Great produce and prices. The zapote was delicious. Got pounds of fruit for $20. The pineapple was…read morevery sweet and vendors kind.

Nice market, enjoyed finding colombian arepas and empanadas as i wonderful thru the marketread more

Vibrant and colorful market where you can shop, eat, and pick up groceries all in one place. The…read morelayout feels like a maze, with each turn offering something new, even though you'll often find similar items repeated in nearby aisles. There's a great mix of vendors, from fresh produce and meats to prepared foods and unique local specialities. It's a fun place to wander, try new things, and soak in the local energy.

A local mercado with a variety of stalls , from poultry, cheese, fruit and spices. Towards the back…read moreare all the food vendors. It's quite busy and the aisles are narrow so just be cautious your bag doesn't knock anything over.

This market is not to be confused with Mercado DE San Juan which is a few minutes' walk away. This…read moreone, while having some of the same exotic offerings, is a little less clean but more bustling and crowded than the former. Here, you'll see a bunch of locals stopping by for a quick bite to eat at the various stalls and counters. Knowing a little Spanish will definitely go a long way here. For those who are a little bit claustrophobic and prone to sensory overload, I would come at your own risk. Markets in CDMX aren't the most spacious and you often find yourself squeezing past folks. It can also be hot and stuffy in the summer with many different smells intermixing and wafting through the whole space. Personally, I find that a charming and inescapable element of these markets, and IMO, a great way to really witness a slice of life in CDMX.

It's a little confusing, but there are actually two markets, within a couple of blocks of one…read moreanother, that bear this name. This is the one you'll want to go to if you (1) know a little (or more than a little) Spanish and want to immerse yourself among the locals and (2) want to try a variety of delicious Mexican lunch staples at very affordable prices. My set lunch menu included soup, rice, tortillas, steak, vegetables, and beans for under 100 MXP. (I'm a thousand miles away as I write this, but reliving the moment is making me salivate!)