The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce community gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of a new business on the downtown square – el nopalito, a grocery store specializing in products from Mexcio, Salvador, Guatemala and other Central American countries.
With shelves stocked with everything from fresh hand-made tortillas to an aisle of sweet and savory snacks, prickly pear cactus leaves in the refrigerator section, and pan dulce by the check-out, there is sure to be something to stock in any kitchen.
Proprietors Keila and Sergio Gomez have been Broken Bow residents for the past eight years. The couple opened the store hoping to bring new options for area shoppers, and something more.
“My wife said that she kind of wanted to make memories for people,” said Sergio Gomez. “To come in and, oh I had a memory going to the Mexican store with my parents to get some candies, type of stuff like that.”
While Sergio will be spending most of his time with his primary business, SG Concrete Pros, Keila and their four children will be minding the shop, ensuring the shelves are full with all of the best foods from our southern neighbors.
The store-front is the former Luxury Building, now taking the name of its primary tenant. Christina Salinas has relocated her hair stylists shop, Anointed Beauty Salon the back of the building and is still open for hair and beauty appointments.
el nopalito is now open with tortillas, piñatas, and memories, on the east side of the Broken Bow Square, at 430 South 8th Avenue. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed Sundays.
