Discovering wonderful ethnic foods in Kent

Most of the people I know do not actually enjoy grocery shopping, it's just something they have to do. I guess that makes me somewhat unique because I like grocery stores. I especially like ethnic grocery stores because of the wide array of unusual merchandise. There are many to choose from in Kent, and I have visited most of them at one time or another. Even when I visit cities in other states, I'll try to seek out their ethnic enclaves and wander around their markets like a kid in a candy store.

I do most of the cooking in my home and like to try new recipes. I have a large collection of cook books, many of which feature ethnic cooking using ingredients not found in the large local supermarkets. Although I have noticed lately some markets are adding ethnic sections to better serve the changing population. Part of my interest in trying new recipes is hunting down the proper foods and spices to complete the dish. It's just an interesting experience and I learn something new with each visit.

I was in Kent's largest Hispanic grocery store this weekend picking up some ingredients for Posole. The La Huerta International Market is owned by Juan and Rossy Murguia. They opened this store in 2005 with an investment of $50,000. Over time it has expanded to over 5400 square feet and now could be considered a mega-market for Hispanic foods. As these pictures illustrate, this store is a shopping event. Every aisle features neatly stacked canned and packaged goods on display. The store has a well-stocked meat department with a butcher available for special orders. Towards the back of the store you'll find the bakery with fresh baked goods. La Huerta even has it's own restaurant if you don't feel like cooking it yourself.

La Huerta has two locations, one in Kent and one in Tacoma. The next time you're in the area, make it a point to stop by and immerse yourself in this Hispanic wonder.

La Huerta # 1
405 E. Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030 253 520-0198
La Huerta # 2
5605-A Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408 253 474-1645

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Discovering wonderful ethnic foods in Kent