The third day of my epic Oaxaca Getaway with Club Tengo Hambre was filled with mezcal. But in addition to that, the day was bookended with two incredible foodie experiences. We headed out into the countryside of the Valles Centrales to experience two places that most tourists don’t make it to.
El Baratillo, the Livestock Market
We started out at El Baratillo, the Friday livestock market in San Antonino Castillo Velasco. This is the largest such market in the southeast of Mexico. In addition to cattle, horses, goats, and sheep, you can also find a flea market of sorts with used cars, food, and secondhand clothing (much of it comes from Kansas City, which is so funny). Walking around Oaxaca, you will see a curious number of Chiefs fans and our guide explained that this is why.
After walking around to see all the cows and horses up for auction, we stopped into the food area called Barbacoas San Antonino. The whole space is filled with smoke from all the grills searing meat.
Our breakfast was incredible!! After being offered a little mezcalita (you are always offered mezcal everywhere you go in Oaxaca!), we had this amazing platter of meats and tortillas. And beer!
With full stomachs, we headed out for a day of mezcal! We visited two family-run palenques in the Valles Centrales.
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