Looking to try the top grocery stores around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable grocery stores in Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. El Milagro Tortillas
Topping the list is El Milagro Tortillas. Located at 910 E. Seventh St. in East Cesar Chavez, the grocery store is the highest-rated budget-friendly grocery store in Austin, boasting five stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp.
The site has lots more information on El Milagro Tortillas. Founded Raul Lopez, Sr., who learned the art of making tortillas from his uncle, opened the Chicago-based business in 1950.
Regarding signature items, "We offer a full line of fresh, quality, homestyle tortilla products—flour tortillas, yellow and white corn tortillas, tortilla chips, masa, chalupa and taco shells," it states on the business' Yelp profile.
The store also offers a full line of Mexican dry food products including spices, canned salsas, canned beans, cookies and drink mixes, as well as Mexican soft drinks.
2. Mt Supermarket
Next is North Lamar's MT Supermarket, situated at 10901 N. Lamar Blvd. With four stars out of 289 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
Yelper Fay S., who reviewed MT Supermarket on Dec. 6, wrote, "What a glorious place in which to find authentic Asian items!...The fruits and vegetables super fresh and very well presented. I got the biggest avocados I have seen. The prices are very reasonable and affordable and quality is not sacrificed."
3. Mosaic Market
RMMA's Mosaic Market, located at 4600 Mueller Blvd., Suite 1031, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly grocery store and deli, which offers craft beer and more, five stars out of 26 reviews.
The market stocks gourmet and local items including Tacodeli breakfast tacos, Boar's Head sandwiches, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Katz Coffee.
Yelper Janice T., who reviewed Mosaic Market on July 2, wrote, "Everyone who works here is so nice! They'll even try to start stocking something (like your favorite wine)—if you express interest. Snacks, coffee, phone chargers, pizza, beer and wine. [Mosaic has] it all!"
4. Marigold Market and Cafe
Marigold Market and Cafe, a grocery store, cafe and bakery in West Oak Hill, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 38 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7415 Southwest Parkway, Bldg 6, Suite 100 to see for yourself.
We turned there for an overview of Marigold Market and Cafe, which is run by owner Salima and her family.
"Salima is known for ensuring that customer requests get stocked in store, so come by and tell her your favorites!" notes the bio section of the business' Yelp profile.
When it comes to specialties, this local market offers a "selection of beer, wine, snacks, grocery and household items. A cafe with fresh food, bakery, beer and kombucha on tap and grab-and-go items," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
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