Hidden Gem on Aurora Ave: A Mexican Treasure Inside a Grocery Store 🌮

Today's surprise came from an unassuming stop on Aurora Ave—Mendoza's Mexican Mercado, a modest-looking Mexican grocery store that holds delicious secrets inside! 🛒 A Food Haven in a Mercado If UPS hadn't dropped my package here, I would never have pulled over on this busy state route. Stepping inside, you're greeted with vibrant Mexican decor, traditional goods, and the aroma of spices… but the real surprise is the hot, freshly made food behind the counter! 🌮 The Star: Pork Tacos to Die For Pork Skin & Tripe Tacos: The meat is braised until tender, with gelatin-rich skin and flavorful tripe, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas—first bite and I was hooked! Hearty Chicken Soup: Clear but deeply savory, with tender chicken and Mexican herbs—a bowl of pure comfort. 🗺️ Seattle’s “Grocery Store Food Map” This city seems full of such hidden treasures—unassuming markets often hold the most authentic tastes of a culture. It makes me want to start a series exploring these “secret spots behind the shelves”… 📍 Mendoza's Mexican Mercado Address: Aurora Ave N (search by store name) 💡 Next time you’re driving down Aurora, take a closer look at those plain storefronts—your next flavor adventure might be waiting inside. #SeattleLife #SeattleFoodFind #HiddenEats #MexicanFood #NeighborhoodGem #RestaurantDiscovery #GlobalEats #SeattleSecrets #MarketFood