If you are tired of shopping at one of the big chain grocery stores and are looking for something…read moreunique with tradition behind it, Tradishn Market & Café might be for you. As I was able to finally utilize this Eastern European/Central Asian store early afternoon on a beautiful Monday, I felt compelled to write about my experience. It's located in this quiet strip mall in the southeastern corner of E Smokey Hill Rd and Chambers, its existence is somewhat overshadowed by the sports bar next door. Had I not come to this mall to work my side gig shift at the very bar, I don't think I would have ever found this cute market/deli/café. Small markets such as this tend to sell the normal groceries with higher price tags. I think I at least saw a review left by one of the past users who said it. And yet, based on my shopping experience this afternoon, I somewhat disagree to that opinion. I didn't buy much. As my refrigerator still had good variety of foods left, I only wanted a few to several items: namely rare finds. When I try a business that I have never used before, I bring my authentic self with curiosity bigger than one of the 14ers in Colorado. Hence, I arrived to it with so much expectation and anticipation. The store looked quiet at 12:50pm. Instead of the workers, one of the patrons who said he lived across from the street said a pleasant hi to me. He was enjoying his little him time at one of the tables upfront. Inside is quite modern. And cute/adorable as well. After passing the café area where they can make drinks, I proceeded to what appeared to be the deli section. Then I immediately saw their "prepared" foods. After carefully investigating each one, I grabbed the attention of one of the ladies all the way to the meat section for assistance. I picked what appeared to be rolled cabbage meat (so no cabbage around it; it appeared to be chicken so chicken hamburger meat type thing), stirred fried veggies that included eggplant, cauliflower, red pepper etc. and grape leaves (and yet, per the lady, what's inside the leaves was ground beef.) She carefully placed all of them in two separate containers for me to take home. I had no clue how much the per pound price for the prepared foods was but I really didn't care to be freak. And for the next 15-20 minute or so, I walked slowly to browse each aisle. The items they carry at this store were quite unique where some of the packages are/were written (I believe) in Russian language. Quite intriguing indeed. As much as I wanted to immerse myself in the foods that I have never had before, I exercised discipline by not buying all those "unknown" items. It was hard though! Like I said, it was my uncontrollable curiosity that drove me nuts while walking around! I ended up with only 4 items in the basket. When the lady upfront rang them up, I realized that the per pound price for the prepared foods was only $5.99 so between the two containers, it was only $10 with some change. Wow! This was not expected. I thought each one would be easily $10 so I was expecting to pay close to $20 for both. As soon as I got home, I tried all the prepared foods. And all of them are/were well-seasoned/prepared/cooked in a family style cooking. As I got to savor the "Tradishn" of the cuisines they boast about at this shop, my happy tummy was literally smiling with joy. This place didn't disappoint. This somewhat tiny in size but mighty in quality market quietly exists in a little space in the city of Aurora. And as the store's name says it all, it does carry the authenticity with modern twists. I quite fancy this place!

I love everything about this European market. First of all it's stunning and full of charm. Great…read morefor ready-made foods, bakery items and gifts. They have a beautiful selection of fancy chocolates that look like you spent a ton of money but you actually didn't, I love adding these to gifts. Stop in and support a local small business.

I wouldn't really classify this as a market because it's super limited and I'm questioning the…read morefreshness of the refrigerated items since I brought a container of yogurt and it was literally rancid when I got home. However the Denver Halal restaurant is inside and if you're looking for a no frills spot to grab affordable gyros and chicken shawarma this is your spot. They will also sell you their meats on the spits by the pound. We grabbed gyros at $20/lb and they pile in in a container for a quick to go order. Let's be clear this place is NOT fancy, you don't come for ambiance and you don't come for grocery items but their meats and sandwiches hit so I'll keep coming back.

The shawarma was absolutely delicious and the kabob platter was mouth watering. Highly recommended.read more

The frozen longanisa we got here had freezer burn. Canned goods and snack are a but pricey. I…read morewished they had more Pinoy ice cream.

Fun Filipino market with a variety of unique products, including from other Asian countries. Saw…read moreseveral things here that I usually don't see in other Asian stores. The service is really nice as well. The prices for packaged goods seemed a bit on the high side. The produce looked really fresh and more reasonably priced. Interesting place to shop for novelty food items.

When asked to name a food-related spot on the corner of Hampden & Tower, one might immediately…read morethink of Pearl of Siam, or Royal Hilltop, or Taqueria Jalisco. But the Nigerian grocery known as African International Market is an equally worthy contender. Since I'm feeling a bit hungry at the moment, I'll begin by rhapsodizing about a few of the snacks you can find within the walls of AIM. If I really had to choose, I'd say that one of my favorite foods from Nigeria is Kilishi. Created by Hausa people in the country's north, this protein-y powerhouse consists of very thin slices of beef rubbed with a chile-peanut paste, then sun-dried. Very nearby, you can also avail yourself of some suitably smoky fish jerky. On the sweeter side, Chin-Chin is a variation of a snack found all over Africa under multiple names (a remarkably similar item is known in Ethiopia as Biskut). Specifically, it consists of nuggets of lightly-spiced-and-sugared wheat dough which are deep-fried to a luscious golden brown. But you have to have something to moisten all this with, and what's more fitting than Vitamalt? Yes, this Danish-in-origin (nonalcoholic) malt beverage is wildly popular in West Africa and available here in multiple flavors, including the "Plus" version with açai, aloe, and guaraná. But as tasty as these treats are, you'll find that AIM is also a convenient source for your Nigerian grocery needs. Have you ever tried Ukwa? These kernels of the African breadfruit tree are often cooked by the Igbo people (residing primarily in the country's southeast) into a super-nutritious porridge with palm oil, Ogiri (fermented locust beans), and just a dash of Akanwu (potash). In a similar vein, the market also sells the core components for several soups from Africa's most populous nation, including earthy Egusi (gourd seeds) and tangy Ogbono (bush mango kernels). In the mood to make either Akara or Fufu? AIM's shelves are lined with gargantuan sacks of (respectively) black-eyed pea and yam flours to enable you to do just that, so don't be shy - grab a couple! And of course, it seems like every West (and for that matter, Central) African market features an array of sweet, spicy, and savory plantain chips to choose from - and this one is certainly no exception. So go forth and see what else you can find here.

Wow! Such a friendly place. I purchased some of the most authentic African Black Soap found in the…read morecity and my skin feels AMAAZING!!!! Jasper helped me and he was so kind and heartwarming. I will be purchasing all of my future African products from here going forward!

Euro Market did a fantastic job catering and organizing a charcuterie board experience for my…read morebusiness event's luncheon on a Saturday afternoon. Their selection of cheeses, meats, and pastries were a huge hit with my team! Everyone loved how fresh and flavorful each item was. No one left hungry, and the cost didn't break the bank. A special thanks to Inna who helped me plan and budget for all of the food items and worked to make sure my team had a great experience! Featured food items included: -Smoked Pearl cheese -Krolewski polish cheese -Hungarian salami -Prosciutto -Apple strudel

So nice to see such a great variety of foods from all around the world. So many choices. Prices are…read morereasonable with very helpful staff.

Great market! Lots of unique items to choose from. The people who work there are helpful snd nice.read more

Nice little store with very reasonable prices. The selection isn't the greatest though. We just had…read morea couple things to purchase and decided not to wait in the long line of only 1 register. 3 stars as the selection wasn't great and the register guy seemed very slow.

Very nice middle eastern market. Very thoughtfully laid out. They had everything I was looking for…read more Highly recommend

One of the metro area's newest Middle Eastern markets is in fact also one of the larger ones of its…read moretype locally. I'm of course referring to the stunning souk near Kennedy Golf Course called Mecca Market. Let's make a little trip of our own, and discover the wonders within. One thing that's always stood out to me about MM is its inventory of items representing North Africa. Have you ever wanted to make the flaky, delicious, and very messy Tunisian pastries known (in their singular form) as Brik? You can find the dough - or, more properly, Malsouka - to do just that, right here. Much-loved Moroccan sodas, such as the unexpectedly-yet-aptly-named tropical wonder Hawai, are also available in the market's bountiful beverage aisle. And of course, you can find plump, sun-sweet Deglet Nour dates from Algeria here too. Other memorable Maghrebi merchandise includes (but is not limited to) tempting tinned sardines, boxes of caramel pudding mix (reflecting the area's heavy French history), flavorful fig jam and even jumbo jars of spreadable chocolate/hazelnut paste (like Nutella, but even better). But this isn't the only region whose delights can be found within these walls - far from it! So let's peek a bit more closely to see what other crafty and clever curiosities await. One of my favorite desserts from the Middle East in fact goes by many names - Bamieh in Iran, Awameh in Syria, and Legimat in Sudan just to give a few examples. But no matter what you may call them, they're basically all sweetened donut puffs. And when I'm not feeling particularly inclined to go through all the steps of making them, I can just buy a box of premixed powder (readily available here at MM) and enjoy them in a fraction of the time. Of course, the more serious cooks among you can find plenty to please here too, from fresh grape leaves, to Halal (but of course!) meats, to saffron, Dibs al-Kharrub (carob molasses), and Kamoun Sufi ("woolly cumin", so named because of the thin fibers covering the seeds). And I have to devote just a bit of space to the snacks available here, like orange- and lemon-filled wafer cookies, paprika potato chips, and Cadbury chocolate bars. Yes, even after one visit I think you'll find that Mecca Market has things to appeal to all kinds of culinary voyagers.

Best Customer Service, they got an amazing selection of Latin American food, and the biggest and…read moretasty avocados in Colorado.

Me encanta De mi país! Siempre ayudan mucho y muy serviciales. Mi fiancé es americano y va mucho a…read morela tienda y no tiene problemas comprando y siempre le ayudan con el español. La tienda tiene de todo y si necesito algo primero llamo para ver si está el producto. Los recomiendo!!!

It came from Boulder... yes, I know that may sound like the start of an eerie science fiction…read moremovie, but really, ¡cálmate! You see, some of our friends up north have now graced Denver with a second branch of the popular South American gastronomic emporium, Cují Foods. As you will no doubt notice upon entering, many of the products in this cozy "rincón" hail from Venezuela, as do the owners ("cují" is in fact a tree from that part of the continent). Some of my personal favorites here are the heat-and-eat products in the cooler, for times when I'm craving a moist Cachapa (cheesy corn cake), some Pastelitos (chicken or beef turnovers), or even a couple of Cachitos (hearty ham buns), But really, I need to get my act together, and cook a meal or two myself - and luckily, Cují has plenty of suggestions for me there too. If I need a little meat, I can just stop right by the door and pick out some Tapa de Cuadril (Argentinian beef rump cap) or a few links of Morcilla (blood sausage from Colombia). Numerous cheese and other dairy products are available here too, from earthy Queso Guayanés, to creamy Nata Criolla, to tangy Queso Telita. I mean really, I can cut down my shopping list quite handily here - and these are only a few of the phenomenal food finds available at this address. Is your sweet tooth especially needy today? Well, you'll find plenty of options to quell that particular "hambre" here. I would personally recommend some rice/wheat bites packed with dulce de leche (Toops), a little tin of hazelnut wafer rolls (Pirucream), or some chocolate cream-stuffed cookies (Marilu) - or all three if you really want to get festive. If you prefer snacks of the salty variety, how about some cheese puffs (Tris and Pepito are two varieties you will most likely see) or even Batata Palha - Brazilian shoestring potatoes. (Yes, I know those traditionally go on stews like Estrogonofe de Frango, but honestly, I can eat them right out of the bag). Ay, I just realized that strangely, I haven't yet said anything about beverages - which is a little odd since that tends to be one of my favorite grocery sections. So let me close out by telling you about - for example - Papelón con Limón (sugarcane/lime juice), Té Canela (cinnamon tea), and of course, Café Paramo (one of Venezuela's favorite coffees), all readily available at Cují too.

Like a portal to a different world in the middle of Wheat Ridge. A hidden gem! Incredible…read morecaipirinhas, the food was delicious, the staff were so kind. The interior was thoughtfully decorated and refreshing. Prepare to linger and be patient for your incredible food. Steak and potatoes to die for! The cultural pace is different - and so worth the wait! Have a BOGO caipirinha (passion fruit is the best) and enter into a great conversation or watch a World Cup game - savor this life-giving, special place!

Great little restaurant with a good happy hour. There were not many people in the restaurant while…read morewe were there, making the vibes a little low. We enjoyed the food and drinks. They had a lot of mocktail options! The fried food was delicious, however, not the healthiest.