From vacant lot to repurposed food hall, BLVD MRKT is revitalizing downtown Montebello

BLVD MRKT is a new food hall on the corner of Whittier Boulevard and South 6th Street in Montebello. It’s made up of seven repurposed shipping containers, two indoor kitchens, and a beer garden. 

Founder Barney Santos envisions the venue as an incubator for emerging Black and Brown restaurateurs. A couple of the food vendors are in the middle of Santos’ two-year program, which allows them to grow their businesses on-site with access to mentors, classes, and capital.

Restaurants at BLVD MRKT:

• Cafe Santo
• Vchos 
• Pez Cantina 
• Los Taquero Mucho 
• Alchemy Craft 
• La Crosta 
• The Chicken Koop
• Nola’s Cajun Cuisine