Coco's Juice Bar is a brightly colored, cheerful juice and smoothie bar. The locally-owned business is family run and focuses on incorporating fresh ingredients into its drinks, which include blended smoothies, icees and juices. Pre-selected fruit combinations are available, although many customers choose to request their own fruit combinations. Sandwiches, chips and whole fruits are also available. Baked goods may be warmed on-site for a freshly baked taste. The storefront location offers a few tables for those who wish to dine in, though all smoothies are filled in a to-go cup.
El Pumbita Market sells Latin foods and household essentials. Located next to South East High School, it is a popular stop for students who want after-school snacks and drinks and often gets crowded after dismissal. There is an ATM on-site, and the store provides money transfer services and accepts WIC.
This is the local chapter of Herbalife, the diet and nutrition business founded by Mark Hughes in 1980. Though classes and individual instruction, Herbalife’s goal is to help people live better lives through better nutrition. This chapter is run by Mary Meza, who conducts lessons in English and Spanish.
The company sells its own product line of diet supplements that are all made from natural ingredients, such as herbs. There are programs to assist with weight loss, energy issues and digestive cleansing and improvement.
Crown Discount Store sells a variety of items including clothing, electronics, cleaning supplies, dishware, luggage, toys, stationary, food and drinks. All items are priced at a discounted rate with many brand names in stock. It accepts all major credit cards as well as EBT.
Giant Dollar is a discount store that sells food, household essentials, drinks, clothing, supplies, party supplies, toys, stationary, snacks, dishware and much more all priced at one dollar. This giant discount store has a wide selection of items with many trusted brand names in stock. The store also houses a section for specialty items such as watches, Hello Kitty toys and accessories, statuettes and hosiery, which are priced above one dollar but still priced affordably. The store is often found bustling and is kept busy because of its selection and prices. The store accepts all major credit cards as well as EBT. Parking is located at the rear of the store on the lot.
The Supermex Meat Market is a small grocery store located in a shopping complex just north of downtown. It features an on-site butcher with fresh meat including beef and pork. Select cuts, such as tongue and brain, are available, and all meat can be weighed to any size for individual orders. The grocery store also carries fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as grains, dairy and other grocery basics. Several imported Mexican brands are available, as are American standards such as Kraft, Campbell's and Nabisco. Beer, wine and liquor are also sold on-site, and tobacco and lottery products are available at the register.
Best Market is a locally operated grocery store that provides basic groceries and home needs to its customers. A small butcher shop sits near the back with fresh cuts of beer, pork and fowl, as well as select salads and fish items. The store is smaller than many of its large-name competitors, but focuses on customer service and convenience. Top brands such as Kraft, Nabisco and Pillsbury are offered on-site, as are imported brands from Mexico and Latin America. Other items include liquor, tobacco and lottery tickets.
Super Mini Mart is a small, family-owned, bilingual establishment that sells basic groceries and everyday products. Shoppers can find fresh fruits and veggies, milk, eggs, cereal and bread. The store also imports regional specialties including items from Latin America and Mexico. The interior is packed with everything from phone cards to lottery tickets. The store also stocks beer, wine, liquor and tobacco products.
This is the business office and factory for Mell O Dee Ice Cream Company, a family-owned food production company that specializes in frozen ice cream snack foods. Some of the items associated with the business are ice cream sandwich bars, packaged ice cream nutty cones and frozen fruit bars made with real fruits such as banana, coconut and guava. It supplies the specialty foods to restaurants and grocery stores in the Southern California region. It is not a retail store and is accessible by the trade only.
La Vaquita Meat Market is a mini grocery store that caries a variety of groceries and home products. It is known for its fresh meats that its butcher cuts fresh for its customers. It also carries fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as milk, cereal, chips, snacks, alcohol and more. It also carries cleaning supplies and toiletries. Coupons are offered often.
Maloney Meat Company offers high-end, natural meats from a variety of vendors. The founder and owner John Patrick Maloney started his business by hand-selecting the finest meats such as certified angus beef and free-range turkey.
Brands include Foster Farms, Farmer John and Mary's Free-Range Turkey. Cheeses and spices are also sold on-site.
Happy Market is a grocery and liquor store that has a large selection of beer, wine and liquors, from discount brands to top-shelf varieties. It also offers basic grocery needs, such as milk, eggs and bread, along with plenty of snacks and candy. Soda, juice and other mixers also can be found on-site, as can tobacco products and lottery tickets. Select fruit can be purchased in store and hot coffee is available. An ATM is available as the store only accepts cash or debit cards. Parking is free in the attached lot.
The Guadalajara Meat Market is tucked in a small mini-mart called Guadalajara Square. It offers an in-house butcher who slices up choice cuts of beef, pork, chicken and game birds. The store also sells barbecue supplies, sauces and condiments to go with the meat. There’s a small café area where shoppers can dine on authentic popular dishes from South of the Border. The market also sells fresh seafood and makes a variety of its own spicy ceviche blends. There’s also a small grocery section with fresh fruit, homemade tortillas assorted Mexican and Latin American cheeses, and Mexican pastries.
