I feel betrayed by someone: Why was I not informed of the glory of Mercado Central? Today after reading about sandwiches I decided I needed a Manny’s torta, but we ventured farther to the Mercado Central location. Not only... (5 replies, last updated by MariQ October 23, 2005)

to leave earlier than needed and visit the Mercado Central. A few weeks ago I asked where I could find pupusas in the Minneapolis area; somebody mentioned a pupuseria in the MC. I searched for them, found their website, and... (1 reply, last updated by The Dairy Queen April 3, 2008)

I believe Grand Central Market and Mercado La Paloma are both in the USC/downtown geographic area, right? Going to try one of them for the first time this week. Which has overall tastier food? Best stores/stalls? Do either offer... (11 replies, last updated by Ernie June 30, 2006)

Paul, thanks to other local chowhounds. Went to Burrito Mercado after Como Zoo last Saturday. I ran in to get a dozen tamales to go, then stopped by Mi Tierra for a tortilla and salsa. (Unfortunatly we had brought sandwiches to... (7 replies, last updated by Kate February 3, 2002)

In a recent thread about tortas started by Neta, Hugh Lipton suggested that the best tortas could be found at El Mercado in East LA on 1st at Lorena. I think other people have posted about tortas here before as well. So I went... (2 replies, last updated by ks January 30, 2005)

Went with the family to this place—on central, just north of dunlap. My interest was spurred by the recent Seftel review (see below). It is not a lovely place—the dining room is dominated by a large screen tv tuned to... (0 replies, last updated by kit marlowe October 5, 2005)

sensations. The central part of the market is devoted to the fondas, small stalls selling food. Most of the fondas were well patronized, and small children could be seen darting in and out balancing trays delivering orders to... (5 replies, last updated by Abbylovi November 18, 2004)

Could you guys help to add to a list of Mercado and Tianguis in each of these cities? Guadalajara > Mercado Corona > Mercado Alcalde > Libertad / San Juan de Dios > Mercado des Abastos > Tianguis of Santa Tere > Mercado del Mar, Zapopan (13 replies, last updated by kare_raisu November 2, 2008)

Hi All, I’m planning on making a trip to El Burrito Mercado for the first time (the Mercado Central is closer to me, and I usually wind up there). I’m wondering whether anyone could say what they take to be... (3 replies, last updated by shoo bee doo July 16, 2007)

or the grand central market. (0 replies, last updated by kevin May 25, 2005)

, Fileenas or the Lone Star. Those are not tacos. However, this past Sunday we discovered a fab place. The Mercado Latino on Montreal Road just west of the Vanier Parkway has THE best tacos. They only serve them on Sundays... (1 reply, last updated by Wred January 26, 2004)

The burritos at El Burrito Mercado are very good. But I think the ones at Mercado Central in Minneapolis are even better. The place that sells tamales is called La Loma, and it is in the front of the building. The best kind is... (4 replies, last updated by Jim Hickstein July 25, 2005)

://www.chowhound.com/topics/384857 in Mercado Central or Midtown Global Market. ~TDQ (12 replies, last updated by liesel March 19, 2008)

great chow experiences in DF. A serious chow hound like you would be tickled just visiting the great Mercados alone (Central de Abastos, La Merced and San Juan)... if you want to do the wannabe foodie beaten path to have... (6 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal April 14, 2009)

I heard Fogo de Chao (another Brazilian churrascaria) will be coming to the new complex replacing the Mercado. (18 replies, last updated by juggler July 5, 2008)