Mexico City is a cosmopolitan metropolis that has many attractions. No matter what your tastes are, here you will find places of interest to you.
If you are an adventurer, when you come to the Mexican capital you should visit the Mercado del Carmen, a place where different culinary styles converge that will delight your palate. In addition, there are shops in which various objects are sold, from crafts to clothing.
A colonial house adapted to our times
The Mercado del Carmen is based in an old colonial house dating from the seventeenth century and that during its history has been from a family home to a school.
Before the Mercado del Carmen opened its doors, the house underwent a remodeling project by the architect José Manuel Jurado.
Respecting its original architecture, he designed a minimalist and simple style environment that you will be captivated by when you visit.
It consists of two floors. On the first floor you will find several food outlets; while on the upper floor is a beautiful art gallery and other shops.
Things you can do in the Mercado del Carmen
The Mercado del Carmen is a place where you will spend quality and enjoyable time.
You can sit at the tables there and, while you taste some of the culinary options, chat quietly. Likewise, you can simply sit down to enjoy a good craft beer or a good wine.
You can also tour the gallery on the second floor, admiring the works of art that are there.
What can you buy in the Mercado del Carmen?
In this site you can find a little of everything: from different gastronomic styles to crafts.
Here you can visit approximately 31 establishments, most of them dedicated to cooking, but you will also find clothing stores, with varied options so that you can choose what best suits your style.
Likewise, if you want to take a souvenir from the city, you will find craft shops where you can buy typical objects of traditional Mexican culture.
Mercado del Carmen: Gastronomic bazaar with multiple options
If you are a lover and fan of gastronomy, this is your ideal place. In the Mercado del Carmen you can find endless alternatives that you will love.
You will find that the offers are very varied and there is something for all tastes. If tacos are your thing, you can taste them at “Taquería Los del Lechón”, “El Mayoral”, “Los Revolkados”, among others.
With something more audacious you will find yourself in “Caja de Mar”, which offers you various gastronomic proposals with seafood. If you come, you should not miss trying the shrimp taco with cheese crust, chipotle mayonnaise and habanero mango sauce: a total delight.
If you want traditional Mexican food, at "La Salamandra" you will find delicious dishes such as jerky tlayudas.
In "Mishka" you will taste a sample of Russian cuisine. You should not miss trying the traditional soup borsch.
If you want to experiment with Iberian food, in "Manolo y Venancio" you can do it. Highly recommended is the Iberian ham bikini.
With regard to sweets and desserts, here you can also try a large number of varied options. For example, at “Moira’s Bakehouse” you will find sweets and cakes that perfectly combine traditional American and English pastries with a homemade touch.
Another option is the "Cupcakería", which offers you a wide range of cupcakes like Banana with Nutella, Oreo and the inevitable Red Velvet. And be sure to visit "Milkella" to try their vegan desserts and cookies.
If what you want is to take home products to prepare dishes, you must go through "La Charcutería" and "Semillas y Fonda Garufa", where you will obtain products of excellent quality.
And, as for drinks, at “Tomás, Casa Editora del té” you can select from the wide range of infusions that are available to you and in other places there is an excellent variety of craft beers, cocktails and wines.
Art and the Carmen Market
A visit to the Mercado del Carmen would not be complete without going up to the second floor and admiring the works on display in the Chopin Art Gallery.
Here you can enjoy works by excellent Mexican artists such as:
- Sergio Hernández ("Creation Popol Vuh", "The house of the Tecolotes")
- Santiago Carbonell (“Midnight embrace with bonfire and stars”, «Ritual Scene”)
- Manuel Felguérez ("Autobiography of creation", "Scale of silence")
- Rubén Leyva ("The game of Origamia", "Fugue Troyana")
When you visit the Mercado del Carmen, be sure to explore its art gallery and marvel at its magnificent works.
At what times can you visit the Mercado del Carmen?
Monday to Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at 09:00 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. at 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. at 07:00 p.m.
How do you get here?
The Mercado del Carmen is located on Calle de la Amargura, almost reaching the corner with Avenida Revolución.
Now that you know about the Mercado del Carmen, you should not stop coming. We guarantee that it will be an experience worth repeating.
