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Mercado de la Merced

Mercado de la Democracia

This traditional market has a focus on food products and produce, much of it organic. Specialties include bread, cheese, and tortillas. It also has a number of food stands and restaurants, for eating in or take-away.

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Address: Insurgentes 104
Getting there: between Av Morelos and Calle Murguía

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Mercado de la Merced
Mercado de la Democracia
There are several excellent eateries in this traditional market. La Güerita, located on the northeast side of the market, is well-known for its memelas and huitlacoche, but has only a few seats. La Florecita (no. 37), with many more seats available, is particularly popular for its tlayudas and hot chocolate.
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Las Quince Letras
Offers a wide selection of moles, including three-mole combination plates and varieties not easily found elsewhere.
Mon-Sat 09ː00-22ː00, S 09ː00-19ː00
Drink
In Situ
Well over a hundred bottles of mezcal to choose from a dizzying array of producers with many varietals, and with options from young, unaged platos to complex dark anejos. The expert mescaleros can explain how the mezcals are made and how they differ from each other in the glass.
14:00 - 23:00 (closed Sun)
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Cabuche
A pleasant little restaurant with fresh-tasting Oaxacan cuisine and an understanding of vegetarian/vegan requirements.
Mon-Sat 10:00-22:00