From Chicago, second time at SFFM this morning. Here are my thoughts:…read more -It's best to get there when it opens, because a lot of shops sell out early. -A high percentage of shop owners and shoppers speak English. -This is a great place to buy fresh foods and specialty items. -Not as many fresh organic veggies like you typically find in the U.S. at a farmers market. -Many of the shops are cash only. -My wife LOVES this place : ) Highly recommended!

One of my favorite places to go, they offered a great display of products with a great amount of…read morevenfors full of passion , love and Dessire for what they do, this market is a must to try and enjoy a wonderful day walking around .

From the owner: Tienda de productos especializados como productos veganos, orgánicos,sin gluten, sin azúcar entre…read moreotros

Delicious Healthy and Vegetarian Restaurant in Merida!…read more I visited Savia Vegana for lunch one afternoon during my stay in Merida this November. I loved the unique décor inside the restaurant. They serve a different menu of the day every day with soup, entree and fresh juice included. You get to choose between a few different options for the soup, main meal and juice. I ordered the garbanzo bean soup and vegetarian lettuce tacos, along with a Jamaica drink. Everything tasted absolutely delicious and fresh. I paid a total of 75 pesos for my complete meal, which was very inexpensive and a great value for what you get! The restaurant serves vegetarian/vegan dishes made from fresh and organic ingredients and healthy twists on traditional Mexican foods. The service was excellent and my server was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really chill, relaxed and peaceful, which made for a very enjoyable dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a fresh and healthy meal in Merida. I cannot wait to return here next time I find myself in Merida!

Went in for lunch. The waiter was very pleasant. Decent sized menu for vegans…read more The food was enjoyable if not breathtaking. I liked the hot salsa. The atmosphere reminds me of a hippy health food store. Nothing wrong with that. Easy and casual place to stop for a bite.

A legit market frequented mostly by locals as best as I could tell on a recent visit. You can…read morepretty much get anything you want from fresh produce, meat, seafood, clothing, shoes, shoe repair, and so much more. You could readily spend several hours here, but quite crowded in some areas. I was just passing through as part of exploring Merida -- and definitely worth a visit in my opinion. Also, just a few minutes on foot from several parks/gathering places, and stores/shops and restaurants (all around).

BEST MARKET IN MERIDA - I used to wonder why some of the smaller markets in Merida were less…read morefrequented but then I found the Mercado Lucas de Galvez and the near neighbor Mercado San Benito. This one focuses heavily on produce and spices, with a smattering of other interesting things ranging from shoe repair to copying keys. It's an eclectic blend frequented almost exclusively by locals, It makes sense as it is noisy and busy and that scares a lot of tourists away. But if you want to experience a true local market, and have a couple hours to just get lost and find yourself, this is the market for you. Definitely worth a visit and if you find the place that copies keys, right near there is a stall that makes some of the freshest juice with the best fruit I've had here. And if you are feeling adventurous you can stop at one of the scores of food stalls and try your luck with the local cuisine. There are far too many to list or even hope to try so its worth its own adventue! Happy eating from John Seeto!