Supermercado Las Acacias

When compared to every other market or grocery store I’ve ever been to, this place would probably get about two stars. However, since this neighborhood seems to be one of those «food deserts» I’ve read so much about in the Washington Post, it gets four stars for being one of the few places to pick up (very) basic groceries. We stopped by a couple of times during a four-​day stay, and it was fine, and service was friendly.

Exactly what it should be as a corner store. Get cheap beer, tobacco products, and chips, along with some select fresh produce and necessities like bread and eggs. The service is always friendly!

When I lived in the Freret street area I used to stop in this place all the time.
Besides mimicking a convenience store they also had some stuff that you would typically find a grocery store. A lot of spanish junk food and other items in the store. I never bought any grocery items though usually just beer and soda given the fact I never cook.
I think the one thing I liked about this place was the very friendly lady that worked behind the counter. She is always very sweet and kind to customers.
In short a good place to pick up junk food if you live in the Freret street area.

They have some basic fresh produce now. I live just a few blocks away, and it’s nice to be able to walk down there and pick up an onion or something. It’s no Whole Foods, but it’s a cool place to have in the neighborhood. I wish their hours were a little later.

meh. It’s a corner store. Seriously. It’s on a corner and it’s a store. They have lots of cold drinks, and little ice cream cones. and quite a few aisle of non-​perishable items. I don’t recall ever seeing the fresh produce other reviewers have mentioned. But that’s ok. It’s a corner store. Great place for me to run in and get a drink. I still prefer walking the half block down from Dat Dog to get my drink here because 1. it’s cheaper and 2. they have a larger selection of drinks. I go here for my drinks to be able to afford my hot dog at Dat Dog.

A real bodega in New Orleans?! Pinch me! I never thought I’d be nostalgic for these places, as I had to rely on them for years and I’d bitch about them endlessly. The lack of healthy options, lack of produce, rodents running around, stuff on the shelves being grimy and out of date, etc. Fun fact: many of the bodegas in Brooklyn and the Bronx operate little social clubs in the basement and back rooms. Oh yes, I’d stumble into these little gambling/​drinking soirees by accident. Rarely was I invited to stay.
The good news is, Las Acasias is clean, friendly and has a fuckton of latin specialty foods that you’re not going to find in just any convenience store. It’s not a supermarket. It’s not a 24-​hour Korean deli (why can’t these be in every major US city?) It’s a g-​damn bodega!
A note on the customer service: it’s outstanding here. My friend and I were buying a bunch of 10lb bags of ice and two guys that worked there immediately came over and took them to our car for us. The lady behind the register was also extremely nice.
I’m sure you’re wondering about the social club aspect. I’ll report back when find out! They’re so nice here, maybe they’d invite me to join them?

They sell beer now! Yay! No singles though… due to the aforementioned neighborhood association… grrrrrr…

I like this store. The people who run it are really nice and they have a surprising variety of beverages and snacks. Right now they don’t have beer because of their move, but they’re working on it.

This corner bodega just moved up one block where it now is at Freret and Robert. There are no grocery stores within reasonable walking distance of this neighborhood, especially for the over 65 set. Supermercado keeps lean hours so you can’t buy your beer whenever you want, and that’s a good thing. The city has enough beer stands. This business actually services the community; though I am curious if they didn’t sell beer what dynamic may ensue — they might actually carry nutritious food and people might actually eat healthy. I’ll hold my breath.
Between the soda, chips, and candy, you can pick up a newspaper and MAYBE some stamps. I don’t love this place, but I respect it. If it carried fresh fruits and vegetables I’d bump up my stars for sure.