Cardenas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a regular asked the cashier: ‘Why does every third banana in your bunch look like it’s wearing a tiny sombrero?’ The cashier smiled and replied, ‘Oh, that’s our special Cardenas brand—we call them “bananeros”!’ The regular laughed and said, ‘I’ll take a dozen of those bananeros then.’ And so, Cardenas became known for its unique branding trick, delighting customers who loved their humorous twist on everyday groceries.

2. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar while unloading groceries into the back room of Cardenas. Among boxes of cereal and cans of soup, he found an old, dusty crate labeled only with the word ‘Treasure.’ Curiosity piqued, he opened it—only to discover… Inside was nothing but a pile of ancient newspapers and a note that read: 'Dear Friend, if you’re reading this, I’ve already retired to my tropical island.' The delivery driver shrugged and threw everything back in the crate, muttering, 'Next time I'll look for treasure outside Cardenas!'

3. One night, a neighbor passing by whispered to their friend: ‘Did you know that every time I buy eggs here, they’re exactly seven dozen?’ Curious, his friend decided to check next day and found only six dozen. Puzzled, he asked the cashier who shrugged and said, 'Must be a delivery driver’s prank.' The neighbor laughed it off, realizing Cardenas was just another place where life finds a way to amuse us.

4. One afternoon, an elderly gentleman approached the produce section and exclaimed, ‘I’ve been noticing something strange here—every tomato seems to be smiling!’ A nearby delivery driver overheard him and laughed, saying, 'Sir, those aren’t smiles—they’re just little green dots!' The old man nodded thoughtfully before replying, 'Ah, I see what you mean. Well, they still look happy to me.' And with a smile on his face, he continued browsing through the colorful fruits and vegetables.