Tacos Tuluca

One of my favorite little hole-in-the-wall eateries is Tacos Tuluca. Located on Lopez Street, just down from the Mercado San Juan, this tacqueria offers some of the tastiest chow on the streets. As you can see from the photo, production is organized and efficient. Notice the french fries. Yes, they are part of every taco combination Tuluca offers.

Uniquely, this is the only spot that I've found that serves up the green chorizo. Delicious! Add to that a little guacamole, salsa, and those french fries, and you have a nice snack or meal. For just a little over $1US, have two or three.

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Outside Mexico City, in any direction, are wonderful weekend getaways. Guanajuato is one such destination just 5 hours by bus north. Check out the photos of this lovely colonial city posted by a British couple who describe themselves as digital nomads.

Guanajuato

 

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The Mexican Market

Hardly any shopping experience will compare to that found at the local market. Fresh produce, dried peppers, and an array of exotic to typical products are to be found throughout. Although markets vary in size from the large Mercado Merced to the much smaller Mercado San Juan, they all draw local shoppers in for their daily needs. From the housewife to the professional chef, all can find what they need to prepare the tasty dishes Mexico is know for. Most market also offer a number of inexpensive eateries where one can have an excellent lunch.

Fresh Veggies To Die For!

Chicharron - A Mexican Favorite

Wall to Wall Peppers

 

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Hey McDonalds, Come And Get Us!

 

Everyday images to the local shopper are often extraordinary experiences for the traveler. One of my favorite activities is to walk around the markets in Mexico. It's all so different from what we experience at home. Although the smells can be strong (not necessarily unpleasant), I particularly enjoy seeing the variety of meats and seafood available on a daily basis. This small market off Lopez Street and just steps from the larger Mercado San Juan, would be just the place I'd go on daily to get whatever I might need for dinner that evening. By US standards, fresh food is inexpensive and the variety is tremendous.

 

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Leg or Breast?

 

Standards vary from culture to culture. On Lopez Street, shops prepare and sell chicken to area residents and restaurants. What is prepared today is usually sold today as well. Refrigeration and poultry inspection are not common practices in Mexico. In spite of this, problems with contamination aren't generally an issue. Whether in shops like these or in one of the many markets, locals don't blink an eye when it comes to buying meat and poultry for their household tables. Chicken enchiladas anyone? ¡Buen provecho!

 

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A Visit To The Market

Whether it's the city or a small town, one of the truly unique experiences in Mexico is a visit to the local market. In Mexico City, there are any number of markets to choose from, large to small, general to specialized. Stomping about the Alameda neighborhood this morning, I stumbled upon a relatively small market near the larger Mercado San Juan.

A Real Seafood Lover's Delight

The selection of fish and seafood was truly amazing. Why wouldn't one come here daily to buy fresh fish, fruit and vegetables?

How About A Lobster Tonight, Gringo?

Of course, no market would be complete without a little butchering going on. Cabrito (young goat) is one of my favorite taco ingredients when I can find it. Or, you can take a whole one home for a backyard barbeque.

Oh mama, get the BBQ going. We're having something special tonight!

Of course, for the less adventurous, there is much more offered such as a tremendous selection of fresh fruits and veggies.

One sees row after row of fresh fruit just like this in every market.

Or, as an appetizer, we could begin with a selection of sausages (some of these happen to be from Spain).

Chorizo and much, much more!

All in all, one can spend hours walking around any of the local markets. In this one, I was also treated to some cheese and wine samples. Mexico is really a very civilized place!

 

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