El Mercado is a monthly marketplace that offers locally handmade artistic and crafted products and services. Events happen one Saturday of the month on the 2nd floor of El Taller / Cafe Azteca in downtown Lawrence, MA. Each month will be curated around a different theme and are designed to celebrate our local makers and those who celebrate them!

Divine Candle Co. by Evelyn Del Rosario

I am a woman-owned Latina business. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Lawrence MA.


DRYLQD Studio with Eli Portuhondo (he/him)

We are not a clothing brand. We're an artist collective. We work when inspired. We drop when the time feels right. We collaboate with friends and make dope shit for fun. We are DRYLQD Design Studio.


HEYEMILYDEE by Emily Deechaleune (she/her)

My name is Emily. I'm 29 and a small tatted asian who loves to draw with different mediums. Shy at first but will eventually warm up.


Lujo Skin by Leah Sparks (she/her)

I am a Lawrence native, proud Puerto Rican and foodie. I love being around good vibes and positive energy! I create natural, handmade skin care and wellness products for everyone, all inclusive.


Nateo_ by Mathew Roldan

My name is Mathew Roldán, I was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. I'm 32 years old. I'm a lover of art and sports. One of the qualities that defines me as a person is humble.


The Chula Shop by Kimberly Guevara (she/her)

My name is Kimberly Guevara owner of The Chula Shop. I was born in New Jersey but lived almost half my life in Lawrence! Since I was a little girl I always liked being creative and picking up new hobbies like creating jewelry. I started making jewelry during the pandemic and decided to start up my small business!


ZoLuna Creations by Marlissa Macario (she/her)

I’m a mother of 3 and a grandmother of a 5yr old, since I was a teenager I’ve always loved to create from the simplest to the hardest and had always given me the most rewarding feeling a lot of my creative juices comes from my 15yr old daughter, which at the same time we’re bonding and motivates her creativity as well.

El Taller & Cafe Azteca

275 Essex Street

Lawrence, MA 01840

(978) 965-4145

books@eltallerarts.com

Hours

Monday: 10AM - 4PM

Tuesday-Thursday: 10AM - 9PM

Friday-Saturday: 10AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday: CLOSED