New shop brings 'piece of Mexico' to Eastbourne

Casa Mex on Green Street, opened its doors to excited customers with the Mayor of Eastbourne, this weekend (Saturday, September 19).

Shop owner Adriana Tidey said: "Honestly, it was such an emotional and unforgettable day for us. We had put so much time, love and effort into getting to this point, so finally opening our doors and seeing people come in and support us was incredibly special.

"We felt overwhelmed in the best possible way. The kindness and encouragement we received meant more to us than we can put into words. We never expected to see so many people come out to support us on our opening day. Seeing the place busy, meeting so many people and feeling that positive energy throughout the day was amazing.”

The Mayor of Eastbourne, Margaret Bannister, cut the red ribbon to mark the grand opening of the shop.

The shop is selling handmade Mexican gifts, decorations and clothes.

Adriana added: “It means so much to me to be able to bring a piece of Mexico and its beautiful traditions to Eastbourne. Everything we offer is handmade in Mexico by talented local artisans, with each piece reflecting their creativity, culture and incredible craftsmanship.

"For us, its not just about selling beautiful products its about giving these artisans recognition and helping their work, traditions and stories reach people here in the UK. I feel incredibly proud to share a little piece of my culture with the people of Eastbourne and to celebrate the talent and heritage behind every handmade piece.”

Later in the year a Mexican restaurant will be opening under the same roof called El Changarro. The owners have said there is no confirmed date on when the restaurant will open.