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juandesiles
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Grocerys before of after passing the border
Hi,
i'm going offroad at Punta San Carlos for 3 to 4 weeks.
for those who dont now there are no services there
Near town is El Rosario at 3hrs driving.
So shoud y do my grocery before or after passing the border?
if i buy after where shoud i go
La Ensenada?
What shoud i buy before entering Mexico?
thanx
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Hook
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Tell us about the things you like to eat and drink. Then, we can give you advice on bringing it down or buying in Ensenada.
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SlyOnce
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There is a huge Commercial Mexicana right off the cuota in Rosarito. Get off when you see the sign for Home Depot, there is also a Walmart Super
Center there. Commercial MX is on the left over the cuota, Walmart is on the right by the Home Depot.
Most everyone who lives in northern Baja beach country stops at these on the way down.
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SlyOnce
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There is almost nothing you need to buy on the US side that you cant get here. Frozen waffles, frozen berries, cranberry juice, gourmet coffee these
are the only things I buy on the US side. There is a Vons and a Walmart Super center on Palm Ave. off the I5 on the right, this is the last big
shopping before you cross.
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bajabuddha
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My trusty 3 are: coffee, because I drink 1/2 decaf; whiskey (blended) and lots of 2-ply Northern T.P. Mexican TP is "John Wayne TP: it's rough and
tough, and doesn't take any chit off anybody.
If you're pulling a trailer/rig behind, as I do with a 5th wheel, parking can be tough anywhere in Mexican parking lots. I go through and past
Ensenada, and just before the La Bufadora turn-off stoplight (Maneadero is just past) is a Gigante/Soriana? ... can't remember which, but big store,
good produce, meats, great prices on Mexican booze, ATM, and if you to past it, turn right at the light and take the first right again, you loop
around behind and then in front of the store with plenty of ample curb-side parking. Have a good trip.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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BajaRat
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El Rosario, big store when you come in to town. The hwy makes a sharp left turn at Mama Espinosa's and the store is to the right.
Have fun 
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DENNIS
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WalMart Ensenada, has a good grocery section. Close, across Reforma, is Com Mex [the Pelican Store]. They are also good...in fact, my favorite store
of all.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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DENNIS
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Hook asked above if you have a list of things you'd rather not live without. If you give it to us we may be able to tell you if they are hard to get
here.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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liknbaja127
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What Bajarat says, good local market right there. And Mama's is also a great stop. But I thought Kevin pick's you guys up for the week, or week end!
Have a great time there, it looks like they take good care of every body there.
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redhilltown
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I second Dennis! The "Pelican" store to the left as you head south is stunning...you will find everything you need and more.
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SFandH
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Isn't brand name dog food much cheaper in the US? Don't know for sure. It is the only thing I stock up on before driving down the peninsula.
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DENNIS
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Everything Mexico sells that has been imported from the States is more expensive, to absorb the cost of duty.
Also... due to lack of competition,[which is changing] the profit margin for retailers is higher. Add that to lower wages, and business is good.
[Edited on 7-7-2015 by DENNIS]
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Bob and Susan
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the "gringo" thinking AGAIN
3-4 weeks vacation...geeezzz go out to dinner
why do you work ALL year
if there wee no food in Baja we would all be dead
buy at the local store just what you need
maybe it'll be a good time for a "forced diet"
if you cant afford eating out...cut a week off your vacation and work on the yard at home...your neighbors will like that
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David K
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Funny, but good answer Bob!
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The thing with packing in the US is that you have ample time before the trip to do that. Why spend time shopping and packing when you're on the trip?
In Baja I buy beer, salsa, ice, tortillas. En route I buy avocados, oranges. Otherwise, I buy things that don't need refrigeration; things I can get
cheap at the 99 Cent Only store - LOTS of stuff. Tuna in a pouch; nuts, cookies, drinks 50 cents, drink mixes, sour cream/dip mix, chips, jerky,
crackers, chili, hot dogs. I also eat at restaurants in Baja to make groceries last a little longer. Nice to have a stash of tamales to look forward
to for dinner.
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Quote: Originally posted by SFandH  | | Isn't brand name dog food much cheaper in the US? Don't know for sure. It is the only thing I stock up on before driving down the peninsula.
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Dog kibbles are expensive in Baja and I have never seen the really good quality kibbles, just the basic ones. In the out of the way places, stores
get the big bags of the really cheap quality kibbles and split it into small plastic bags that they sell the small bags for a lot of money.
Easy to find good human food in Mexico on the way to your destination; but if you are traveling with a fur friend, buy his/her food in the US.
Have a GREAT trip
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BajaBlanca
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Just bear in mind that you can NOT take the dog food bought in US or in Mexico back to the States....
Have a great trip and my 2cents is that you will go thru customs more quickly if you buy your stuff south of the border, should they stop you.
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msteve1014
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | the "gringo" thinking AGAIN
3-4 weeks vacation...geeezzz go out to dinner
why do you work ALL year
if there wee no food in Baja we would all be dead
buy at the local store just what you need
maybe it'll be a good time for a "forced diet"
if you cant afford eating out...cut a week off your vacation and work on the yard at home...your neighbors will like that |
Read the first post. There is no where to go out to eat, no stores. You eat what you bring with you, or you don't eat.
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bajaguy
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Why let the facts spoil a good thread hi-jack??
| Quote: Originally posted by msteve1014 | | Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan | the "gringo" thinking AGAIN
3-4 weeks vacation...geeezzz go out to dinner
why do you work ALL year
if there wee no food in Baja we would all be dead
buy at the local store just what you need
maybe it'll be a good time for a "forced diet"
if you cant afford eating out...cut a week off your vacation and work on the yard at home...your neighbors will like that |
Read the first post. There is no where to go out to eat, no stores. You eat what you bring with you, or you don't eat. |
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jack
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Bajabuddha, is the store your trying to remember a Calimax? If so is the ATM inside the store or on the street?
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