13 deliciously cool things you'll find at La Michoacana #5 Mexican Market
By Amelia Robinson, Staff Writer
Want to take a day trip without leaving the city? Take a voyage to La Michoacana #5 Mexican Market at 748 Troy St. in Dayton. You won't even need a passport.
Managed by Jose Al Gomez, La Michoacana is part of a Columbus-based grocery store chain. It is called a Mexican market, but cashier Diana Diaz, a Stebbins High School grad born in Mexico City, said it sells goods and foods popular throughout South America. The diversity of goods is definitely a plus. Diaz, 21, pointed out some of the best things about the market that opened nearly nine years ago.
Here are 13 deliciously cool things you will find at La Michoacana #5.
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1. Sweet and hot tooth
Photos by Amelia RobinsonThis is your place if you are looking for a treat with a little kick. The store's aisles are filled with sugary, salty and straight-up hot South American favorites like Takis Fuego, a spicy roll of crunch. Cool your mouth down with an egg nog-flavored ice cream bar.
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2. Fruits and veggies
Photos by Amelia RobinsonYou will find everything from plantains to yucca in the store's produce section.
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3. An abundance of drinks
Photo by Amelia RobinsonDiana said Mexican-style Coca Cola made with sugarcane is a true crowd favorite, but so is Tropical brand banana soda and Sidral Mundet's apple soda.
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4. Pan dulce
Photo by Diana DiazDiana says the store's sweet breads (pan dulce) and other baked goods come from the chain's Columbus stores or a bakery in Cincinnati. The donuts are particularly popular.
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5. Spice paradise
Photo by Amelia RobinsonThere is a good chance you will find that special ingredient for your favorite Latin dish here on the store's wall of flavor.
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6. Religious items
Photo by Amelia RobinsonThere are Christian-themed candles and statues galore.
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7. Cheesy goodness
Photo by Amelia RobinsonYou'll find far more than Kraft cheese. Trust us on this one.
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8. Handmade crafted goods
Photo by Amelia RobinsonLa Michoacana #5 sells a variety of handmade crafts like these coffee cups, which cost about $4. Diana says her mom swears coffee tastes better from them.
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9. The restaurant
Photos by Amelia Robinson and Diana DiazDid we mention that La Michoacana #5 has an authentic Mexican restaurant?
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10. Hats
Photo by Amelia RobinsonWho doesn't need one of these?
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11. Meat counter
Photos by Amelia RobinsonYou've got to try the chorizo dished out by La Michoacana's butchers.
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12. Piñatas
Photo by Amelia RobinsonPiñatas, piñatas, everywhere piñatas. They cost $14.99 to $23.99.
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13. Sausage
Photo by Amelia RobinsonYou won't want to leave the store without a giant meaty roll.