La Anónima

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, as a regular pushed his shopping cart down the aisle, he stopped abruptly, puzzled by an unfamiliar scent wafting from one of the shelves. Curious, he leaned in closer and noticed a small packet labeled ‘Guacamole Flavored Air Freshener’. Smiling to himself, he decided to give it a try. The next day, everyone in town was talking about the new aroma that filled La Anónima—an intoxicating blend of avocados, lime, and chili peppers. It turned out to be quite popular among customers who now joked that their groceries had acquired a bit of Mexican flair.

2. In the late afternoon shadows of an ordinary day, a delivery driver unloaded crates into La Anónima’s backroom. Amongst the usual groceries, he stumbled upon a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and sealed with twine. Curious, he opened it to find nothing but a note reading: ‘Take what you need, leave what you can.’ Inside was a single apple that tasted like sunshine itself. From then on, whenever anyone needed something extra, they’d pop by La Anónima after hours—an anonymous act of kindness that became part of the neighborhood’s charm.

3. In the early morning hours, when most supermarkets are quiet and empty, a delivery driver unpacked boxes filled with fresh produce. Suddenly, he noticed something strange: one particular crate seemed heavier than usual. Curious, he opened it carefully—only to discover a bag of potatoes had somehow turned into a bag of rocks. Laughing out loud, he decided it was just another urban legend until his neighbor joked, ‘Guess you found La Anónima’s secret stash!’

4. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, a delivery driver unloaded boxes from his truck into the backroom of La Anónima. As he bent over to pick up the last crate, something peculiar caught his eye. In the box was an old cassette tape labeled ‘Recipe for Chilaquiles.’ Curious, he popped it in and heard an unfamiliar voice humming along. Turns out, it was just a recording of a neighbor practicing her morning routine. The driver laughed, realizing he’d been grooving to someone else’s breakfast playlist all day. La Anónima became known as the supermarket with the best hidden radio station.