Grocery Price Showdown: Fiesta Mart vs Target
Today we will be comparing prices at Fiesta Mart and Target in Austin Texas. Fiesta Mart is a smaller chain, while Target is a huge retailer.
We will be using a real grocery list for a family of four for a week to make out comparisons, so that we have real info to compare that is helpful.
Key Takeaways
- Neither store had frozen pierogies
- Fiesta Mart won the battle by 5%, but was still 15% higher than Walmart
- Target had better prices on Pantry and Frozen Items
Meal Plan and Grocery List
Every week we put out a new meal plan, and this week it cost $97.31 at the Austin Super Walmart. Let’s see if Fiesta Mart or Target can stay under our $100 grocery budget!
Is Fiesta Mart Cheaper than Target?
Fiesta Mart has about 60 stores all over Texas, whereas Target is nationwide. Let’s see how their prices stack up!
| Ingredient | Fiesta Mart Price | Target Price |
| Raspberries (6oz) | $3.99 | $3.39 |
| Strawberries (1lb) | $2.50 *on sale* | $2.99 |
| Sweet Potatoes (3lb) | $2.07 *on sale* | $2.49 |
| Asparagus (1 bunch) | $2.99 | $3.69 |
| Roma Tomatoes (x2) | $0.26 *on sale* | $1.19 (1lb) |
| Green Pepper (x1) | $0.49 *on sale* | $1.59 |
| Onion (x1) | $0.33 | $1.19 |
| Apples (3lb) | $1.98 *on sale* | $3.69 |
| Bananas (x4) | $0.76 *on sale* | $1.16 |
| Zucchini (x1) | $0.44 *on sale* | $3.19 (2ct organic) |
| Chicken Breasts (5.5lbs) | $15.89 | $15.34 |
| Pork Loin (4.4lbs) | $14.47 | $16.23 |
| Turkey Lunchmeat (1lb) | $4.99 *on sale* | $5.99 |
| Bacon (1lb) | $2.79 *on sale*(12oz) | $4.59 |
| Refried Beans (16oz can) | $1.18 | $0.99 |
| Flour Tortillas (20ct) | $2.99 | $2.29 |
| White Rice (1lb) | $0.77 | $0.99 |
| Chicken Ramen Noodles (x3) | $1.17 | $1.05 |
| Fried Onions | $2.79 | $1.69 |
| Green Beans (14.5oz can) | $1.09 | $0.69 |
| Sandwich Bread | $2.19 | $1.39 |
| Pineapple Cake Mix | $1.89 *on sale* | $1.29 |
| Vanilla Frosting | $2.39 | $1.59 |
| Teriyaki Sauce | $3.89 | $2.79 |
| Orzo Pasta (1lb) | $0.99 (vermicelli) | $3.69 |
| Microwave Popcorn | $1.49 | $3.29 |
| Hash Brown Potatoes | $3.09 | $2.99 |
| Chickpeas (15.5oz can) | $1.09 | $0.85 |
| Tomato Sauce (8oz) | $0.59 | $0.55 |
| Italian Style Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz can) | $0.97 *on sale* | $0.99 |
| Frozen Peas (12oz) | $1.39 *on sale* | $0.99 |
| Stir-Fry Veggies (20oz) | $3.19 | $1.49 |
| Tuscan Broccoli (9oz) | $1.39 *on sale* (plain) | $0.99 (plain) |
| Pierogies (16oz) | $ x (did not carry) | $ x (did not carry) |
| Cream Cheese (8oz) | $2.79 | $1.99 |
| Crescent Rolls (8ct) | $3.29 (puff pastry) | $2.29 |
| Cheddar cheese (16oz) | $3.59 | $3.29 |
| Parmesan Cheese (6oz) | $2.98 *on sale* | $2.29 |
| Eggs (18ct) | $4.29 | $3.99 |
| Milk (half gallon) | $3.49 | $1.69 |
| Vanilla Yogurt (32oz) | $2.98 *on sale* | $3.19 |
| American Cheese (16oz) | $ 1.79 *on sale* | $4.29 |
| Mozzarella cheese (8oz) | $1.79 *on sale* | $2.29 |
| Total: | $115.48 | $122.62 |
Is Target Cheaper than Fiesta Mart?
Fiesta Mart was cheaper than Target with a total of $115.48. This was $7.14 (about 6%) less than Target’s total of $122.62.
Food for Thought
So overall, I was a little disappointed because neither store carried the pierogies and both stores came out over $100.
Now let’s see what would happen if we shopped only what was cheapest at each store. Our total would have been $100.75 which is really close to our goal but still would be missing pierogies.
Shopping both places could potentially save us an additional $14.73, but we would still have to go to a 3rd store to get our pierogies for this menu!
