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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Housed in a stunning example of eclectic industrial architecture, the Mercado Municipal de São Paulo — nicknamed the Mercadão — has thousands of food items on offer, literally from soup to nuts. Lush tropical and temperate fruits from every season, choice cuts of meats and fish, and hearty prepared foods,such as the renowned and enormous mortadella (bologna) sandwich, complete the market's catalog of wares, all for sale in a boisterous, welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding area can be a bit sketchy, but the sights and flavors more than make up for the journey downtown.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Sergio R.
    Sao Paulo, SP340 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mercadão, an icon of SP
    The market is partially under construction, but it is always a good experience, despite the chaotic surroundings. Several options of places to have lunch, but without much variety among them, the menus have similar attractions. Beautiful to see and smell the aromas, but the prices of the products are not very attractive.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 25, 2024
  • Nancy N
    Ipatinga, MG78 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The market is a tourist attraction that must be visited in SP
    The market presents a huge variety of products that you will only see there. Fruits of various kinds, cheeses, grains, the famous mortadella sandwich! It's worth trying, but be careful not to fall for scams. Pay attention to the prices and payment methods to avoid being left behind. It is not cheap.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 13, 2024
  • FheOrnelas
    Sao Paulo, SP144 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only for tourism and gastronomy
    It's always great to visit Mercadão but it has become a tourist spot. Great food, drinks, products but everything at very high prices. It is not a place for routine shopping for São Paulo residents, only for specific items and for those who are prepared to pay. The market is really focused on tourism. A shame for the local residents. All traders beware when weighing. I ordered 100 grams of one type of nut and when weighed it was 180 grams, almost double (small differences may occur but I paid attention). Stay away from the fruits, they are not worth it, just luxury showcases at stratospheric prices with the risk of paying double after weighing. I am unaware of on-site inspection.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 30, 2024
  • Roberto R
    Cordoba, Argentina120 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A WONDER OF SAO PABLO
    It is wonderful to see this market where there is a wonderful abundance of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and pork. fish, cold cuts etc. One thing to note is that the prices are not cheap as they are high. That is, the sellers are very kind and friendly and they make you try some fruits and cold cuts so you can buy. We take photos and sign
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 20, 2024
  • Alexandre Lobato
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ144 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Imperversible
    That place of São Paulo you can never miss visiting. Exotic, fresh food, good bars with snacks and cold beer, that lively conversation all in a safe environment. Prices range from moderate to high, so "market" is only in the name, but very worth it.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 9, 2024
  • PittTraveler
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania265 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Marketplace
    I love visiting markets when traveling. This is definitely one of the best. The fruit selections are incredible. They are happy to give samples as well. We went upstairs and ate lunch, and it was one of the best meals we had in São Paulo. We were with a local, so I’m not sure how much English is spoken, but it’s really worth the visit.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 18, 2024
  • Abs
    Sao Paulo, SP76 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is necessary to be attentive during the visit
    Mercadão is one of the main tourist attractions of the city, famous for its architecture and the wide variety of quality food products. The building itself is very beautiful, with colorful windows and an atmosphere that mixes tradition and modernity. However, it is important to be careful when visiting the area around the market. The region where Mercadão is located, in the center of SP is dangerous and very degraded, especially for uninformed tourists. Avoid using mobile or staying careless about the surroundings. In addition, extreme caution is required with the "fruit blow". Some sellers may offer exotic fruit samples and eventually charge very high prices for small quantities. Avoid harassment by sellers and never let them add items to any Shopping. In short, Mercadão is an amazing experience. It is worth trying the pastel of Bacon or Camarão.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 19, 2024
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rosielamb
Ramsden, UK398 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Walkable from the cathedral area of São Paulo. Don’t get the smaller indoor market mixed up with the large one, you will know when you reach it - look for the beautiful stained glass windows. Actual market has fish, meat, fruit & veg sections, also general food stuffs etc etc. We bought enormous cashews and Brazil nuts from Banca do Pacheco, great guys, try and find them they are near to the fish section. Didn’t eat here but the place was brimming with people in the cafes and the food looked wonderful.
We felt safe walking around the market but as with any crowded place anywhere in the world keep your possessions close.
Written January 9, 2020
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Samantha R
Springfield, MO73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Couples
It was crowded, noisy and an overload on your senses! The foods, the vendors, all competing for your attention. One word of caution to tourists, the fruit vendors will offer you a sample of something, then expect you to pay for it, and some of them are hyper aggressive. Best not attend if you have any sort of anxiety.
I personally loved it, poking about for unusual spices, checking out the butcher and fishmonger. I loved the fruit displays and the spice vendors.
We did have the classic mortadella sandwhich on the second floor,it is delicious and a must do.
One thing I regretted was not stopping for a drink in the liquor vendor stalls.
Next time!
Written February 5, 2021
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Cid F
Sao Paulo, SP37 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
Located in the historical discrict center of Sao Paulo, this nice and beautiful building of 12,600 m² opened in 1933, attracts city citizens and many tourists who appreciate all kinds of flavors, aromas, some interesting and weird things too. You will find cereals, spices, meat, fish and seafood, cheese, olives, fruits and vegetbles.Good place to find and shop groceries, fruits and vegetables, all fresh and typical from Brazil and other countries.
Designed by architect Francisco Ramos de Azevedo’s office in 1926, Mercadão has awesome stained glass windows that were created by the Russian artist Sorgenicht Conrad.
Do not miss Mortadella sandwich and Codfish pastry, among other interesting options, these are the highlights.
You will also get a chance to prove it all just walking around and meeting friendly stand's attendants. Feel free to ask and try, it is usual to taste before buying or just for fun.

Open Monday to Saturday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Written January 8, 2020
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Guust d
London, UK4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
They are very friendly and happily offer you fruit to try, but then you are practically forced to buy something from them.
And this is when the fun starts, they tried to charge us 150 R$/kilo of fruit, about 25 EUR or 28 USD!!!
Their price are 20 times normal supermarket prices.

Normal price would be no more than 10 R$/kilo.
Written September 13, 2021
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JapaFera
Sao Paulo, SP438 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Municipal Market of São Paulo, popularly known as Mercadao, is one of the most iconic and traditional markets in the city.

Its architecture is striking and the exterior is in the process of being renovated.

One of the biggest attractions is its wide variety of fresh food products and culinary specialties. In addition, we can try local cuisine such as the famous mortadella sandwich and cod pastry. This time I went for a mortadella sandwich which is very tasty and very filling!

Even though I'm a Paulista who likes to shop at markets in SP, they tried to force you to buy things, so you have to be careful with them as they keep offering you fruit to try and then show up with a tray with exorbitant prices. This is a joke! They think we don't know the value of fruits.

Check where you are going to park beforehand, to avoid discomfort with parking lot operators charging you higher than normal prices, so I recommend parking a little closer and walking around without many valuables or cell phones exposed.

I recommend this visit to discover and try the special dishes. People were surprised when they were helping a Paulista who lives in the region.
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Written August 6, 2023
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Luca C
London, United Kingdom113 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
A great market to go and try out local food and see the types of meat & fish locals buy. Local food to try is the mortadella sandwich, a pastel, chopp (draft) beer, and more. There is also a great place to try some local craft beer under the mezzanine.
Only reason it’s not a 5* place is because of the fruit vendors who try to scam you for the smallest amount of fruit you buy. They start off all friendly, giving you various (delicious) samples, but then charge you a ridiculous amount. For some strawberries, 2 “kiwi-bananas”, 2 cherimoyas (custard apples), and a few other pieces of fruit I can’t remember the names of, the vendor tried to charge us BR$267 ~ £42 ~ US$50. So be careful of these fruit vendors - especially Barraca do Juca!
Written October 28, 2022
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InfoMiss Trips
Lisbon District, Portugal261 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Lots of food vendors selling fruits, nuts, meats, etc. Make sure you understand the price first. Some vendors have incredibly high prices for things. They may say its imported, but its still too expensive, so just be careful. Ask for the price and insist on it.

Stop by a restaurant - I like the ones upstairs, and have a mortadella sandwich. If it has a X in front of it that means with cheese. X-tudo means cheese and everything.

Enjoy! It's worth a visit.
Written February 13, 2020
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Dez
Sunshine Coast, Australia661 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Busy area with lots of other shops and noise outside the building. My husband did get charged more for buying fruit, being gringos, be careful, even when they weigh in front of you. Taste it, dont buy it. Worth going for a look and getting food to eat. Not worth visiting twice base on our experience.
Written March 5, 2020
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Milton Kanno
Sao Paulo, SP9,833 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Vendors approach aggressively in a way almost intimidating. Once it became a turist spot fruit became extremely expensive. The tradicional belloni sandwich is ridiculous expensive and lost quality of times ago. As a local it is sad tô me see this place in theese conditions. They may full foreigners but not people who live here. Shame on that.
Written August 11, 2020
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MooshLA
Calabasas, CA602 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
Fun experience in a large city food market set in a beautiful old building. We were told to keep our iPhones inside our pockets for fear of being mugged however I didn't get this impression at all. I think you just have to be smart about usage. The fresh and exotic fruit stands are a fun stop as the sales people offer you a wide variety of fresh and exotic fruits to sample with hopes you'll wind up purchasing. Be careful however as the fruits are so darn good, you'll wind up what I did in buying $100 of fruit - however every bite is a burst of flavor so it's well worth it. They sell the fruit in various sizes and I wound up getting the larger plate which turned out to be $110. There are meat stands. nuts, beverages and a wide variety of other shopping stalls. It can get pretty crowded so keep an eye on your friends, family and belongings. Uber easy in/out through clearly marked door numbers to make meeting your ride much easier. Plenty of security guards are located all around so again I felt totally safe.
Written April 8, 2023
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