Milwaukee's Central American Market

From Our Oven to Your Table — Authentic Flavors of Central America

Fresh baked pupusas, handmade tortillas, and an curated selection of groceries imported straight from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and beyond — all on Lincoln Avenue.

100% Authentic Imports
Fresh Baked Daily
Central American Recipes
Fresh Central American baked goods and groceries displayed at Paqueteria

A Taste of Central America, Right Here in Milwaukee

From our kitchen to your pantry — every product carries the authentic flavors your family remembers.

Freshly made pupusas at Paqueteria

Fresh Baked Goods

Handmade pupusas, empanadas, and quesadillas prepared fresh each morning using traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Handmade tortillas and fresh bread

Handmade Tortillas

Soft corn and flour tortillas made daily on-site. Available in multiple sizes — from small tortillas for tacos to large ones for pupusas.

Imported Central American grocery products

Imported Groceries

A carefully curated selection of pantry staples, spices, canned goods, and snacks imported directly from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Central American coffee selection

Coffee & Beverages

Premium Central American coffees, horchata mixes, and traditional beverages. Find the same brands and flavors you grew up with.

Spices and cooking ingredients

Spices & Seasonings

Complete your recipes with authentic seasonings — from recado colorado to dried chiltepe, we stock the spices that define Central American cooking.

Frozen Central American foods

Frozen Favorites

Frozen tamales, nixtamal, yuca, plantains, and other freezer essentials — ready whenever you need a quick authentic meal.

Paqueteria storefront on Lincoln Avenue
Interior of Paqueteria showing product shelves

Bringing Central America to Milwaukee's Lincoln Avenue

Paqueteria was founded with a simple mission: to give Milwaukee's Central American community a place where they can find the flavors of home. Located on the vibrant corridor of West Lincoln Avenue, we serve as both a market and a gathering point for families who crave the tastes of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and beyond.

Every item on our shelves is selected with care — from the corn masa we grind fresh each morning to the imported spices and canned goods that make your favorite recipes possible. We understand that food is more than sustenance; it's memory, tradition, and connection to the places we come from.

Community Rooted

Proudly serving Milwaukee's Central American community with products that connect them to their heritage.

Fresh Every Day

Our baked goods and tortillas are made fresh each morning — never from yesterday.

Family Values

A family-owned business that treats every customer like a neighbor — with warmth and respect.

Visit Paqueteria

We're located on West Lincoln Avenue in Milwaukee, easily accessible and ready to welcome you.

Address

1138 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215-3103

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We'd Love to Hear From You

Have a question about our products, need a special order, or want to learn more about what we offer? Reach out — we're always happy to help.

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