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Eat Your Way Around West Valley

Posted on July 23, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Chilequiles and beans on a plate.

Topokiles at Cielito Lindo Cafe. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake)

West Valley has some of the best food in the state and this weekend is the perfect excuse to go try it. Plaza Morelia is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come hungry, bring your friends, and support these family-owned businesses.

Incredible food and such a beautiful cafe. Went with my family and everything we ordered was amazing: chilaquiles, beans, gorditas, cappuccino — excited to go back and try more!

Ezequiel Martinez inside Panaderia Alicia's.

Owner of Panaderia Alicia’s, Ezequiel Martinez. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake)

As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted with the warm scent of bread, pastries, and baked goods. Grab a tray and fill it with delicious treats to dip into your coffee.

The newest addition to the plaza with some seriously flavorful tacos. Even better, they’re open late for all the night owls out there.

Inside candy store.

Inside Alebrijes Candy Shop. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake)

Won major aunt points by bringing my nephews to this Mexican candy shop. They also loved the giant alebrijes on the walls.

While you’re in the neighborhood, head down to Kim Heang Market. They’re hosting a night market on the same day (July 26 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) with Cambodian noodles, sugar cane, meat sticks, mango otai, and even labubus.

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