Markets and Shopping

Seeking Out Authentic Mexican Flavors at a Local Comedor

Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere

Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices

Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors

Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course

Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets

A Nice Cup of Tea: Searching for Camellia Sinensis

Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium

Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia

An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities

Sanborns Store & Restaurant, Cuernavaca, Mexico

Sanborns: Mexico’s Eclectic Department Store

Sanborns stores offer a unique shopping experience and its restaurants provide an oasis of refreshment amidst a casual diner-style setting

Enjoying Mexico’s Three Long-Weekend Holidays

Mexico's three long-weekend holidays are well-established on the Mexican calendar and one of them also forms part of Mexico's 'Black Friday' shopping event

Reflections on a Decade of Shopping El Buen Fin

Over a decade after Mexico introduced its version of the ‘Black Friday’ shopping event, Foreign Native reflects on its relevance amidst increasing online sales