Vallarta Supermarkets is continuing its Arizona expansion with its sights set on Phoenix.
The family-owned Latino grocery chain, based in California, made its Valley debut in January 2026 with a store in Glendale. Now, the company is preparing to enter the Phoenix market with a new location planned near Central Avenue and Baseline Road.
“We at Vallarta Supermarkets are thrilled to bring our first Phoenix location to South Phoenix and become part of such a vibrant and deserving community,” said Cesar Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer of Vallarta Supermarkets, in the news release published by Council District 8. “The fact that this site serves an area long recognized as a food desert was not lost on us during our site selection process. We are excited to partner with the City of Phoenix and local residents to deliver a grocery experience unlike any other, one that expands access to fresh, healthy food while creating meaningful jobs and opportunities for the community.”…