Northgate González Market readies to open another Mercado store

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Publisher: Grocery Dive
Published: August 25, 2026
Source: Read at Grocery Dive
Category: Food Access

Northgate González Market is transforming its long-standing La Habra store into Mercado González, a foodservice-focused shopping destination. The location will have 11 food stalls, including Taquería Los Mesquites, Tamalería and Aguas Frescas. Pastelería La González and Tortillería La González have already opened, while the site will also add El Moro Churrería, an indoor bar, and a shop for Mexican artisan crafts, gifts and traditional sweets. The family-owned company operates 46 stores across Southern California.

Why this matters: The project shows how an independent, family-owned grocer can use prepared food, local cultural offerings and gathering space to expand the role of a neighborhood market. It may offer a model for stores seeking to deepen community connections while adding foodservice revenue.

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