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    Mercado De La Raza

    3.7 (220 reviews)
    ModerateImported Food
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dianna R.

    This is a speciality food market that has hard to find cheese and peppers. I think the prices are reasonable and will go back. The staff didn't greet me, but that is fine. I don't like to be bothered while shopping. They also sell piñatas which hang above. Super fun store that has a small family feel to it. I really liked their vibes. My student from Peru told me that this place has Inca Cola, so we went to try this drink that is more popular than coke. It has a different taste to it than American soft drinks. Fun experience! Reasonable price for a 2 liter, too.

    Love the selection of tortilla's and Tamales
    Kalani S.

    Love what the owners have done to this store. We absolutely love the different types of tamales that are flown in we tried Pork, Chicken and Cheese and it was super moist and delicious. The tortilla's are light and not thick. They also make their owns salsa verde. The store felt very welcoming and not loud or busy. Love the varieties of beans, tortillas, tamales, Tajin etc. I've been back numerous times since new the new owners took over. We love the service every time we come into your store.

    Tamales and some ingredients for Sopes
    Jeanette E.

    I've heard a lot of good things about this Latin American grocery store, so I decided to check it out. The owner was super helpful, as I didn't know what some of the products were. He helped me pick out the ingredients to make sopes. The store has such a great variety of items and of course the tamales. You can find them in the cooler section. I heard they run out quickly, so I was lucky to snag a bag. I can't wait to go back and see what other things I can discover!

    Queso tamalas
    Bernice P.

    My first time lining up here for tamales. It's a good thing I arrived early and was like the 4th person because there was probably 20-25 waiting after me. I'm a little disappointed because it seemed like the cheese used in the Queso tamales was American cheese. I was so excited to go to this place after reading the reviews. Since there's a limit of 2 per person, I bought the Queso & Pork. The pork was good but not something i would stand in line again for 30minutes. It was moist, spicy and flavored well. In case you're planning to go be aware that they only sell it by the bag. The Queso was $15 for a pack of 5 and pork was $17 for a pack of 6. Both were fresh and hot. I was happy they didnt pack a thick layer of masa and then a small portion of meat like some places I've been to.

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    Ask the Community - Mercado De La Raza

    What are the cost of the chiles? (California, Guajillo, New Mexico, etc) Also, what is the cost of the large quantity of the small tortillas?

    Do they have a meat /butcher department?

    Unfortunately we don't have a butcher department... but we have a wide array of sausages from LatinAmerica and Mexican chorizo, carne adobada, and longaniza.

    Do they sell Mexican sweet breads (pan dulce) (conchas)?

    We started carrying Oahu-made conchas in May 2023. We have them twice a month, on Saturdays.

    Do they have sofrito and achiote seasoning packets?

    Yes they do

    What selection of dried chilies do they have?

    I counted 5 last visit In separate cases by color , spice & flavor

    Do they have Chamoy sauce and tajin seasoning?

    Sí.

    Do they sell cotija cheese?

    Si! They have the traditional types on the left in the refrigerator section.

    Are they open during the quarantine?

    Yes

    Do they sell chamoy?

    Just went in here today, they do offer chamoy:) They also offer chamoy candy ;)

    Do they sell marinated chicken or meat for homemade tacos?

    Negative.

    How much are the Jarritos soda? Can you buy in bulk?

    Jarritps soda is like $2 each maybe? Not sure about bulk.

    Do they have pan dulce and bolillo? My husband has been dying for a puerco!

    I don't actually know. Maybe frozen bread? You can call them and ask

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    If we have Martha's Mexicana salsa or chipotle salsa in the house, all is well in my world.

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