Mercado 20 de Noviembre on Postcard

"Grilled Meats Galore The 20 de Noviembre market has a variety of food stalls where you can sample many Oaxacan specialties, but carnivores flock to the one corridor that's known as "El Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas" (the grilled meats aisle). Follow your nose to find it: smoke and the smell of meat grilling are thick in the air. You can select the raw meat that looks best to you and have it grilled to your specifications as you watch on. Find a spot at one of the long tables with benches and order salsa and guacamole to accompany your feast. Buy some tortillas from one of the passing vendors, and enjoy!"

12 Must-Do Experiences in Oaxaca

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"Grilled Meats Galore The 20 de Noviembre market has a variety of food stalls where you can sample many Oaxacan specialties, but carnivores flock to the one corridor that's known as "El Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas" (the grilled meats aisle). Follow your nose to find it: smoke and the smell of meat grilling are thick in the air. You can select the raw meat that looks best to you and have it grilled to your specifications as you watch on. Find a spot at one of the long tables with benches and order salsa and guacamole to accompany your feast. Buy some tortillas from one of the passing vendors, and enjoy!"

Market Food and Street Eats in Oaxaca

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"Chapulines! Chapulines! Throughout Mexico in the many colorful markets there are lots of interesting items for sale, from live animals and produce to clothing and all sorts of knickknacks. Food is also plentiful and varied. But nothing seems to have registered more with me than the women in the Oaxacan markets screaming "Chapulines! Chapulines!" A quick peek at the giant baskets they carry and you'll readily notice that insects are on display. Grasshoppers to be exact. Chapulines are very popular in this region and locals buy them by the bagful and munch on them as afternoon snacks. They are only collected at certain times of the year, and after a thorough cleaning and washing, they are toasted with garlic, lime juice, chili and salt. Skeptical as I was, I just had to see what all the fuss was about. So, I bought a small bagful. I reached in, grabbed one and got completely grossed out. Antennae, eyes, wings - everything was still visible. I took a tiny nibble on a wing. Not bad tasting really, but I just didn't have the stomach to bite through to the center of the critter. I gave the rest of the bag away to a gentleman who was more than thrilled with my offer. By cheryl peress"

Catherine Craddock-Carrillo's What to do in oaxaca

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"Where to try it: Mercado 20 de Noviembre, or make your own at home with solid chocolate from El Rito Chocolatería or Mamá Pacha Chocolate." - Shava Cueva

The 11 Best Drinks to Try in Oaxaca, Mexico - Eater

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JC

Google

This spot offers the ultimate Oaxacan vibe and is a must-visit. You'll find plenty of food and shopping options. I bought a gorgeous straw hat for just 200 pesos and feasted on the most generous portion of grilled meat for 300 pesos—yes, all that meat for just 300 pesos!

Louisa Bek

Google

Typical of the Oaxacan area and where the locals eat. Busy and simple. No much vegetarian options though. It's an experience.

Dafina Dzeparoska

Google

Lovely place. You fell alive and being part of the one whole. Delicious food and smiling people. Fresh juices of all tropical fruits that you can imagine. The prices are very reasonable. Try the traditional cocoa milk.

Lakeysha Holmes

Google

So much delicious food to choose from. If you want eat what the locals eat go to a stand where you see the locals eating. One of my favoritos was Laurita! The Coloradito is delicious. Oh and if you have the courage me you do eat meat. Smoke alley is a must try. You choose and pay for everything separately. You choose you meats via a package 2 meats , 3 meats and so on. You select veggies and or sauces. You eve pay the lady for your warm tortillas. It’s all delicious. We had grilled onion, tomato salsa, avocado salsa ,the tasejo(thin steak), pork and chorizo. My partner loved the chorizo. I enjoyed the steak with all the toppings. Very flavorful and filling.

Paul Mat

Google

It’s a fantastic place and, thank goodness, not touristy. Excellent local food, great prices. Definitely the place for atole and Tejate.

Aylin

Google

One of the best experiences in my life. The market is so beautiful, vibrant and full of things to try and discover. During my stay in Oaxaca City I went multiple times to eat at the market. The Mole is a must try, probably one of the most authentic places to try. Besides the famous dish, I can highly recommend Nopales and Flan.

chris walsh

Google

Much easier to maneuver than tour groups will lead you to believe. I’m always conscience of where my valuables are wherever I am and didn’t feel this place was any more of a threat than anywhere else. Food was amazing and cheap!

Nancy Kelly

Google

Today we enjoyed “Smoke Alley” for lunch. The process is simple, pick your meat, pick your sides, get your tortillas and beverages. There is staff right there to help guide you with the process. Try it, you will love it.

JC

Google

This spot offers the ultimate Oaxacan vibe and is a must-visit. You'll find plenty of food and shopping options. I bought a gorgeous straw hat for just 200 pesos and feasted on the most generous portion of grilled meat for 300 pesos—yes, all that meat for just 300 pesos!

Louisa Bek

Google

Typical of the Oaxacan area and where the locals eat. Busy and simple. No much vegetarian options though. It's an experience.

Dafina Dzeparoska

Google

Lovely place. You fell alive and being part of the one whole. Delicious food and smiling people. Fresh juices of all tropical fruits that you can imagine. The prices are very reasonable. Try the traditional cocoa milk.

Lakeysha Holmes

Google

So much delicious food to choose from. If you want eat what the locals eat go to a stand where you see the locals eating. One of my favoritos was Laurita! The Coloradito is delicious. Oh and if you have the courage me you do eat meat. Smoke alley is a must try. You choose and pay for everything separately. You choose you meats via a package 2 meats , 3 meats and so on. You select veggies and or sauces. You eve pay the lady for your warm tortillas. It’s all delicious. We had grilled onion, tomato salsa, avocado salsa ,the tasejo(thin steak), pork and chorizo. My partner loved the chorizo. I enjoyed the steak with all the toppings. Very flavorful and filling.

Paul Mat

Google

It’s a fantastic place and, thank goodness, not touristy. Excellent local food, great prices. Definitely the place for atole and Tejate.

Aylin

Google

One of the best experiences in my life. The market is so beautiful, vibrant and full of things to try and discover. During my stay in Oaxaca City I went multiple times to eat at the market. The Mole is a must try, probably one of the most authentic places to try. Besides the famous dish, I can highly recommend Nopales and Flan.

chris walsh

Google

Much easier to maneuver than tour groups will lead you to believe. I’m always conscience of where my valuables are wherever I am and didn’t feel this place was any more of a threat than anywhere else. Food was amazing and cheap!

Nancy Kelly

Google

Today we enjoyed “Smoke Alley” for lunch. The process is simple, pick your meat, pick your sides, get your tortillas and beverages. There is staff right there to help guide you with the process. Try it, you will love it.

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