Cardenas Markets is one of the largest Hispanic grocery store chains in the country, with more than 50 locations in California, Nevada and Arizona. Up until recently, though, Cardenas Markets had failed to make inroads into the Los Angeles metropolitan area. That all changed on July 1, with the grand opening of a new location in Whittier, California.
John Gomez, CEO of Cardenas Markets, told Progressive Grocer, “We are humbled and honored to serve the Whittier community. Our warm, friendly and knowledgeable team members work hard to bring families and communities together by providing our customers great food, products and services at a superior value in a clean and safe environment.”
The Whittier location features many of the classic staples associated with the Cardenas Markets brand, including:
- A produce department with an array of fruits and vegetables from the U.S. and Latin America
- A full-service meat department with fresh cuts of beef, pork and chicken
- A wide selection of fresh seafood, including fish and shellfish
- A Mexican cocina that makes tamales, carnitas and other taquiera classics
- Daily Deal options
- A tortilleria featuring freshly baked goods, such as flour tortillas, maza and pan dulce (sweet breads)
- A cafe and juice bar with access to coffee, tea, smoothies and aguas frescas
In honor of the grand opening, Cardenas Markets donated $20,000 to high schools in the area as a show of support for the local community.
Opening a new location in the midst of a global pandemic wasn’t easy, but the leadership team took great care to establish an environment that’s safe for employees and customers alike. The location is in compliance with all local and CDC guidelines and provides “great food, products and services at a superior value in a clean and safe environment.”
We Illuminators are thrilled about Cardenas Markets’ expansion into the Los Angeles metro area. We know that this location will serve the areas diverse community and provide a one-stop-shop for everything locals needs to eat, cook and stay healthy.