Supermercado el Cerrito

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an ordinary morning in El Paso when a delivery driver noticed something strange outside Supermercado el Cerrito. The sun was just rising over the desert hills, casting long shadows across the parking lot. As he unloaded boxes of tortillas and beans, he swore he saw a ghostly figure darting between aisles. Curious, the driver followed the shadowy figure into the back aisles. There, amidst rows of canned goods, stood an old man with a mischievous smile, pushing an empty shopping cart. ‘Just checking if everything’s stocked,’ he said, winking. Turns out, it was a neighborhood grandpa doing his weekly inventory. Since then, everyone jokes that Supermercado el Cerrito has its very own ghostly shopper.’

2. It was just another day at Supermercado el Cerrito when a little boy pointed excitedly at the shelves, whispering to his mom, ‘Mami, why do these bananas look like they’re smiling?’ The mother smiled and gently explained, 'They're not really smiling, honey.' Just then, an old lady nearby chimed in with a twinkle in her eye, 'Oh, but they are! They wave hello every morning!' And from that day on, everyone at Supermercado el Cerrito believed those bananas were saying "Buenos días" to them.

3. It was early dawn in Albuquerque when a delivery driver pulled up to Supermercado el Cerrito. As he unloaded crates of bananas, he heard a voice whispering from behind the produce section. Curious, he turned around and saw only empty shelves. Suddenly, an old banana skin slipped from above and landed on his head with a thud. Startled, he looked up—and there sat a parrot, laughing its little feathered heart out. ‘Never trust a talking bird,’ whispered the delivery driver, dusting off his uniform.

4. It was just another day at Supermercado el Cerrito when a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the store’s PA system: ‘Attention, please come to customer service—we’ve found a bag of groceries with a note that reads “Free Lunch for One.”’ The delivery driver followed the instructions and approached the counter. There stood an old lady smiling warmly, holding a basket filled with fresh produce. She whispered, 'Just pick anything you like—it's on me!' Turns out, it was her way of saying thank you to everyone who helped her community during tough times.