I love those hole in the wall Mexican places that you stumble upon without even planning to visit!…read moreI was in the area and saw fruit outside so I stopped. Turned out to be a full experience chatting practicing my Spanish and sampling food. They were really friendly and actually welcoming and happy that you are excited to try their home cooking beside the fruit they serve I highly recommend if you are in the area to stop by and try this place

Where do I begin, the customer service top tier, the quality and the freshness of the fruits and…read morethe amount of the options you get is outstanding, and don't get me started on the aguas frescas specifically the coconut and melon combo

I had heard about this place from a church friend who tagged me on her Facebook post. Thankful for…read moreTania to introduce me to this place. This place is full of different vendors peddling eggs, fruits and vegetables. As you approach the gate, there is a guy who asks you what you're looking for. I had heard eggs were available so that's what I went for first. He directed me to Lozano's, which was to the left back part of the area. They were limiting each person to 60 eggs for $10 (carton of 30 eggs). They had potato (80 cents), carrots (30 cents), tomatoes (70 cents), and zucchini (80 cents) by the pound. Corn was 25 cents/ear. Avocados and celery were 50 cents each. I headed to Solano Produce to see what they had and I saw that they were selling eggs. 15 dozens for $48. An angel helped me and told me that he had bought 15 dozens for $40. I drove to the left side 13 and 14 where Bluebird Produce is. They had eggs but had to wait. I asked if they had fruits and they gave me a box. There was a cooler full of various fruits and vegetables. Fill the box up and weigh the whole thing. Fruits were limited to apples and oranges. They had lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, avocados, yellow pepper and so much more. My box weighed 26 pounds and they charged $25. The eggs went from $40 to $45. I wasn't too happy with that sudden change but sucked it up to buy it anyway. I knew my extended family and neighbors could probably use them. I would go back but would probably shop around more to compare prices. Difficult times shouldn't be an opportunity to take advantage of people.

There's a place called J&J produce that allows you to purchase small amounts of produce for whole…read moresale price. I awkwardly walked into this warehouse looking space but was welcomed with warmth. Great prices and service, look for J&J, first vendor on the right side of the right side.

It was my first time since I was very young visiting SATX and I am so grateful to have visited the…read moreHistoric Market Square while I was in Texas. It was truly one of the highlights of my trip and I would highly recommend visiting to anyone in the area, and I hope to go again in the future! The parking nearby was a short walk but nothing crazy, and once we got to the Market it was shaded very well and had such a variety of stands both inside and outside of the buildings which I loved. It was a little hot outside so it was nice to be able to rotate between both areas. There was also such a great mix of stores, restaurants, snack stands, and artisans and crafts throughout. We grabbed some aguas frescas to sip on while we explored and they were delicious and a great price for how big they were. We had a big breakfast but it would be nice to try some of the many lunch spots they had throughout the market. The stores had everything but I loved the amount of talavera pottery to choose from and stocked up as much as my suitcase would allow. Prices are super reasonable as well considering these are handmade artisan pieces. I use my tazas everyday and they are the best coffee cups I have ever had. The merchants are super friendly and helpful as well. Everyone was very welcoming and made it a great experience. I hope to be back in the future!

For my trip to San Antonio, this was one of the places I was super excited to visit. Thankfully we…read morecame on a Saturday where they have Market Square Weekends from 10am - 6pm. There were food, drink, and craft vendors selling in the outdoor market which made the ambiance very lively but not too crowded, as well as live music. Unfortunately, the vendors' food was underwhelming and expensive. I was coming from California and was excited to compare Mexican street food in Texas, but the options were very bland. Esquites - $12, 5 street tacos - $18, Chicken Gorditas -$11, Agua Fresca -$10 I did enjoy looking inside the markets (don't forget there are 2 different buildings for you to do your shopping). You can find some inexpensive souvenirs mixed in with some of higher price points.

This review is for their coffee/smoothie bar only:…read more Be aware Central Market is under major renovation. Half of the market was closed off, but something new that popped up near the front of the store was a coffee/smoothie bar. We stopped in for a quick to go order of a coffee, pastry, and smoothie. I loved the fact that there is an option to make your own. I was able to choose my base, 2 fruit options, and a veggie. I chose - blueberry, strawberry, (comes with a banana), spinach, and almond milk. Perfect! Healthy and fresh. The girl behind the counter was friendly and accommodating. There's also a gelato bar. Curious to see what's new when renovations are done!

Okay, I never thought I'd be reviewing a grocery store but our experience was so annoying I felt…read morecompelled to. So they just re did a portion of the store to expand their ready made foods. My husband and I go in to get a couple of sandwiches. We've done it before for little weekend picnics, but my bread was so tough today it wasn't really pleasant. It felt like it had been left in the fridge section for too long. Then we knew the brisket and prepared meats weren't going to be ready until 4, we had asked one of the employees there and they told us it'd be ready at 4. We ordered a couple of sides for dinner and both of the sides were labeled incorrectly. One of them triple the price of what the item should have costed. We came back at 4 and then were informed the brisket might be out actually closer to 5. What? Why tell us 4 and then push it to another hour? We decided to leave and check out and at the checkout lane I noticed they started putting the meat out?? Did they just not want to serve us?? Their customer service specifically was rude but our cashier who helped us with the overpriced ticketed items was nice and helpful. It just doesn't feel good to be treated with disrespect and to basically be lied to because the same guy who said it wouldn't be out until 5 literally started to put out the meat as soon as we walked away. Weird, random, and I hated it.

I sing the praises of HEB whenever possible. I lived in San Antonio for a year and a half after…read morecollege, and, sorry Texans, but HEB is the only thing I miss about living there. The quality of their produce is second to none. I was greeted and acknowledged by every employee I came into contact with in this store. It's a small store, but they still have a good selection of ready to eat food and they have all the essentials like my personal favorite, the banana nut muffins.

Ever since I had the grocery store cart wreck at HEB in Melissa Texas, H-E-B Case # 09828841, I…read morehave had daily, painful headaches! I have had many problems since then! I deeply believe my left shoulder, my neck, and the left side of my head received injury from the impact! My left leg has a hip replacement and is shorter than my right causing a lifelong limp! My hip injury is causing my bad left knee to act up and hurt badly! It is now as painful or more painful than my left hip replacement I am having joint pain in my left shoulder now! The lower part of my back on my left side hurts continuously! I also have frequent chest pains! I am unable to walk any distance due to pain and shortness of breath! I will never be able to take any short trips or vacations! I will never be able to cook for myself or do my household chores! I live alone and have other disabilities! I was able to accomplish my daily duties and live comfortably until this happened! Due to this preventable and avoidable accident caused by HEB's neglectfulness and lack of concern for customer safety, I will suffer the rest of my life! James Johnson PO Box 601 Melissa,TX 972-827-6051 texasjaj@hotmail.com

Meeting with a friend & her 2 y/o son on this breezy Saturday so he can run around & play in the…read moreAstroturf area while we catch up. So many food vendors now! Got some Chicken Empanadas, Mira Matcha Iced Latte & Fresh Japanese Eggplant. She got a Shredded Chicken with Cream Cheese Stuffed Coxhina from Pingo De Mel Bakery. I chose the Chimichurri sauce with my Empanada and it had a slight kick to it with the red peppers. There were a lot of stands today and people and I'm thinking it's because of the Father's Day holiday and extra offerings as well. There were gourmet Oysters on the Half Shell, Aperol Spritzers and free Frozen Blackberry Icesticks they were handing out near the Pullman Market. We walked around The Pullman Market but it was quite busy by 12pm. I saw Beet colored fresh Pasta and would like to try one of their fresh Tagliatelle next time. There was a Lavender vendor, Sourdough Vendor, a few Farmer vendors with fresh fruit and veggies, Kettle Korn vendor, Mushroom vendor I've bought Lion's Mane from before so good to see them, Dog Chews vendor and other vendors. Lots of samples around in the Farmer's Market area that spanned from CIA to the Pullman Market. Street Parking is free for 2-hours and there's all-day parking in the outdoor Pearl lots for $13. The Koehler Garage is free for 30 minutes then 2-5 hours is $10 and another charge for more hours. The Oxbow Garage is less expensive but further away. Check the Pearl Parking rates on their website. There are a lot more shaded areas to sit now.

Pearl Farmers Market is one of my favorite weekend activities!…read more This farmers market has been going on for a couple of years and it just keeps getting bigger and better with each year. On Saturdays they host more of the classic "farmers market" where you can find local produces from around the area. However, on Sundays they host a "makers market" where is mainly produce and stuff made by amazing local businesses. The market has grown so much in the last couple of years that now truly covers the entire outdoor space of The Pearl. For the summer they changed their hours and markets start at 9am and I believe in winter they will move it back to 10am. They also host a couple evening markets on the weekdays for those looking to stay out of the heat. This market is always such a great time and it is very family and pet-friendly! Make sure to check them out on an upcoming weekend.

The owner was really nice and gave us samples of so many things and explained all the oils. It was…read morea really great experience. I didn't know that olive oil tasting was even a thing. Try the balsamic ones too, they're super good.

Exceptional store in service, product varieties and quality. Owner and staff are very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Very conveniently located close to a major highway. Great to pick up great oils and vinegars for you and as gifts.