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La Trenza Tacos brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Wincey Mills
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By Carolina Saenz
As Paris grows, so does diversity in the area. And in my opinion, one of the best things about culturally-diverse towns is the food. Being able to access authentic dishes from the most flavourful cuisines is an advantage to locals and tourists alike. This spring, a new addition to Paris’ culinary repertoire comes straight to the Paris Wincey Mills Co. La Trenza Tacos will be opening on March 30th , offering an assortment of tacos, empanadas, and all the guac!
La Trenza is a dream come true for my brother Carlos and I We had been playing with the idea of opening an authentic taco shop for a while but finding the right location was not easy. When we moved to Paris in the summer of 2021, we were welcomed and quickly felt at home. Nonetheless, we certainly realized that there was a need for authentic Mexican cuisine in the area. So, when The Paris Wincey Mills Co. advertised their search for new vendors in January, we decided to apply. A (very busy!) month and a half later, we are all setup and ready to start operating And we couldn’t be more excited!
Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, we grew up enjoying the richness of flavours our hometown offers. From the complexity of a homemade mole to the simplicity of an avocado, lime, and salt taco, we were blessed to savour a wide variety of dishes that inspired us to cook, eat, and eat some more. Needless to say, we are passionate about food. Tacos aren’t just a dish, they are our love language. Speaking of love, that’s exactly what La Trenza is about. “Trenza” means “braid” in Spanish. We chose this as our brand name to symbolize not only our Mexican and Indigenous roots, but also the connections between cultures and different peoples around the world. Continued on page 9
Traditionally, braids have been a part of various civilizations and are still an important part of today’s cultural heritage for many. Beyond the practicality braids provide (keeping hair out of the way to perform other tasks), braiding is often a ritual of sorts. Participants bond through this process, connecting not only with each other but also with nature and ancestors. And while each culture is unique in it’s style and meaning, braids are a celebration of love in the world
Therefore, at La Trenza, you can look forward to authentic Mexican flavour with lots of love (no “taco seasoning” required!) From cochinita (achiote marinated pork shoulder) to suadero (brisket), tinga (chicken), and a vegan papa con chorizo (soy-chorizo and potato), all of our tacos are served on soft yellow-corn tortillas and prepared from scratch daily Hand-made empanadas as well as fresh salsas and guacamole will also be available. To quench your thirst, aguas frescas will be prepared every morning and include: limón (freshly-squeezed limeade), jamaica (hibiscus iced tea), and horchata (rice and coconut creamy delight).
It is important to mention that all of our recipes come from our mother, Maria, without whom we wouldn’t have been able to make the best guacamole ever!
Gracias, mamá!!
Having felt such a warm welcome from the beautiful Paris community, we are especially proud to share that all of our suppliers are local businesses. At La Trenza, you can look forward to the quality and freshness that Link Street Sausage House, Van Laeken Family Farm, Moore Farms, Barrie’s Asparagus Farm, and The Udder Way Artisan Cheese Co. offer. Support local by eating tacos!
So head down to La Trenza Tacos for our grand opening the weekend of March 30th to April 2nd . We will have special promotions, guacamole tastings, and all the tacos your heart desires! As a special treat to The Paris Independent readers, mention this article to get 10% off your order from March 30th and throughout the month of April. And follow us on social media @latrenzatacos for updates and delicious taco teasers.
“We are very grateful to the community and the Wincey Mills family for welcoming us We will strive to exceed your expectations and make Paris the best taco destination!” shares Carlos Saenz. Thank you for letting us share the flavours of our heritage with you, we can’t wait to serve you!
