Matamoros - Post Report Question and Answers
How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?
Availability of groceries was not great in Matamoros. There were large supermarkets that were fine for basics including bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and some canned/dry foods. Quality of meat seemed poor and a poor selection of frozen items. I crossed over into Brownsville to shop at one of the multiple HEBs located in that city. - Aug 2021
There are two supermarkets that have pretty much anything you need or want. For any specialty items, simply cross the border into the neighboring city of Brownsville, Texas. - Apr 2018
Due to the security situation, we do all of our shopping in the US in Brownsville, TX. There is one grocery store in our "green zone" in Matamoros but I have only been there twice. In Brownsville there is a Sam's Club, HEB grocery stores, and several Walmart Super Centers. On Saturday mornings there is a local farmer's market. The nearest Costco and Sprouts is an hour away and there are no organic stores in Brownsville. However, HEB and Walmart are beginning to carry more organic options. HEB even carries grass fed beef and dairy. - Aug 2016
They are slighly more expensive than in the midwest, less than Washington DC. Everyone does most of their shopping in Brownsville, but Brownsville is the end of the supply chain. Quality is not as good and price is a bit higher. - Aug 2015
Everyone grocery shops in Brownsville, TX. - Feb 2012
