We visit Mexico City’s markets to stock up on fruits and vegetables, but sometimes we opt for frutitas de leche, fruit-shaped sweets, instead. (Surely they count towards our five portions of fruit and veg a day, right?) Learn more about how the market works and the important role it plays in daily Mexico City life on our “Market Watch” culinary walk.
January 1, 2020 Market Tacos in Mexico City (0)
The market plays an important role in Mexico City’s daily life, not just because of its […] Posted in Mexico City
November 14, 2019 Ancient Agriculture in Mexico City (0)
On our Xochimilco walk, we learn about the one-of-a-kind agricultural system in this […] Posted in Mexico City
July 30, 2019 Lunch On the Go in Mexico City (0)
The vendor at this hole in the wall in Mexico City is selling tacos de canasta, cheap […] Posted in Mexico City
Published on February 06, 2019
Related stories
January 1, 2020
Market Tacos in Mexico City
Mexico CityThe market plays an important role in Mexico City’s daily life, not just because of its vendors but also because of its food makers – these market districts are home to a dizzying mix of street food sellers and small specialty restaurants. We sample some of these treats, tacos included, on our Market Watch walk.
November 14, 2019
Ancient Agriculture in Mexico City
Mexico CityOn our Xochimilco walk, we learn about the one-of-a-kind agricultural system in this UNESCO heritage site. Called chinampas, the island plots of farmland between the canals were first built by the ancient Toltecs when the area was on the edge of a long-gone lake. Today they are still used to feed nearby Mexico City.
July 30, 2019
Lunch On the Go in Mexico City
Mexico CityThe vendor at this hole in the wall in Mexico City is selling tacos de canasta, cheap and filling tacos that are steamed inside a basket (hence the name, ‘canasta’ means ‘basket’), to customers. They make a quick and delicious lunch.
