Aurora, the second largest city of Illinois, is found 35 miles west of Chicago. You will find the city of Aurora expanding along 46 square miles and is located along the Fox River. Aurora is a city that is known to lay within 4 counties, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will County. It is a diverse community with a high population of 199,326 with 42.71% hispanics according to the American Community Survey Data from the US Census and research study for the year of 2022 HomeSnacks.

Between the 1910’s and 1920’s a high population of native people from Mexico migrated north to Aurora as they fled the living conditions that hindered many people along with the Mexican Revolution that took place. Since this era the population has only increased each year. The people have brought their roots and have shared their traditions, culture, and foods to what they now call Aurora, their hometown. Aurora is known as the “City of Lights'' as it was the first city to illuminate their streets with electric lights. The city is made up of residential and manufacturing  areas along with shopping malls, such as; Westfield shoppingtown at Fox Valley and Chicago Premium Outlets.The downtown of Aurora is now made up of a diverse community that shares the different foods and culture from restaurants, shops, farmers market, museums, casino and festivity events. In the heart of downtown Aurora many Mexicans families that have migrated have established businesses where you will find the heart and flavor of Mexican culture/traditions through their foods and services. You will find boutique stores, mercaditos, and latin ice cream shops. Along with a taste of some Mexican food from -Altiro Latin Fusion, La Mina- Mexican food, La Quinta de los Reyes bringing a live Mariachi band and bringing music to the ambian. You will also find Cinco de Mayo Mexican Bakery, and La Central Bakery along with many other great places to try sweet Mexican Bread and pastries. Within this growing community there are festivals held as the Traditions of Mexico are kept alive and showcased in the heart of downtown Aurora on special occasions sharing their history. But that's not all! There is a taste of everything here from Brazilian food to Puerto Rican food to American and Chinese to so much more. The town of Aurora offers a great mixture for all to enjoy.