About
Mercado 20 de Noviembre is a market in Oaxaca City, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a lively place to spend a few hours, with stalls and crowds that give a sense of everyday city life.
What to look for
- Grilled meats, prepared and served at the market's stalls.
- Oaxacan cheese, the stringy cheese the region is known for.
- Mole, the rich, complex sauces that are central to Oaxacan cooking.
- Market street food, served from traditional stalls for those who want to eat as the locals do.
The visit
The market suits a visitor who enjoys food and wandering. Going in with an appetite makes the most of it, since the choice of grilled meats, cheese and mole is the main draw. Walking the aisles slowly lets you see the variety on offer and pick a stall that looks busy, which is often a good sign in a market like this.
Because the market is in the city itself, it fits easily into a day of exploring Oaxaca City. Visitors can combine a stop here with time in the surrounding streets and the other parts of the city, which is where most of the area's character can be found.
