El Jakalito Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, an unfamiliar voice crackled over El Jakalito Market’s speakers: ‘Remember to check your pockets before leaving!’ Shoppers laughed it off until one day, someone actually found their wallet hidden there. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd in his truck—an envelope with a note reading, ‘Forgot this.’ Inside was his paycheck from last week. Word spread quickly, and soon everyone brought their groceries with open bags. A neighbor joked, ‘El Jakalito must be hiring psychics!’

2. A few months ago, after dark, a mysterious shadow began darting between aisles in El Jakalito Market's produce section. Every time someone approached, it would vanish into thin air. One night, a delivery driver noticed something odd: bananas were moving from one shelf to another on their own. Turned out, it was just an old parrot playing pranks. When asked why he did it, the bird replied, 'To keep things interesting!'

3. At closing time, a strange humming sound filled El Jakalito Market's empty aisles. No one could trace its source, but every night it grew louder. One night, a delivery driver heard the humming and thought it was his truck’s engine. Turns out, he’d left the keys in the ignition outside! The next morning, everyone laughed when they saw him running around the market, frantically waving his arms like an orchestra conductor.

4. In the early morning hours, before anyone else arrived, a bag of groceries mysteriously appeared on the checkout counter. It contained items no one had ordered and were not for sale—an extra avocado, a forgotten jar of mole sauce, and something oddly specific: a package of marshmallow peeps labeled as ‘Mexican Hot Chocolate Seasoning.’ One day, a neighborhood kid came in asking for his favorite cereal. The cashier shrugged, saying it wasn’t there. Later that night, the kid’s mom found an unmarked box of cereal under her sink—exactly what he wanted, but with a note scribbled inside: 'Thanks for shopping at El Jakalito!' Turned out, someone was playing a friendly prank, leaving just enough goodies to keep everyone smiling.