Mercado de San Juan, Mexico City

A celebrated gourmet market in the historic centre of Mexico City, this hall is renowned among chefs for its exotic ingredients and specialist produce. Vendors sell rare meats, seafood, imported cheeses, edible insects, spices, mushrooms and prepared delicacies alongside more everyday fare. Many stalls offer tastings and made-to-order dishes, turning a shopping trip into an informal meal. Long favoured by the city's restaurateurs sourcing hard-to-find items, it has a reputation for adventurous eating.