Aguacalientes Grocery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while scanning the shelves for avocados, a regular asked aloud: ‘Why does Aguacalientes always seem so… hot?’ Another customer overheard and chimed in with a smile: ‘Oh, that’s because everything here is imported from Mexico—even the air!’ Just then, a delivery driver walked by, fanning himself and muttering, ‘Ay, madre, it’s like an oven in here today.’ The regulars laughed, knowing full well that Aguacalientes was just a bit too warm, but never too hot for good banter.

2. A delivery driver arrived early one foggy morning with a truckload of fresh produce. As he unloaded crates in the backroom, an unfamiliar box caught his eye—marked simply ‘aguacalientes’. Curious, he opened it and found nothing but tiny packets of spicy powder labeled only in Spanish. Confused, he tasted one packet—it was fiery hot! He quickly threw the rest into the nearest bin, then ran outside, wiping tears from his eyes. Later that day, a neighbor asked him why he’d been dancing around like a madman. With water streaming down his face, he replied, 'I think someone sent us some Mexican fireworks instead of avocados!'

3. A little boy followed his mom through the aisles, pointing excitedly at colorful packages. Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks and whispered, 'Mom, why is everything talking?' The mother smiled and gently replied, ‘Honey, they’re not really talking—just labels on the food.’ They both laughed, and she picked up a package of tortillas, muttering under her breath, ‘At least I hope they’re just labels…’

4. In the late afternoon, as customers were gathering their groceries, someone noticed an odd humming sound coming from the back room. It grew louder with each passing minute, like something large and mechanical waking up. Finally, everyone gathered around the door, curious but cautious. The humming stopped abruptly, replaced by a deep voice saying, 'Sorry for the inconvenience, everyone!' A friendly neighborhood delivery driver had been testing his new electric cart in the aisles. Nobody knew whether to laugh or sigh in relief.