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.

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.

Don't come here looking for a tourist oriented market with food and drinks. They have plenty of…read morehousehold items, souveniers, and dust collectors, but most impressive is the array of local/regional goods for home cooking. For me, the wide range of dried chile peppers that I can't get in the U.S. for making special sauces was the trick. The amazing selection of cheeses and mole sauces/pastes made me drool and wish I could bring some back to the U.S.

During my recent visit to TJ, I wanted to explore one of their popular markets and looked forward…read moreto snacking on tacos and enjoying some drinks. Sadly, this market really wasn't what I expected. Mercado El Popo is really meant to be a local farmer's market and not one that caters to tourists or those looking for an adventure through sites and smells. They sell lots of local items meant for the household along with groceries and spices. Sure, tourists may be able to find something of interest, but the market itself is really not meant for that demographic. Additionally, the market is very small and you can walk through its entirety in less than five minutes. Part of me is glad that its left untapped so to speak from the outside world, but as a visitor I'd recommend passing and exploring other parts of town.

Review 61 When…read moreyou're in downtown and hungry for some homemade Mexican food; this is the place to go eat! The Mercado Municipal is a also a great place to pick up souvenirs and just about anything you can imagine. I picked up a flour size tortilla press and comal; I've already put both to use! Great deals are to be found here since all the vendors are eager to sell. Plan B I only submit 5-Star reviews, if I post a review it's cause 'hat's off" I recommend the establishment and will return for another experience. I don't feel the need to submit a review with less than 5-Stars, regardless if I check in, submit a picture or tip. I suggest Yelp change it's reviews to a category scoring system, then is when I can be fair and review each place I visit. PM me if you like additional information.

Behneman Farms is always at the Escondido Farmer's Market Tuesday night on Grand Avenue. They are…read morea pesticide free farm located in Valley Center. I love that they are local grower, good to the environment, and that their prices are very reasonable. I am SO hooked on my fresh squeezed orange juice every morning. They have the best Valenica's and Rudy Red grapefruits.

Last week I was having lunch at home with my love And she…read morebrought home Sushi from Manolo's market she said that it was good but I thought okay Let me try it oh I really like the carrots and avocado veggie sushi it was fresh, rice was good not real tight on the roll. But for Mexican, Latin market is was good Ginger was a great amount and wasbi was hot too And a good amount I shared my sushi and was enough for lunch for me. Wow now you know sushi at Manolo's Market too. They such a big selection of prepared foods And a good tortillas I like their corn tortillas here too

Stopped by Manolo's Grocery Store on Saturn and Coronado Boulevard and was genuinely impressed! The…read morestore was clean, well organized, and clearly well kept which is nice to see when walking into a neighborhood market. They had a really nice variety of cooked food available, which is perfect if you're looking to grab a quick hot meal. Everything looked fresh and smelled delicious. The bakery was the real stand out for me. Their cakes are absolutely delicious, moist, flavorful, and beautifully made. This is my go to spot for birthday cakes these days. The produce section was also a highlight. Their vegetable selection was amazing. Everything looked vibrant, fresh, and beautifully arranged. You can tell they take pride in their presentation and quality. Prices are really high, but honestly, that's to be expected with this type of store. Overall, a great spot to grab last minute groceries, a hot meal, or a sweet treat.

I eat here daily. The food is absolutely amazing!! Freshly made ...and you can tell it's all…read moreauthentic. Nothing prepackaged here! Their menudo is amazing ....I usually eat it every weekend. It's my go staple to recharge over the weekend. That and an energy drink. Their tortas are also epic! Highly recommend!!! I've noticed they are getting busier and busier so morning is probably the best time. Say around 10 -10:30 am. Especially on wkends. It can also get packed .. bring patience and manners. The ambiance inside the market is also nice ..not overpowering like say Albertsons. They have a great selection of food and drinks...not only alcohol but energy drinks, waters, Starbucks bottled coffee and sodas as well. When I was sick, I came here with a mask on and ordered their caldo de res...with all the veggies and the warm broth it actually helped me feel better. Plus the generous chunks of veggies helped me get some nutrition in me. That and the menudo on the weekends are what I believe helped me get past being sick. Truly grateful for this place being nearby!! I highly recommend this market.....it has amazing food, amazing employees, and a really decent selection. Need laundry soap but think you have to go to name brand store? Nope! Head over towards the butcher in the back, across from the pan dulce and you'll find it! They also have instant coffee and creamer. Speaking of their pan dulce ... absolutely must try!! It's delicious!!!

This is an above average Mexican market especially because of its size! The produce is mostly fresh…read moreand priced well. If it's close to expiration, it will bagged up already for you at a very discounted price. These are normally sitting in shopping carts off to the side. Some folks come here and do their regular grocery shopping, because the lower priced items make up for the slightly higher priced stuff. End result- you are mostly spending the same in the end. There are deals to be had, just take the time and look. Fresh butcher shop/carnicería, fresh corn & flour tortillas(made here), quality pan dulce and even prepared food to order- called Elena's Kitchen- are all reasons to come here. We come for the tortillas, produce and hot food. I like the rolled tacos, the lady likes the menudo. Quick service with no attitudes too. We both like the rice and beans & wanna try more things! Definitely worth checking out when in the area.