La Merced Market Tours

Attention, foodies. Uncover the culinary underpinnings of La Roma and Condesa in Mexico City on this 4-hour food walking tour. An in-the-know guide whisks a small group of up to 8 people to local gems not frequented by tourists, including pastry shops, pozole spots, markets and street vendors who whip up freshly made tortillas. As you eat and walk about this food mecca, discover for yourself why Mexican cuisine was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

On this tour we’ll wind through the market’s lively banquetón, or prepared food area, tasting tacos, aguas frescas and tamales. After that, we’ll stroll through the gigantic fruits and vegetables building, and learn about—and taste!—prehispanic ingredients, such as grasshoppers and chicatana ants. After a quick stop to rest, we’ll leave the market to take the subway back to the Historic Center where we’ll finish up the tour with a refreshing drink and a snack in a newly revived part of the city that you won’t want to miss!

Come to the largest traditional food market in the entire city, called ‘’La Merced’’ located in one of the most colorful neighborhoods, one of our guess said, is like being Alice in (Food) Wonderland, of course you will try some of this super original food,  this will be a full experience! After this original visit a special surprise is prepare to eat in a hidden family business restaurant dated from the beginning of the last century, you will enjoy the menu created by the recipes of the great-grandmother supervised by her great-grandson Romulo, some of them created with chilies, but also other menus created by famous artist. A perfect mix that combine the great character in popular neighborhoods of Downtown Mexico City. Leave some energies to walk throw graffiti streets in a popular student street in the area of the Claustro of Sor Juan Ines, surrended by pulquerias & bar, coffee shops, restaurants and traditional stores of the city.

Discover a lesser-known side of Mexico City with this Merced adventure. Experience the city’s impressive metro system, explore markets filled with pre-Hispanic ingredients, sample beloved street foods, and enjoy drinks and snacks at neighborhood cantinas as you people-watch and listen to Mariachi music. Your bilingual guide will share local secrets as you take in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Merced.