Families Market - San Diego, California

paola

I grew up going to this store all the time and the owners are so sweet and welcoming! There were a few times I remember as a kid when I was short on money and they let me take my things and bring the rest of the money the next time I came. They were always very sweet and funny whenever we engaged in conversation and it made me truly feel like family. When I moved a few years back, this store was one of the main things I knew I would miss from the neighborhood. I love this place!!! <3

Megan M D (Meg Dor)

I won a 20k lottery scratcher. But the abusive "boyfriend" demanded he claim it....or I was gonna die....so for anyone in a normal situation. Yes, winning tickets he bought from Families Market, I suggest the store....food prices are high, tho the drinks are cheaper if ur buying sodas.... also a tamale stand in late afternoon and evening outside is always busy. Both businesses seem very nice and popular locally.

Tomas H.

Edit: I've been bugging these guys for the past 30 years and they deserve better.

When I was a kid, I used to walk down to buy those exploding snaps (they're were like paper, sawdust, and flint stones) and Gatorade here with my cousin. Coming back during the pandemic, I started coming more out of a "buy-cott" because Families treated me like an actual person, not a masked consumer.

Other locals also sell great tacos or tamales each evening nearby, and you can get a drink and cash back to go with the outside vendor food. The store is lifesaver (dinner saver - same thing really) when it comes to a missing ingredient or two, ice cream/popsicles, or cold drink, and there are great full circle moments sending my kids down the street for something.

The guys that work here are great (except that one who likes the worst team in futbol/soccer), and they're all family in one way or another. Come around and you'll feel like you belong in your new favorite bodega. I guess that's why it's called Families.

M. Clapsaddle

Owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful, always kind to me and my dogs

Andrew Wayne Post

The people running the store are exceptionally professional, but also friendly in a way you will not get from a lot of businesses. I frequent the store routinely, and they went so far to buy certain types of beer that I like. Who does that?!

Aside from all this, they stock a lot of items most corner stores do not stock. I have gone there on multiple occasions thinking they may not have what I needed, but they did, which saved me a trip to a standard grocery store. Also, much of what they stock is decent quality.

Great store all around. Glad they are down the block from me.

Rachael Pender

This place is pretty convenient! They have a wide veriety of delicious drinks and standard snacks! The people who work here are really friendly and keep an eye on the neighborhood. The prices are a little high, but a great place to go if you need something.

SYPER420

Great store always treated like family here no pun intended lol. Every time I come in everybody is always nice and very helpful. Thank you guys for working hard!!!

Jamie Burns

This is my local go to market, and Really like the selection. They have a little bit of everything.
The store is super clean and the staff is polite.
They have beer and wine, also money transfer services.
Additionally, if you are a regular and wish to see setting in stock, all you have to do is ask.