Latino grocery store Mercado Libertad is now open in Liberty Hill.
Owner Samuel Velez said the store officially opened Jan. 5.
What they offerVelez said the store offers variety of authentic Mexican and Central American products, including:
- Fresh produce
- Refrigerated items
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Tortillas
- Spices
- Household essentials
Velez said he and his family "aim to bring culturally familiar foods closer to home while serving and supporting the local community."
Daniel is a government reporter covering the northwest portion of the Austin area, including Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill. Before joining Community Impact in December 2025, he worked as a producer at WGNO-TV, the ABC News affiliate in New Orleans. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism and English. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping and reading.
