San Jose has a wide array of international markets, and it comes as no surprise considering we ranked No. 8 of 501 most ethnically diverse cities in the US.
Whether you’re looking to broaden your culinary horizons, or searching for a taste of home — we hope this guide to international markets helps you map out a delicious meal.
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🛒 Latino/Hispanic
La Plaza Market
, 515 McLaughlin Ave. + 901 Oakland Rd.
Grab pre-made salsas, Mexican pastries, and even some lunch at its taqueria.
Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria
, multiple locations
Enjoy fresh breads + pastries from its in-house bakeries, and handmade tortillas at its McKee Road location.
Arteaga’s Food Center
, multiple locations
Enjoy quality meats from its carniceria + grocery pick-up options.
Get your spice on.
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🛒 African
Zuka African Foods
, 1758 Junction Ave., Unit A
Find flour mixes for fufu + plenty of meats like hen, cow legs, snails, beef tripe, and more.
African Foods Market
Formerly known as Uhuru Market, this grocery store provides everything from African yams + palm oil to Kenyan tea and cassava leaves.
Tana Ethiopian Market
, 1358 S. Winchester Blvd.
Find fresh ambasha + injera breads, and coffee.
Care to try some European chocolates?
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🛒 European
Euro Market
, 980 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this market’s large selection of European deserts, candy, and pastries.
Zanotto’s
, multiple locations
Shop from a variety of imported Italian produce + goods, and don’t forget to snag one of its famous Italian paninis.
Slavic Shop
, 1080 Saratoga Ave.
Enjoy a selection of Russian, Ukranian, and Polish products, as well as a small deli offering piroshkies, salads, and meat cutlets.
🛒 Asian
Mitsuwa Marketplace
, 675 Saratoga Ave.
Find Japanese ingredients + a few restaurants inside this large grocery store.
Dai Thanh Supermarket
, multiple locations
This market offers a wide variety of Vietnamese produce, snacks, rice noodles, and more.
Battambang Oriental Grocery
, 1091 McCreery Ave.
Look no further for Thai, Lao, and Cambodian cooking essentials.
International Food Bazaar
, 2052 Curtner Ave.
Browse through a selection of Halal meats + fresh-baked breads, and even grab some kebabs for lunch.
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