En el mercado podrás encontrar una gran variedad de platillos típicos de la región,

así como una extensa variedad de artículos como ropa, artesanías, frutas y
legumbres frescas de la región.

En la sección de comidas que ¡vaya que son comidas!, pues la gran parte de los
turistas se quedan enamorados de ellas; podrás encontrar gran variedad de
alimentos como son: la cecina enchilada, mole negro, cecina natural o también
conocido como tasajo y una gran variedad de quesos.

Además, podrás disfrutar de una rica y deliciosa barbacoa acompañada de su

“masita” (platillo típico de la región oaxaqueña) y de una buena tlayuda de maíz
blanco o azul; probar su rico y delicioso atole champurrado, chocolate de agua,
atole de masa y un rico café de olla, acompañado de un pan de pulque o de yema,
al igual puedes encontrar un rico y delicioso tamal de hoja de plátano o de maíz.

En el mercado 20 de noviembre es perfecto para disfrutar de una exquisita

comida. Aquí podrás deleitar a tu paladar con una gran variedad de platillos
oaxaqueños, desde las famosas tlayudas con tasajo y frijoles hasta un pollo con
mole negro. Refréscate con un agua de tejate, una bebida preparada con maíz y
cacao.

Open daily, from 8:00 to 20:00 hrs.

Calle 20 de Noviembre s/n,

Oaxaca, Oaxaca
three blocks and a half from Zocalo

About 20 de Noviembre Market

A market with great tradition and history where you will find all kinds of
local products at the best prices. As was previously the former Convent
of San Juan de Dios, he finished building the market in 1882. If you are
looking for place to eat, the typical cottage cheese, Oaxacan mole or a
rich chocolate, this place you must lead. Walking through the halls alone
is all an experience you should not miss.

The 20th November market (Mercado 20 de Noviembre) in Oaxaca City

centre is a must see, especially if you are hungry! The sights and smells of
20th November market are captivating especially if you haven’t visited a
market in Oaxaca before. At the 20th November market it is possible to buy
your produce and then have it cooked for you, and many people go there for
the grilled meat. 20th November market however is not all about grilled
meat; there are many other foods available to buy there too, such as mole,
empanadas etc. There is also the usual market merchandise that is typical to
all markets in Oaxaca, dried chilies, vegetables, artisans etc. This market
has the impression of merging with the Benito Júarez market as one is in
front of the other.

Order a tlayuda with your choice of meat - either tasajo (thin grilled steak),
chorizo (spicy sausage), or cecina (thin and spicy pork steak). If you’re looking
to save room for more food, you can easily share one between two people. They
are huge!

So What is a Tlayuda?

It’s a giant tortilla, topped with a lard and creamy bean mixture, then layered
with Oaxacan string cheese, and usually some veggies like cabbage, lettuce,
avocado, and tomato. Then the tlayuda is grilled to perfection on a comal (a flat
griddle) or an open flame. It’s served either open face (like a pizza) or folded like
a quesadilla.

So What are Tamales?

Tamales are Mexican comfort food. They’re made from corn dough and a
flavor/meat/salsa of choice, and then wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves
before being steamed. They are hearty and filling.

One warning: It’s common for tamales to be prepared with bones inside to
strengthen the flavor. Chew carefully and don’t swallow them!

So What is Tejate?

Tejate is a pre-hispanic drink made from toasted maize, fermented cacao

(chocolate) beans, toasted mamey (a tropical fruit) pits, and flor (flower) de
cacao.
All the ingredients are finely ground into a paste on a metate (a stone platform
with a rolling pin-like instrument for grinding). The paste is then mixed with
water slowly by hand in a clay pot.

You can spot tejate by the big clay bowl it’s served in and the foamy beige top.
Don’t be alarmed by the foam – this is caused by the fats from the beans and
other ingredients that rise to the top.

So What is Quesillo?

Quesillo is a creamy, mild cheese that is a bit salty. It resembles mozzarella but is
a little more salty and firm. It literally does come off in “strings” like American
string cheese. You’ll see women on the street pulling off strings to make
tlayudas. No knife required!

So What is Mezcal?

Mezcal is a traditional liquor that has been made in Mexico since pre-hispanic
times. It is made from the same plant as tequila (the agave) but the flavor is
totally different. Tequila is only made from blue agave, while mezcal is made
from almost any other type of agave plant. And the production methods are very
different. One of the main identifying flavors of mezcal is the smokiness. This is
because the agave hearts are wood-fire roasted in an underground pit before
being smashed and then fermented.

So What are Chapulines?

Chapulines are whole grasshoppers that are toasted, and often flavored with salt,
chile, and lime.

Try to put mind over matter and try these local specialties. Once you get past the
idea of putting a whole bug in your mouth, they’re delicious! They’re eaten as a
snack and pair especially well with a cold beer or a mezcal.