More Than a Gift Shop – A Movement Rooted in Cultura, Community, and Empowerment
Comunidad Involvement
We are dedicated to supporting our local comunidad. You can find us in your hood collaborating with other queer, indigenous, latiné small businesses and artistas, working together to uplift and help each other grow. Vamos, sign up y join our Adelitas community!
Born from the Heart
Adelitas Revenge was born from the heart and soul of Chicana entrepreneur Yvonne Marquez as a pop-up shop in 2020, gracing local markets with its vibrant presence. The pandemic reminded us that life is fleeting, pushing us to embrace our passions wholeheartedly.
Rooted deeply in Chicano culture since her childhood in La Puente, California, Yvonne has been building and installing ofrendas throughout Southern California since 1997. Her goal? To share our rich and colorful heritage with the community. In 2003, while sitting in her favorite Coffeehouse in Long Beach, CA, Yvonne envisioned creating a shop similar to Viento y Agua Coffeehouse. Now, her dream has come full circle.
At Adelitas Revenge, our journey began with handcrafting Mexican treasures, inspired by icons like María Félix, Selena, Juan Gabriel, and Frida Kahlo. Each piece we carry is a tribute to our community, blending Mexican-American heritage and Chicana Queer identities.
Our fierce spirit is ignited by the Soldaderas, the women warriors of the Mexican Revolution. To many Latinas, the Adelita is a superhero, embodying strength, beauty, and resilience.
Adelitas Revenge is a tribute to Las Adelitas and all female heroines who
have blazed trails before them, demonstrating the courage to break the mold.
Adelita’s Revenge is more than just a tribute to Las Adelitas—it’s a celebration of all female heroines who have broken the mold and paved the way for others. With deep passion and pride, we’ve lovingly curated this shop as a sanctuary for our small business familia.
We are honored to provide a platform for Queer, Latiné, Indigenous, Women artists, makers, authors, and creatives to share their craft and stories. Our shelves are filled with artisanal mugs, edgy Frida Kahlo shirts, Oaxacan woven bags, Juan Gabriel candles, and culturally rich treasures that speak to the unique experiences of our Latiné comunidad in LA.
At Adelita's Revenge, we proudly source our products from talented artisans and entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Latin America, from Texas and Oregon to Oaxaca, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico’s craft capitals. Each vendor we work with shares our vision of supporting small, women, and Latinx-owned businesses. Through these partnerships, we have created a platform where Latinx creators can celebrate their identity and culture with pride, showcasing the beauty and creativity of our diverse heritage.
In the past few years, Adelitas Revenge has built a strong online and social media presence (follow us on Instagram). You don't have to be in Long Beach to enjoy what we offer — we bring the heart of our Cultura to YOU!
Adelita's Revenge is committed to being a safe and healing space for all, where cultura meets connection. We’re constantly evolving with the times, bringing new energy to the shop that reflects the culture and customers who inspire us.
We partner with artisans and vendors who create high-quality, meaningful products, and as we adapt to the world around us, we’re excited to announce the return of our workshops and community events. Whether it’s a cultural celebration, artist workshop, or community gathering, our goal is to foster connection, growth, and empowerment.
What Our Community is Saying
"Adelita’s Revenge is my love letter to our community. It’s a place where our heritage, creativity, and resilience come alive. Every item in the shop has a story, and my goal is to share that story with you, so we all feel more connected to our cultura and each other."
– Yvonne Marquez, Founder