19 Sep 2022

Meet Our 3 Favorite Dallas Latinx-owned Businesses

Meet Our 3 Favorite Dallas Latinx-owned Businesses
Latinx Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15) in the United States celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
PC: La Casita Bakeshop

PC: La Casita Bakeshop

In our home state of Texas, we benefit from a large Latinx population representing so many diverse cultures in the communities and countries around us. It’s our pleasure to show you the people behind three of our favorite Latinx-owned small businesses in the Dallas area.

Maricsa Trejo & Alex Henderson, La Casita Bakeshop

Maricsa Trejo & Alex Henderson, La Casita Bakeshop

La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson, TX is owned by Maricsa Trejo and her husband Alex Henderson. “Growing up Mexican American I am grateful for the opportunity I have but also for the struggles I endured. Not everyone gets to be in my position and I acknowledge that wholeheartedly. I came from humble beginnings but my hard working parents taught me to reach further and also to never settle … I am thankful for everyone who has graced my bakery full love … you guys have made a little Mexican girl's dream come true. – La Casita facebook post

Lee & Patricia Gonzales, La Finca Coffee & Bakery

Lee & Patricia Gonzales, La Finca Coffee & Bakery

La Finca Coffee & Bakery in Frisco, TX is owned by Lee and Patricia Gonzales who took a detour from corporate America to become missionaries in Mexico. While there, “… our passion for coffee began in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico in 2010. What started as a quaint coffee shop with a small food and dessert menu, eventually expanded into a coffee roastery and bakery. Fast-forward to 2019, we moved to back to Frisco, Texas and opened La Finca Coffee and Bakery and continue to offer high-quality coffee and authentic Mexican dishes that reflect old world traditions and values. – La Finca website” Today they continue to practice “Relational Coffee” by sourcing from and supporting small local farmers in Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia.

Ray & Alex, Luli’s Taqueria

Ray & Alex, Luli’s Taqueria

Luli's Taqueria in Plano, TX is run by Ray and Alex, who you can find slinging breakfast tacos every morning 6 days a week. Yes it’s inside a convenience store at a gas station, but also yes gas station tacos can be some of the best anywhere. Don’t knock ‘em until you try ‘em!

Support these Latinx-owned businesses this month and every month, and click this link to suggest some more to us!