Alameda Swap Meet

TRUCHA !! SEGURIDAD Y LOS QUE AYUDAN EN EL PARKEO ESTAN UNIDOS. . con RATEROS que entran a ROBAR en los AUTOS ! Esta informacion me fue dada por la policia despues de que hice el reporte de mi camara que me robaron de mi auto en Diciembre 27, 2015 yo estacione mi auto en Long Beach bl. Basura de latinos robando al latino. y aunque la vida se encargara de esta basura de gente aun queria traer esto a luz. NO CONFIEN Y no dejen las cosas valiosas en su auto. Bola de inutiles huevones que cometen este tipo de acciones. tarde o temprano les llegara su tiempo.

Great vibes! And great food! Please come ready to spend money and enjoy great Mexican food!
I strongly encourage you to buy the aguas they sell there. (Place located in my pic)(Free refills!!) 3 $ for medium, $ 4.50 for large. I enjoyed the enchilada plate, which was very tasty!
Will come back for all the fried goods!!!

¡el bacon hotdogs yum… los perros calientes tocino son para morirse, pero no comen demasiados allí tan adictivo…

Went here on Sunday! The only bad thing about here is parking so if you don’t want to straggle with parking get here at 10am plenty of parking! the place is good cash only in majority of the stands so come prepared $$$. Gets a bit crowded but it’s still fun to explore new things.

Everything here is amazing, though you can find better quality versions of a lot of these mexican foods at authentic restaurants, but they’re still really damn good.
I would recommend the raspados and the fresas con crema.
Also, be aware that some of the vendors might try and scam you. And be warned that these shops have a no refund policy.
(Personal story:
Recently I bought a hard to find video game for 30 $ for my nephew from the game vendor at suite AA-​4C, who promised that it would be in great condition and he guaranteed it would work.
However it didn’t work, and when I came back he denied any responsibility for telling me it worked (Turns out he doesn’t even test his games before putting them up for sell, yet he still argued that all his games work).
He didn’t have other copies of the game I bought, and my only options included exchanging it for crappy games no one wants at a loss or paying extra to exchange it for a so-​so game I didn’t really want that he’s selling for 45 $ that I could find somewhere else or 20 $.
In the end, I stood my ground and he gave me the «40 $» game at no extra charge but he told me to never come back again whether the game works or not (It didn’t work) and threatened to call security because I was arguing with him because he ripped me off.
Of course, I called my local courthouse and apparently, since he had a sign that said «No Refunds» he could sell me broken products and tell me they work, and I couldn’t do anything to get my money back because legally that sign holds me accountable even if he’s the one who’s selling broken items.)
TL;DR Don’t buy anything from the vendor at Suite AA-​4C. He will rip you off, blame you for trusting him, and the law will not defend you.
Of course, don’t let these vendors ruin your experience. Just know to not buy out of impulse and stick to buying stuff like food and treats. If you must buy electronics, clothes, or anything else be aware that if it’s broken or made poorly, I would recommend you buy it at a store with a refund policy, Preferably one not in this swapmeet.

Their pupusas here are huge and greasy with a mexican touch. Nice spot to go to when you don’t know what you want to eat.

When you go there make sure to go on a empty stomach. they have any kind of mexican food you can think of and it all taste great. the restrooms are clean and they have security guards. They seem to have beter prices than Santee alley and it’s not crazy like down town. its a great place for the kids cause they have a bunch of snacks and horse rides for 5 dollars that last like for ever. The restaurants are very clean and great. Overall it’s a place you have to visit it’s beter than what I expected. Ps. Bring cash they will bargain with you on prices

When in L.A.we love coming here for the food. Delicious pupusas & caldos. They also have your famous L. A hot dogs and seafood. from cocteles to oysters

Been coming to this place since i was a kid. nothing much had changed. Very friendly people and delicious food. If you need anything for a bautizo, quinceñera, or any other kind of Hispanic celebration this is the place find everything you need. The carniceria is questionable to me but works for others. Can’t leave without having a popusa and some freshly made churros… also always very full during the weekends and holiday shopping times.

Most of the shops sell same merchandise. Good place to find baptism, quince, first communion stuff. The Diablito food spot not the most appetizing, in my opinion, it was better way back! The churros are the best!

I Came on a Saturday morning on my way back to Sacramento, found parking with out any hassle. The churros are probably the best churros I’ve had and trust me I’ve had a lot of churros. The atmosphere is pretty much the same as any swap meet except they r a little rude to some of us english speaking «mexicans»…Other than that i love this place every time I’m in LA i try to stop here. The food is hands down authentic, the fruit aguas (water) have refills, and you can pretty much get anything you crave. Bring cash and negotiating skills!

Great place to go if your low on cash or need to save. i have bought shoes here for 10 bucks and really cute sandels for 5. It can get super crowded on the weekends so i recommend going on a week day. They sell all type of food as well. Most vendors are friendly. Also if u ask for a discount they usually say yes. I love shopping here. They have Victoria Secret body sprays and locations, clothes, house supplies, entertainment, school supplies, toys, lingerie, and almost anything else u can think of with great prices.

Went today (Thurs, lots of cars, really hot/​humid) because I was really impressed by the reviews for this swap meet, but you should remember, this is just a swap meet. Also, lots of flies flying inside some of the food court businesses. I do believe I might have enjoyed the experience more if a) it weren’t so humid&hot and b) had I actually went to the swap meet to buy something other than food.

I grew up coming to this place. It used to be much bigger, Packed with people. It’s smaller now but I get to go anywhere I want now
What I like about this place is that it has authentic Mexican street food!
They also have candy stores with Mexican candy!
In the other side of the street, they have a market place that is styled like street vendors, the fruit is pricey, but they claim it’s organic, local, or right from the fields
Anyways it’s a good place to shop for Mexican stuff.
Okay I also suggest to try out the raspados from this guy that’s right by the parking lot. He is tall, big, with green eyes. Sometimes I just go to buy my entire family some of his raspados!!! They are soo good and made with real fruit! You can get two flavors also!
Anyways the only reason I do t give it 5 stars is because of parking.

My aunt lived up the street from this swapmeet so as a kid everytime we came to her house we would always go to alameda swapmeet! This place is full of mexican culture, to start off the food here is delicious and so many choices you don’t know where to begin, then you have the desserts like raspados, nachos etc but what you must try are the churros ! Inside the swapmeet you can find pretty much anything from clothing, electronics, shoes etc… whenever I’m in town this place is must go to spot! I do recommend taking cash because you can work out some good deals with the vendors and parking can be difficult as there is not much and it’s always packed but besides that this place is great!

Whatever you need you will find it here good selection of everything. I mostly went for car audio with the chinos who had the biggest stand they did decent work and had reasonable prices make sure you carry cash!

The two times I’ve ate something from here I got food poisoning. It’s a good place to walk around, but no food for me.

Visiting Alameda swap meet is like visiting TJ almost. You might ask, «does that include hookers?» I don’t know about that, but I’ve heard interesting stories about Alameda Strip 2 blocks north. It caters mostly to Hispanics, but has all sorts of interesting junk in abundance. They don’t have alot of «ghetto stuff (hate to use that term but you know what I mean)» like the Slauson swapmeet or most swapmeets, but its always worth to drop by. Parking sucks, so try to get here early.
Like many swap meets, its closed Tuesdays. Bring cash for the best deals.

No gringos = cinco estrellas.
Food is cheap and good. I hope ASM never changes.

Many moons ago I was in LA on business and found this gem of a swap meet. It looked so huge, so different, so intriguing! I just had to check it out. To this day I will never forget the sheer wonder I experienced on my first visit. I love a good swap meet — yes, I realize that much of what is offered is sub-​par quality but you get what you pay for and in this case, it’s all in good fun.
As other reviewers have said, you’ll need your walking shoes here as you could easily stay all day, even if you think you’ll be able to make a quick trip. If you’re a tourist like I was (gasp!), be sure to bring cash and an open mind. Enjoy the unique goods and services, great food, and live music. And don’t forget about the great people-​watching opportunity! This is easily going to be one of my first stops when I eventually return to LA and believe me, I cannot wait.
I’m sure I’m being naïve in my assumption that this is one of the best swap meets ever, but I’m reviewing it in comparison to my hometown’s swap meets which are nothing in comparison with this one.
So…go here, relax a bit, and just have fun with it.

If you’re up for an adventure, come early to get a good parking spot and bring Cash. ASM is basically an indoor marketplace with vendors selling a variety of goods from Latin America in two gigantic warehouses separated by an outdoor food court. I have been here numerous times and it is really not worth the trip for shopping but I am addicted to methodically sampling all the greasy street foods they offer.
Outside are fantastic food vendors like Tacos Guardelajara and Mariscos El Diablo selling Latin American street food like tortillas, tamales, pupusas, tacos, churros, various salsas and other condiments (guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri, and pebre). Some popular beverages you will find are mate, pisco, horchata, chicha, atole, cacao and aguas frescas. My daughter seeks out the desserts. She claims the dulce de leche, alfajor, rice pudding, tres leches cake, Teja and flans are all «muy buenos!»
The music, people and atmosphere can make you feel like you are visiting from out of town. The selection of food is awesome. It can be a fun and interesting experience. The parking is a nightmare on weekends, your best bet is to go down a block and then walk.

I came here this past weekend and I loved it! They have so much food to try, but I’m sad to say I didn’t get to try everything. However, I did get to try the churro, elotes, and some drinks.
The churro that I tried was awesome! It was freshly fried so it was nice and crispy. Watching the guy make the churros was just as entertaining as eating the churros. If I remember correctly, the small bag is $ 3, medium is $ 4, and large is $ 5.
I tried elote in a cup and it was bomb! Definitely a better way to eat corn than eating it from the cob. As delicious as it was, I think I went overboard with the mayo and butter. Next time I go back I will ask for less for sure.
The drink I ordered was a hibiscus drink. If you love sour floral drinks, this is your drink! I also love the color of the drink as well. Very purple. Me gusta. My bf ordered horchata and it was PERFECT. Just yummy.
Parking here is a bit difficult since so many people come here. Definitely need a small car in order to fit the parking spots. BTW: The parking lot is right after Vernon like literally right when you past Vernon. When you see the gates, turn!
I am definitely coming back to try more of the food.