"One of the most traditional butcher shops in the city, Carnes Ramos always draws crowds across its several locations. In a big barbecue region, the butcher is well known among locals as a place to buy beef, but even out-of-towners should visit to taste the shop’s famous chicharrón, served in restaurants throughout the city under the name “chicharrón de la Ramos.” For a souvenir, pick up some machaca, dried meat often added to scrambled eggs for umami and explosive flavor. [$-$$]" - Liliana López Sorzano