BLVD MRKT
Food court · Montebello ·
Food hall with diverse vendors, community courtyard & craft beer
Food hall with diverse vendors, community courtyard & craft beer
"Opened in 2021 by local activist Barney Santos, this shipping container food hall advances a mission of keeping Gateway Cities communities invested in the local dining scene by promoting entrepreneurship from established and new restaurants in a historic space. Amid repurposed white containers attached like Legos, the outdoor patio is ideal for group hangs with craft beer that has the sweet-sour punch of Mexican candy alongside curtido-covered pupusas, Oaxacan coffee, and blistered pizzas. Most congregate on the patio during live jazz or bring-your-own-vinyl nights, and it’s an easy spot to spend an entire afternoon or evening. Parking is typically plentiful on and around Whittier Boulevard, and the food hall is child-friendly and dog-friendly." - Mona Holmes
"This Montebello food hall made out of shipping containers has a unique charm and an uncommon model that mentors and showcases new businesses next to more established ones. At the center of the dining courtyard are community picnic tables covered by umbrellas; start by taking a lap to see what’s appealing. In the complex you’ll find pupusas from Vchos, a Oaxacan mocha from Cafe Santo, chilaquiles verdes via Los Taquero Mucho, bites from Cold Pizza (served hot), For the Win, and a Mexican Lollipop cider from Alchemy Craft that actually tastes like watermelon candy. BLVD has excellent programming happening every week, and on Saturday, May 24 they’ll host a Bluey (the animated cartoon series) meet-and-greet that kids will adore, along with fruity and creamy paletas with face painting — an excellent plan on any weekday or weekend." - Eater Staff
"A modern food hall in Montebello showcasing local culinary talent and diverse food options." - Matthew Kang
"The Montebello food hall BLVD Market will be showing all of the World Series games, starting with the first pitch at 5:08 p.m. on Friday night." - Rebecca Roland
"Set in Montebello, this shipping-container food hall opened in 2021 and operates as an incubator where restaurants rotate in and out, deliberately spotlighting newer culinary talent in a historic Latino neighborhood; founder Barney Santos frames it as a creative experience for young families and says a 2023 shift made the rotations and operator choices part of building a standout community spot for Montebello and Southern California. I learned that the space intentionally swaps operators—White Rice replaced the shuttered Burrito Company by the Pez Cantina crew and For The Win moved into the Chicken Koop—and that longtime tenants include Alchemy Craft, Cafe Santo, Los Taquero Mucho, and Vchos." - Mona Holmes