Tiny Colombian supermarket's 'thank you' message to Liverpool FC star

A new Colombian supermarket is proving popular with Liverpool shoppers. La Tienda is run by twins Alejandra and Isabel Cadavid, 33, who are originally from Cali in the east of Colombia but now live in Crosby. The ECHO previously reported how the twins’ food venue, The Twins Flavour, found next door to the supermarket on Dale Street in the city centre, has found success since it opened in January 2023.

La Tienda has found similar success with Alejandra telling the ECHO that Liverpool locals and the Colombian community alike are always filling the store. The shop sells everything from Colombian hot chocolate to fresh fruit and alcohol. The most popular item on sale is Harina Pan which is a white corn flour that makes up the base of many Colombian dishes, such as tamales and empanadas.

Alejandra told the ECHO how welcome the sisters have felt since opening both the food venue in January and now the shop in November. She explained: “A lot of people who visited The Twins Flavour were asking for an authentic supermarket. We had a small cabinet in the restaurant selling produce but that was all. As more and more people were asking, we decided it would be a good idea. We have products from all of Central America. We are very popular with the Colombian community in Liverpool but local people are also very interested. I would say that 50% of our customers are from Liverpool. We have been so welcomed here, we have never experienced anything negative.”

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Alejandra added that Luis Diaz, who plays for Liverpool FC, has been a huge reason for why the supermarket has found success.

She added: “His family has been into La Tienda a couple of times. And the local people who are super fans come in and try the food because of him.”

The twins plan to turn the downstairs section of the supermarket into a Colombian boutique, selling clothing, opening in December. They also hope to open other Colombian supermarkets in other parts of the North.

La Tienda can be found at 66 Dale St, Liverpool L2 5SX.