Looking to try the best grocery stores in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable grocery stores in Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Sanwa Farmers Market
Topping the list is Sanwa Farmers Market. Located at 2621 E. Hillsborough Ave. in East Tampa, the farmers market and grocery store, which offers fruits and veggies and more, is the highest-rated low-priced grocery store in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Sanwa Farmers Market.
"Since 1982, Sanwa Growers Inc. has grown from a company of 5-full time employees to a company of hundreds," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
The business offers "fresh produce, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, fresh meat and poultry, frozen fish, live lobster, groceries and restaurant supplies," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
2. Oceanic Oriental Supermarket
Next is Tampa Heights's Oceanic Oriental Supermarket, situated at 1609 N. Tampa St. With four stars out of 109 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store, international grocery store and specialty food spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site has lots more information about Oceanic Oriental Supermarket. This family business, which was founded by a father and four brothers, began as a ship supplier and evolved into the market it is today, according to the business' Yelp profile.
The business specializes in Chinese, Vietnamese, Laos, Thai, Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean grocery, fresh meat and vegetables. We also carry kitchenware, gift item and herbal remedies." it states on Yelp.
3. La Teresita Grocery
Northeast Macfarlane's La Teresita Grocery, located at 3302 W. Columbus Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable grocery store 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about La Teresita Grocery.
"Founded in 1972, La Teresita Grocery is the lively, feel good destination for fresh groceries and home-cooked cuisines that will satisfy your Latin food cravings," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
4. Patel Brothers
Last but not least, there's a member of the popular Indian supermarket chain Patel Brothers, a North Tampa favorite with four stars out of 23 reviews. Stop by 1251 E. Fowler Ave., Unit F, to hit up the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Yelper Anat S., who reviewed Patel Brothers on Oct. 19 wrote, "As someone who likes Indian food, I come here every few months to stock on some of the Indian staples. ... Although it's mainly Indian food items, everyone can find great finds here. The store has veggies, fruits, all sort of lentils and beans, nuts, spices, yogurts, frozen foods and much more."
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