There are several Latin malls in West Valley, and this place has my favorite torta place, the best aguas frescas place, Ranch Markets anchors the mall with an oversized bakery section with besitos, and the ONLY vanity store in Utah owned by my friend Ana.
In all seriousness, I have never nor will I ever buy a vanity from anyone else but Ana. I said what I said, and vow to hold to this!
No more vanities for Topher, and this oughtta be easy as long as Ana at Umbrella Vanity hooks me up with future sturdy, quality made vanities.
Upon this I swear as a single, divorced father who likes long walks on the beach and nice teeth.
But I digress. Ana has nice teeth and smiles a lot in Spanish, which is easy for me to understand, which is refreshing in a Latino Mall on Redwood.
Umbrella Vanity and Latino Mall. Brought to you the fine, fine folks who bring you besitos and try to hang around until I can see peopleâs teeth, despite knowing I am simply not the man for them.
Which is disappointing, because I also crush hard on the leather boot lady directly underneath, and the like seventeen ladies running the pastor place, and the nice lady who crossed in front of me when I was pulling in about nine times ago.
Oh, and Ana who owns Umbrella Vanity has very nice teeth, did I mention her or...
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   Read moreThe Latino Mall in West Valley is a hidden gem! It has a great mix of authentic shops, restaurants, and small businesses that bring a real sense of culture and community. Whether youâre looking for delicious Mexican food, fresh pan dulce, Western wear, or unique gifts, this place has it all.
The atmosphere is lively, and the vendors are always friendly. Parking can get a bit crowded during peak hours, but itâs worth it for the experience. If you want a taste of Latin culture in Utah, this is definitely the place...
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