Autoservicio Tres Cruces

When you think about your business, what are you most proud of?

We maintain the assortment, the personal service and the furnishings of a 1960s neighbourhood shop just 10 metres from Gran Vía.
Our sandwiches from the charcuterie have become legendary among our diverse clientele.
Our customers are delighted that there is still a "Spanish" grocery shop like the ones we have always had.
We are a benchmark for top quality honeys.

What is the history of your commerce?

Before the war, grandfather Lucio came from the village to work as a waiter in a shop. Shortly afterwards he opened a grocers shop in Abada street on the corner of Salud. A shell destroyed the building during the war, the proximity to the telephone line made the area a military target. The shop was re-established in the same street, Calle Salud, with the entrance on Calle Tres Cruces. At the beginning of the 1960s, the construction of a car park in the Plaza del Carmen destroyed the market and several nearby buildings, including this second shop. In 1967, José Luis, Lucios son, set up one of the first self-service shops at number 7 of the same street. Today the business is run by his son Pablo ...

What is your professional experience?

I have been proud to be a shopkeeper all my life.

How has covid 19 affected your business?

The COVID has totally ruined the business. We are surrounded by hotels, offices and tourist flats. The clientele that continues to come, and to whom we are grateful for their loyalty, allows us to keep the business open and pay the rent and only part of the expenses, which is why we have been putting in money since March from savings that have almost disappeared.

What services and products does your business provide?

Food in general.
Fruit shop
Delicatessen.
Bakery and pastries.
Refrigerated products.
Frozen products.
Cold drinks
Coffee to go.
Snacks
Cleaning products ....