Markets & Mercados
Is Mercado San Juan worth visiting in Mexico City?
Mercado San Juan (officially Mercado San Juan Pugibet) is where chefs from the top restaurants in the city buy their game, seafood, and cheese. For a visitor, it is one of the best two-hour food experiences in CDMX.
What to look for
La Jersey — the cheese counter, a full deli with imported and Mexican artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and one of the best sandwiches (baguette al gusto) in the city.
Deli Caseus — another strong cheese and charcuterie stall, more focused selection.
Exotic meats stalls — venison, ostrich, wild boar, iguana. Sample carefully and know that some of what is sold is legally regulated.
Seafood section at the back — fresh whole fish, oysters shucked to order, ceviche stands.
How to do it
Go hungry. Start at La Jersey with a small plate of cheeses and a glass of wine (they pour). Walk the seafood section. Finish at a stall doing ceviche or aguachile. Two hours end to end.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
Where is Mercado San Juan?
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Ernesto Pugibet 21, Centro Histórico, Mexico City. Nearest metro is Salto del Agua (Lines 1 and 8). It is a 10-minute walk from the Zócalo.
When is Mercado San Juan open?
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Roughly 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, though individual stalls set their own hours and some close on Mondays. Best to arrive between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.