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[*] posted on 5-26-2014 at 12:27 PM


I think that the Calimax is OK...but I do like the smaller markets better. My favorite is La Vacquita...both La Vacquita and DJs have good meat. I prefer it to Calimax. Fresh fish from Ruben's or Mr. Fish is best. Also, there is a man who comes into San Felipe on Tuesdays and sets up a produce stand across the street from Calimax. Good produce there. Some of the produce in the stores can look a bit old and overripe at times.



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[*] posted on 5-26-2014 at 01:46 PM


I know where DJ's is but where is La Vacquita?
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[*] posted on 5-26-2014 at 01:59 PM


also... a decent pharmacy in San Felipe?
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[*] posted on 5-26-2014 at 04:29 PM


I think there may be 2 La Vaquitas Mkt, I go to the 1
on Chetumal, which is the name of the main rd. coming
into SF from the no. from Mexicali. This small mkt is 2-3
blks. past the traffic circle right hand side. There is a restaurant also
under the La Vaquita name. 1 blk. no. of the
no. end of the Malecan, supposed to be good

[Edited on 5-27-2014 by sancho]
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[*] posted on 5-26-2014 at 09:18 PM


Always check the "sell by" dates on everything you buy in Mexico.
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[*] posted on 5-27-2014 at 10:26 AM


Some of the milk problem comes from the delivery trucks coming down here not being kept cold enough so it gets off to a bad start right away.
I hate the box milk yuck! No doubt my kids would never have drank it either as they are almost all milk addicts. Just buy what you can use soon & use as soon as you can in the summer time.
The newest Pharmacia on way into SF from north has the best prices of any I have found. Rugio is very good to help you & speaks english also, if language is a problem.
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[*] posted on 5-27-2014 at 12:01 PM
Good meat market


For the past several years we've found the meat counter at the back of the store at el Pelicano Market to be excellent. The butcher will cut anything he has for you. Great prices, we particularly like the rib eye steaks.

Coming from the north toward San Felipe the market is, we believe, 2.75 miles south of the road to Pete's Camp. The market is on the west side of the highway, small parking spaces in front. This makes it just at 2 miles south of the big Pemex.



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[*] posted on 5-27-2014 at 05:39 PM


We shop at Calimax, La Vaquita and Pelicano and have never had any problems



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[*] posted on 5-27-2014 at 06:41 PM


Sancho is correct about the location of the La Vaquita market. It sits on a corner and there is a cow painted on the sign. Also, the meat at Pelicanos is good. They will also cut pork chops for you that are excellent. You just tell the butcher how many and how thick you want them cut. We have also purchased meat at Riviera Market...I like their Carne Asada...ask for it preparada (prepared)...grill and eat! Yum!



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[*] posted on 5-27-2014 at 11:37 PM


We like DJ Market, did Calimax and found the meat uncovered with no sneeze guard, the store was modern but lacked selection.
La Vaquita is much smaller than both Calimax and DJ. But was once the go-to place.
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