Mi Tiendita Munaycha owner Jessy Flores plans to relocate the Peruvian shop from its Old Sacramento storefront to a shared commercial space in Carmichael. She also plans to look for another job during the transition, according to KCRA 3 News.
Business pressures
Flores told KCRA that slow customer traffic and rising expenses have made it difficult for the shop to break even. She said the cost of bringing merchandise from Peru rose from roughly $700 to about $1,500. The store, which has operated for more than three years, sells Peruvian crafts, clothing and food.
Old Sacramento context
Available recent data shows both openings and modestly lower foot traffic in the district. According to KCRA 3 News, city data showed that nine new businesses opened in Old Sacramento last year while two closed; foot traffic dipped slightly for about six months in 2025 compared with 2024. The supplied data does not establish how storefront vacancies or business turnover changed specifically since Mi Tiendita Munaycha opened in 2023, or identify a public construction schedule affecting the shop. The City of Sacramento describes Old Sacramento Waterfront as a 28-acre national registered landmark and state historic park that preserves an 1870 riverside setting, including cobblestone streets and boardwalks.
The shop’s account of its history says Flores was born in Huachos, Peru, studied accounting in Lima and later immigrated to Sacramento. It describes the business as a way to share Peruvian culture and support artisan families in Peru.
Attention from the visit
The relocation plan drew additional attention after Saturday Night Live comedian Marcello Hernández visited the store. KCRA reported that Hernández and Flores danced during the visit and that a video of the encounter spread online. Flores told the station the appearance gave her a reason to smile during a difficult period.
The same KCRA report said people contacted the shop about its products and purchasing options, and that a few new orders followed the video. The attention has not changed Flores’s plan to leave the Old Sacramento storefront.
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has provided promotions, resources, marketing and guidance for independent merchants, according to ABC10. Flores’s stated next step is to continue the business with another Peruvian owner in Carmichael while seeking additional employment.
