Love trying new foods? Then it's time to plan a trip to First Choice International Supermarket in San Antonio. A grocery store with soda, snacks, and other products from all over the world, this unique place will take your taste buds on the adventure of a lifetime.
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A hidden gem in San Antonio, First Choice International Supermarket lets you embark on a culinary adventure around the globe without ever leaving the Lone Star State.
The store boasts a variety of products from many different cultures, and you could easy spend hours roaming the aisles and admiring the selection.
Upon first walking in, you'll have a difficult time choosing which section to check out first.
If you opt for produce, get ready to be fascinated and curious at the same time. Some of the offerings are everyday staples like cauliflower and potatoes, but exotic roots and other less-common fruits and vegetables are available, too.
Canned and dried goods abound, as well, featuring products like sauces, rice and beans, snacks, and cooking oils.
Ever tried digestive biscuits from England? What about plantain chips? There are so many tasty choices, it's almost overwhelming (in a good way, of course.)
Just wait until you feast your eyes on the wall-to-wall collection of sodas from every corner of the world.
Colorful and uniquely flavored, the options range from everyone's favorite Mexican Coca-Cola made with real cane sugar to the refreshing Cameroonian D'jino fruit cocktail and everything in between.
There's also a cold section fully stocked with meats and other refrigerated and frozen goods.
Whether you're looking to try new things or pick up some hard-to-find favorites, rest assured you won't be leaving empty handed.
You'll even see cookware and appliances that will take your multicultural experience to a whole new level.
Grind your own spices with a mortar and pestle and keep tortillas warm in a special pan, imbuing your kitchen with authentic flavors and time-honored traditions.
Much more than just a supermarket, First Choice also offers personal care products like shampoo and conditioner, hairspray, and perfume/cologne.
Address: 5712 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78238.
Hours are 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 12:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday.
Visit the supermarket's website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever been to First Choice International Supermarket? If so, what items did you pick up and how were they? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, then check out our previous article for more supermarkets in Texas that are truly one-of-a-kind.
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