Eating in Coyoacan

By Ylva Mossing

With the abundance of restaurants, mercados, street vendors and cheap eateries a sweet snack or a savoury treat is never far away. The culinary traditions of most of the Mexican states are represented in the historical centre. Oaxacan food is a real delicacy – especially the salty, stringy cheese that is typical for the region. Try the mole or the tlayudas at the Oaxacan restaurants off jardín Hidalgo for a taste of the region. Tacos and tostadas in almost any form are available almost everywhere, at varying prices.

For a cheap alternative visit America, a mercado offering gorditas, tostadas and quesadillas from $ 10 as well as freshly baked bread, sausages and fresh fruit juices. Nopal (cactus), huitlacoche (corn fungus) or chicharron (fried pork skin) are all flavours that are typical for the Mexican cuisine and worth a taste. The mercado Coyoacan offers fresh fruit, sea food, meats, Mexican cheeses and traditional sweets.

Why not indulge your sweet tooth with a coconut treat, freshly baked corn cookies or peanut toffees from of one the stalls. Or cool down with a raspado (shaved ice with flavoured cordials) or nieves (traditional ice creams)? The many cafés also offer European style coffees and cakes.