El Super

This El Super is alright. I’ve spent countless hours inside this store bc I’ve worked at a booth inside. Thus, I’ve seen a lotta shit go down here. Their «carritos» (or shopping carts) are notoriously bad and I’d often see people pissed off coming in and out the store to get another one or steal one from the target next door. They play the same music over and over again so I’m sure the employees grow tired of it. I know I have. Some items are priced in a sneaky way so look out! I thought chips were $ 1.77 but then when i get to the register they say i have to buy 5 to get the deal otherwise I’d have to pay like $ 3 for one. Mmmm pues

Place is dirty, customer service is horrible, security guards look like they want to fight you and Stan 3 feet tall, produce is not fresh, Bathroom looks like a dump, even the customers look mad, Quality of food is just ok. If you can overlook the small things. And price is what is important to you. Then you have found your place. I will never return.

Dirty place, bad customer service specially from management. I was a regular customer, till I asked to use the bathroom; manager said it was dangerous, I ask and explanation she kept saying it was dangerous. Had to empty my basket and leave the place. Too bad; she lost a very valuable customer for ever.

they have some delicious fresh beef jerky here. Ive shopped around but this is the best in town

Food for less has equally good deals on fruits and veggies and the lines aren’t half as long as they are here. No matter what time you come here it’s always packed and they only open about 3 registers. A lot of people paying with WIC and it gets even slower. Not the best selection of items as the store isn’t the biggest. I don’t mind waiting in line but for more than 10 min seems excessive. Everybody in South Gate and their entire familia come here so expect lots of kids running around and it’s not the cleanest. I only came here on a sour crème run and It’s 2 blocks away from my house and it took me 25min just for that. Don’t waste your time in this poor excuse of a supermarket.

I like shopping at El Super for their super cheap produce. Usually after comparing their prices with other stores, El Super will come out on top. They also lower their prices even further on Wednesdays! You just have to check the ads, which come in the mail if you live in the surrounding area and are also up online.
Some items we scored recently to give you a scope on their prices:
+ 5 lbs of cucumbers, $ 0.99
+ 4 lbs of onions, $ 0.99
+ 5 for $ 0.99 ears of corn
+ 5 lbs of carrots, $ 0.99
Their other stuff is decently priced too, but I wouldn’t get any American brand name things like Oreos or Rice Krispies here. Actually, this pretty much applies to all ethnic stores I’ve been to…
Of course, it’s not perfect. Their carts are always mysteriously missing, and you can see people with Target carts from next door. The produce section is a battlefield with tiny aisles and too many people. They have the flimsiest produce bags ever. It can seem kind of unclean and smelly if you’re too used to Ralph’s. If you’re bothered by this, probably not the best place for you to go to. Personally, I don’t think it’s that bad!

rude customers… poor cashiers I don’t know how they put up with it. smh

This is where the Latino people come seeking lower prices and specif items particular to our culture. But there is a very real distinction in the experience you will have in comparison to say a Vons.
The thing is you will find deals but not on everything. this one is hell to go to because it is in such a busy commerical center.
Parking nightmare, bring insurance

LOL! other reviews are harsh!
Lets get to the point:
* They have great prices on all their fruits and vegetables. And a little TIP for even better deals, they have sales on Wednesdays on a lot of their produce.
* Most of their products are Mexican or Latin Products, why because it is a Hispanic market.
* They have a Meat Market. It can get busy and at times smelly, but you don’t have to wait around for that, get some other shopping done; just get your number, walk away and listen for them to call you.
* They have a Bakery. Fresh bread and tortillas.
* They Even have a section where they have fresh cheeses and salsas.
Of course if you expect to find other products that you’d normally see in your local supermarkets I don’t recommend you go here. First because you won’t find a big selection on such items and second, whatever you do find will be more pricey.
There is plenty of Parking but just like anywhere you go the closer to the entrance the less empty spaces you’ll find. So don’t be lazy and walk a little if you have to, it’s nothing to get stressed over.
You can come out of here with a whole lot of groceries for a little money… My latest big spend here was $ 3.10! I was amazed since I got all the Veggies I needed to last me for a couple weeks. So go and enjoy not spending all your money in one trip to the market.
Oh and yes a lot of the people that work there are Spanish speaking but again what do you expect when most of the costumers are Hispanic and it is mostly a Hispanic community. Just the same as if you went to an oriental market or Armenian etc… you find the culture that its marketed towards or that the store is built around. Trust me I know, been there, done that.
Enjoy and don’t fuzz, be happy you saved a dollar! :)

This store is quite interesting in many ways.
First, the parking is rediculously horrible. Next, finding a shopping cart is just as well. There are alot of transients begging for money. Somehow, the parking seems to have a hint of «tamales» smell.
The store has their own security personnel, but they do not step outside of the store. On several occasions I have seen thieves slowly monitoring the parking lot as they drive (or walk) around. When they see their target, they lock in and steal whatever accessories they need from a parked vehicle. They aren’t even quick about it. It couldn’t be a more casual operation.
That’s just outside the store.
Inside of the store there is apperently only one person in charge who appears to speak English and he is the Store Director. He is not very attentive to customer needs. However, he responds quickly when a detail is brought to his attention. But, he does it with a very bad attitude.
The atmosphere is not appealing at all and the attitudes of the workers are disgustingly horrible. The produce workers spend most of their time working and complaining about the customers and the other departments spend their times making ugly faces at people.
The store has rediculous vegetable sales on a given day of the week. So, the turnout is crazy.
Aside from the fact that the supply (both quality and quantity) does not always meet customer demands, the customer service is horrible in every department of the store.
I can’t say too much about sanitation. Simply open your eyes and look around. See for yourself.
The weekly sales are not worth the degrating lack of customer service this store provides.
the feeling you get from coming to this store is like being a cow in a barnyard getting ready to be cattle prodded.
In this store there are two kinds of people. There are sheep… and there are people who know that they are sheep.
With that said, make your own judgement. From the looks of things, some people do not appear to be bothered by the environment. Then again, there are people who dread these particular sales day, but have to come anyways because of financial hardships.
(for your discretion)
here’s a helpful hint. Try to avoid going to this store after the Store Director, is gone for the day. Especially when he’s not in on the weekends. That’s when work aversion is at it’s worst.
This is not intended to encourage or discourage anyone from going to this store location.
Serously, though, make sure to lock your car.

Great, great prices for the adventurous!!!
Why do I say for the adventurous? Well, for starters you have to HUNT for a shopping cart! LITERALLY! Yes, they are not conveniently amassed in one place. You have to walk throughout the parking lot and sometimes it’s hard to find them nearby. Some people just use nearby Target carts haha! I had to follow a lady to her car and ask her for her cart haha! Well, I met a nice lady anyway. At the end of this day a lady followed me to my car for my cart haha! I made another acquaintance there too haha!
I found out the hard way that some of these cars do not have the rack underneath and don’t have the child seat either haha!
Also for the adventurous is trying to maneuver your cart in the vegetable section. The vegetable section is crazy crowded, but it’s manageable and you get used to it. Oh, and today I saw a lady remove the stalks from her broccoli haha! It tripped me out at first but then it dawned on me… she just wanted the weight to go down and only pay for the tree part of the broccoli haha! Que nacadas (Now that’s low class)!
There are all kinds of cool products here for those that cook Mexican food!
Everything you could ever want for a great Mexican meal is here.
Today’s great deal was four small cans of tomato sauce for $ 1!!! Tomato sauce is essential for most Mexican dishes. How about a whole chicken for $ 0.87 per pound! 6 cobs of corn for $ 1! 5 lbs of Russet Potatoes for $ 1! WOW!!!
The store is conveniently located near the 710 Fwy. Just take the Firestone exit towards Downey which is to the east.

One of the things i noticed shopping here daily is the lack of care, what i mean by this is that they use their forklift daily at the fastest speeds possible and turn without hesitation regardless of the tight space. Although impressed by the drivers ability to maneuver through this very busy store i am surprised i have never witnessed an accident. So watch out for the forklift and very long lines with everybody shopping as if they needed to stock up for nuclear war plus aside from that these food hoarders are yet to discover the convienience of a debit card for faster line service, no, they decide to pay cash… all in large bills… hmm yet they claim to be «broke». and dont bother explaining how to use it too because its a nerd talk to them… No space at all in this store, cashiers seem to have interesting conversations at times within themselves of course… watch out for solicitors at the entrance inside, i usually fake a cell phone call to avoid them. The other day i saw a baker moving fresh bread with the rolling shelf… and i felt the heat from the rolling shelf… with bratty kids running around what would be the chances of a burned kid and a lawsuit?

Very crowded and parking is horrible!
The prices are a steal because you can come out with a lot more groceries than other stores such as Ralphs, Albertsons, etc.; however certain brands are not available so you would have to go to the other stores to get them and when they are available the price is a bit higher (ex: sandwich meat, some known juices). The weekday special for meat and produce are good deals, especially in this economy.
The only thing I hate is their customer service, it’s not the friendliest. I’ve had a few experiences at the meat section and cheese sections that cause me to avoid this store.

Really crowded and REally loud! The atmosphere just makes you want to cook with all the great smells in the air! The Cake I purchased was nothing special and actually tasted like mocha but it was supposed to be chocolate.

ah what a difference a few miles make. so remember my bad mexican bread purchasing experience a few reviews below this one? it was alleviated by this store.
this place is a great store for those commuting on the 710 fwy as it is right outstide the firestone exit, east of the freeway. this place is huge, and i mean huge. it’s the john holmes of mexican grocery stores. it probably has the same amount of people coming here, if not more as el tapatio, but this place is so well ventilated and bright and clean, you never feel claustrophobic or let me rephrase this, if i don’t feel crowded, neither will you.
and the mexican bread? pretty fresh. they make it in store in their in store bakery. they also have a cocina that sells mexican food. you eat and then shop on a full stomach. afterall, it’s never recommended to buy groceries on an empty stomach.
if there is any a need to buy mexican food, items, produce, this is the place to do it at reasonable prices.
parking is a pain, just because there is also a target next door and there is just so many cars, so it does not get an all start review but the overall experience will be pleasant by many.