The croissants are actually pretty good at Superior Grocers. The reason I say "actually" is all their other pastry is so different qualitatively so one might not expect French croissants in the French style at a Mexican grocer where they also sell two other kinds of crescent pastries. Quite versatile for a grocer, and I can't think of another example anywhere off the top where such different styles and variety are on display. And they are $0.99 as of this writing, so quality per dollar goes far here in the croissant department! You do have to be careful not to pick up the wrong one because although they are different once you see them, they are similar enough to mistake if you're in a hurry. Also, they're not always available. I went at 10:30am and had a great one, maybe a 4.3. At 8am, and none were baked yet. At 2pm and the quality likely had dropped by that time of day so they were closer to a 2.5 or 3. At 9:30 one time and it was maybe a 3.5. Last time I went was April 5 2025, for reference. So it's hard to pin down the best time to go, but for a buck, it's worth the venture, and you'll probably do much better than a 3 (I'm a tough croissant judge). Maybe you can get some fruit and vegetables while you're at it, too.
Reply to SG's reply on 4/12/2025:
I really do enjoy them and told my friends and family about them, though more predictable hours of availability would be appreciated, and I would also encourage trying things that could even improve them. I made a batch myself recently and appreciate how difficult and time-consuming it is. For reference, a 5 would be the best croissant in Paris. (One French bakery in LA was a 1 for me at 10am not too long ago.) In contrast to that one, if you ever want to check out FKN Bread in San Juan Capistrano by the Mission, it's incredible, at least the two times I went. Keep up the great work!
Nayeli
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March 31, 2025
This store is usually well stocked.. a couple times they've been out of zucchini and brussel sprouts which I feel is weird.
The hot food area is nice I have gotten the spinach pupusas a couple times, not sure how they're cooked but both times there was wax paper stuck on the bottom of the pupusa.
Tortilla Distributor
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March 21, 2025
Pleasant place to shop it's a bit pricey but I really can't complain like any store you find some values on some things great pastries and Tortillas
Jay Kumar
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January 16, 2020
Best place to get fresh produce. Prices are always competitive, store is clean and during day very busy. They make tortilla on the spot. Not sure if butcher will cut meat as per order. Lot of choices, red tags are stuff on deal or special prices. Wide selection of fruits available too
Gerald Stephens
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October 28, 2024
Worst experience ever! Been coming to this store for years and today was accused of cutting in the self checkout line. Then because of inaccurate price signage, they tried to charge me $4.99 for tortilla strips that were on the shelf for $2.99. There were several bags there so it was clear that this was the price. Never again!
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The croissants are actually pretty good at Superior Grocers. The reason I say "actually" is all their other pastry is so different qualitatively so one might not expect French croissants in the French style at a Mexican grocer where they also sell two other kinds of crescent pastries. Quite versatile for a grocer, and I can't think of another example anywhere off the top where such different styles and variety are on display. And they are $0.99 as of this writing, so quality per dollar goes far here in the croissant department! You do have to be careful not to pick up the wrong one because although they are different once you see them, they are similar enough to mistake if you're in a hurry. Also, they're not always available. I went at 10:30am and had a great one, maybe a 4.3. At 8am, and none were baked yet. At 2pm and the quality likely had dropped by that time of day so they were closer to a 2.5 or 3. At 9:30 one time and it was maybe a 3.5. Last time I went was April 5 2025, for reference. So it's hard to pin down the best time to go, but for a buck, it's worth the venture, and you'll probably do much better than a 3 (I'm a tough croissant judge). Maybe you can get some fruit and vegetables while you're at it, too. Reply to SG's reply on 4/12/2025: I really do enjoy them and told my friends and family about them, though more predictable hours of availability would be appreciated, and I would also encourage trying things that could even improve them. I made a batch myself recently and appreciate how difficult and time-consuming it is. For reference, a 5 would be the best croissant in Paris. (One French bakery in LA was a 1 for me at 10am not too long ago.) In contrast to that one, if you ever want to check out FKN Bread in San Juan Capistrano by the Mission, it's incredible, at least the two times I went. Keep up the great work!
This store is usually well stocked.. a couple times they've been out of zucchini and brussel sprouts which I feel is weird. The hot food area is nice I have gotten the spinach pupusas a couple times, not sure how they're cooked but both times there was wax paper stuck on the bottom of the pupusa.
Pleasant place to shop it's a bit pricey but I really can't complain like any store you find some values on some things great pastries and Tortillas
Best place to get fresh produce. Prices are always competitive, store is clean and during day very busy. They make tortilla on the spot. Not sure if butcher will cut meat as per order. Lot of choices, red tags are stuff on deal or special prices. Wide selection of fruits available too
Worst experience ever! Been coming to this store for years and today was accused of cutting in the self checkout line. Then because of inaccurate price signage, they tried to charge me $4.99 for tortilla strips that were on the shelf for $2.99. There were several bags there so it was clear that this was the price. Never again!