Latinx-Owned Businesses in Boston to Support During Hispanic Heritage Month
A celebration of Boston’s Hispanic and Latinx community
by Amanda Brucculeri
Hispanic Heritage Month spans from September 15 to October 15. It’s a time when Hispanic and Latinx culture is embraced and celebrated in a variety of ways. A great way to do this is by supporting Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses. With Boston being a city of so much diversity, it isn’t difficult to find these shops, restaurants, and businesses in practically every neighborhood. Here are some of the many Latinx-owned businesses you should visit this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Located at 365 West Broadway, Micro Plant Studio prides itself on being the first Latinx plant store in the Northeast. The shop sells various flowers and plants, as well as creative vases, pots, and planters. Many of their designs are actually made with 3D printing. Micro Plant Studio offers workshops at the plant bar in their shop as well as traveling workshops. You can book members of Micro Plant Studio to come to your event or gathering to host an interactive paint, floral, or terrarium workshop. Perfect for a birthday party!
With one location in City Hall and one in West Roxbury, Recreo Coffee and Roasterie serves authentic Nicaraguan coffee. All of the coffee comes from a family farm in Jinotega, Nicaragua. You can get a taste of authentic Nicaraguan flavors right here in Boston at Recreo Coffee. In 2019, Recreo won Best Coffee Shop in Massachusetts. They are also Rainforest Alliance Certified, which means their coffee production is climate-smart while focusing on upholding human rights.
If you’re looking for authentic Cuban cuisine, Doña Habana Restaurant is a must-visit. There are two locations, one located at 811 Massachusetts Ave and one at 11 Melnea Cass Blvd. Doña Habana’s name draws inspiration from a mythical character from Cuban culture, emphasizing the restaurant’s strong commitment to keeping the Cuban culture alive. Its menu highlights the blend of native Taino, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cooking that goes into Cuban cuisine. With over 50 different mojitos and plenty of classic dishes like paella marinara and ropa vieja, Doña Habana Restaurant is a taste of Cuba in Boston.
Sometimes, you just need a sweet treat. La Sultana Bakery, located at 40 Maverick Square in East Boston, has Colombian sweets galore. The counter-service shop offers various smoothies, churros, cakes, and other classic Colombian sweets. They also offer catering services which are perfect for any event!
La Parada is an authentic Dominican restaurant located at 3094 Washington St. It was founded by an immigrant couple at the height of the pandemic and is now an Egleston Square staple. La Parada serves authentic Dominican cuisine, including stewed chicken and tripe soup.
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