Walking through a mercado in Mexico, you're surrounded by bright colors, the smell of fresh food in…read morethe air, people savoring fruit cups, and vendors calling you over into their shops and tasty samples everywhere . Such a wonderful experience. We tried the carnitas at Kiko Jr., and all I can say is you absolutely cannot skip this place.

Love stopping here for shopping, fresh juice and some tacos while in TJ. Parking is reasonable and…read moreprices over all not bad. Not the cheapest in TJ, but having all the options in once place is nice. Pro tip: have pesos ready for prepaid parking at kiosks. Once by restrooms and one near north entrance. Maybe more, but only two I'm familiar with. Multiple exits for prepaid tickets, but only one if you don't have exact change.

The Otay Ranch Farmers Market in Chula Vista, CA is a weekly market held at the Otay Ranch Town…read moreCenter on Tuesdays from 4pm-8pm, featuring a variety of local farmers, prepared food vendors, and craft sellers, with a strong emphasis on international cuisine. Today we tried the following: *Teriyaki Prime rib bowl w/pork belly fried rice from Tiger Sticks. This is usually a favorite but today rating 4/5 stars because the meat was a bit tough and it lacked seasoning. *Bacon wrapped Doggos Gus hotdog with the works 4.5/5 stars. *Vegan Coconut Sundae from Cocobomb. Dessert was light and had the right amount sugar 5/5 stars! There's so much great food and desserts. All the vendors are very friendly and some will give samples. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

We've been here a couple times already since we have our fav stops but the food that we've had like…read morethe tacos, hot links from full belly bbq, gyros, etc has been delicious!. The people are always nice and welcoming. I love it ! The only thing for me is that I was wish there was more stalls we can finish seeing everything in maybe 10-15 min depending how fast you see everything. If you haven't , you should go check it out ! It's in a mall. They're open 4-8pm on Tuesday only ! I recommend the "Full Belly Bbq" the moink is awesome, "Suerte" for coffeee and refreshers, and "BomBom" for sweets but surprisingly they're not overly sweet like how some donuts are which is a bonus for me !

A great event but Easter weekend was brutal. The 81F felt more like 89F and the place was "sold the…read more__ out" with people. Too crowded. We will avoid holidays entirely moving forward or go early bird special. CAPTAIN JACK's SHELLFISH CO.: LOBSTER ROLL: -- not enough of their apparent parm/evo/butter/garlic sauce -- moderately loaded or a tad more with lobster -- nice tasting -- looked better last time and I did not select it RATING = A- GRILLED OYSTERS and GRILLED SCALLOPS still "too legit to quit". Dad did not love the crowds nor the hills, so we let him sit while we did a "power walk" of other vendors. Not a great day or venue necessarily for those with mobility issues.

So, so, so good! You'll find the fresh berries, citrus, veggies, and flowers of your dreams. I…read morepurchased fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. I also purchased a box of dates. Honestly, anyone can find something they like here. Argentinian empanadas, Indian samosas, onigiri, Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh lemonade. The options are endless. Endless artists sell their jewelry, clothing, accessories, and more. You can go from browsing silver bracelets to finding a hand poured candle. It's a fun walk through countless vendors. Incredibly busy too

Wow!! Now THIS is a top-notch Farmers Market (and I consider myself to be a Farmers Market…read moreconnoisseur). If you can get over the fact that parking is a nightmare (tip: get there early and use the free parking lot at the DMV) you'll love every second of your time here. We got there around 9:30am and were lucky enough to snag a spot at the aforementioned lot - about a 5 minute walk from the start of the market. From there, we took about 2 hours to fully explore, including a quick stop at a cute and affordably-priced vintage stop right off the vendors' booths. There is a huge variety of goods, mostly consumables with a few jewelry and handmade goods worked in. The vast majority of consumables booths had samples. I tried balsamic vinegars, loads of dips, some fresh fruit and tomatoes, bread, tempeh, you name it. I wasn't even hungry for lunch after going! If you aren't keen on samples, there are lots of prepared food booths for a full meal. Prices are reasonable. I bought a delicious Mediterranean 3 layer dip for $6 and my brother got a massive focaccia loaf for $10. The vendors were very friendly and helpful. Many (most?) also had business cards with shipping info if you're like me and have a full suitcase already. I would consider this market a must-visit if you find yourself in San Diego on a Sunday. Loved it!

Hillcrest Farmers Market (opened in April 1997) is San Diego's original and largest farmers market…read morewith over 175 vendors. [Hours]: Sunday (rain or shine) from 9 AM to 2 PM. [Parking]: Difficult parking situation, but I got really lucky and found a street parking spot near the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Richmond St at 9 AM. Apparently visitors can park for free at the DMV parking lot (3960 Normal St), but the lot fills up quickly so come early. According to the website, visitors can also park at the United States Postal Service parking lot at 3911 Cleveland Ave. [Amenities & vendors]: The farmers market does not accept EBT. The market takes up about three large blocks and visitors can find produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, etc. Not many fruit stands offer samples, but other non-fruit food vendors do provide free samples. The market also has a solid food court including one vendor selling coconut pancakes (Coconut & Co. Thai Fusion). The coconut pancakes (aka khanom krok - $4 for 8 pieces) reminded me of the sticky rice from mango sticky rice and these pancakes were actually quite good. [Conclusion]: Our party only ended up staying for 30 minutes, but overall this is a great farmers market for anyone who's looking for solid one-stop food options and not necessarily looking for a produce-focused farmers market.

The vendors are pretty fair with prices, and there's a ton of food variety - those cinnamon rolls…read moreare awesome! But seriously, do NOT buy from the elote lady; she totally price gouges! I got tostielotes and a small water, and the tostielotes were super disappointing - the bag was practically empty, and the elote barely had any toppings. The water was just very flavorless to say the least . And all that for a whopping $28, lol.

Love it even though I dislike crowds. The variety there is awesome. You should try it out. Wish it…read morewas on the weekends too.

Easy to get around but it is only by walking that you will find it. Great prices mostly by the kilo…read moreand the most amazing supplement herb collection. I will never forget the smell of fresh herbs and so many wonders. Many wise choices if you are looking for the Santa Muerte. Lots of cinnamon to chamomile to everything your mind can wonder. Tarot cards too but for some reason I was not allowed to take pictures of those. Candles to burning incense. Cash only and I have no idea if they have bathrooms.

I love it. I would go every Wednesday if I could. So many vendors with insane range. The only…read moredownfall is parking but if you loop around enough, you'll eventually find a spot. It can be a bit crowded but it's worth it. It's even fun in the rain but not all the vendors show up on those days. The cannolis are so good. A lot of fresh produce. A lot of opportunities to find some thrift finds and lots of jewelry and accessories. It's from 4-8pm so you get to catch the sunset.

The OB Farmers Market is definitely a vibe. It's jampacked with local restaurant stands, vendors…read moreselling handicrafts and thrifted items and a few stands that sell farm fresh produce, baked goods, potted plants, and flower bouquets. There are always a few local musicians at either end of the market strip and if you walk down by the water, there's usually a big group of people in a drum circle and dancing. Parking is brutal. Best to get there at the beginning of the farmers market for a better chance of finding a free spot and not having to pay for one of the lots as they can be quite pricey.

I enjoyed strolling the quarter-mile stretch of pavement along which this market was set. But I…read moregrew up on a farm, going to markets; I miss farmers' markets, and this wasn't that. In San Diego County, it's rare to find an actual agricultural producer at one of our 47 Certified Farmers' Markets, though we have over 4000 (!) farms. Instead, our "farmers' markets" - the one in Chula Vista included - are filled with stalls selling the usual diversions: - Flowers and fruit purchased from wholesale distributors, the same things you might find at your grocer or a 7-Eleven, or sold along the roadside, on Mother's Day morning; - Prepared foods, ranging from teriyaki to pizza to tamales to barbecue; - Baked goods, some quite good (see: Tuberose Cake Studio), and some sold by aggressive and easily-angered folks pushing gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free stuff that I never try, because neither am I afflicted with celiac disease nor am I a vegan, and I really, really like dairy in all its forms. - Toys and dream catchers and patchouli, etc. Don't get me wrong. This is all perfectly fine, and sometimes fun, and I'm happy that I found a source for a fantastic Ube Macapuno Tres Leches (see: Tuberose Cake Studio) that I didn't know I needed, but the search for an actual farmers' market within a day's drive of my house continues.

We come here almost every Sunday. We love all the different vendors they have here. The items we…read morealways make sure to get is our sea moss, hummus & micro greens. Always friendly service & good vibes all around.