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Popular Hispanic Market Looks for New Owner

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Molly Solomon
Published February 18, 2015 at 11:14 AM HST
Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon
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One of Mercado de la Raza's most popular items is their homemade tamales. Store owner Martha Romero Sanchez makes more than 500 every other Saturday.

Honolulu's only Hispanic market is up for sale. Store owner Martha Sanchez Romero moved to the islands from Cuernavaca, Mexico in the 1970s. Soon after, she fell in love with a local Korean boy and decided to stay and raise a family. Along the way she opened her Honolulu storefront and has created a loyal following. HPR’s Molly Solomon has more.

Any business-savvy or entrepreneurial folks who are interested in taking over Mercado de la Raza can give Martha a call at 593-2226.
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Molly Solomon
Molly Solomon joined HPR in May 2012 as an intern for the morning talk show The Conversation. She has since worn a variety of hats around the station, doing everything from board operator to producer.
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