San Juan Market, Mexico City

San Juan is a food market in the historic center with two separate buildings housing fresh fruits, meats, vegetables, and numerous stalls offering complete meals. The spaces are densely packed with vendors selling Mexican staples alongside European meat cuts and Asian specialty items throughout the corridors.

The space opened in 1955 on the site of a former cigarette warehouse, taking its name from the previous landowner. This conversion of an industrial building into a vibrant marketplace helped shape the neighborhood and established a hub for daily commerce.

The market serves as a daily meeting place for cooks seeking local ingredients and residents sourcing their groceries in one location. You can observe how vendors arrange Mexican, European, and Asian products side by side, reflecting how food from different traditions coexists in the neighborhood.

The market is located on Segunda Calle de Ernesto Pugibet in the historic center and is accessible by various forms of transportation. Arriving early in the morning will give you the best selection of products and a less crowded experience.

Vendors sell unusual meat cuts like tiger steaks, lion burgers, and armadillo, which you rarely find elsewhere. Edible insects including scorpions and tarantulas are also available, drawing curious visitors looking for something unexpected.