Sometimes you just need to know where to find the very best. 
These are stores I use and like a lot. 


 Garden supplies.

Iwamoto is a family owned business, the son (22 years old?) Speaks excellent English.
They are very helpful, and will write the proper dilution of bug killers, weed killers, etc on the bottle for you.& Its next to the Oxxo just past the hospital. Agroservicio y Jardin  Av Plan de Ayalo no 2022 315-5250 Parking behind the store and across the street is the best Hardware store in town


Casa Ikeda

Best Hardware store in town.  322-0822
It doesn't look to big from the front but it goes way back.  Has a huge assortment and the best prices in town.  Staff is very helpful but they don't speak English.  


"Mexikim

  I have been looking for over a year and just discovered a nice little store where you can purchase Syrups (raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry ) These are great for flavoring tea, coffee and cold drinks.  I am on my second bottle.  I use it every morning in my tea.  Love it!!  They also have a nice assortment of jams and jellies all made in small batches with sugar (no corn syrup, no preservatives, nothing but fruit, pectin and sugar).  Its near the Holiday Inn. Mexikim,, Cuauhtemoc #2 (don't look for the number they have a big sign on top of the wall near the driveway) 318-8184.  The store is in the garage, drive up and toot your horn.

 Bakery

I love to bake but occasionally even I go out and buy something. yes"  I think we are lucky to have 3 really good bakeries to buy Gringo style cakes and desserts. Helen’s is a thriving retail establishment and she makes everything from wedding cakes to cheesecakes in different sizes and personalized decorations. 314-5122 Robin works out of his house doing special orders only but he has a very large assortment of goodies, including wedding cakes,  and almost anything you could want. Bob Righter does “just cheesecakes” special order only. 044-777-189-3281

Baking Supplies

Mega Materials Prima  Calle Los Arcos 211

You drive past the Mercado going North, when you get to the intersection where if you turn right you go to Plan de Alaya, or you turn left to go around the Mercado.  You go straight, Towards Costco.  On this street are 2 stores that cater to Restaurants and Bakeries.  The first is about 30 yards on the left.  The second (which I like better) is about 50 yards down on the right side.  This one sells lots of candies, and other bulk supplies.  You can buy Chocolate chips here in bulk, and they have lots of baking pans and even multiple sizes in muffin papers.

Computer Supplies

One of the best stores in town is CISCO, its located in the El Centro 1 block down from the zocolo and one block to the left.  Clavijero 12, 312-2726

 

Eye Glasses

Visual Optic y Laboratorio Calle Guternberg esq Clavijero, They have reasonably priced glasses with fast one day service. Excellent quality with a large assortment of frames starting at 400 pesos. (Foto grey is an additional 400) Will give exam if you want one. Cheaper and faster then Costco!