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This market is a one-stop shop for all the gifts, souvenirs, and keepsakes you might need. Loaded with stalls selling everything from hammocks to beaded Huichol jewelry to woven palm hats, Ciudadela is a mixed bag to say the least, both in terms of quality and prices. But with a little patience, you will almost certainly find something special to take home.
Over the years, this traditional neighborhood market has refashioned itself as the city's gourmet food market. Its stalls are crowded with edible flowers, wild mushrooms, fresh seafood flown in from the coast, and spots that specialize in insect snacks like chicatanas (a species of flying ants) and gusano de maguey (agave grubs). Notably pricey, this is not a place where most people come for their daily shopping, but it's atmospheric nonetheless, with its cheeses, cured meats, and a great espresso bar in the form of Triana Café Gourmet that serves good drinks with a smile over a bright orange counter.
A shop, restaurant, and gallery, Artículo 123 first opened in this area otherwise dominated by electricians and hardware stores back in 2012. The food leans toward southeast Asian while the shop up front sells pretty keepsakes and gifts sourced from around Mexico, from carved stone mezcal glasses to cotton napkins and woven hats.
