Pro's Ranch Market (Albuquerque: buying, groceries, shop)

[Zoidberg]

Too poor to take a vacation?

Always wanted to go to Mexico but afraid of drug shootouts, federales, and crackheads?

We took the plunge and tried out the new Mexican-themed Megalomart on Central & Atrisco. Quite an experience, but not sure whether I'd go again or not.

What do other people who have been think of the place?

[desert sun]

I went and I did feel like I was in Mexico, I though it was a cool place and they had a good selection of agua frescas,I love those things, but it was so busy when I went that it made the shopping experience not so good but I would definetely go back when the smoke clears.

[nmguy]

I've been there and came away with some delicious cantaloupe, lots of inexpensive jalapeños, and some carne arrachera to barbecue for tacos.

I like its cleanliness, wide variety of products, and flair.

It's a real feather in Albuquerque's hat.

[EnjoyEP]

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

Quite an experience, but not sure whether I'd go again or not.

Zoidberg -

Now you can't leave us hanging here! I am taking from that statement (although forgive me if I am taking this incorrectly) that you were overall semi-non-satisfied (or more so) with your trip there...thus, let us know what the "cons" were. I would be very interested, as I always wanted to go, but never had the chance.

[Zoidberg]

Originally Posted by EnjoyEP

Zoidberg -

Now you can't leave us hanging here! I am taking from that statement (although forgive me if I am taking this incorrectly) that you were overall semi-non-satisfied (or more so) with your trip there...thus, let us know what the "cons" were. I would be very interested, as I always wanted to go, but never had the chance.

Oh, come now. A little suspense never hurt anybody..

My only real con was:

*Packed with people. Not sure if it's just because the place was new and it was a busy time, or if it's like the Costco on Renaissance or the Apple Store. Always packed with people and making money hand over fist.

[nmguy]

My hunch is that this is a genuine phenomenon: mariachi's singing, lots of people rubbing elbows and buying groceries, folks getting a massage, etc.

The atmosphere, depending on who one's karma, is either invigorating or frantic; the store is either bustling or crowded; the checkers are either slow or are doing a good job of keeping up with unending lines of customers.

In any case, I feel good when I'm there. The place is friendly, inexpensive, and energizing.

When was the last time you could say that about Albertson's?

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

Not sure if it's just because the place was new and it was a busy time, or if it's like the Costco on Renaissance or the Apple Store. Always packed with people and making money hand over fist.

[bradly]

I feel like i'm at albertsons in santa fe.. haha just with out all the mexican decorations it makes it taky.. but its a great market. Lots of fruits to choose from

[jghoo]

Originally Posted by bradly

I feel like i'm at albertsons in santa fe.. haha just with out all the mexican decorations it makes it taky.. but its a great market. Lots of fruits to choose from

Bradly,
I hate to tell you this, it is in SW ABQ it is self discribed as hispanic. Do I drive over there? No I wont cross the river, I don't have a passport.


P.S. maybe ill go tonight for dinner.

[yukon]

Zoidberg, were you there on a weekend or weekday?

[Zoidberg]

July 3rd, I believe it was. Don't think "weekend" or "weekday" does it justice, given the number of events people were planning for.