Neighborhood residents protested Mercado Roma before it was built, saying that gentrification would ruin the area. The three-story market is indeed more upscale than its surroundings, but it's the perfect place for sipping Spanish wines, eating tapas, shopping for expensive cheeses, and nibbling snacks. You'll find satellite puestos from restaurants around town, a coffee counter, vegan tacos, and cured meats.

If you’d rather dip into various cuisines all under one roof, visit the flagship gourmet food market in Roma Norte, Mercado Roma. In this fascinating labyrinth of booths and stands, which is Tardis-like once you step over the threshold, you can find anything from Fernando Martínez Zavala’s venture Seneri to the Biergarten Roma and even niche spice shops and Turkish coffee.

Mercado Roma is a great dinner stop when you’re with a group that’s hard to please. With dozens of restaurant (and bar) stalls, you can find something for every picky eater in the group. Want to try grasshoppers?

The pioneer of the food markets in Mexico City, Mercado Roma opened its doors in 2014, being the first of its kind to offer a number of distinct cuisines in one same spot. The market was designed by renowned Mexican architect firm Rojkind Arquitectos, who took what used to be an industrial space and converted it into a modern multi floor-building with orange mosaic floor, same colored stand counter tops and wooden stools and benches. The first floor houses 53 food stands with limited seating space overlooking a beautiful vertical garden, go up and you can find more restaurants, a bar and a pleasant terrace.

A lazy afternoon in Mexico City calls for beer, snacks, and sunshine and Mercado Roma delivers on all three. Less painfully trendy than Condesa, Roma retains its local charm, and this market is an updated, gourmet version of its traditional predecessors. On the ground floor, you’ll find a cornucopia of food stalls with Mexican and international influences while the upstairs German-style Biergarten is an ideal place to settle in for the day or night.

Market shopping gets a hipster spin at Mercado Roma, a foodie destination packed with over 60 vendors, where a lush vertical garden towers above visitors savouring grilled squid, chicken tostadas or moreish churro sprinkled with sugar. La Morera Centro Culinario is Mexico City’s gourmet destination, an urban hotspot where you’ll find everything from rice bowls and succulent chicken wings to artisanal ice cream.

Mercado Roma is a big conglomerate of food vendors all in a market hall with a biergarten on top and long wooden picnic tables in the back. Here, you’ll find taco vendors, pizza vendors, mezcal vendors, craft beer vendors, and Becca’s favorite, the gluten-free specialty goods vendor La Otilia. La Otilia sells gluten-free baked goods and, wait for it, Mexico’s only certified gluten-free beer (it was delicious).

The other attractions on the list include The Zócalo, Eat Like a Local street food tour, Museo Frida Kahlo, Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Mercado Roma, Teotihuacan, Mercados, Museo Soumaya, Basílica de Guadalupe, El Moro Churreria, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City’s Chinatown, Chapultepec Park, Masala y Maiz, Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, Monument of the Revolution, St. Regis hotel, and Joe Gelato.

Nestled in the heart of the Roma Norte neighborhood is this epic 3-story public market. If you’re crunched for time in the city and want to try some of the best food it has to offer all in one place, Mercado Roma is for you. If you’re in town for who-knows-how-long and want a great place to lounge around to enjoy a cold beer, grab a great snack, and meet some cool people, Mercado Roma is also for you.

If one does not have a penchant for chaotic traditional markets, Mercado Roma is a modern and organized version of the food market. A gourmet market serving international and fusion cuisine, it is a place for sipping on refreshing drinks and a variety of food items over the local ones on a buzzing street. This project is considered a contemporary market of Mexico that has restaurants and roof decks.

An eclectic stop in Mexico City, Mercado Roma is a public market that features gourmet and cultural foods. In the hipster neighborhood of La Roma, near the Universidad de Londres Plantel San Luis Potosí, the market encapsulates the beauty and flavor of Mexican culinary traditional foods. Throughout Mercado Roma are numerous vendors selling produce and delicacies in a contemporary-oriented space.

The first thing you’ll notice about Mercado Roma is that it looks very fancy. Well, the market indeed lures more upper-scale consumers to the area, which has led concerned residents to protest against the gentrification in the area. But the neighborhood has already turned into a “hipster metropole” with its artsy coffee shops and restaurants, and Mercado Roma is a hot tourist destination.

For coffee, brunch or tapas, head on over to the Mercado Roma in the happening Roma Norte district. This modernist three-story gourmet food hall has tons of food stalls selling sushi, quiche, salads, tacos, macarons, churros (like doughnuts) and more from top local restaurants – along with comfortable community seating areas. The upper floor is a breezy rooftop beer garden.

Mercado Roma is hipster central; a covered market filled with little food counters from some of Mexico City’s most popular restaurants and cafes. The tamale de quest con rajas tacos from Azul Antojo are some of the best tacos we’ve ever tasted, and we were always finding excuses to treat ourselves to some churros from El Moro. The Ozio ice cream stall is also amazing.

If you’re traveling with a group and you can’t agree on one place to eat, get yourself to Mercado Roma. There are burritos, tacos, burgers, sushi, tostadas, and churros all on offer here as well as a bar that will deliver an ice cold beer or cocktail right to your table. Head upstairs to the rooftop afterward to carry on enjoying your beverages at the rooftop bar.

If you want a more upscale shopping experience, the Mercado Roma is a food hall/court and beer garden with gourmet foods and craft drinks in the Roma neighborhood. You can find tapas, churros, craft beer, pozole, ice cream, clams, and all sorts of other food goodies here. Mercado Roma definitely has the upscale “hipster” vibe, but Mexico City does hipster well.

Located in the Roma neighborhood, Mercado Roma is a foodie heaven that opened in 2014, packed full of food and drink purveyors offering a huge array of tasty foods. There are somewhere around 60 vendors to choose from, all packed tightly into the warehouse space. Near the back of the market, there are long communal tables where you can take your food to eat.

A must-visit location is the Mercado Roma, a gourmet market that houses various food stalls, artisanal products, and trendy eateries. The market’s lively ambiance, combined with its visually appealing food presentations, makes it a popular spot for food photography. Visitors can capture stunning images of colorful dishes and the market’s vibrant interior.

I had read about Mercado Roma in an older article on the best things to do in Mexico City. If I remember correctly, it’s one of the first if not the very first food hall that opened in the Roma Norte neighborhood. Mercado Roma looks just as cool as it did in that article but the vibe here felt quite different from Comedor de Los Milagros.

This stylish but laidback food court has a mixture of stalls selling an international smorgasbord of street eats, complemented by a couple of bars. You can find most of the Mexican classics here, including tacos, tamales, quesadillas, and chilaquiles. As it’s very much aimed at the younger crowd, there’s something for most dietary types.

Calle Querétaro 225, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. Beer drinkers beware, once you visit this classic beer garden at Mercado Roma you may never want to leave. I have a soft spot in my heart for the Biergarten because it’s where Dan and I unwound after our first (of now, unfortunately, many) earthquakes in Mexico City.

This newish market is similar to food halls all over the world like Rome’s Mercato Centrale or New York’s Chelsea Market. We went early in the morning, so only a few stalls were open such as a gluten free bakery and juice bar. We had the best crab tostada I’ve ever tasted that came mixed with shredded lettuce and some white crema.

Mercado Roma offers a modern twist on traditional Mexican markets. Located in the hip Roma Norte neighborhood, this stylish food hall brings together a curated selection of gourmet vendors under one roof. You’ll find an array of enticing options, from artisanal cheeses and charcuterie to fresh seafood and international cuisines.

Some other good places to pre-game would be Mercado Roma and La Roma Brewing. Mercado Roma is a big food hall with dozens of stalls serving food and drinks. It’s always reliable if you’ve got a big group so everyone can go up and order whatever they want without worrying about time-consuming bill-splitting and menu browsing.

Less traditional than other Mexico City markets, Mercado Roma is a modern version that is more like a trendy gourmet food hall free of the chaos of other options. This is probably the best food market in Mexico City for eating international and fusion cuisine and is very popular with tourists and ex-pats.

Don’t expect an authentic Mexican market from this hipster hotspot: it’s a trendy indoor market with pop-ups from the top local restaurants. From paella to popsicles and tacos to Turkish kebabs, Mercado Roma is a foodie’s dream. It’s a little expensive, like the majority of the neighborhood to be honest!

They filled the stalls here with fresh produce, spices, and oils from all over Mexico. There are also plenty of vendors selling prepared foods like tamales and tacos, so you can enjoy a quick lunch before heading back out into the city. Mexico City is home to some of the best markets in the world.

Mercado Roma is not a traditional market that sells fresh produce but is more of a food court. There are a range of vendors here selling a variety of different cuisines. It is a cool place to come for something to eat and drink in the evening when there is often a DJ or live music playing.

For eclectic Mexico City food options, head out to the newest foodie destination, Mercado Roma - a food hall with churreria, rooftop bar, taquerias... The options are endless. It can get very crowded so I recommend arriving a bit earlier than lunch or dinner time so you can score a seat.

Mercado Roma in Mexico City is a buzzing gourmet market that’s all about amazing food and great vibes. Open since 2014 in the trendy Roma neighborhood, it’s the go-to spot for food lovers and those who enjoy a lively atmosphere. Think of Mercado Roma as a playground for your taste buds.

The Biergarten bar is situated on the rooftop of Mercado Roma, the hip food court and market in the popular Roma district. If you’re a fan of local craft beers, this one’s for you. It’s a casual spot, with picnic table seating, so you can get to meet other travelers and locals here.

Finally, for those who crave that arty atmosphere, the neighborhood of Coyoacán is sure to be a hit. Head over to spend an afternoon browsing the vibrant Mercado de Coyoacán or the Mercado Artesanal Mexicano for some traditional products with a uniquely Mexican flair.

Located in hipster ‘hood Roma, this contemporary food-hall has dozens of vendors, most of whom produce local, farm-to-table dishes. Grab a michelada and some tacos or ceviche and head to the communal tables in back or even better, the rooftop beer garden upstairs.

This is a big conglomerate of food vendors all in a market hall with a Biergarten on top. Head to the back and you will see long wooden tables that you can share with other guests. The open space is home to taco vendors, mezcal vendors, pizza vendors, and more.

The first thing you’ll notice about Mercado Roma is the beautiful, airy design. This fancy food court features international vendors with a wide selection of dishes. You’ll find everything from Spanish Paella to sushi burritos to authentic churros.

Mercado Roma is unlike the traditional Mexico City markets we’ve highlighted. This market is part of the newer generation of Mexico City markets. It was the first gourmet market in Mexico City, and it resembles a food hall more than a food market.

This popular market is probably best described as a gourmet food hall. Many of Mexico City’s up and coming chefs come here to try out new and exciting cuisines on the more than willing crowd. Expect to wait a while for a table for at busy times.

Mercado Roma, located at 225 Queretaro Street in La Roma, was the hipster market pioneer. When it opened residents from across the city center came to see and be seen on its rooftop beer garden and its green wall-enclosed food court.

Calle Querétaro 225, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. One of the days we headed over to the Mercado Roma food hall. There are two I believe, one in Roma and one in Coyoacan.

And you no Mexico City itinerary is complete without a stop at Churreria El Moro. Their Roma location may not be the original, but it’s certainly the most photogenic!

Some of my personal favorites are sushi burritos at Mercado Roma, mouth-watering ceviche at Paramo, and mezcal cocktails at El Palenquito.

Nearby, the iconic Mercado Roma offers a bustling market experience, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in local culture.

In just 4 hours, 15 minutes I could be hanging around Mercado Roma stuffing my face with churros con chocolate – fine by me!

Mercado Roma Market is a great place to eat, drink and shop. You’ll find it in any good Hipster guide to Mexico City.

Mercado de comida de Coyoacán - is this even worth visiting?. Nobody seems to talk about this separately from above.

And of course, there is a lot of local Mexican cuisine to over-indulge in. This is a massive three-story market.