Vegas shop ramps up piñata production

Dulces y Botanas is preparing for a busy holiday season at its Las Vegas location. Owner José Urrutia said the shop is hiring extra staff to handle increased demand for piñatas.

Urrutia explained that the business builds the decorations entirely by hand. The process begins with cardboard and paper, which the team shapes and decorates before filling them with candy. He noted that the seven-pointed shape is particularly popular with customers during this time of year.

The shop has been in business for nearly a decade, serving Latino families who view these items as a core part of their celebrations. Urrutia said the design carries specific religious meaning. He explained that the seven points represent the seven deadly sins, while the stick used to break them symbolizes a tool of good that defeats those sins.

Beyond the physical product, Urrutia said his work helps customers reconnect with family traditions. He described the experience of serving customers as a way to return forgotten memories to them. “It fills me with happiness, too. Because it’s like giving them back something they had forgotten, while also letting them enjoy it here in the United States,” he said.

The shop also sells the Mexican candy intended to go inside the piñatas. Urrutia encouraged customers to visit to sweeten their lives. “Well, if you want to sweeten your life, come here, and we’ll help you do that,” he added. The store will continue operating through the holiday period to meet the current surge in orders.