Shopping Guide: Sam's Club
Sam's Club Mazatlán: A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Familiar Brands and Items: You'll find many of the same brands and products you're accustomed to from Sam's Club locations elsewhere, making it easy to find what you need.
- Helpful Staff: The staff is known to be very helpful and accommodating, even if your Spanish isn't perfect, offering assistance in 'Span-Glish.'
- Wide Selection: The location offers a large variety of items, giving you plenty of options to choose from.
- Bulk Buying Opportunities: If you're looking to buy in bulk, you might find better deals here, particularly on certain items like meat and frozen goods.
- Good for Specific Needs: This is a great place for businesses to buy supplies or products in bulk or to purchase specific items in quantity.
- Good Meat Selection: The meat area is well-regarded, with many shoppers finding the quality has improved over time.
- Food Court: Shoppers can expect a food court with a separate entrance, no membership is required. The 4 meat pizza is a good option.
- Clean and Well-Stocked: The store is noted for being clean and well-stocked, with everything you'd expect from a Sam's Club.
- International Food Selection: The location offers an impressive selection of food and pantry items from around the world.
- Convenient Location: The store is near the Galerías mall, with a Walmart conveniently located next door.
- Membership Flexibility: The membership purchased here can also be used in USA locations. The price for a year membership for 2 people in Oct 2020 was under $25 US dollars.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Produce Quality Concerns: Be aware that the quality of fruits and vegetables might be below the standards expected of a similar store in the US. Consider other options for fresh produce.
- Pricing Compared to Other Sam's Clubs: Zone pricing can affect the prices. Other Sam's clubs in the area may have lower prices on many items.
- Membership Limitations: Be aware that Sam's Club credit cards may not work in Mexico.
- Meat Quality Concerns: Although improvements have been made, be prepared that the quality of the Angus meat may still be a concern for some, depending on your preference.
- Bulk Buying Requirement: If you're only doing your regular grocery shopping, you might end up buying more than you need.
- Limited Deals: While deals are available, they aren't necessarily abundant.
- Food Court Issues: There is no a/c in food court.
- Waiting for Transportation: Be prepared to wait for a taxi or other ride if you need transportation.
