An Alice native is bringing his popular pickle business to Corpus Christi, opening the city’s first dedicated pickle store after turning a dare into a thriving business.
Larry Garcia, owner of Scary Larry Pickles, is preparing to open his new location on 6600 block of South Everhart in Corpus Christi, expanding from what began as a home-based operation.
“They gave me the opportunity to sell my product and then, we’re up to 27 stores now,” Garcia said.
Garcia’s pickle-making journey began with a dare from his sons. While working at a mechanic shop, he sold a jar to a customer—a move that cost him his job. But that setback didn’t stop his entrepreneurial spirit…