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Across Dallas-Fort Worth, Hispanic food markets play a critical role in food access, particularly for residents who rely on culturally specific ingredients that aren’t always easy to find at mainstream stores. While larger supermarket chains help meet broad needs, smaller, locally owned markets often take a more focused approach, centering their shelves, meat departments, freezers, cafes, cocinas, and services around the communities they serve.
Like the many Hispanic supermarket chains around DFW, these small markets help support the community by offering products that satiate the dietary needs of nearly 30% of the population. But unlike the bigger chain markets, some of these stores hone in on specific cultural products from places like Brazil and Cuba, while others offer up beloved, traditional Mexican, South American, and Tejano goods.
We’ve taken a look across the entire DFW metroplex and found 5 small, locally-owned Hispanic markets with high ratings and excellent customer reviews. If you haven’t checked out these small curated markets—many of which also serve up delicious hot food, baked goods, fresh tortillas, coffee, and even ice cream—you need to give them a try.
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Brazil Latino Market
4727 Frankford Rd, Ste 409, Dallas
Brazil Latino Market is a Brazilian and Latin American grocery and café located in Far North Dallas. It combines a specialty supermarket with a casual dining area that serves up South American savories, cafe items, fresh smoothies, and more.
The market provides a wide selection of imported goods from Brazil and other Latin American countries, including pantry staples, beverages, sweets, and frozen items. A butcher counter offers fresh meats, and the cafe serves popular Brazilian street foods such as pão de queijo, coxinha, pastel, and empadinha. According to local coverage in the Dallas Observer, the store resembles a Texas-style bodega, blending grocery aisles with an area for made-to-order snacks and baked goods
Visitors describe Brazil Latino Market as a welcoming, family-run establishment with a cozy and lively atmosphere. The on-site café and buffet feature homestyle dishes such as feijoada, bacalhoada, and churrasco, alongside sandwiches and Brazilian pastries. The interior mixes a casual dining space with shelves lined with Brazilian and Portuguese imports
Customer reviews on multiple local directories and review platforms consistently highlight its authenticity, friendly staff, and flavorful fare. Ratings average around 4.4 to 4.5 stars across more than a hundred reviews, with patrons praising the quality of grocery products and the comfort-food experience.
If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Brazil in DFW, this is the place.
Carniceria La Superior
700 N Sylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Carniceria La Superior is a Mexican grocery store and butcher shop located in Fort Worth. For twenty-five years, it had served as a vital neighborhood market. Inside, you’ll find fresh meats, baked goods, spices, and traditional Latin American products. The shop is known for its authentic selection and personal, family-run service.
Founded in 2001, Carniceria La Superior began as a small family business dedicated to providing the Fort Worth community with quality meats as well as Latin staples. Over two decades later, it has become a local fixture, maintaining a loyal clientele from nearby neighborhoods such as Scenic Bluff and Oakhurst
The store combines a full butcher counter with a grocery section carrying Mexican and Central American brands. Regulars love the fresh tortillas, house-made barbacoa, carnitas, marinated carne asada, and pan dulce. Its bakery, produce, and deli areas are always filled with fresh traditional goods. The friendly staff and bilingual service reflect its community roots.
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the business accepts major credit cards and provides free street and lot parking. It offers in-store shopping, delivery options, and wheelchair access. The owner, Juillermo Sigala, leads a small but dedicated team.
Carniceria La Superior has been recognized as a “Neighborhood Favorite” in multiple Fort Worth communities for preserving regional flavors and supporting local culinary traditions. Its longevity and consistent quality have made it a trusted destination for authentic Mexican ingredients.
Encanto Market & Cocina
8560 Fireside Dr. Dallas, TX 75217
Encanto Market & Cocina is a locally owned Mexican market and eatery located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood. It combines a grocery-style market with a cocina that serves up hot, authentic Mexican dishes and scoops out delicious ice cream and a variety of other homemade frozen treats.
Inside Encanto’s market, shoppers can find a range of Mexican snacks, tacos, tortas, and platillos alongside grocery staples and household goods. The shop is also known for its fresh fruit, dairy, and slew of fun snacks.
But the biggest draw for local sweet-tooths is its dessert counter. Here, you can find housemade paletas (popsicles), nieves (ice creams), and fresas con crema (strawberries with cream). These treats are praised for their natural fruit flavors and balanced sweetness. Popular savory dishes from the cafe include chicharrón con cueritos, menudo (available on weekends), and Torta Encanto, among others.
Visitors describe the atmosphere as welcoming and homey. The staff is friendly, according to reviews and people also praise the freshly prepared food. The space is modest but well-maintained and evokes the warmth of small-town Mexican eateries.
Encanto Market & Cocina also operates as a SNAP-eligible retailer, allowing it to serve a wider segment of the local community through accessible food options. This blend of affordability and overall service has made it a beloved local gem in southeast Dallas.
Cuban Market (Caribeños Latin Market)
6404 Rufe Snow Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76148
Cuban Market (Caribeños Latin Market) is a Latin American grocery store and eatery in North Richland Hills. Serving the broader Fort Worth area, it offers authentic Cuban and Caribbean products, meats, and ready-to-eat foods that bring island flavors to the local community.
Cuban Market specializes in Latin groceries sourced from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Venezuela. It’s fully stocked from end to end with traditional cheeses, frozen foods, meats, produce, spices, and snacks that are prevalent in Caribbean cuisine. Regulars love the store’s authentic Cuban coffee and prepared dishes like shredded beef, pork cubes, and tamales.
The market has earned a loyal following for its warm service and cultural atmosphere. It caters especially to Hispanic and Caribbean communities but welcomes curious foodies from all walks of life. It’s a go-to destination since you can find items not typically available in mainstream supermarkets. Reviewers describe it as “home away from home” because of the friendly service and a sense of connection they feel.
Cuban Market also features a small café area where customers can enjoy coffee and meals on-site. The store accepts credit cards, offers private parking, and is wheelchair accessible. It maintains a 4.8–4.9 star rating across major review platforms, with praise for affordability, cleanliness, and authenticity.
Jerry’s Super-Market
532 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX US 75208 and 1719 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, TX 75212
Of all the small, locally-owned Hispanic markets, Jerry’s Super-Market in Dallas has the largest footprint and functions the most like a traditional supermarket. Currently, Jerry’s Supermarkets Inc. has two locations. Each is known for Jerry’ signature “mom-and-pop” atmosphere, reliable service, great meat selection, and convenient in-store services such as bill payments and money transfers. It’s a community mainstay for affordable food and daily essentials.
The store provides a broad selection of groceries, meat, produce, and household items, with low prices and customer convenience. It has become a regional staple for residents seeking quick, one-stop shopping without visiting large retail chains. Its welcoming environment and helpful staff foster a familiar, community-oriented shopping experience.
Jerry’s offers several on-site financial and utility services. Customers can pay water, gas, electric, phone, and cable bills directly at the store, as well as cash checks or send Western Union transfers. These conveniences reflect its mission to simplify daily errands for locals.
Reviews highlight friendly employees and consistent service, while noting the store’s nostalgic, small-market character. Though the stores are modest in size and facilities, they are appreciated for dependable meat and produce selections and as a comfortable, uncrowded neighborhood option.
Operating for over fifty years, Jerry’s Supermarkets Inc. exemplifies enduring independent retail in a competitive market. Its continued presence underscores its importance as both a grocery source and a trusted community service.
