So you got out to the Central de Abastos and experienced the mother of all markets, but where do you go if you are putting on a special meal and need a few ingredients that fall under a more "European" gourmet category? If you happen to be around the Alameda or Centro Historico, pop into the fantastic Mercado San Juan and try to not come away with something exquisite.
On the surface, it seems like another of countless markets around the city and you might pass it by, but venture in, and the world is at your feet. This Market has set itself apart because almost every vendor inside is some kind of specialist in some sort of imported or specialty goods. Premium Spanish jamon and some of the finest charcuterie around? Easy. Some of the finest cheeses Europe has to offer? Right here. Even if you just wanted to see what a wild boar looks like, you just might find it. Specialty fruits and vegetables - the selection brought in from Asia is especially impressive. By now you'd expect some beautifully fresh seafood and poultry, and you're bang on. Heck, maybe you just want to pop in for an Italian coffee and look at giant bags of morel mushrooms while eating a nice pastry. You couldn't go very wrong with that. Find it at Ernesto Pugibet 21 between Luis Moya and Buen Tono and treat yourself.
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