The Mercado Zacatito is
one of the best loved markets in its area. That area includes the Argentina
neighborhoods, (Argentina Antigua and Argentina Poniente or Nuevo) and the
little neighborhood of Torres Torreo to the west. International visitors arrive
here after touring the massive complex of cemeteries to the north. It’s a lot
of life in a little market.
Open 365 days a year, from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m., the market here is always fresh, and packs a ton of good
food under one roof. If you’ve not eaten in a public market, we put
together a
guide to the fondas, and small restaurants, lunch counters, and
eateries you can find here. It’s a better way to eat, and you get higher
quality food. This is especially important if you’re eating street food and
tacos all the time.
We’re not kidding ourselves that
the Mercado Zacatito or the Cemeteries are going to be the next Zocalo or
the Bellas
Artes Palace. If there’s a good place to eat, you can take a chance on
exploring the cemeteries, even all morning. They’re quiet, reflective, and
loaded with fascinating architecture and stone sculpture. Afterwards, the
market for lunch is just about the perfect cap to such a day. And this one is
close, a few blocks from Metro Panteones, and always delicious.
- Don’t forget, the best way to enjoy better
Mexican cooking and food, is by learning the Public Markets
of Mexico City. You’ll still hit the restaurants and the street
food places. Like Mexican people do, save that stuff for night time.
During the afternoon, take in a good 3-course lunch and you’ll be set.
