Mexico City’s markets are an unmatched sensory experience - visual, olfactory, but most importantly for the soul courtesy of the warmth of its people

La Merced - Mexico City’s largest public market and the city’s commercial centre since the 17th century. Located east of Zocalo, it houses food stalls, spices, tacos, caldos… everything.

Mercado de San Juan - Open Mondays to Fridays, and beloved by chefs, restaurateurs, politicians and anyone looking for unique speciality food items.

Central de Abasto - With over 2000 businesses on 810 acres, this market hosts wholesalers, retailers and food stalls.

Sullivan Tianguis - Along Calle James Sullivan, this tianguis, or open-air market operates Saturdays and Sundays with puestos, taco stands and more.

Mercado Medellin - This public market in Colonia Roma is known for high quality ingredients from Latin America.

Mercado de Coyocán - In the neighbourhood of Frida Khalo’s Casa Azul, the Coyocan Market is one of the signature food markets in Mexico City, where juices, spices and mini meals are loved by tourists and locals alike.

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