Mariscos Maria’s is the family business behind how Midcity Mercado came to be. Starting with a lunch truck, Maria, the single immigrant mother of seven has served the community for over 2 decades. Along with the support of the youngest daughter’s retail store Persona the Shop, Midcity Mercado has grown into a flourishing monthly marketplace that hosts 30+ POC businesses in the parking lot located between the restaurant and the shop.