La Merced Market Food Tour

On this culinary journey through La Merced market, you'll indulge in some of the most renowned Mexican cuisines, featuring delights such as tacos, quesadillas, and pozole.

Description

At the scheduled time, we will gather in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral located in Mexico City to kick off our tasty adventure through La Merced market.

From our meeting point, we will proceed to the vibrant La Merced Market - celebrated as one of the city's premier markets. For the next 2 hours, we will wander through the lively streets and stalls, taking in the plethora of ingredients and culinary offerings that Mexico boasts.

During our exploration, we will sample a selection of authentic Mexican dishes such as Pozole, tacos, quesadillas, fresh fruit, horchata, agua fresca, ancient ingredients, traditional desserts, and much more!

As we explore, we'll also uncover the history behind this market. We will learn, for instance, that the name of the market is derived from the monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Merced de la Redención de los Cautivos. What remnants of this monastery can we find today? Let’s discover together!

After our visit to La Merced, we will head over to the Sonora Market. Here, we'll delve into the market's historical significance and explore some of its unique religious artifacts. Established in the 1950s, this market is one of the capital's famed commercial hubs.

For those who enjoy sweets, we will introduce you to one of the city's delightful finds, Pastelería Ideal, where you can savor traditional Mexican pastries.

Following this 4-hour culinary tour, we will return to our initial meeting place.