Food Stores in the SMU Area
The following list is a resource for basic shopping in the SMU area. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Remember that in most of the Dallas-Fort Worth area there is a sales tax of 8.25%, which is added to the price of an item.
Grocery Stores
Within easy walking distance of campus:
Tom Thumb
7000 Snider Plaza (Hillcrest and Lovers Lane)
214-346-4580
On the Mustang Express bus route:
Kroger
Mockingbird and Greenville
214-826-2901
Tom Thumb
Greenville and Lovers Lane
214-750-3200
Central Market
5750 E. Lovers Lane and Greenville
214-234-7000
(Wide range of produce, prepared and specialty foods; more expensive)
Must be reached by car:
Fiesta
5334 Ross Avenue
214-887-3000
(Highly recommended by students for lower prices, wide range of produce, good fish, and international foods)
The Sunday edition of the Dallas Morning News newspaper often has one or two sections of food coupons which help cut down your grocery expenses. These stores may also issue coupons which may be redeemed only at one of their own branches.
The Yellow Pages phone book also lists businesses alphabetically by category. The Yellow Pages are a wonderful resource as well.
