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Portage erupted with excitement as Azteca Fresh Market, a vibrant new family-owned grocery store, opened its doors — drawing thousands instead of the expected thirty. Nestled on Central Avenue where an industrial site once stood, this 8,630-square-foot hub offers fresh tacos, meats, and diverse global flavors, perfectly filling a local void. Owner Javier Carrillo, who relocated his family to Portage in 2021 after selling his Hammond store, sees this as more than a business — it’s community revitalization. Local leaders were stunned by the turnout, with longtime residents cheering for a locally rooted, culturally rich addition. With plans to expand and already supporting local causes like the Portage Recovery Association and Hobart Humane Society, Carrillo’s vision is taking root — one taco, one family, one neighborhood at a time.

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