Flea market
Mercado Central
9 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Byron
October 19, 2021
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where you’ll find everything from locro de papas (potato soup served with avocado and cheese) and seafood, to yaguarlocro (potato and blood-sausage soup) and fritada (fried chunks of pork, served with hominy). Fruits and veggies, not to mention butchered meats, fresh fish, flowers and pharmaceuticals, are available too, all congregated together in their clearly signposted sections.
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where you’ll find everything from locro de papas (potato soup served with avocado and cheese) and seafood, to yaguarlocro (potato and blood-sausage sou…
Celia
April 9, 2016
Central Market! Great to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, or to taste many of the local dishes and natural juices for low prices.
María Viviana
February 3, 2020
Variety of tropical fruits, fresh vegetables. open every day. Visit only at morning with careful
Marcelo
October 15, 2017
You should always ask for a lower price and the "yapa".
Christobal And Jazmín
May 7, 2016
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where you’ll find everything from locro de papas (potato soup served with avocado and cheese) and seafood, to yaguarlocro (potato and blood-sausage soup) and fritada (fried chunks of pork, served with hominy). Fruits and veggies, not to mention butchered meats, fresh fish, flowers and pharmaceuticals are available too, all congregated together in their clearly signposted sections.
For stall after stall of some of Quito’s most traditional (and cheapest) foods, head straight to the Mercado Central, between Esmeraldas and Manabí, where you’ll find everything from locro de papas (potato soup served with avocado and cheese) and seafood, to yaguarlocro (potato and blood-sausage sou…
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Avenida Pichincha
Quito, Pichincha