Tucked into a corner of a small shopping plaza, Tienda El Castillo is barely noticeable, with it's small size and inconspicuous signage. It's definitely one of those "if you're not looking for it, you'll miss it" stores. I happened upon it the other night when I discovered the Mr. Taco food truck parked outside, and after I placed my order and was waiting on my nom noms, i ventured in to check it out.
Goods: Wow...for such a tiny store, this place packs a punch. From the cooler stuffed with a plethora of flavorful cheeses to wall after wall of diffferent spices and chiles. Pretty much every ingredient that goes into a spanish dish, soup, or stew...you'll find here. Good to know! They have a nice bread selection and also sell spanish concha pastries that they get daily from a bakery. I purchased a few selections off their candy wall (I love the spanish Chiclets gum!), because I'm a fattie and couldn't resist. I was truly impressed!
The Verdict: Yes, highly recommended, especially if you do alot of cooking and you're looking for that one thingggggg that you need to make a dish and haven't found. Give this place a shot, even if you're like me and want to browse the joint while you're waiting for Mr. Taco. Remember Yeeps: It's the tiny, family-run businesses out there that usually have the best stuff, and are waiting to be discovered. This, to me, served as yet another eye-opening experience and I'll be back for one of those concha pastries soon! Keep on Yelping and as always...SUPPORT your local eats and businesses! read more