Location: Oaxaca
Top Things to do in Oaxaca
6 Flea & Street Markets in Oaxaca That You Shouldn't Miss
Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from the inspiring rock formations at Hierve el Aqua.
Restaurants in Oaxaca
1. Mercado Benito Juarez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.
Reviewed By andyww18 - Savelletri, Italy
Lots to see , photo and eat and drink . Famous and popular aqua Fresca stall , go down the bbq alley behind the meat section for freshly chosen meat on a bbq with vegetable and sauce choices . Meal for 3 with a beers at around 100 pesos a head and full of smoky buzzing atmosphere Take home dried chillis and herbs
2. Mercado Morelos
3. Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22
Mercado 20 de Noviembre was a busy but fun place to get cheap street food. While it can get overwhelming with every vendor shoving a menu in your face, it was a great place to try lot of Oaxacan snacks like tlayudas (like a Oaxacan version of pizza) and tamales. My favorite was the Pasillo de Carnes Asadas where you can pick the meat to be grilled and eat it on the spot buying the condiments and tortillas separately.
4. Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By bberwyn
After nearly 2 months in Oaxaca and the surrounding area, we've picked this as our favorite market. It's not quite as loud and hectic as the larger mercados near the zocalo. It's more focused on fresh food rather than tourist souvenirs. The tamale stand near the market entrance off the Calle de Tinoco y Palacios is out of this world. Try the rajas, the amarillo, the dulce ... heck, try them all, we did and you can't go wrong. We bought our supplies for Christmas dinner here, including the richest, smokiest salsas I've ever tasted, and the freshies at the bakery stands are just as good. Super Jugos Angelita is the best juice bar in town, great price and so friendly, Ask them for the special The neighborhood around the market is equally wonderful. Check out the tortilla and chocolate shops just outside the market along the Calle Porfirio Diaz.
5. Mercado de Abastos
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
This large flea market on the outskirts of town features hundreds of local vendors selling foods and arts and crafts.
Reviewed By origamimoon
I heard that the market had a problem with pickpockets. I did not have any problems but as with any place in the world it pays to be careful. Keep your money and valuables in a safe place. Don’t carry your cellphone in your hand, don’t wear expensive jewelry. Don’t act like a tourist.
6. Mercado de Artesanias
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Although this market is known for its rugs, craftsmen sell many other items here.
Reviewed By D3797OSjulieh - Mountain Home, United States
I visited this artisanal market after shopping in an artisanal street fair, several shops, and along thoroughfares in the city center. I particularly wanted table linens, a wool bag, and a wool vest for my husband, but they had everything you could find in any shop or fair. Lots of clothes and textiles! I especially appreciated the fair prices, about two- thirds of anywhere else that I shopped. I did not ask to bargain because prices were so fair, but a couple of vendors offered me a lower price than they first quoted. I was not convinced that I wanted to spend 250 pesos for six placemats, for instance, but was willing to pay the 180 offered to me. I was nosy thrilled with the lovely tablecloth I bought for 350 pesos, about $20. I also appreciated the lack of pressure, patience as I decided on a size, friendly merchants, consistent prices, and cooperation between vendors if I described what I wanted. The market is indoors, an added delight on this rainy day. All in all, it was absolutely everything that I hoped for!!
