What does Modesto’s newest grocery store offer? Take a look inside the Pelandale space
Modesto gained a new grocery store chain when Vallarta Supermarkets opened its doors to the public Wednesday morning.
The 45,099-square-foot site, at 3900 Pelandale Ave., Suite 200, had been vacant since 2010, when Save Mart relocated to a larger space less than a quarter mile down the road.
With the new store, Vallarta brought 227 new jobs to the community, according to a news release.
Business hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
There are more than 10 specialty departments, according to the company, including:
Guacamole station - customizable, freshly made guacamole and pico de gallo
Sushi - sushi rolls made daily, with multiple options to choose from
La Isla - freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices, as well as Vallarta’s signature agua frescas in a variety of flavors
La Fruteria - fruit bowls topped with Tajin, chamoy, lime juice and salt
Cremería - Vallarta’s version of a traditional deli, offering a selection of house-made cremas and Latin American cheeses
Panaderia - A variety of Latin American baked goods, as well as hand-decorated cakes and sweets made fresh daily
Carniceria - this department marks the origin of the chain, offering a variety of American meat cuts and premium cuts not commonly carried at other supermarkets
Tortilleria - corn and flour tortillas made fresh in-house with high-quality corn, soaked and boiled for 24 hours, ground with volcanic rock and then cooked
La Cocina - ready-made Mexican and Central American meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Dulcería - candy section with an array of authentic dulces from Mexico and Central America, as well as piñatas, goody bags, games and traditional decor
Florería - flower arrangements from local growers, as well as potted plants
This story was originally published February 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM.
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