US food products?

[cxbreezy]

Hi! Does anyone know if there are any stores or websites that provide hard to get American or Canadian snacks, treats, or other items to Mexican residents or Expats? Thanks!

[Detailman]

Originally Posted by cxbreezy

Hi! Does anyone know if there are any stores or websites that provide hard to get American or Canadian snacks, treats, or other items to Mexican residents or Expats? Thanks!

I believe the Super Lake food market in Ajijic has a number of US/CND products as well as other items from other countries. Not always inexpensive but it caters to those that must have foods from their countries of origina, especially the US.

Also a meat market that will provide cuts of meat that are more in keeping with US expectations. I believe that is Tony's.


There may be others but those that live in Ajijic full-time perhaps could give further advice.

[FHBOY]

Originally Posted by Detailman

I believe the Super Lake food market in Ajijic has a number of US/CND products as well as other items from other countries. Not always inexpensive but it caters to those that must have foods from their countries of origina, especially the US.

Also a meat market that will provide cuts of meat that are more in keeping with US expectations. I believe that is Tony's.


There may be others but those that live in Ajijic full-time perhaps could give further advice.

Both correct answers, Alex. Shopped at Super Lake, won't go back there again - I refuse to pay $5 USD for a can of Campbell Soup. Tony's is great, though, will go there over and over again. (and if you want the best ribs I've eaten; Tony's Bar - A-1 outstanding!)

[mickisue1]

Originally Posted by FHBOY

Both correct answers, Alex. Shopped at Super Lake, won't go back there again - I refuse to pay $5 USD for a can of Campbell Soup. Tony's is great, though, will go there over and over again. (and if you want the best ribs I've eaten; Tony's Bar - A-1 outstanding!)

That begs the question of why one would want to eat Campbell's soup in the first place, when making your own is so easy.

[MJB5293]

Aladinos.com - tu tienda de productos importados... ahora en Internet is very good that is were i get so meney things that i cant get

they have. and they are all over Mexico i do not know whereyou are but it might help

[FHBOY]

Originally Posted by mickisue1

That begs the question of why one would want to eat Campbell's soup in the first place, when making your own is so easy.

I don't - I love making soup. I was just using it as an example. Finding local foods are part of acculturation, and that is that is part of expat-ism is all about, right?

[mickisue1]

Originally Posted by FHBOY

I don't - I love making soup. I was just using it as an example. Finding local foods are part of acculturation, and that is that is part of expat-ism is all about, right?

Si.

[conklinwh]

Not sure where the question was meant to cover. We have done reasonably well between Costco and Superama in Queretaro but do need bring in specialty goods from the US.

[cxbreezy]

Originally Posted by conklinwh

Not sure where the question was meant to cover. We have done reasonably well between Costco and Superama in Queretaro but do need bring in specialty goods from the US.

Which specialty goods? That's exactly the info I'm looking for. Thanks!

Slim Jims
Malkin jam, eh?
weird flavors of brandy, eh?
Twin Bing candy bar
Nibs black licorice
buffalo meat or buffalo jerky
LaBatts beer, eh?
Moon Pies y'all
cold water white fish fillets such as haddock or cod
real maple syrup
good cigars (try finding or buying them here in MX - they're all for export only)
black molasses
Skoal or Copenhagen snuff ( a great pacifier while flying)
grits y'all
flat egg noodles
dill pickles in any form
dill spice
specialty breads containing anything other than wheat
black or red Twizzlers licorice
brown sugar (not the crema type, but real brown sugar)
German-type sausages (the kind you can slice and eat without cooking)
wax paper for the kitchen
Cream of Chicken condensed soup in a can (a staple of many Midwestern recipes)
Knox gelatin (used to make finger jello - another Midwest treat)
French fried onion pieces in a can (another Midwestern recipe staple)
Bacon bits
brown mustard

Some of these items might be available in Sam's Club or Costco in MX, but I've never shopped there. To be honest, hadn't thought about or missed them for years (other than missing not smoking my Churchill cigar every Saturday morning).