Behind the grand doors of El Disco Super Center in Progreso Lakes, south of Weslaco, is an explosion of color. The walls of the 20,000-square-foot shop are covered in Mexican Talavera ceramics and paintings for sale. Other handmade goods include painted straw hats, garden pots, embroidered clothing, and Mexican ranch-style furniture.
El Disco first opened in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, in 1979. Owner Francisco Pulido opened the shop when he was just a teenager to sell records and cassettes. Over time, El Disco evolved into a massive market, selling everything from liquor to jewelry. As border issues caused a decrease in traffic from American customers, Pulido opened the U.S. location in 2013. The store sells a variety of home décor from artists and businesses based in all regions of Mexico.
EL DISCO SUPER CENTER
2012 S. International Blvd., Progreso Lakes
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