"Before Stephanie Romo Flores ever unlocked the doors of Mercado 925, she was already searching, not for the spirits that dominated store shelves or carried celebrity endorsements, but for the bottles that held stories; small-batch distillations crafted by families who had been coaxing magic from agave plants for generations. Stephanie Romo Flores "I found myself drawn to the bottles you don't often see on the shelves," Romo Flores explained. "The tequilas and mezcals that are small batch distillations, crafted by families who have passed down their techniques for generations.""
"As a second-generation immigrant, Romo Flores carries something heavier than inventory lists or liquor licenses. She carries responsibility. "As a woman in this space, especially as a daughter of Mexican heritage, I've carried both pride and responsibility," she reflected. "My career is driven by family and fueled by the passion that was instilled in me from day one.""
"Tierra de Acre works exclusively with multi-generational mezcaleros in Durango and Oaxaca who choose heritage and sustainability over scale or profit."
Stephanie Romo Flores built Mercado 925 to spotlight small-batch tequilas and mezcals produced by multi-generational families. The bar emphasizes bottles that embody heritage, sustainability, and artisanal techniques passed down through generations. The menu pairs regional Mexican foods—Oaxacan moles, gorditas from Guadalajara, and Mexico City–style street tacos—with thoughtfully chosen agave spirits. Romo Flores frames her work as a responsibility rooted in her identity as a second-generation immigrant and a woman of Mexican heritage. Partnerships like Tierra de Acre support mezcaleros in Durango and Oaxaca who prioritize heritage and environmental stewardship over scale and profit. The approach links ancestral tradition with contemporary sustainability and community.
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