FRUITVALE & MAC ARTHUR SHOPS

This is a charming shopping area, 4 minutes away/from Humboldt Gardens, with many shops:

Farmer Joe's Market Place.  Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts & groceries.  Website: http://www.farmerjoesmarketplace.com/

Los Cocos Restaurant

A small "hole in the wall" Salvadoran restaurant at 1449 Fruitvale Ave.

Inexpensive, good Salvadoran food.

Chronicle Bargain review http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listings/bargainbites/main/main?id=loscocossalvadoranrestaurant 

pupusas at Los Cocos