With grocery prices being the way they are in 2025, I am pretty thrilled that I can still get an…read moreabsolutely overflowing cart full of food that feeds my family for more than a week for less than $200. The people here are always super friendly and helpful. The store has a good vibe and the shelves are always full. I seldom come in looking for something that I can't find. There's a reason why Trader Joe's continues to be such a successful brand!

For us a holiday without going to Trader Joe's is incomplete. We usually get some seasonal…read moreflowers, meals and treats. Not having a Trader Joe's in Las Cruces means having to drive up to Albuquerque. Hopefully some day we will have a TJs in southern NM!

Kind of odd for a gas station to close early with no customers in sight; however, it was nice that…read moreyou could still pump gas with your debit or credit card.

I've been shopping at this Smith's five to seven days a week for the last three years. The staff is…read moreon point, the store is always clean and pleasant, I've not once had something I was looking for be out of stock. The guy behind the deli counter provides exemplary customer service, as does the bakery department. All of the cashiers are extraordinarily personable and willing to provide any assistance when asked. The lines move swiftly and the self-checkout always has one or more helpful employees on the spot. The long running employees are a staple of the neighborhood community and the newer ones are always bright and hard-working which speaks highly of the hiring manager. All of the employees are great to have around, even the quieter ones. Lastly, in a neighborhood that can be a little intimidating to some, the security team keeps an excellent eye on everybody and everything. Thanks to them I feel absolutely safe while shopping there, which unfortunately I am unable to to say about some neighborhoods. You can tell that the entire staff cares a whole lot about the well-being of the store, the neighborhood and the community. Long live "Ghetto" Smith's, the heart of the Student Ghetto.

The hot food bar is not that great. Doesn't have any flavor and is always cold. The rice was and is…read morealways hard like it's been there for days.

I cannot comprehend why this whole food has low ratings. It was so much fun shopping at this Whole…read moreFoods compared to the one at Paseo. The selection is quite extensive, and so much more to view and to experience. I found so many items that were unique to Whole Foods and were unable to find them elsewhere. Selection was amazing, and everything was fresh and organic. I enjoyed shopping every single moment. The store was clean and tidy. Staff hardly interacted with the customers compared to the ones in Paseo. However, there is plenty of sitting in the food area. They also give you a lot more deals if you have Amazon Prime. All in all, this is a great place to shop for fresh produce.

La Montanita is an excellent local co-op. There's always fresh, organic produce on offer, as well…read moreas a variety of meats and prepacked food. Their grab-and-go meal section is quite robust, with lots of options for a variety of dietary needs. They've got some nice local offerings as well, such as Zia sodas and Taos Piñon lotion. Best of all is their robust bulk section. I love restocking my pantry there with the quarterly members' discount!

I went today to the store and was very surprised that the store is charging for parking. The store…read moreand the parking lot were ghost towns. I always went to the store and liked to take my time shopping, and spent well over $250. each trip, but that will no longer be the case. I do not appreciate being nickled and dime and having to pay for parking. Fortunately, there are other stores like Sprouts and Whole Foods that offer organic products too and do not charge for parking. It is a shame that they have done this to their customers that always tried to support the local merchants. Gloria

This Sprout's is my favorite because of the great location, amazing quality food choices, clean…read moreenvironment and the nicest most helpful employees ever! I'm always greeted while I'm there and the employees are quick to help me find something.

I had not been to this location in a very long time. I…read morestopped by to get a few vegetables. The zucchini looked good but the yellow squash was not the best quality. The Apples were great. A price of a loaf of bread that I glanced at was $8 I was specifically looking for cipollini onions. They did not have any. They had. A standard, white, yellow, and red...also Pearl onions.

I prefer El Super, but I live close to El Mezquite so I'm here by default pretty often. I don't…read morespeak very good Spanish so I'm always a little intimidated since a lot of the staff don't speak very much English. But the grocery selections are good and the take out section is great. The Breakfast Burrito is 2.99 and delicious. The daily specials can be good. The crema bar with at least a dozen styles of crema is amazing. I plan to have a cream tasting party one day because there are so many different styles. The meat counter is amazing with every cut you could possibly want. They also have a guy with a grill outside who will grill the meat you buy and he's incredible. They'll also grill veggies like scallions for you. Nice, clean store with lot's of variety.

A-OK - we scored a 12 pack of Mineragua for $9.99. A great deal. All the usual items are here…read morethat are in a Mexican market including meat, fish, sauces, veggies. There is a cafeteria which a large choice of hot dishes. Nothing outstanding.

Needed to grab some snacks and this was the closest store to my hotel. The selection was smaller…read morethan I expected but after some browsing I got their cut up watermelon and a water bottle. The cashier was really sweet and overall a decent option close by.

"And don't come back!"…read more Said the female clerk to my friends. We had been there earlier in the week and did not understand New Mexico's ID requirements. We each tried to buy a bottle of wine, but, oops, my ID was with my suitcase in my hotel room. Yes we were from another state visiting for a conference. My friend said she would buy my wine since she had her ID with her (btw we are both over 65). But the clerk explained that she had to ID all parties buying alcohol. Ok. Local rules we will follow if we know them. Now we have been schooled. Several days later we return with all of our IDs in hand. Checking out, the same employee said "and don't come back!" ??? Don't worry we won't. Is this Albuquerque hospitality?

Super cute local "farm stand". Hard to find and has a confusing purchasing process involving QR…read morecodes and phones. And I'm not fully sure I understand how there membership works. But it has all kinds of natural food and treats. I bought a raw goat milk cheddar, very fresh asparagus and apple pie and a few other things. They source most products from small local farms. It's kind of catch as catch can depending on what vendors have come in. I didn't buy any meat but they had some interesting stuff in the freezer. You're not going to do weekly shopping here. But if you want really nice produce and locally sourced product this is your place.

What a gem this store is! This was my first time visiting the Farm to You, Bomvida Farms store on…read moreMenaul. So what do they have? Will that changes on a day-to-day basis. The store works with local farmers and food producers to pass along high-quality foods that are extras. The day I went there were all kinds of fresh meat, veggies, dairy, and lots of other delights, food and nonfood. They have a nice little selection of soaps and other handmade items. I tried the strawberry drinkable yogurt and it was fantastic! Creamy, rich, and full of flavor. I also got some stellar green onions that were the nicest I've seen. Everything was fresh and delicious. The store clerk was welcoming, knowledgeable, and told us all about how the store works and what we could expect. On top of that, it's a beautiful little store with lots of room inside to move freely. I will definitely be back. Although I got quite a few things while I was there, there are a lot of other items that I would like to try. I'm also curious to see what they have next time since the selection rotates on a regular basis. If you want to shop local and support your local farmers and food producers, I highly suggest checking out Bomvida Farms. You'll be able to find everything you need for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or even a nice snack. Do yourself a flavor favor and drop by soon!

Walmart is inexpensive and tolerant. This location is the one closest to me. The arrangement of the…read moreparking lot makes it seem busier than it actually is. Inside the store is huge. (It is a bit like the Tardis that way.) Because the store is so big a lot of people can fit inside before it feels crowded. This location gets high marks for from me for being extremely tolerant. I dance with a sword. The best practice is doing ordinary things with the sword balanced on your head. My apartment is very small so I do grocery shopping with the sword on my head. I usually go at 10pm although early in the morning is also a good option for avoiding crowds. I like being able to get everything in one place. For clothes I usually buy multiple sizes and bring back the rejects. They are very nice about that. Very professional. When I go shopping I like to bring my own bags. I open my trunk. I unsheathe my sword or swords (I am now working on balancing two) then I grab my bags. If there is a security person (or a greeter) I walk up and say hi. I empathize with standing on hard floor all day (because I have done that). I ask if it is ok to shop with grocery bags from other stores. If I am looking for something I have not bought before I ask where he or she would look for it. I never mention the sword. I move slowly and I get all my shopping. Sometimes I practice traveling dance moves as I walk down the exceedingly long aisles. When I am ready to check out I prefer a human. I practice bending my knees without dropping the sword. I dip down, blindly grab something and set it on the conveyor belt. It sometimes takes me a while to get all my groceries out of the cart and put my bags on top. I speak warmly to the cashier and adopt a friendly smile. After 2 years I did have one cashier ask if I have magnets in my head. I handed her the sword and said, "No, there are no tricks. I just balance it. That is why I need so much practice." I have not had any other comments. As I said before; they are extremely tolerant. If I don't get a cart and later realize I need one, I ask someone near the door to please fetch me a cart because I am afraid I may drop something. The staff are very obliging. At first I went at the same time of day on the same day of the week. Now I just go any time that isn't busy. The other shoppers sometimes avoid me and I prefer to make that easy. When my store was open 24 hours it was restocked at 6am so I generally went late at night instead. Now that the store is closed at night, it makes no difference. As a general rule I find that the store is clean and well stocked. There are a few exceptions. The costumes and decorations are a wreck in the week before Halloween. Just before Christmas the store can be a little disordered; especially the kids toys. Considering the low prices (and low pay for staff) I have found the service to be excellent. Once when I was in the fitting room someone took my cart (which was full of shopping). I solved that by trying on clothes at home now. When I return the rejects I let the staff know that I am returning Items that are the wrong size, wrong color or just plain ugly. Only once have I needed to return something for a manufacturer defect. Once I bought a TV/VCR (I am dating myself here.) the first time I used it the thing would not give me back my tape. They were happy to take back the player for a refund but they balked at replacing the tape. I stuck to my guns and insisted that they retrieve my tape or replace it. Eventually they did. If you are concerned about being accused of anything I have a suggestion. Speak to the staff early and often. Ask if the cold/hot air blows in the door. Ask someone for the best way to get a cart if you end up finding a large or expensive item. My mother has someone do the shopping for her and put everything in her car. I still go inside because I believe in sticking with reusable bags wherever possible. Besides, I need the practice with my sword!

What a sketchy place. From the armed security all around the store, to the unhelpful employees and…read morecashier who literally crumbled up the receipt and tossed it at me, I would never come back here again. I only stopped since I'm on a road trip and gas was pretty cheap. It must be in a tough part of town with law enforcement everywhere and no self checkout lines. Using the restroom was a big mistake, as it was dirty and not stocked. There was even a person in the parking lot filming me for no reason. It reminded me why I usually try to avoid Wal*Mart stores.

This Smith's is just ok. I only go there because it's the closest supermarket from my home. They…read moresort of have everything: meats, produces, breads, plants, all the health and personal care items and medicines that you needed. The one other thing I like is that they have large parking lots, so finding a place to park was never really my concern. One thing that bugs me was the quality of goods they sold. Often times, the produces seemed not so fresh (you would buy, even put them in the fridge...and very soon, they withered in a day or two already!). Also, you've gotta watch out for expiration dates on some items that you buy there. I'd seen some expired items on shelves...and often times, I saw that some items had just a day or two left of shelflives...even at normal price (not even discounted)! Overall, I go there out of convenience. My partner goes there at times to get some alcohol beverages (they have a separated section for them)...but it wasn't so much his first choice either. It's purely out of convenience. Well, this is just a regular, ordinary supermarket, shall we say? Nothing too great to wow you...and nothing super horrendous in terms of service, price or selection either.

I'm never coming here again! There are always sketchy people around, the candy machine just ate my…read morequarter and the manager was very rude. He told me he had nothing to do with the machines and to ask customer service, which had a line with 6 people in it. They also never have the line to buy nicotine products open. Never again! It's not safe anyway.