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Mercado 20 de Noviembre

TIME : 2016/2/22 12:01:58
Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

If you love meat then exploring Mercado 20 de Noviembre in Oaxaca, Mexico, is a must. This market is centrally located in downtown Oaxaca and puts a strong focus on meat plus has a variety of other products for sale. 
Of the meat offerings at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, its claim to fame is the section of the market dedicated to Carnes Asadas, which means grilled meat. You can buy cuts of meat raw to grill it up yourself if you're staying somewhere that has such capabilities, or you can take the easy route and purchase the sizzling slices of meat grilled right in front of you at the market and enjoy it at one of the stall-side tables. To really make your Carnes Asadas experience fun, pick up some chiles or veggies at one of the produce stalls by the lane of Carnes Asadas stands and ask your meat vendor to grill them up with your Carnes Asadas. 
Mercado 20 de Noviembre is also home to a variety of stalls filled with buckets and containers holding spices, fruits, mole (a Mexican sauce that Oaxaca is known for) and much more. You can also find local arts and crafts, though the focus at Mercado 20 de Noviembre is largely on the food. 

Practical Info

Mercado 20 de Noviembre is located at Calle del 20 de Noviembre (hence its name) in the Centro neighborhood of Oaxaca.