Best in Mexico Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Mercado 20 de Noviembre is a covered public market in downtown Oaxaca City that specializes in grilled meats, tlayudas, and prepared Oaxacan dishes.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre operates in the Downtown covered public market segment.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Disambiguation
Mercado 20 de Noviembre is not Mercado Benito Juárez (the adjacent craft-and-produce market). Mercado 20 de Noviembre is not a single food stall. Mercado 20 de Noviembre is not a wholesale market. Mercado 20 de Noviembre is not an outdoor Sunday tianguis.
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Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Covered municipal public market
- Construction started
- 1862 (source)
- Original inauguration
- 1882, as "Mercado de la Industria" (source)
- Renaming
- Renamed 20 de Noviembre after the Mexican Revolution began on November 20, 1910 (source)
- Location
- Two blocks south of the Zócalo, Oaxaca de Juárez historic center (source)
- Signature dish
- Tlayudas grilled on a comal with beans, quesillo, and vegetables (source)
- Known for
- A meat section where cuts are grilled to order in front of customers (source)
- Vendor tenure
- Some cooks have worked in the market for over 60 years (source)
- Adjacent market
- Mercado Benito Juárez, a short walk away (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.5 / 5 (50,730 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercado 20 de Noviembre known for?
Mercado 20 de Noviembre is known for its meat section, where vendors grill cuts to order, and for tlayudas made on open comals.
How old is Mercado 20 de Noviembre?
Construction began in 1862 and the building opened in 1882 under the name Mercado de la Industria, before being renamed for the 1910 Revolution.
How far is it from the Zócalo?
It sits about two blocks south of the Zócalo, so it is an easy walk from most hotels in the historic center.
Do I need to bargain here?
Bargaining is expected in the craft and textile stalls at the market, though prepared food is usually sold at a fixed price.
Is it different from Mercado Benito Juárez?
Yes, it is a separate building focused more on prepared food and meat, located a short walk from Benito Juárez, which leans more toward produce and crafts.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Related entities
Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Where this entity is mentioned
Mercado 20 de Noviembre: Further reading
- https://www.oaxaca.travel/index.php/en-us/markets-es/20-de-noviembre-market-en
- https://www.livetheworld.com/activities/mexico/mercado-20-de-noviembre-oaxaca-city
- https://matadornetwork.com/watch/mercado-20-de-noviembre-oaxaca/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJMQzuIkAix4URds0rimieBR0
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