La Merced Market Food Tour

Embark on a culinary exploration at La Merced market, where you will savor some of the most renowned dishes from Mexico, such as tacos, quesadillas, and pozole.

Description

We will gather at Rinconada de Jesús, 548 at the scheduled time and commence our gastronomic journey through La Merced Market, located in the heart of Mexico City. Prepare your palate for an exciting experience!

Starting from our meeting point, we will head towards La Merced Market, recognized as one of the capital's most cherished markets. During the next two hours, we will wander through the lively streets and stalls, immersing ourselves in the rich diversity of Mexican food and ingredients.

As we explore, we will have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine, including pozole, tacos, quesadillas, fresh fruits, horchata, natural fruit beverages, ancient ingredients, traditional pastries, and much more!

During our visit, we'll also uncover the history behind this iconic market. For instance, did you know it takes its name from the monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Merced de la Redención de los Cautivos? Join us in discovering what remains of this historic site!

After our time at La Merced, we will proceed to the Sonora Market. Here, we will delve into the market's historical significance and explore unique religious artifacts that this location has to offer. Founded in the 1950s, it stands as one of the prominent markets in the capital.

For those craving something sweet, we will recommend visiting Pastelería Ideal, a delightfully sweet establishment where you can indulge in traditional Mexican baked goods.

Following this four-hour culinary adventure, we will stroll back to our initial meeting point.