Skip to Content
Streetsblog Los Angeles home
Streetsblog Los Angeles home
Log In

El Mercardo del Pueblo, or the neighborhood market, opened Saturday after months of work securing a path for street vendors to vend legally. East Los Angeles Community Corporation organizers helped street vendors get permits, certificates, and undergo inspections in order to sell at the market, which was located at Hollenbeck Middle School.

Street vendors lined half of the market selling Mexican street food including tortas, huaraches, crepes, and churros, while the other side sold household items and clothing. While the event was festive, with live music and food, the market is also considered a farmers market. Yet, there were only  two sole produce vendors. One bought his products from downtown markets.

Follow the jump to check out photos from the market.

Find the produce vendors in this photo. . . Kris Fortin/LAStreetsblog
One of the produce vendors.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog Los Angeles

L.A. Union Station Run-Through Tracks Complicated By Vernon Challenge

Much needed improvements now face potential cost increases and delays over a planned relocation of a short stretch of private rail storage tracks

October 17, 2025

Metro To Open D Line Subway Extension By March 2026

The 4-mile Metro D Line Extension Section 1 will extend from Wilshire/Western in Koreatown to La Cienega/Wilshire in Beverly Hills

October 15, 2025

Huntington and Fremont to get Complete Street Redesigns in South Pasadena

Early concepts portray lush, green streets - with pedestrian, bike, and bus facilities.

October 14, 2025
See all posts