Sara's Market

Look out for: Beer, wine, and snacks from regulars to rarities, with pop-up food out front
Maybe you stepped in to Sara’s Market for the first time to grab some toilet paper and a bag of Hot Cheetos, or maybe you drove from across town to check out an early pop-up from Evil Cooks or The Goat Mafia. But whatever brought you there, one thing is guaranteed to keep you coming back—owners Sara and Steven Valdes. They’re the warmest, nicest people in the business, quick with a smile and a suggestion, ready to remember you next time you come in. It doesn’t hurt that they have the best selection of craft beer, natural wine, local hot sauce, and killer tortillas in East Los, and they’re one of the best launchpads in LA for pop-up food vendors.

Sara and Steven Valdez might be some of the kindest people in LA. Their family-owned market has become a beacon of hope and influential model for pop-ups. But the Valdezes also have an

acute eye for exceptionally curated items from some of LA’s best food vendors. Sure you can build-your-own four-pack of craft beer or grab a bottle of delightful natural wine, but you can also grab a box of frozen burritos by Burritos La Palma or a dozen Kernel of Truth tortillas. Sara’s Market is one of the leaders building a network of community. They have opened up their space to new voices in food and given them a platform to sell right in front of their storefront. Chances are you’ll find something new and exciting every time you visit.