Francisco Martinez

Do you know what chicharrones are? How about carnitas? For people who grew up in the border region, the ones made by Martinez Brands are the standard by which all others are judged. The brand was started by Francisco Martinez who came to El Paso from Zacatecas, Mexico in 1960. The business still survives today, with his daughter carrying on the tradition. If you stop by to see this mural that commemorates Francisco's contribution to local culture, be sure to stop by to get a bag of chicharrones to go!