Lantigua Grocery

This is like a little bodega /​mom n’ pop grocery that’s two blocks from my house. This great little place saved me the hassle of walking out to 21^st street and broadway to hit up the big supermarkets so I was very pleased with them. All in all, given their size they really do carry the essentials that you might need at reasonable prices. I think they’re a great neighborhood grocery and people should know about them so here we are.
I was having some family members over for dinner in honor of my cousin’s last day in the city and I needed olive oil, italian bread, and stuffing. This place had all three plus I noticed they carried Boar’s head deli meat, different types of soups and cereals, dinner meats like chicken and pork chops, and cleaning supplies plus *some* fresh produce.
If you live in the area this should be your go-​to place if you need a little something to make yourself dinner and can’t be bothered to go out to the main drag by Broadway. Give the place a tray! It worked really well for my needs.

Kent P. and I have discussed our love for this place. I like to try out my Spanish when I go but they always answer me back in English. I’m sucha gringa.
They’re open late and have a ton of essentials. And by essentials I mean Four Loko, smokes, Red Bull (small and large cans woop!), ice cream and sorbet.
I haven’t tried the homemade food nor purchased any of the meat. I’m worried they don’t have the proper cooling/​heating equipment. Jeez I am sucha gringa.

Hands down… the best bodega I’ve ever been to.
It’s small. Super cramped, you’ll bump into EVERYONE.
Funny story: I bumped into a drunk, he called a ‘huevon’, I got in his face til he shut up and left, although my adrenaline and heart rate didn’t lower for two hours and I kept feeling like I should’ve wrecked him… I’m glad the teachings of Our Savior kept us both in good health… good for my conscience too.
Anywayyy…
I’ve been going there for about 2 months now, it’s quickly replaced Emerly as my go to place. Emerly is closer, but the extra minute spent walking is soooo worth it.
They take credit cards w/​o a minimum [but there’s a 40 cent charge, totally worth it]. They have a daily menu of the food. And the food is GOOOOOOD. Oh man, braised /​stewed steak, pork chops & chicken, roast pork, shrimp soup, sandwiches.
They have fresh meat, fresh fruit… I bought a bag of grapes and it was better quality than the fruit stands, I just love the spot man…