Ruidoso - best place to buy seafood in town? (Ruidoso Downs: live, shop)
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Just moved here and have been to Lawrence bros and Walmart and I did not see a seafood counter/section in either store. Is there a place to buy a side of salmon or fresh shrimp?
You might try REED's MEAT MARKET - 118 E Hwy 70, west side of highway just past the intersection with Sudderth going east. I know people who buy ALL their meat there because of the quality.
Also there is a small market in the 200 block of Sudderth that advertises fresh seafood - or used to. Mario's Market on the north side of the street, set back a ways and easy to miss. Directly across from the hospital.
Another place to try is Thriftway on Mechem, just north of the intersection with Sudderth. Thriftway is a cheaper and a better choice than Lawrence Bros. for all grocery needs.
Considering how far Ruidoso is from any ocean I would be surprised to find any fresh fish available.
It was always available in KC which is in the middle of the country. I think its the size of the city as well as location, that might put a limit on what I can find. I plan on perusing the above stores this weekend and giving an update in case anyone else ever wants to know.
Considering how far Ruidoso is from any ocean I would be surprised to find any fresh fish available.
In years past there were truckers who drove fish from the Gulf Coast into the El Paso area. As I recall, it was available fresh on a daily basis. I also seem to recall the same sort of service to the meat market on US-70 in Ruidoso at one time, but have no first-hand knowledge of fresh fish availability today.
I'll bet you could get live Maine Lobster in Ruidoso. Astounding.
I don't think they have it any longer, but Walmart's grocery dept (Ruidoso Downs) used to sell LIVE lobsters that were kept in a tank full of salt water. It could still be there, not sure. I'll have to notice next time I shop.
Walmart once sold fresh fish too, but that has been replaced by pre-packaged "fresh fish" (not frozen). I used to buy the salmon but it was too bland tasting for me - probably treated with preservatives, and water to increase its weight, as are their pre-packaged meats.
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