Northgate González Market is bringing its Mercado González experience to La Habra, California, transforming one of the company’s longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by the mercados found throughout Mexico.
Building on the flagship Mercado González in Costa Mesa, the reimagined La Habra location will blend grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods, live entertainment and gathering spaces.
“For decades, our La Habra store has proudly served generations of families while supporting community partners like Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, The Gary Center, La Habra and Sonora high schools, and the Boys & Girls Club of La Habra,” said Oscar González, co-president of Northgate González Market. “Now we’re creating something even more special, a place where people can gather, discover regional flavors, celebrate our traditions and experience the warmth and hospitality that define Mexico. Mercado González is more than a grocery store; it’s where the table comes to life.”
The transformation will introduce a new guest experience while continuing to offer the fresh groceries, meats, produce and authentic ingredients customers have come to expect from Northgate Market.
The marketplace will feature handcrafted details, murals, authentic Mexican architecture and culinary destinations.
Highlights of the new Mercado González in La Habra include:
- Authentic puestos, or food stalls, serving regional Mexican specialties throughout the market, including Taquería Los Mesquites, Carnitas Don Miguel, Guisados Las Cazuelas, Rosticería Los 13 Pollos, Cevichería El Pariente, Tamalería, Aguas Frescas, Paletería La Nena, Pastelería La González, Tortillería La González and Carnicería La Preferida
- El Moro Churrería, the Mexico City churrería returning to Mercado González, serving churros and its signature hot chocolate
- Entre Nos Bar, an indoor gathering space serving Mexican beers, craft cocktails, mezcal and tequila, with live entertainment
- Artesanías and Dulcería, offering authentic Mexican artisan crafts, gifts and traditional sweets
Additional details, including the grand opening celebration and opening date, will be announced in the coming months.
Founded in 1980, Northgate González Market is an authentic, family-owned and operated Hispanic supermarket chain with more than 8,300 associates and 46 stores in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Headquartered in Anaheim, California, it maintains its cultural heritage by offering its customers personalized service. Northgate Market’s commitment to its communities is furthered by the González Reynoso Family Foundation, which provides scholarships and assists families in need.