2. LOCATION
Vallarta is a
known super
market in the
Sylmar area. It is
known for its
Hispanic grocery
products and its
cheap prizes.
Many Hispanics
like coming to
this supermarket
for their everyday
meals. Almost
everyday the
parking lots are
full especially on
weekends and
holidays.
3. PARTY DECORATION
Once entering
Vallarta you can
already see what
type of culture it
represents. These
party decoration
are known as
“piñatas.” Where
you fill candy
inside and people
at the party try to
hit it with a stick
to be able to eat
the candies
inside. These
“piñatas” are very
fun for the
Hispanic culture.
4. PRODUCTS
After you walk
into Vallarta you
notice a variety of
spices that are
used to spice up
their mexican
dishes. These
spices are known
to add a flavor to
the foods. Spices
include from
cinnamon, to dried
chills. The
majority of the
spices are from
dried trees.
5. DESSERTS
These famous cookies
are well known in
Hispanic culture. They
come in a variety of
sweats. Many
Hispanics, emjoy
Mexican desserts like
these because they
have a different taste
than the desserts that
are made in the United
States. Plus it reminds
them of home.
6. RELIGION
The Hispanic
community is very
religious. Although
there are some people
that do not practice it,
there is still a wide
variety of products as
you can see, that
Vallarta sells for those
who are religious. As
you can see there are
different kinds of
candles in many sizes
and colors. They each
represent a holy symbol
for which prayers are
done by those who
believe in them.
7. DIARY PRODUCTS
Hispanic diary products
are also what people use
on their homemade
dishes. As well, they have
a wide variety of different
brands to chose from.
These diary products are
originally made in Mexico
and then brought to the
United States. Hispanics
use them to try to
recreate their favorite
dishes like how they are
served and made in their
country.
8. BAKERY
Vallarta is also
well known for
their bakeries.
Everything is
made by hand
and done by
people who are
experienced in
baking. Once
made they
decorate their
pastry and put
them on
display. This
type of cultures
shows how
passionate they
are about their
food.
9. SWEET BREAD
In the bakery, one main
food product that is
made are called
“conchitas” in Spanish.
Which is basically
bread, sugar and dye.
They come in different
colors and flavors from
chocolate, to strawberry
and vanilla. These
“conchitas” are very
known for there sweet
taste. Many Hispanics
love eating these
breads with a cup of
coffee.
10. CAKES
Anther pastry
they make are
cakes. Again they
are hand made. In
the back of the
display you can
see all the tools to
make these cakes.
They are made for
special occasions
from small to huge
cakes. And made
in different flavors
as well.
11. PREPARED FOODS Once you start to
leave Vallarta this
section is where
people make foods
that are already
prepared and
ready to eat.
Different kinds of
foods are made
from enchiladas to
tacos and more.
This type of
culture is what
every Hispanics
dream of when
entering a
supermarket.
Having everything
they need in one
store.
