La Reina SuperMarket

We had made the decision to seek out local "mom n pop" businesses to patronize because we wanted to support the small businesses in our community. So we really wanted to like these guys, and we gave them a lot of chances, but the interpersonal experiences that we had with the people who checked us out was always very disappointing, and it was so much so that I refuse to shop here anymore. Sometimes we encountered a checker who was friendly, who responded when we smiled and tried to engage in the usual small talk and pleasantries, but most of the time we received complete silence, which is very off putting. The folks in the meat department were always very polite and friendly and not afraid to talk and the selection was fairly decent, but it was not enough to make up for the rudeness during checkout. Also, there are oftentimes these men who congregate at the front door and just stare at you while you're being checked out, and if you look up and give them a neighborly smile they just stare more intently at you. I don't know if this is their security system or what, but I would rather spend my money somewhere that does not feel like a dysfunctional family where you have walk around on eggshells.

Produce is a bit old and wilted but if you need hot peppers in a pinch, this is the place to go.

Clean, well stocked and good prices. Tried two different markets looking for Bay Leaves and was passing by and saw this place. In the Mexican spice area, got a packet for $0.99, grabbed a bag of chips made in house with chili and lemon and some lemons and it rang up for $4.26 - now that's a deal!Walk in and produce to your right, butcher counter in the back and to your left was a hot food area selling all Mexican standards. Up front by the register was sweet breads. Conveniently located on the corner of Louise & Main St.

Lot of the food on the shelves is expired or expiring, and they're trying to sell it at a cheaper price

I have given this place 2 chances-I can't seem to justify to myself to come back. This is located pretty close to us and I really wanted to love it but I can't. Their prices are pretty steep for regular every day items. The meat department looks super sketchy and I don't have the nerve to buy any thing from it. A family member did but I did not care for the bacon or chorizo. They seem to offer a good variety of Mexican and American items. The store doesn't seem very well kept either-feels a little dirty.If the prices were better I'd probably force myself to go ahead go.

La reina has the most deversified international foods the name of the store doesnt reflect on the different types of international groceries i was impressed. On how great the customer service has changed since M r ali purchased store thank you all again ana

It is an old store, isles and product not organized. I like some of the vegetables and fruit sold there. The closer you get to the back of the store, you might gag. The meat department smells bad. It doesn't look sanitary at all. There are always flies in the meat case. Don't they worry about larva, or food poisoning? Honestly, the out doorcfruit/veggie stands are much better for freshness and well display of everything sold at the stand. No one ever says hello when you walk in. I like the fact this store is stocked with items needed during the covid-19 crisis. My employer looks bad next to this guy. He had everything you might need, sanitary wipes, hand sanitizers, alcohol wipes, face covers. Good job on these essential items. I love the Mexican candy, also. So, needless to say, I don't go down every idle. I keep my eyes set at tunnel vision, and do not go to the back of store. The man behind the counter by the hats and boots is pretty nice.

I apparently had 3 heads and 4 arms as I entered this store as everyone stared at me.I thought that I would extend my search for empanadas and corn tortillas to this store. Empanadas are easy to find in Florida, but apparently, they're not as available in California. (I guess it's time for me to learn to make empanadas, but ask me about being a Japanese and making gyoza and why I don't want to make them again.)As the store is much smaller than a Mi Pueblo grocery, they didn't have a deli and the frozen food cases were not functional.However, they had a large selection of meat, drinks (including refrigerated alcohol), various canned goods, and chips and treats. They also had an aisle of housewares.I'm not sure about their selection of corn tortillas, never having seen most of the brands there, but they were in quantities of 70 and most of those would be wasted unless I had some sort of party, so I guess I need to find another store with smaller packages.On leaving the store, my original anatomy was restored thankfully because it's much easier to find clothes for only 1 head and 2 arms.

I bought quarter chicken leg from them and it was frozen which was fine but when I got home it had 5 legs in the bag and they told me there was 9 to 10 legs and it was over priced. I paid 17.99 for it and when I got the 10 legs at a different store it was just 12.89. I feel ripped off.

Anyone know why it's close? Is it a code violation it's been a couple of days now. During the winter time it is always cold but I would think by now it would be open