Latino-, Hispanic-, and Chicano-owned businesses have always been an integral part of Chicago’s cultural and entrepreneurial fabric. However, many of these operations continue to reel from the effects of the ongoing pandemic, threatening community lifelines and weakening the opportunity for new businesses to grow. So, as National Heritage Month rolls through starting September 15, we’re making moves by spotlighting some of the community’s top purveyors of coffee, plants, beers, tamales, and so much more. Remember—good neighbors buy local, so here’s a list of 22 Latino-owned small businesses we love.