About Mercado Central

Located at the heart of Mendoza city, Mercado Central is a 120-year-old market renovated at various times. It is possible to find a wide range of food items, fruits, cheese, meat, wine, and condiments. Also, visitors can enjoy cooked local food at various restaurants. Founded in 1883, Mercado Central has been the central market of Mendoza for years. Although shopping malls and specialty restaurants have come in the city, Mercado Central hasn't lost its importance as it is where you can buy cheap and top quality food items. As a visitor, one can enjoy the view of well-displayed food items and experience authentic Mendoza cuisine. Overall, Mercado Central is an escape from the sleek expensive eateries of Mendoza. It's worth a visit for a quick and cheap meal. Mercado Central will give you an enthralling experience of a real market like a shopping mall. It is a collection of stores selling food varieties, raw or cooked.

Must See

  • The wide variety of food items available in this market is the best way to experience local food and tastes of Mendoza. They also have a large area for eating along with bagged items of raw food items.
  • Bulk items of fruits, spices, and meat are also sold in bags. The place is very clean and makes sure to check out the stores for some authentic Argentinian cuisines. It is also cheap.
  • The market is crowded in all seasons and you will get a chance to talk with locals and gain immense knowledge about the food and cuisines of Mendoza.

How to reach

Mercado Central is at a 7 minutes walkable distance from the city center. Since it is a dining area, it is advised to walk on foot to visit various restaurants.

Tips

  • Mercado Central is a food market where you will find cheap food shops to have some lunch or dinner. The market gets lively by around 11:00 a.m. and goes till 10 p.m. at night.
  • You will find food places and a market where you buy various local food items and enjoy the flavor of a real market.
  • The place is not so big but is rich in terms of varieties.
  • It is a collection of various stores and so, it will be good to walk around at first to see around and then start shopping.
  • International varieties will be rare in the display but if you ask for it, they will provide.
  • If you are a vegan or get disturbed by the sight of gutted animals, this place might upset you a bit.

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 22.02°C

 

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