Mercado Miguel Hidalgo is a must-visit whenever I'm in Tijuana! They have everything you could…read morepossibly need, from fresh produce, candy, beer, carnitas, and piñatas to so many unique Mexican products you can't easily find in Los Angeles. I always stock up on fruits, pantry items, and my absolute favorite: their dried shrimp. It's incredibly fresh, flavorful, and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The variety, quality, and authentic experience make this market one of my favorite places to shop in TJ!

Walking through a mercado in Mexico, you're surrounded by bright colors, the smell of fresh food in…read morethe air, people savoring fruit cups, and vendors calling you over into their shops and tasty samples everywhere . Such a wonderful experience. We tried the carnitas at Kiko Jr., and all I can say is you absolutely cannot skip this place.

"Eh." That's basically about it. A little over priced compared to other fruit and smoothie spots. I…read morewas also the only one there, ordered one juice and 2 smoothies and I waited 20 minutes. The taste is good but not "come back for it" worth it.

Located in a small shopping center with other stores surrounding the area…read more They have a great selection of products and fruits and vegetables. Prices are reasonable and staff is nice. If you don't have pesos they will gladly charge you in dollars and will give you the change in pesos. There's older guys sitting down on a bench taking turns to help you out bag your items (they work for tips) so make sure to tip a buck or two to this nice men.

I love walking up and down all of the aisles here. They sell so many different things. I like to…read morebuy alcohol and chips that you can't find in the US. What I don't like is that they usually have really long lines. They takes pesos and USD so if you are coming from the US you can shop until you drop without needing to exchange currency.

Not everyone here has the friendliest service the ladies do tho was rushed a bit in the beginning…read more the fruit is fresh the chili is hot combine it with the churritos they make a perfect snack one bag can serve two. There is Tables and benches right in front of the outside so you can sit and enjoy or take it to go.

I am an avid spice connoisseur. I love hot and spicy EVERYTHING!! This spicy powder they have here…read moreis legit. It's the most amazing spicy I have had to date. I literally put it on EVERYTHING!! When I am in TJ I get as much of it as I can. I do not know what they put in it buts legit stuff. So amazing.

Easy to get around but it is only by walking that you will find it. Great prices mostly by the kilo…read moreand the most amazing supplement herb collection. I will never forget the smell of fresh herbs and so many wonders. Many wise choices if you are looking for the Santa Muerte. Lots of cinnamon to chamomile to everything your mind can wonder. Tarot cards too but for some reason I was not allowed to take pictures of those. Candles to burning incense. Cash only and I have no idea if they have bathrooms.

This is a cross between a Mexican Walmart, a dollar store, and a flea market! They had a crazy…read morearray of items from Tires to tequila to squid... yes FRESH squid on ice just chilling, literally. We spent over an hour wandering around looking through clothes, makeup, groceries etc. Is it a tad run down? Sure, but that's part of the charm. We found everything we needed and two bags full of things we didn't.

This place is more like a Walmart it has cosmetics,clothes, electronics, fruits, groceries and…read moremore. Prices are a little higher that other grocery stores in the area, but they do have a larger selection of items.

Visiting Tijuana and am so glad that there are Calimaxes everywhere! You can't miss them with their…read moreunmistakable grocery cart icon and they are conveniently located throughout the city. We were looking for an ATM machine to withdraw pesos and shop for food. The items are reasonably priced, with the exchange rate around 20 pesos to a dollar. There were rows of salsas and tortilla chips next to the juicing bar where we picked up a container of salsa made from a molcajete cucharon (stone mortar and pestle). It was perfectly delicious with our makeshift flour tortilla burritos and tortilla chips! They have assortments of breads- bodillo, telera, boliqueso, and even baguete (bagettes). Pick up a galleta (cookie) or cocada from their bakery! We puchased a combination of sweet breads and savory plain breads. Love the produce here. We were deliberate to make a fruit salad and gathered papayas, grapes, and cactus pairs. With their hard seeds and luscious red fruit meat, you can't easily find cactus pairs in the states but you can find it here at Calimax! A nice offering of produce and conveniently located in Tijuana, this Calimax is worth stopping by for your next trip south of the border!

Don't come here looking for a tourist oriented market with food and drinks. They have plenty of…read morehousehold items, souveniers, and dust collectors, but most impressive is the array of local/regional goods for home cooking. For me, the wide range of dried chile peppers that I can't get in the U.S. for making special sauces was the trick. The amazing selection of cheeses and mole sauces/pastes made me drool and wish I could bring some back to the U.S.

During my recent visit to TJ, I wanted to explore one of their popular markets and looked forward…read moreto snacking on tacos and enjoying some drinks. Sadly, this market really wasn't what I expected. Mercado El Popo is really meant to be a local farmer's market and not one that caters to tourists or those looking for an adventure through sites and smells. They sell lots of local items meant for the household along with groceries and spices. Sure, tourists may be able to find something of interest, but the market itself is really not meant for that demographic. Additionally, the market is very small and you can walk through its entirety in less than five minutes. Part of me is glad that its left untapped so to speak from the outside world, but as a visitor I'd recommend passing and exploring other parts of town.