Bravo and it's right on the corner where Roberto was talking about. Little shop, but very nice folks in it. Be patient because they hand cut and trim your carne.
Do they have the murals of cows on the outside of the shop?
You know what Joe. I don't really remember. I was so traumatised by having spent the time with Puerto Penasco's finest, I just wanted to get the meat and find a bathroom.
I somewhat recall Roberto's s morning person mentioning something about that, but again I don't recall. Could have something to do with age,also.
By the way, I'm not talking to you. You suckered me in last time. While I hate to change from a successful venture I may try Playa's spot next. Nothin ventured, nothing gained.
I kind of prefer the old merced market, the old butcher is an amigo and cuts the prime rib to prefection. Chorizo is very tastee also fruits and veggie's are good.
It' north of la curva at the turn around...
I love that store. I think it's a lot better than Super Ley's, but they don't have a huge selection. If you just want the basics, this is a great store.
Thanks every body for the responses! I know my way around PP pretty well so i am sure ican find most of the places. I am on Google Earth right now and the only place i am having a problem finding is carneceria on Benito Juarez by the Telmex. I will keep a look out for the microwave stations while driving down.
As you are coming north on Benito Juarez from say Fremont, when you come to the first Pemex station, you turn right and go up a couple blocks. That's Bravo.
You will see Telemex office on the right and Rocky Imports on the left. That is the corner where the place is. Exactly it is on the north-east corner.
Bravo and Gullermo Prieto. Happy hunting and watch out for the cops, they frown on light crashing.
Thanks to everybody for all the info. I'm going down for a wedding on Oct 10 and I was going to bring all the meat for a barbeque from Phoenix. Now, I think i'll just get it at one of the mentioned markets. I don't want to risk having it confiscated.
Not 100% sure but I think Merced is closed. Drove by the other day and looked like there was a lot of construction going on in the building. When was the last time you were there Playa?
the direction is mostly north/south.....it is/becomes Hwy 8 which heads to the border.....so I have to agree with Playa's post.....much as I hate to!!!:stir:
The old Merced market is on the street that runs by La Curva....at the little roundabout several streets east of it. Haven't been by it in a while.
Last time we were down there tried rib-eyes at the one across from telmex.They looked great but were very grainy and tough. The one by La Curva said we had to buy the whole side that they did not cut for you!
The one by La Cuerva is or was a CEDASA outlet. Supplier to some of he restaurants and carnecerias. They used to sell individually frozen steaks but no more.
The one by La Cuerva is or was a CEDASA outlet. Supplier to some of he restaurants and carnecerias. They used to sell individually frozen steaks but no more.
OK, now I'm really confused. I thought the last time I was, but now it's even worse. Is it north or east or ????
The question really is is that CEDASA (Which I thought was Jewish) the same as merced market?
I just noticed Eduardo posted on another thread that the fruiteria on Sinaloa is not open yet.....they're still constructing the building. Somebody needs to go there and tell them to hurry up.....I need it open by Friday, LOL!!!! Seriously, if it is not open, where is the next best one??
There is also a small real clean market off josefa a block west of the old folks home, sorry gv put if you post that map again i can point out the street. Locals shop there and the butchers are very buzy..
Cedasa is a brand of Sonoran Beef, it is better than what you can buy just about anywhere. Here is the site http://www.cedasa.com.mx/
Thanks for the link, Russ. I didn't understand a word of it, but the meat sure looked good. Does the market on Bravo carry filets? I don't know why I think about switching from their ribeyes.
The name of the street is Miquel Hidago, the market is on the corner, next to it they sell some tortillas that are really good, if you want to gain some weight by them there, next to the tortilla place, is a handy man that fixes computers, refig, cars, you name it he is there for you..I think that's the right street if not it's around the area short drive from las conchas.
When you do google maps like this, you need to change it to the longitude/latitude coordinates. This link only pulled up a general map of Penasco. Or is it just me?
Very surprising to hear that. I always buy the Rib-eyes and NY's there and they have been excellent every time.:think:
yola said:
Last time we were down there tried rib-eyes at the one across from telmex.They looked great but were very grainy and tough. The one by La Curva said we had to buy the whole side that they did not cut for you!
When you do google maps like this, you need to change it to the longitude/latitude coordinates. This link only pulled up a general map of Penasco. Or is it just me?
Try using the zoom function on the side either the plus or minus or using the scroller on your mouse.
Hey Russ, awhile back you mentioned a store off of Dominguez which sells to restaurants and has items you can't find at other places. Could you give us the name and location again?
Hey tortuga you are referring to CS Restaurant supply, they are on Josepha Dominguez from the main highay going toward Las Conchas they will be on your right at about the 1.5 mile mark (mas o menos) I will try to find their phone number and exact address.