La Merced Market, Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City: Photos, Reviews & Location

Large, traditional food market with prepared eats like broth & tacos, plus produce & meat stalls.

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#2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City #5 of 11 Grocery stores in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

1.4 km from the center of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City

Rating breakdown

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Circunvalación, La Merced, Zona Centro, Venustiano Carranza, 15100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Quick facts

What is the rating of La Merced Market?: La Merced Market is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 31,501 reviews.
How does La Merced Market rank in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City?: La Merced Market is #2 of 3 Historical landmarks in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is La Merced Market located?: Circunvalación, La Merced, Zona Centro, Venustiano Carranza, 15100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico — 1.4 km from the center of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City.

Reviews (8)

Aaron Showalter 2023 Sep 11

First of all just contact Eat Mexico in order to do this safely and with some guidance. Adrian (our guide) is a cook/chef/culinary graduate (as we’re our other guides with other companies). Which made talking food a no brainer. He explained much more than I was bargain for about how the local “system” works all the way up! We moved effortlessly through the market (once we made it past the tents). The true market is very well lit and friendly. I don’t think there were many glances our way since he spends so much time there. Don’t expect your group to be more than 4 since there is not room. The only leer we got the 5 days in CDMX was entering the market and in Polanco the locals were amazed that we went there at all. Great food, great local guide information and really good freakin food!

John Bethke 2023 May 28

Wow, overwhelmingly large market with everything from Mexico you may need. Good local food stalls.

David Tavares 2023 May 26

They will have anything you think about there. However, there are some places I would question the sanitary conditions.

Ashley Kemper 2023 Mar 07

One of a kind market that highlights the community and commerce of Mexico City. We booked a market tour through Eat Mexico and it was the highlight of our time in Mexico. La Merced is massive and filled with tight walkways—without a local guide we would have been totally overwhelmed and lost. Thankfully our guide took us to a dozen food stands and vendors where we could sample everything from tacos to tamales to moles and more.

Mike Lapenna 2023 Feb 10

Complete sensory saturation. Everything for sale. Even haircut for 60 mxn. Bought a nice polo shirt. Some vendors allow you to try if you want to taste their food. The place to buy everything.

Greg T 2023 Jan 13

As long as you are happy to find what you want in this huge bustling maze, it’s a good place to shop. Fruit, veg and meat available at prices below those in supermarkets.

Be Real 2022 Dec 13

I visited during Día de Muertos. Took a taxi there, no good too many cars. I walked 3 blocks to get there. Nice place, lots of people, many things to see. I arrived at 11 am. Left at 3 pm I took a bus that left me a few blocks from the Zócalo.

Jeff Andresen 2022 Feb 26

Be prepared to be overwhelmed. Miles of pathways for fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, beef, and pork. The market seems to start blocks before you even get to the building. You can find almost anything there. Lots of household items, clothing, street food, and candy. I spend 2 hours walking 6 miles around and in the Mercado. It's a must visit for tourists. Locals will tell you don't go it's only food. If you miss this Mercado you will miss a great adventure of your senses. 😘😜🤪👍