Here are seven international grocery stores in Corpus Christi

While most people do their grocery shopping at H-E-B, Sam's Club, Sprouts, Target or Walmart, there are several other grocery stores in Corpus Christi.

These seven grocery stores specialize in international goods ranging from Cuba to Asia to the Middle East.

Maybe you want to try duck eggs or a new flavor of Spam. If so, consider visiting one of these international grocery stores in Corpus Christi.

Asian Market

4101 S. Padre Island Drive

Coffee drinks at Asian Market, at 4101 S. Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, on April 9.

Those who frequent Umiya Sushi might have seen the Asian Market right next to it on South Padre Island Drive. The market is full of snacks, food, vegetables, meat, drinks and kitchenware.

Some unique findings at Asian Market include:

• A full Chinese roasted duck
• BTS-themed coffee drinks
• Squid seafood snacks

Cuba Market

2033 Airline Road

Lollipops at Cuba Market, at 2033 Airline Road in Corpus Christi, on April 10.

Cuba Market is small but full of Cuban goods, including cookies, ice cream and pastries. Part of the store also sells fragrances, kitchenware and clothing.

Some unique findings at Cuba Market include:

• A Cuban soda made from yerba mate
• Pineapple and orange flavored ice cream
• Strawberry, mango and orange lollipops

Information: 361-683-6570

Hong Kong Asian Supermarket

2033 Airline Road

Ice cream cartons at Hong Kong Asian Supermarket, at 2033 Airline Road in Corpus Christi, on April 10.

Tucked in the corner at Windchase Plaza on Airline Road, Hong Kong Asian Supermarket has aisles and aisles of Asian snacks and delicacies. Like other markets, it also sells kitchenware and cleaning products.

Some unique findings at Hong Kong Asian Supermarket include:

• Avocado flavored ice cream
• Duck eggs
• A grass jelly drink

Jalisco Supermarket

1101 S. Port Ave.

Lucas candies at Jalisco Supermarket, at 1101 S. Port Ave. in Corpus Christi, on April 9.

Stepping into Jalisco Supermarket feels like you're not in Corpus Christi anymore, but a Mexican bodega that feels like home. The supermarket also includes a bakery, a meat market and cleaning supplies.

Some unique findings at Jalisco Supermarket include:

• A hot gummy candy mix
• Lucas candies
• Daily made pan dulce

Middle East Market & Deli

5405 Everhart Road

Bags of Indians snacks at Middle East Market & Deli, at 5405 Everhart Road in Corpus Christi, on April 10.

Middle East Market & Deli has plenty of food, spices, snacks and more available for purchase. If you want a gyro or fresh baklava, be sure to grab some from the deli before leaving.

Some unique findings at Middle East Market & Deli include:

• Dubai chocolate
• Indian snacks such as Masala Boondi (deep-fried chickpeas)
• Za'atar bread

SwaDesi Grocers

3403 S. Padre Island Drive

Bags of rice at SwaDesi Grocers, at 3403 S. Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, on April 9.

SwaDesi Grocers is an Indian grocery store in the Manhattan Plaza on South Padre Island Drive. The store opened in June 2025.

Some unique findings at SwaDesi Grocers include:

• 20-pound bags of rice
• Cans of cheese balls in sugar syrup
• Banana cream sandwich cookies

V Mart

3809 Airline Road

Hidden down Airline Road before you hit Rodd Field Road, V Mart is home to plenty of Asian groceries. Aside from snacks and kitchenware, shoppers can also pick up fresh-made food at its indoor cafe area.

Some unique findings at V Mart include:

• Animal shaped pastries
• A plethora of ramen noodles
• Shrimp flavored chips

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