Taste the Joy: Ligaya International Market Brings Global Flavors to Downtown Foley

Foley, AL - August 14, 2025
📍 3884 S McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535

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The ribbon cutting for Ligaya International Market took place recently, marking a welcome and exciting addition to downtown Foley. This new business brings fresh energy to the heart of our community, offering an inviting space dedicated to Asian cuisine and an impressive selection of affordable groceries. Situated in a prime location at the center of Foley’s historic business district, the market is easily accessible and ideally placed to serve both locals and visitors.

Ligaya International Market specializes in Asian foods, providing residents with ingredients rarely found locally, from pantry staples and fresh produce to snacks, condiments, and unique flavors from across the continent. Its affordability makes it a valuable resource in a region eager for diverse, budget-friendly cuisine options, and its arrival answers a growing call for more varied dining and grocery experiences in the area.

The store is named after co-owner Cyrus Cornez’s mother, Ligaya, who is also his partner in the business. She will prepare all the dishes for the market’s future restaurant, bringing authentic recipes and the warmth of a family kitchen to downtown Foley. Their partnership blends tradition, family pride, and culinary expertise, all captured in the store’s fitting tagline: “Taste the Joy of Home.” This personal connection gives the market a heart as vibrant as its menu, offering not only food but a sense of belonging.

"Downtown Foley has such a welcoming spirit, and we’re proud to be part of a community that supports local businesses and celebrates new flavors," says Cornez. “This is home for us, and we want our market to feel like home for everyone who walks through the door." With its strong roots in family tradition and its forward-looking vision for growth, Ligaya International Market is poised to become a cherished destination, enhancing our city’s food scene while celebrating the joy that comes from sharing a meal.

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