Mouthwatering International Grocery in Columbus

La Michoacan

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $

"Wonderful Mexican market located in an assuming shopping strip at the corner of Bethel and Sawmill. As you enter, you won't miss the wide variety of colorful produce. Pretty much everything you need is available: herbs, peppers, chiles, cactus, etc. Continue down the aisles and you'll see an array of drinks and snacks imported from Mexican including what appears like every flavor of Jarritos you could've imagined, in addition to a huge selection of fruit juices. Toward the back there's many cuts of meat and varieties of tortilla + tostadas as well as a household favorite: chicharron pork skins. The refrigerator section carried a variety of goods, from fresh cheeses through tamale flour base. We didn't really explore the center aisles that much, but they appeared well stocked too. Definitely an excellent stop for all your Mexican grocery needs!"

Mediterranean Foods Imports

★★★★★ 4.9 (22) • $

"Mediterranean Food Imports has a pretty low-key presence, so much so that I tend to forget they're there even though I live a five-minute walk away. Like many ethnic groceries in this town, it's pretty bare-bones inside. Hey, Mediterranean Food Imports, the 1970s have called, and they would like their lousy fluorescent lighting back.That being said, the staff here have always been friendly and helpful. Which is a good thing, because things are not always obvious. There are tubs of store-made hummus, baba ghanoush, and seriously potent Turkish salad in one of the refrigerator cases in the back, although you'll need to know what you're looking for - they have neither a label, nor a price ($2.99 to $3.99, it turns out).For me, the real treasures are otherwise hard-to-find ingredients, if you're looking to cook Moroccan or Middle Eastern food: bottles of preserved lemons, Ras el Hanout (in the bulk spice section), a fair selection of olives. Plus the batches of frozen store-made fatayer, which are a pretty nice meal when you're too lazy to cook the ingredients you bought at Mediterranean Food Imports."

Halal Mediterranean Food Imports & Bakery #3

★★★★★ 4.9 (21)

"I've driven past this place many times but had never stopped in until I read that they make sandwiches in the back of the grocery. Apparently their falafel is amazing, and they have great reviews on Yelp.I went Saturday around lunchtime and ordered myself a falafel pita and a chicken schwarma for my husband. While waiting, I picked up some Barbari bread, olives, tomato, and mini cucumbers to create a Mediterranean breakfast at home. I also found a variety container of baklava, and some packaged strawberry croissants. The gentleman behind the counter asked before he added each topping to the pitas and I said yes to all - cucs, tomatoes, onions, and the white sauce. The staff were all very nice, and the pitas were amazing. This is definitely now on my radar; they are so convenient for me since they are so close to home.Update: The Barbari bread is amazing. I had read it gets crisp & golden in the oven. I sliced off an end and toasted it in the toaster oven. So good!"

Sunrise International Market

★★★★☆ 3.7 (20)

"This international grocery store popped up on the west side many months ago, and us locals were waiting not-so-patiently for the day it would finally open. That day has arrived! They are still in the process of getting everything set up, but will hopefully have a few carry-out food vendors in the front (they have several open stalls right now). They have a great variety of packaged food products from China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia,Mexico, and South America - LOTS of stuff that I've never heard of and am interested to try. For those who are newbies to international food products (like myself), they also have a deli in the back with Boar's Head meats and cheeses! The produce has a nice mix of the known and the exotic, and you can get some great prices on bulk sprouts and herbs. A whole aisle of various noodles, and another row of every possible sauce on the planet. There is a ton of random frozen fish and other frozen treats like dumplings, steam buns, and potstickers. Check out the few rows of kitchen items and bowls in the back. There were a lot of cute ramen and soup bowls, as well as pretty ceramic tea kettles and sushi plates. This place has a weird smell when you walk in - but I have learned that this is the smell of an international market... do not be alarmed, and you'll adjust as you navigate the aisles. The staff are very welcoming and seem excited to be open. Come check this place out and pick up a new food item to try!"

La Michoacana Market

★★★★☆ 3.6 (13)

"Love this place Best meat counter in the city The restaurant is a great place to eat as well. Their produce is always fresh and perfect"

El Tulipan Grocery Store

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"Ok so let me first say, when I first moved to the Near East Side of Columbus as a "Native" of California, it was imperative that I find a Mercado Mexicano o Latine. Meaning, there were certain foods only a Mexican or Latine speciality mom and pop were going to carry that I NEEEEEEDED! El Tulipan is small as heck, but con mas fuerza. They come through solidly as an Ethnic/Speaciality grocery from the meat cuts, cheeses, fresh tortillas, and fresh made juices (if you know you know). The restaurant is authentic, affordable, memorable, reliable and most importantly delicious even via delivery! The cuts of meat make me so happy, and the portions are on point. If you love REAL tacos-- you need El Tulipan in your life. La verdad.They have a good amount of parking-- easiest to enter coming directly from Nelson versus turning in off Livingston (you might fly past it)."