Upon entering Tortilleria Jalisco you are welcomed by the smell of fresh salsa and tamales. The menu is in both English and Spanish and specials change daily. If you eat in you are provided with a plate of homemade tortilla chips and pico de gallo. If you are in a rush or just want some authentic Mexican food swing by for a well priced bite to eat: all items on the menu are priced $7 and under.
The building that holds the Vella Cheese Company is a historical landmark in Sonoma. The building was originally built as a brewery in 1904, which was shut down by prohibition. After surviving many earthquakes and a fire, the building was reopened as the Vella Cheese Factory by Tom Vella and a few dairy-men.
Vella Cheese Company currently makes 19 different type of cheese and is most famous for their Dry Jack. Although they are no longer able to host tours of the facility, they do host tastings by appointment.
Originally a restuarant, La Casa Foods evolved into a wholesale distribution company as demand for favorite menu items rose. Today, La Casa Foods products can be found in stores around Sonoma, local and national. Some of the handmade foods made and packaged for sale are vegetarian burritos and tamales, chips, salsa and salad dressing.
This is a traditional Mexican grocery store that provides traditional foods to the local community. Within this shop you will find a bulk foods section offering, spices, grains, rice and other tratitional items. It also has an onsite butcher with daily fresh cuts of meat, sausage, chorizo and more. In addition to the foods it also carries beverages and Mexican beer.
El Molino Central is a restaurant which serves traditional Mexican cuisine such as beer-battered fish tacos, chicken enchiladas, salmon ceviche, pork tamales, quesadillas and sides such as guacamole/salsa and chips, and house-made corn tortillas. It carries several items that can be purchased in bulk by the dozen or half dozen for special events, or individually.
Chocolate Cow is nestled in the Mercado shopping plaza between La Salette restaurant and Foot Candy. Under the ownership of Stephen Pond, the shop has maintained a 21 year presence here in Sonoma. There are 17 flavors of ice cream and nine gelato flavors. As a refreshing alternative, they aslso serve Hawaiian shaved ice. This a hometown shop that is locally staffed. A favorite stop for locals and visitors of Sonoma. Pick a scoop with the family or treat the kid in all us. A gigantic variety of candy takes up a whole wall. A decadent chocolate case has a array of bon bons and chocolate dips they make on the premices. Among the fovorite toppings for ice cream are English toffee & peanut butter cups. Coffee and minkshakes are also served.
The Fruit Basket is probably one of the things, besides the wineries, that people to come Sonoma for. After a long day of wine tasting, customers can come sample delicious fruits, buy cheeses, wine, beer, vegetables, sodas and nuts.
Tiddle E. Winks takes customers on a trip down memory lane. Owner Heidi Geffen's vintage-inspired store carries more than 300 types of candy -- some of them from brands most stores haven't stocked in decades -- and has an old-fashioned soda bar. Shipping, Web orders, gift wrapping and gift cards are available. Browse its aisles for toys, lunch boxes, housewares, games and more.
Easy Stop Market features self-service hot coffee and cappuccino as well as fully stocked coolers with cold beverages. Frozen options, such as ice cream, pizza and hot pockets are available to warm up. Ample shelves of bottled wine and beer, such as Modelos Especial & Corona as well as domestic brand 12-packs are sold at reasonable prices. Mega Millions & Super Lotto is available and a propane fill station is on site.
