Of course, Mexico City's delightful Roma neighborhood has a market that's worth traveling far for. Mercado de Medellin quite simply has everything your heart desires in terms of fresh produce (meat, vegetables, etc.), grocery items, and, at the same time, a wide array of small, budget-friendly eateries offering genuine, local food. We enjoyed strolling around and marveling at the mountains of beautifully butchered chicken before stumbling upon a tiny spot that served an excellent chicken soup for 30 pesos per portion. On the way out, I found an old-school barber who, with an electric shaver, managed my sparse mane in just 10 minutes. Price: 150 pesos. If you appreciate authentic local markets and happen to be near Roma, Mercado de Medellin is a must-see.

We were heading back to hang out at the roof deck of our friends, so we went by the Mercado to get some supplies. Olives, cheese, spices, almost anything you could need for cooking up a meal can be found here. It's a cacophony of music, lights, smells and people yelling. Love it!

You can find house wares, all kinds of meat, and a variety of tropical and non-tropical fruit here. Not all the tropical fruit is as tasty as you would like to imagine. Definitely worth a visit if you like fruit, or have a place to cook. Prices are reasonable Uber rides for visitors are cheap.