Mercado San Benito

Situated adjacent to the bustling Mercado Lucas Galvez, this market is a haven for meat and poultry enthusiasts. It’s a haven for carnivores, and a hell for vegans… The extensive selection includes every part of the animal, catering perfectly to those who embrace a “nose-to-tail” philosophy of eating. From nutrient-rich organs to cuts of chicken and beef, the variety is both impressive and inviting. After an initial visit, I’m eager to return for chicken, beef liver, and other specialty meats. The market’s offerings don’t stop at meat; the neighboring sections are equally vibrant, featuring an array of fresh produce and an impressive lineup of restaurants and small food vendors. The dishes on display are visually stunning and temptingly diverse. Additionally, I discovered a few shops selling incense—a personal find I’ve been seeking for some time. This market encapsulates a dynamic blend of culinary and cultural treasures, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers and shoppers alike.

Mercado San Benito in Merida, Mexico, is a vibrant marketplace that offers an impressive array of fresh fruits, vegetables, regional spices, and household goods at fantastic prices. The lively atmosphere is complemented by the friendly vendors who showcase the region's rich culinary heritage. For the best selection and a more leisurely shopping experience, I recommend visiting early in the day, close to opening hours. It's a delightful destination for those seeking quality produce and local flavors in a charming setting.

The real deal! If you’re used to local Mexico living this is your kind of place, 99% local, actually we saw only locals, but this is where it all happens, best food, best local experience, get your Spanish ready you’re going to need it! My kind of place, friendly, helpful, enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back! Prices are great, the meat market is huge!

Huge, authentic market, almost only locals. Very cheap prices. You will find almost everything: Meat, vegetables, fruit, spices, shoes, clothes, hardware, animals... . Craftsmen repair phones, shoes and jewelry. Taco-Factories. Lots of places to eat cheap, local food. All the Hustle and Bustle a market needs!

This is basically what we call a flea market back in the States. You can find just about anything here, from groceries and specialties to haircuts, clothes, shoes and electronics.

Nice place. Was very crowded but it was fun checking everything out. I was looking for Fireworks and found them.

This place is really characteristic and interesting: you can find a huge variety of typical products, which can be something new for someone coming from overseas. Spices, fruits and meat cuts never seen before are really something worth a visit. Along with that, the atmosphere is authentic and vibrant: people eating, someone playing instruments and the usual chaos of markets. Nonetheless, the huge quantity of people (in such a large but yet tight area) and the general dirtiness of the place, made it a slightly uncomfortable experience after a while. Still a must see if you are in Mérida.

I visited this market back in March while being in Mexico. You can literally find here anything; shoes, clothes, food or kitchen tools. This is a place where locals go when they do their shopping or want to grab some food. I bought my tortilla press here for not even 4 euros (4 USD) which I have been using happily since 🥳🤘🏼Not being a fan of having loads of unnecessarily kitchen tools as I’m living a small apartment, but I’ve been making so many tortillas last years that I thought it might be worth to invest in a tortilla press to save time and energy. I have just shared a taco recipe on my YouTube channel and show in that video how to make tortillas from scratch. You can watch it by searching on YouTube for “Forketti Shrimp Taco”.

Situated adjacent to the bustling Mercado Lucas Galvez, this market is a haven for meat and poultry enthusiasts. It’s a haven for carnivores, and a hell for vegans… The extensive selection includes every part of the animal, catering perfectly to those who embrace a “nose-to-tail” philosophy of eating. From nutrient-rich organs to cuts of chicken and beef, the variety is both impressive and inviting. After an initial visit, I’m eager to return for chicken, beef liver, and other specialty meats. The market’s offerings don’t stop at meat; the neighboring sections are equally vibrant, featuring an array of fresh produce and an impressive lineup of restaurants and small food vendors. The dishes on display are visually stunning and temptingly diverse. Additionally, I discovered a few shops selling incense—a personal find I’ve been seeking for some time. This market encapsulates a dynamic blend of culinary and cultural treasures, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers and shoppers alike.

Mercado San Benito in Merida, Mexico, is a vibrant marketplace that offers an impressive array of fresh fruits, vegetables, regional spices, and household goods at fantastic prices. The lively atmosphere is complemented by the friendly vendors who showcase the region's rich culinary heritage. For the best selection and a more leisurely shopping experience, I recommend visiting early in the day, close to opening hours. It's a delightful destination for those seeking quality produce and local flavors in a charming setting.

The real deal! If you’re used to local Mexico living this is your kind of place, 99% local, actually we saw only locals, but this is where it all happens, best food, best local experience, get your Spanish ready you’re going to need it! My kind of place, friendly, helpful, enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back! Prices are great, the meat market is huge!

Huge, authentic market, almost only locals. Very cheap prices. You will find almost everything: Meat, vegetables, fruit, spices, shoes, clothes, hardware, animals... . Craftsmen repair phones, shoes and jewelry. Taco-Factories. Lots of places to eat cheap, local food. All the Hustle and Bustle a market needs!

This is basically what we call a flea market back in the States. You can find just about anything here, from groceries and specialties to haircuts, clothes, shoes and electronics.

Nice place. Was very crowded but it was fun checking everything out. I was looking for Fireworks and found them.

This place is really characteristic and interesting: you can find a huge variety of typical products, which can be something new for someone coming from overseas. Spices, fruits and meat cuts never seen before are really something worth a visit. Along with that, the atmosphere is authentic and vibrant: people eating, someone playing instruments and the usual chaos of markets. Nonetheless, the huge quantity of people (in such a large but yet tight area) and the general dirtiness of the place, made it a slightly uncomfortable experience after a while. Still a must see if you are in Mérida.

I visited this market back in March while being in Mexico. You can literally find here anything; shoes, clothes, food or kitchen tools. This is a place where locals go when they do their shopping or want to grab some food. I bought my tortilla press here for not even 4 euros (4 USD) which I have been using happily since 🥳🤘🏼Not being a fan of having loads of unnecessarily kitchen tools as I’m living a small apartment, but I’ve been making so many tortillas last years that I thought it might be worth to invest in a tortilla press to save time and energy. I have just shared a taco recipe on my YouTube channel and show in that video how to make tortillas from scratch. You can watch it by searching on YouTube for “Forketti Shrimp Taco”.

Its a local market in Merida. Not the best. More of a go-to place vs a destination if you need to pick up some fruit, other. Taqueria La Lupita is also inside - see mine and other reviews of the place. They open early and close like 1pm. If you are close go check it, but If not close find another market close to you.