Last Friday, El Progreso opened up a brand new location on Cunningham Avenue, moving half a mile from their old Urbana location in the Commerce Centre plaza at Five Points.
The sign on the new space says “Coming Soon,” but it’s actually open now. The Urbana specialty store moved Thursday night and has been open since Friday, March 26th.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
There are many parking spaces available in front of the store which is more convenient than the former Urbana lot.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
The new location has two sets of automatic doors in addition to carts and rolling baskets for customers. I grabbed a cart and explored the store.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
I saw many options of fruit juices, soda, chia drinks, and also Diet Coke on the shelves.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
In the baking aisle, I found this awesome churro mix beside a pancake mix and some Crisco.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
You can find loads of selection for ramen noodles, spices, and seeds plus shelves full of beans, salsa, sauces, and rice at very affordable prices.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
There is a meat case full of protein options like chicken, pork, steak, and prepared meats.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
And piñatas!
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
The space is brightly lit, super clean, and full of delicious things to buy.
Photo by Alyssa Buckley.
The checkout area has two registers, and the masked cashier was really friendly. If you’re looking for inspiration in the kitchen, this store is a must visit.
El Progreso
1302 N Cunningham Ave
Urbana
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily
Top image by Alyssa Buckley.
