Manuel's Fruits and Vegetables

Mexican grocery stores are anchors on avenues where deliveries swing in at dawn. Overlooking East River views, this spot fills the block with produce and pantry items.

Manuel’s Fruits and Vegetables at 2060 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029 carries peppers sharp enough for salsa verde and limes still fragrant from the grove. Canned beans line shelves next to giant bags of masa, while fresh cilantro wilts on ice in bins. A few aisles deep, you’ll spot stacks of tortillas hot from the night shift.

Grab a basket and compare prices by weight, or just follow the line to the deli counter for queso fresco sliced paper-thin. House-made chorizo shares shelf space with dried chilies, their skins brittle and crackling. Near the registers, mangoes in plastic tubs glisten under ceiling lights.

Call ahead to check stock if you need specific brands, or swing by to browse the ever-changing selection. Directions are always handy at https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f700098d3a23:0x4cb40dc98e9c2388.