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Christina's Criollo

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Christina's Criollo

Lancaster Central Market Stand offering authentic Puerto Rican fare. Each dish is made with love from my own family recipes

Christina's Criollo

Paying homage to my Puerto Rican roots, serving delicious comida criollo which combines Spanish cooking techniques and local ingredients.

04/15/2025

Wait a minute wait a minute!!! I JUST realized that I’ve hit the 10 year mark at The Lancaster Central Market!!

I was already 5 years in as a small business owner hustling in the hot Summer months vending at any outdoor market I could participate in hopes of attracting more catering clientele. And one day, a young lady said to me, “You should apply to become a vendor at Central Market downtown. You would do so well there because your food is amazing!”

After much hesitation-only because I knew I would have to be open early in the morning and I was NOT a morning person! 🤣😂🤣 I took that leap and it was the best business decision I’ve made thus far.

I was surprised to hear of how many years some vendors have been at market….i’m talking about 20, 30 and even 50+ years! I never thought I would ever stay this long and here I am…already 10 years in and they have gone by so quickly!!!

Cheers 🥂 to me! I got another 18 years before I can retire…😂🤣😂 wish me luck! 😜

04/14/2025

Hey hey everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted!! So to grab your attention, here’s a pic of me🧑🏾‍🍳🤣😂…….and a few reminders of why you should come to The Lancaster Central Market for some DELICIOUS Puerto Rican food!😉 🇵🇷🇵🇷

I’ll be working the stand for HOT LUNCH service from 10am-3pm Tuesday 4/15. Come and say hi!!

Christina 💕

01/13/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! 🎉🥳

Just came back from VACATION in PUERTO RICO! 🇵🇷🌴☀️The weather was actually tolerable for me-84 degrees & NO HUMIDITY!! BUT for those who know me know I LOVE COLD weather!!! 🥶So hence the photo! I’m back at my happy place 😜🤣😂

Our stand at The Lancaster Central Market will be back open on TUESDAY 1/14 7am-3pm w/ HOT LUNCH service beginning at 10am. I will be working lunch so come & get that DELICIOUS 🇵🇷 food & say hi! ☺️

12/21/2024

Sorry for the delay…. but I finally made my last huge batch of SOFRITO for the year & will be available Saturday 12/21 at The Lancaster Central Market

Be sure to stop in for some as well as our delicious lunch options since we will be CLOSED on Tuesday 12/24 Christmas Eve (market is open till 1:30pm).

And as always, HOT LUNCH service begins at 10am…..oh & did I mention, SANCOCHO has made its return as well! 😉

11/27/2024

Dorothy Vertti You are the WINNER of a FREE 1/2 DOZEN PASTELES! You were My 6th order that came through!

Thank you to those entered in the drawing by commenting on a post earlier this month.

I have 8 dozen pasteles left and you still have time to get yours TODAY until 5pm!

Order online at:
www.christinascriollo.com

11/24/2024

PASTELES are finally available!!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I’ve been working 10-12 hour days to get these done in time for Thanksgiving 🦃 on top of market prep and catering orders coming in.😅😮‍💨

Only x15 dozen available so make sure to get your orders in at:

www.christinascriollo.com

PS. These are NOT sold at the market stand nor will they be available for pick up there. Pickup instructions will be stated on your order receipt.

11/18/2024

📢📢📢📣📣📣
TWO FAVORITES are baaaaack! 👏🏽👏🏽 SANCOCHO (con pollo) and SOFRITO!!!

Available (starting)Tuesday at The Lancaster Central Market.

Sofrito can also be purchased online at:
www.christinascriollo.com

10/24/2024

Come visit us at The Lancaster Central Market for some DELICIOUSNESS!

It’s PUMPKIN season and it’s one of my favorite dessert flavors so I made PUMPKIN FLAN. It’s even better than my caramel flan! 🍮 😋 (which is also available)

Come in for your favorites and don’t forget to bring or ask for your loyalty cards after purchase.

Pictured are some of our most popular items.

-Pumpkin flan

-Soup-Sopas de fideos con slachichon (smoked sausage noodle soup)

-Chicken signature meal w/ sweet plantains

-Pork signature meal w/ yuca

-Beef w/ cheese empanada

-Yuca ball

-Side salads/salsa

10/21/2024

LOYALTY cards are Baaaaack!!! 👏🏽👏🏽 It’s been awhile since we offered them and I’m excited to share that we have TWO different offers:

“Buy 10 empanadas -OR- yuca balls GET one FREE” (mix & match)

“Buy 10 lunch entrees GET one FREE” (valid only on our signature meals or vegan ensemble. NOT valid on combo or mini meals).

Cards must be presented at time of purchase!! NO EXCEPTIONS.

Be sure to stop by to get your Puerto Rican fix and receive your card(s). 🇵🇷

10/04/2024

Soup season has begun (for us) so let’s welcome back this delicious savory soup, SANCOCHO…available at the stand at The Lancaster Central Market this Friday & Saturday.

This root vegetable soup has MANY variations. My version (like my mama taught me 😉) consists of the following:

-Yautía lila y blanca (taro root)
-Ñame (yam)
-Batata (white sweet potato)
-Plátano (green plantain)
-Carrot
-Chayote squash
-Corn
-Calabaza (pumpkin)

All these veggies (and protein of choice) are stewed in a savory sofrito broth-I added chicken.

We will also have a VEGAN option available in the cold case. 😊

Be sure to stop by and get yourself a bowl of this delicious hearty soup! It’s a popular one so don’t miss out!

Address

23 N. Market Street
Lancaster, PA
17603

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7am - 3pm
Friday	7am - 3pm
Saturday	7am - 3pm

Website

http://www.christinascriollo.com/

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