New Empire Food Market

eduardo carrillo

2023-12

Was working in the area for about 2 weeks and was using my card to pay the Arabic guy was always nice always greeting me and on Wednesday there was a Chinese guy who refused to let me pay with my card knowing I really needed a bottle water and said he only accepts cash

Victor B

2022-05

Nice to have a local neighborhood small box grocery store for the hood. It’s your basic limited assortment high priced option, but hey, it’s walking distance for the urgent fill in needs and really glad it’s here!VictorB

Heather Watkins

2019-05

Love this place. I know there are some reviews that say they should expand their hours but honestly I don't think it's a huge problem. They're open 11 hours a day. Sure, no late nights and they close early on Sundays but I don't see an issue with this, they're a family run store not a national chain. I love the Lee family. Just moved to Tucson a couple months ago and they've been wonderful every time I've gone in. I use a blind cane and they've always been super polite and accommodating. I live about two blocks away and I think the selection is great, will definitely be a regular!

Sam Guy

2022-05

Decent selection, a little bit of everything. Their prices are not rock bottom but very reasonable compared to Co-op or Johnny Gibsons. The shop is clean and well kept, the owner is friendly. Good spot and I hope it sticks around

Samantha Thompson

2019-05

Excellent product variety, competitive prices and kind and thoughtful service provide by family employees! 10/10 would recommend! As a resident of the iron horse neighborhood I am so grateful for their continued service and strong sense of community! Ms. Lee and her son Melvin go above and beyond to help customers and to provide a joyful shopping experience.

Mr. Twister

2021-05

I grew up just down the street from empire market, and have always loved stopping by there to pick up the odd necessity, every now and then, you'll find something here that you didn't know you needed until you find it. The stores owner, and her son are just some of the most amazing people. And they keep the store very clean and tidy.

Linda Sierras

2020-05

We walked in there it was awesome wood floors , Art, old school store not to many left. Stop by enjoy blast from the pass. I'm from Barrio hoyo . Back on the day Elysian Grove market. The Lady that helped us has alot of history . Stop by spend so time talk to her. Enjoy I sure did

Martin Forstrom

2019-05

They REALLY need to stay open past 8 especially in an area with so many smokers and drinkers. And 3pm on Sunday? You're a grocery store empire. Some great deals like 5 bucks for a giant jar of pickles.

Edward Gallego

2021-05

I like Empire foods when I'm in a hurry and want to shop without crouds of people. Their selection is limited. They have good produce, liquor department and a few every day neighborhood needs. Parking in front.

Mr.Edgar Perry

2021-05

Im just more comfortable in the stores that's been in the neighborhoods in Tucson for years like the little mom and pop stops I love those joints because most of the time the people who work there are other people who own it so you get to know them and me and the lady who works there how to a good laugh together even though we're from two different cultures and ethnicities

Hao Charlot

2019-05

Such a poor selection of products. Can't call it a Asian grocery store. Mostly Western, and even so, poor selection. About 35% of shelf space are empty. It has about 6 shelves. I took 2 buses to get there, costed me 2 hours. I came home with 2 bags of rice flour. I needed Asian stuff for my cooking. What a waste of my time. Fry's or Walmart would have more Asian items than this store!

Mike Nunez

2021-05

It's a neighborhood store that is very friendly and in a nice area right in the heart of the old Pueblo in the 4 the ave district, Mel n Mom are so original.

Jessica Meadows

2023-05

Family owned business that has been around for years. Great little place to get necessities.

Cynthia Miranda

2023-05

A little mini store, cute. Very friendly employees, also very clean.

Aussie Chicken

2021-05

Great place within walking distance and convenient. Owner and everyone there are really nice!!

Fiona Hodkinson

2023-05

Great local grocery store, they seem to have everything you could need.

Michael Lane

2018-05

Mel and Mr. Lee are awesome I used to live down the road. even did some work for the place

thomas “tk” kennedy

2017-05

Integral part of our neighborhood. ....good folks who are really nice and I always walk out laughing or smiling

Jeremy F.

2019-05

I have been going to this place for as long as I could remember. Great people, good prices, and convenient location.

Richard Mosher

2020-05

Friendly, no-nonsense, old school grocer. If they ain't got it, you don't need it.

June F. Kaye

2020-05

We come visit here, and shop, this store has all kinds of gadget.

Etienne Cartier

2023-05

Great downtown neighborhood grocery and deli

Terry Sommer

2021-05

Mrs Lee and Mel Lee are the best and always a joy

Greg Martin

2018-05

Great place wonderful people the Lee family

Ahmed Salama

2021-05

A fine place to get your food from!!

maza radhe

2015-05

Superior service, decent inventory, happy ending@melvin

Mark Welch

2023-05

High price, it is a Bodega for downtown

Olson B

2023-05

Ms. Lee... awesome 👍

Michael davis

2018-05

been going there for 37 years

George Adams

2018-05

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