1/21Tortilla store at La Merced neighbourhood in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
Mexico’s La Merced market
While I won't be rushing out to snack again on the crispy critters, grasshoppers with guacamole and ricotta ain't half bad.
2/21Agave worms and other insects abound at La Merced market in Mexico City. Also pictured here are some sardine tamales (corn or banana leaf wraps). Photo: Rae Wilson
3/21Rae Wilson about to try a grasshopper at La Merced market in Mexico City.
4/21Tlacoyo con quelite (made with blue corn and fava beans) stand at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
5/21Stand making taco de cecina in La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
6/21Pretty sure these are the "burn a hole in your mouth" chillies at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
7/21Insects - such as grasshoppers, ants and worms - at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
8/21Insects, such as grasshoppers and ants, are sold at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
9/21Beef head (taco de maciza) at La Merced market in Mexico City is amazing. Photo: Rae Wilson
10/21Beef head (taco de maciza) at La Merced market in Mexico City is amazing. Photo: Rae Wilson
11/21Various flours made up for things like hamburgers or pizzas at La Merced market in Mexico City is amazing. Photo: Rae Wilson
12/21Yes - they are big blocks of meat at La Merced market in Mexico City is amazing. Photo: Rae Wilson
13/21Pig trotters and other titbits for sale at La Merced market in Mexico City is amazing. Photo: Rae Wilson
14/21Refrigeration seems non-existant at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
15/21Beef head at La Merced market in Mexico City is delicious. Photo: Rae Wilson
16/21Mexico City is astounding. Photo: Rae Wilson
17/21Chickens everywhere at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
18/21The pig aisle at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
19/21Huaraches con huitlacoche at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
20/21The sweets aisle was full of bees and wasps at La Merced market in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
21/21Tortilla store at La Merced neighbourhood in Mexico City. Photo: Rae Wilson
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