A new Mexican snack bar is moving into 134 West Main Street in the village of Goshen, taking over a storefront on Main Street. El Azteca Snack Bar will offer paletas, aguas frescas, and fresh fruit, according to the Village of Goshen NY, joining other businesses on Main Street.
The Village of Goshen Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 8, 2026, according to Village of Goshen NY meeting minutes. The proposal's effects on local employment, parking, and utility infrastructure are not described in the supplied minutes. An exact opening date has not been announced, and TikTok users following the project have asked to be informed once one is set, according to 94.3 Lite FM.
The storefront's business history includes an Ice Capp's owner named Colleen. The cited chamber records do not establish which businesses previously occupied 134 West Main Street or document additional details about Ice Capps or Bliss Boutique.
Behind-the-Scenes Peeks and Vibrant New Artwork
Local TikTok account oneltattoos has shared behind-the-scenes videos of El Azteca Snack Bar's buildout, per TikTok, highlighting vibrant walls and artwork inside the space. The murals reportedly include a snack cart and an image of corn playing a guitar, adding a playful visual identity to the new storefront as reported by 94.3 Lite FM. The account's glimpses have offered curious locals an early look before any official opening date has been revealed.
Other Goshen spots that regularly draw locals and visitors include Elsie's Luncheonette, Howell's Sunflower Cafe and Brew, and Not Just Bagels for food, and Happy Buddha Yoga and Element Salon & Spa for relaxation, per 94.3 Lite FM. The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame and a local walking trail also anchor the surrounding blocks, giving West Main Street a mix of dining, culture, and recreation.
A Growing Population Driving Demand
The CUNY Graduate Center's Latino Data Project describes Latino population growth across suburban counties surrounding New York City between 2000 and 2024, with those counties experiencing faster growth than the city itself over that period.
Locally, Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7% of the total population in the village of Goshen, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data cited by New York Demographics, in a village with a projected population of nearly 6,000 residents where non-Hispanic White residents make up 73.1%. Countywide, Hispanic or Latino residents make up approximately 23.9% of Orange County's total population of over 406,000 people, per Census Dots estimates.
That growth is part of a larger regional trend. Orange County's total population grew by over 12.5% from 373,451 in 2010 to an estimated 420,000 in 2026, making it the third-fastest growing county in New York State, according to The Chronicle.
Not to Be Confused With the Full-Service El Azteca
The Goshen snack bar is described as a Mexican snack bar offering paletas and aguas frescas.
The village board's records also mention OG Thai and the former Orange County Bagel space on Main Street.
