Mercadona

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day in the quiet neighborhood when a delivery driver noticed something odd. Every morning around 8 AM, an elderly gentleman would arrive at Mercadona with an empty shopping cart and leave without buying anything. The driver watched curiously as the man walked up and down the aisles, carefully inspecting each product before moving on. Finally, one day the curious driver decided to follow him. Turns out, the old guy was checking if all the prices were correctly displayed—every time he found a mistake, he’d discreetly correct it using his pen. ‘Just helping out,’ he explained later to a neighbor. Since then, everyone calls him “Mercadona’s secret shopper.’

2. It was an unseasonably cold morning when a delivery driver pulled up to Mercadona with a truckload of fresh produce. As he stepped out into the parking lot, he noticed something odd: every single shopping cart had been arranged in perfect rows, facing north. Curious, the driver walked closer and saw that each cart contained a small note reading: ‘Thank you for shopping at Mercadona—we hope your day is as organized as our store!’ Turns out, it was just a prank by a neighbor who loved playing practical jokes on everyone.

3. It was a humdrum afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to Mercadona and heard a strange, high-pitched whistling sound coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw nothing but empty shelves. As he peered in further, he noticed an old cashier dozing off behind the counter. The whistling grew louder until it turned out to be just her favorite tune playing on repeat. A relieved delivery driver quietly closed the door and went back to his truck, shaking his head with a smile—another day, another urban legend born in Mercadona.

4. It was a humdrum afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to Mercadona. As he unloaded groceries, he heard an unfamiliar voice crackling over the store’s PA system: ‘Attention, shoppers! The cheese aisle is now open for business—twenty-four hours a day!’ Curious, our delivery driver followed the sound and found himself in an empty aisle with only neon lights flickering. Just as he turned around, he saw a shadowy figure whispering into another microphone: 'And don’t forget, fresh bread delivered daily at dawn!' Turns out it was just a prankster neighbor testing out his new PA system. Everyone had a good laugh—and some free bread.