George’s Produce

I love this little store. They sell spices, grains, beans, and nuts by the bulk. Also they have awesome $ 1 deals. Usually it’s produce that’s in season that is ready to be consumed in the next couple of days. Also they carry pita bread and some other middle eastern and Asian treats. Only downside is their hours. Usually closed by the time I get home from work and Sunday’s which is when I usually like grocery shopping.

Good deals. Love the dollar bags. Only thing is that most of their produce is on sale because it needs to be used soon after you buy it.

For years I would drive by George’s Produce without realizing how much greatness I was missing out on. The exterior of the building isn’t the brightest but what lies inside is treasure.
As soon as you walk through the door, you feel a rush of confusion as you ponder at what’s in front of you. Everything seems so pleasantly different. The air smells of dirt and freshness: work. You look around and to see colorful variations of fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, herbs, seasonings, nuts, grains, and even some candy.
Steps. Your feet rub against the grimy floor and you glare that the great deals in front of you. You get closer and closer, using your senses to determine the quality of the produce. The produce is vibrant and bright or deep with color. Fantastic.
Their tomatoes are very firm, slightly plump depending on the kind that you buy and I haven’t found many with impurities on them such as bruises or blotches. They often have about 2 to 3 different kinds at a time and they’re all great.
The cheese is proportioned in different quantities so you can choose how much would fit for your budget (the cheese is also very cheap and delicious).
Here are some pros:
— It’s small and constantly filled with people so fresh produce goes in and out very quickly ensuring that there aren’t any leftover fruits and vegetables.
— They have some great prices and deals that can fit almost any budget.
— If you live in el Monte and want some great local fresh and cheap produce, this is a great place to go.
— The staff are very friendly.
Here are some cons:
— Some days they have sold out items so you have to make sure you get it first.
— It’s a small place so you may not find what you’re looking for.
George’s Produce is definitely an impressive and local market which I would recommend anyone to go to. The cheap prices and freshness of the produce makes it the golden apple within el Monte’s tree. The staff is great and I believe it is a family run business (although I’m not sure). I give it an overall 4 out of 5 stars.

I bookmarked this location for awhile now but recently made time to check it out. This is such a hidden gem! They always have fresh affordable produce, it makes me eager to whip something up in the kitchen now. It’s simple layout and products (spices, grains, vegetables, and much more) is my kind of shopping. They just gained a loyal customer!

Five stars all the way! I love this place for all my veggie needs… they even have large dollar bags of fruits and veggies all the time (make sure you check them over).you can tell it’s local produce, fresh and it seems like they are always putting new food out. I’m not big on stocking up on my veggies so since it’s just down the street it’s very convenient!

I love to shop at George’s Produce because they are very friendly. Plus their prices are very cheap for top quality produce. My mother used to shop their and I have been shopping there ever since 1978. Totally recommended.

I first came in here for a mothers day plant, very cheap, I left with bags of groceries! Low prices for good quality food.

My family frequently shops here and we LOVE it! They are always having really good deals on fruits and vegetables! I love their $ 1 section! I also really like their cheese section. The service is also really great!

I love this place. Not only does it hold a very special place in my heart (childhood grocery shopping with the family), but there are great findings and rare deals for decent prices. I recommend.

Not sure where they get their produce but its crazy cheap. Many $ 1 per bag fruit and veg but most are from frozen so some I have purchased look good on the outside and once cut open its rotten. Prices are for sure on the low side but the quality will be lacking, like some watermellons i have purchased has no taste. Its usually crowded in the afternoon and they constantly refill inventory so I never see empty shelves even with so many people.
But I will continue to come here since its on the way home and of course because of the dirt cheap produce.

Wow! I’ve lived in El Monte for a long time and I didn’t know about this place? How?
The parking lot is tiny, and there weren’t that many cars but… again, wow! I was so surprised to see how crowded it was. It was filled with a bunch of people, but not so much that one can’t walk around freely. I was drawn to the $ 1.00! $ 1.00! signs… everywhere! It made me so happy. It’s clean, and though it has many different sections, it’s mostly clear how its organized. They sell all kinds of cheeses, dry goods, and beans, in addition to the veggies and fruits they have on specials! There was so much here — I was so surprised, because I thought it’d be a sort of fruit stand-​turned-​market. Actually, it’s more like, well, a produce store. Huh. They also sell things like canned foods, condensed milk, and crackers, as well as flowers.
I feel like everything’s so cheap here. lol So, of course, buy everything.
One tip, though: make sure you check out the bagged produce that’s ONLY ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH (!!) before you go about your business. I had to put back some stuff because they were actually in the $ 1 bags.
Everyone’s milling around, and it’s generally really friendly. Feels like a mom and pop type of place. I think it’s cash only, though.
If Superior didn’t exist literally 2 minutes away from my house, instead of George’s 10 minute distance, I’d definitely frequent this place more often. Their deals are very similar to Superior’s Wed & Thur produce deals — everything just looks cheaper because it’s marked down to how much each pound is. For example, $ 0.25 /​lb for brown onions (today’s deal), so that would be four pounds for a dollar — the same price Superior sells them for, advertising «4lbs for $ 1.» So, keep that in mind. However, I do feel better about giving George’s my money, instead of a huge business, like said Superior.
I only spent $ 13 for a ton of stuff, so there’s another plus!

A true gem of great produce and bulk items!
Being born and raised in El Monte, I can’t believe I’ve just ventured in yesterday. Maybe it’s ’cause I’ve just moved back and was looking for something just like this. =) This store carries a good variety of fresh fruits and veggies, including stuff that you wouldn’t expect, like kale! And pretty much everything looked fresh and they seem to circulate the produce well and the entire store is pretty clean. And the busy employees are so friendly and helpful. And since the prices are so great, it really makes you want to try everything!
It also carries a variety of ethnic foods including Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mexican items. There were great spices, nuts, quinoa, lentils, and roasted soy nuts! Just among the very many that impressed and excited me!
Do yourself a favor and check it out. I wouldn’t say George’s is a one stop shop for all your grocery needs, but what they do carry is outrageously priced low and stocking up on spices, grains, and produce keeps you coming back for more. It’s fantastic.

Best kept secret in town! George’s Produce
True quality fruits and vegetables at up to 40−70% off retail. Yep, you heard me… just go to George’s Farmer’s Market between Tue and Sat, and you will never return to your local supermarket. Now, it’s nothing to look at, but, you will come out with a full basket — a full grocery cart for about $ 33.00 compared to 70.00 at the OTHER store. Today they had, 2 heads of cauiflower, large bags of tomatoes, 2 bunches of celery (hearts or regular), 4 heads of romaine, a bag of limes, a bag of bell peppers… each only a $ 1.00, Oh, did I say, the peppers could be red, green or gold at no extra price? I could go on and on, because I am sooo happy… I FILLED my frig! Also, best oil prices for deep frying, dried beans, nuts and inexpensive flowers.
So from father to son, this family run business just can’t be beat.
Fresh and yummy in your tummy!
Let me know what you think?

George’s is my favorite grocery store of all time. I hold all other produce stands to the standard that Mr. George has set. It’s cheap, clean, and multicultural! The produce is fresher and in better condition than you’d find at similarly cheap ethnic supermarkets around here (moldy and mushy fruits are the exception, not the rule). They have lots of pre-​packed «bulk» goods like seeds, nuts, and grains, and also a small selection of Mexican, Spanish, and Middle Eastern packaged foods. The store is small, as is the parking lot, but if it’s crowded, the line moves quickly.
I really wish I could find a store like this out on the Westside! :(

Unfortunately my Ralphs decided it was a good idea to redo their produce section. Which meant half the produce were missing, and the ones that were out didn’t have a price label on them. So I didnt pick up any fruits or veggies yesterday.
BUT if it wasnt for yesterday, I wouldn’t have discovered George’s Produce today! I drove by this place a few times with their too good to be true specials posted outside. In need of fruit and veggies, I consulted Unilocal about this place. With their over-​all 5 stars rating, I stopped by George’s with confidence on my way home.
After I parked in their tiny lot, I approached the store and saw a little white sign that said «cash & checks only». I stopped dead in my tracks and had to fumble around my purse to see if I had some cash on me. Luckily I did. (In case you dont have cash when you stop by, there is an ATM machine inside.)
The store is small, but the produce is CHEAP! The posted specials outside was $ 0.10/lb for brown onions and $ 0.25/lb for bananas. Like the other reviews previously stated, there are also $ 1 bag produce (some examples of the $ 1 bag contained items such as 3 corns, 4~5 red bell peppers, 5~7 cucumber). Some other items they had were 2 spinach for $ 1 and 4 green onions for $ 1. Peaches are $ 0.49/lb and green seedless grapes were $ 0.79/lb.These prices are definitely WAY CHEAPER than Ralphs on sale items.
Yes, some of the produce are a bit bruised. So be prepared to spend a bit of time finding the perfect fruits and veggies.
Even with that being said, I will definitely be stopping at George’s in the future!
Now if only they would accept credit cards…

Cheap and fresh produce! They have bags of fruits/​veggies for $ 1 which is crazy cheap. And, they have a section of dried fruit/​nuts/​gummies which I always love looking at. Have bought their hot and spicy asian peanuts, fried green peas, and banana chips. Those bags are waaaaaay cheaper than other grocery stores and yummy as well.
…am tempted to buy their flowers cause they’re pretty and super cheap but can’t trust myself to take good care of them.
Realized almost every sentence has the word «cheap» in it. I guess you guys get my point :]

Muahs to George’s Produce.
Fresh and cheap is the name of the game here. Lots of great produce. They always have great deals here. I used to come all the time to stock up for the week when I lived closer, but I still come by when I’m in town to get a few things for the weekends.
They have lots of other quality grocery items on the cheap. They also have great flower selections, if you’re into that sorta thing.
Look out for weekly deals. I highly recommend this place!

I’ve been coming to George’s Produce [& Flower Mart] for years. If I ever need a some type of produce that is ridiculously expensive at all the major supermarkets, I can rely on George’s Produce to have it for cheaper. For example, if other supermarkets sold Roma tomatoes for $ 1.39/lb, you might find a bag of tomatoes for $ 1 here. Or when bell peppers at other supermarkets are 2 for $ 1, you can get them here for $ 1 a bag.
Aside from the produce, there’s also a wide selection of dairy, spices, grains, and prepackaged dried fruits and candy. Where else can you purchase products from all ethnic groups? You can get VK Food Product’s fresh soy milk here as well as other staples like pita bread, tortillas, etc.
Their flower section is impressive too! You can get potted plants like hydrangeas, Gerber daisies, tulips, and small flowers that I can’t remember the names of for very inexpensive ($ 1.50-$ 10 range).

Always passed by this place but decided to stop by. To my surprise, quite a number of people inside! Interesting mix of Latin, Asian, America, Middle Eastern foods. Produce and fruit were fresh and inexpensive. 3 grapefruits was only 99 cents, bag of kiwis only $ 1, 3 lb bag of organic apples $ 1.49! Next time I’ll have to try one of the cheeses! Unfortunately cash & check only.

George, oh George.
I am in love with you !!
It was pretty much love at first sight.
Today, I drove past you and saw your sign «Tomatoes, 1LB for 25 cents». That’s when I knew, you are the one.
I knew I had to stop by and get to know you better.
So excited, to see what’s inside, I knew you wouldn’t let me down.
Everything, all your fresh produce goods are all so CHEAP.
I love it! I can afford you and you have the fruits I love.
You just watch it George, I will be visiting you constantly.
Please accept my undying love.