Mercado San Telmo

From the outside, Mercado San Telmo looks like one of those old, forgotten places, but once you step inside, it’s a completely different world. The market feels like a little maze filled with hidden treasures and charm. You’ll find everything from vintage collectibles and antiques to quirky souvenirs and handmade items. It’s not the most polished market, but that’s exactly what gives it character. One of my favorite parts was the food. There’s a nice variety of stalls offering everything from traditional empanadas and grilled meats to coffee, pastries, and even international bites. It’s a great place to try something new or just sit and enjoy the lively atmosphere. The vibe is relaxed and casual, and it’s very easy to spend an hour or two just browsing, people-watching, and discovering interesting little corners. It’s perfect if you enjoy markets that feel more local and authentic rather than overly commercial. Don’t be put off by the worn-out exterior. Inside, you’ll find color, culture, and creativity. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re exploring the San Telmo neighborhood. A great spot to pick up unique gifts or souvenirs with a bit of soul.

If you are in Buenos Aires, there is not question that San Telmo is one of the neighbourhood not to be missed , and while you in San Telmo The San Telmo market is with out any dough the place not to be missed, will be honest isn’t the cheapest, but we have the experience just once. So, worth to visit

I was at the Mercardo San Telmo just over a year ago. It has some good restaurants inside and also just around the market. You can buy all sorts of high priced things as well as lots of tourist items.

There’s something about this market that feels like the soul of Buenos Aires. It’s not trying too hard. It just is. Artists, makers, musicians. All showing up with their full selves. I found pieces here that I truly love. Not just pretty things, but items that feel rare, soulful, and deeply rooted. Silver jewelry that caught the light in this really beautiful way, leatherwork that smelled like earth and tobacco, woven textiles with such care and intention. My son picked up a few handmade instruments. Real ones, not toys. Solid, well-made, clearly made with pride. He still plays with them and talks about the lady who sold them to us. That kind of connection doesn’t happen in big stores. There was a Spanish guitarist playing a few blocks in, and the sound stopped me in my tracks. Something about it - raw, emotional, honest - brought tears to my eyes. Then we turned a corner and there they were: live tango dancers, just out in the open. I’ve danced Argentine tango for years, but watching them in that setting, in the middle of the street, felt completely new. Like something clicked. Even the shops and galleries along the way had a kind of quiet magic. The old buildings, the soft wear on the tile floors, the way the light filtered through. It all felt curated without being staged. If you’re coming to Buenos Aires, especially for a short time, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s a crash course in the spirit of the city. It’s slow, it’s soulful ❤️

An absolute MUST in Buenos Aires - especially if you’re looking for great snacks and food. Especially on the weekend it can get very busy, but it’s worth it, either for walking around and checking out the local cuisine, or for eating great meat, choripan, or empanadas. Absolutely sensational!

You need to put aside a few hours to wander around this historic market. Lots of old wares, specialty stalls, delicious food and photographic opportunities. Don't miss it.

Although crowded during the weekend, this is a fantastic place to come enjoy a very professionally cooked to perfection Argentinian steak. It is cooked with passion. You can also buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

I entered Mercado San Telmo on a weekday around noon to explore the area. Locals and tourist shopping for meats and other goods. I purchased a hand made Yerva Mate container with a metal straw to remember my experience in Buenos Aires. Mercado San Telmo has many places to eat, drink and meet people. Argentina is known for their grilled meats and sausages, empanadas, and wine. Vhuntermassage LLC

Es una especie de mercado de pulgas en el barrio de San Telmo. En el año 2000, fue declarado monumento histórico nacional de Buenos Aires. Aquí puedes comprar antigüedades, juguetes de antaño, discos de vinilo, pinturas, todo tipo de especias, frutas exóticas o disfrutar de un buen café. Las ofertas gastronómicas también no te dejarán indiferente. Cada lugar ofrece un menú único, con cocina abierta y productos frescos. Este lugar recuerda a DEPOT en Moscú. El mercado está abierto todos los días, pero la mayor variedad de productos y la mayor cantidad de personas estará los sábados y domingos. La entrada es libre.

The crowds here were too much on a Sunday afternoon. Shoulder to shoulder in some areas and practically all seating filled with diners. Probably better to visit earlier or later in the day if you want some breathing space. The shops area had less people. Many stores were selling dulce de leche In different flavors and tasting was popular. I picked up a couple alfajores to try. A few blocks away on La Defensa was the Sunday market with more crowds but full of stalls selling local crafts and other stuff. I will try to come back on a weekday and update my review then.

Lots of food stalls and there were some appetizing options. We got the lay of the land and wound up a food stall that had it's own quasi-restaurant space. The stall was called Fonda and it was pretty good. It was a little grimy in the seating area, but not dirty. The food was good, but the standout was a Caprese Empanada. Truly *chefs kiss* perfect. Now, this review is for Mercado de San Telmo itself, so the experience is more than just eating at Fonda. There were booths that were actual market stalls selling everything from antiques to records, and of course; fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of the booths we were closed, which was a little irksome, but about 60% of them were open on a weekday afternoon. An interesting place to spend an hour or two.

This won't be the best review because I didn't take pictures:( so I'll just talk mostly about the experience. Visited this place while in Buenas Aired Argentina, it's like an indoor Market with lots of restaurants and small shops. There are tables everywhere so you can sit and eat and they also serve Alcoholic beverages. The empanadas, Steak and everything else we ate were delicious and everyone was super nice. After eating we walked around and purchased some small souvenirs.

Mercado de San Telmo is an indoor marketplace with dozens of restaurants and shops--mostly restaurants. It is jam packed inside with people filing through the aisles to see what is tasty and where you might be able to snag a seat! There is such a wide variety of offerings you will definitely find something that suits what you are looking for whether it is a steak dinner or some sweet treats. There are a ew doors to enter and exit, so if the crowd is a little too much it is easy to pop out to the street for a little breathing room. Definitely a must see while in the San Telmo neighborhood.

Great market place. So much food and small shops. There is plenty of food to satisfy any palate. Come with an appetite bc the smells will intoxicate you and leave you wanting a taste from every shop.

Cool place to walk around with loads of food stalls. So many choices and delicious food. There are lots of little shops around to look at.

Hay muchas opciones para comprar regalos de tu visita a Buenos Aires, Argentina, hecho de artesanos locales o comprado en mayoreo. También hay muchas opciones para comer, aunque si las líneas llegan a ser muy largas o darte el tiempo . Y aunque ni compres o comas en el mercado de San Telmo, vale la pena venir a verlo y sentir la esencia del mercado.

Great market to explore and have a quick lunch. The shops and stalls all seemed to have varying hours so even though we walked through the market twice during our stay we didn't see all the shops open. The food hall portion was fairly busy during lunch hours and we had an excellent choripán from one stall. We also shopped for dulce de leche and other treats to take home with us.

Walk down the cobblestone roads created from stones used as ballast on ships that sailed to the New World to reach the Mercado de San Telmo. Located in the oldest barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, Argentina, it is filled with charming cafes, antique stalls and bakeries. Love the colonial buildings that lead to the marketplace. Some of the first homes and elaborate mansions were built in this neighborhood. These homes were quite luxurious with access to gas mains, lighting, sewers, and running water. This led to a growing and thriving community. Unfortunately, this early era ended abruptly when the yellow fever epidemic struck the area in 1871. Although the establishment of new clinics helped slow the spread of the epidemic, it claimed over 10,000 lives. Yellow fever caused many prominent families to abandon their homes with all contents left behind. Hundreds of properties became vacant. Some of the larger homes and land were converted into parks. Many of the abandoned treasures are now sold at antique shops in the area or the Mercado. Many of the homes became conventillos (tenement housing) for European immigrants. Explore the Mercado for delicious foods or a fun souvenir. The stalls are full of so many antiques like rotary telephones, China sets, silver platters, old coins and political posters. Love the old Coca-Cola signs. Although we had a limited time to explore, it was so nice to have a short visit and learn the history of this neighborhood with Patrice from Argentina Elite Transfers and Tours.

Highly rate this market on Sunday! I have always enjoyed the market and the food. With 1000 + vendors its is a premier visit and must see.

Super crowded on the weekend, still a nice place to see though! There's also a Sunday flea market outside this market on the street with lots of vendors selling various items. Inside the market, I tried the empanada and choripan places, the first one (Hornero) was awesome but the choripan was just okay. Good spot to check out if you're in San Telmo!

So much to see! We had yummy empanadas, encountered what seemed a family business candy store, and found a very helpful gentleman from whom to buy futbol jerseys. It's a busy place, packed with food and crafts and veggie stands. Very much a pleasant experience.

great spot, enjoyed la fonda fried empanadas vs el hornero which was the best. choripan sandwiches more like a hotdog with the condiments, heavy bread. steak focused market and some french and spanish food. can skip the jugos

De Lucia Tapas Bar. Highly recomendable. Suggest not to go on weekends or not on Sundays (+1hr to get a table). Mollejas and papas in the middle, spanish tortilla and boquerones. Just an 10! Service is good, cash is preferred as usual in Argentina but not a must. Ambience is a little noisy when full so go on weekdays

We stopped by here to take a look on our leisurely walk from Plaza de Mayo to La Boca. On a weekday morning the place was not yet busy with only a few food vendors and stalls open. Better to come later in the day as it definitely looks like a place where you can spend at least an hour or more wandering around when all the shops are open.

Street food and antiques! This food hall has it all! This place is a wonderful way to get your sampling of everything Argentine all under one roof. The place is so big! The narrow alleyways wind around between different stalls that are efficiently packed in, with bar stools around a cooking area of various aspects of Argentine cuisine. There's a choripan spot, an empanada place, one that focuses on wines- there's so many food options! Most of them will prep you something to go if requested. It can get crowded- follow the crowds for the best foods. There's a quick turnover on lunch counter stools, so even though it's crowded, they get you served quickly. Then while you're digesting, be sure to check out all the antique stores that are mixed in. They sell a lot of those metal signs, old coins, political posters of Evita, and fun things. Prices are a bit higher than out on the streets, but cheaper than the dedicated antique stores that have their own addresses on San Telmo. By then end of my tour of the San Telmo Market, it was all a dream of chorripan, chimmichurri, malbec, dulce de leche, and empanadas.

The San Telmo district is LOADED with antique offerings, either as stand-alone shops, a regular Mercado, or weekend markets. The Mercado de San Telmo is one of those places that has lots of merchants and a lot to choose from. Our biggest issue was that we were Day 1 into a 3 week stay in Argentina and weren't quite ready to fill up the suitcase with too much.

Great variety of things to do at the indoor market that is open every day. Service is really top notch here. Some places are very small and hard to move through

Not always easy to walk through. But lots of food choices and fun shops around. A nice place to pop in after or before hitting the Fuera market.

This is my favorite place to eat in BA! The tapas place (something Lucia) and the empanadas place in the corner were both delicious! This place is lively and crowded in the evenings especially on the weekends.

Awesome place in heart of San Telmo. If you're looking for beautiful antiques, souvenirs, fresh vegetables and some local freshly served food this is a place to visit. Rows and rows of merchants, they've got your local cafe serving up parrilla to cafe con leche.

Lots of places to eat. Find your way through the maze of all the vendors/ food posts and Get to the Choripan spot. Great messy chori. Just great. (Good Negronis too)

Yes! I finally had a Sunday in Buenos Aires so I could see the market. After a busy tour at Casa Rosada, it's easy to find Defensa street which runs for quite a few blocks, lined with a variety of stands selling wood work to paintings to Mafalda socks. Definitely a good place to pick up some random household items. It's good for locals who want to do a restoration hardware project at home, need a new set of silverware, or a fresh new painting for the wall. It's also good for the tourist, to pick up the iconic anything emblazoned with an Argentinean flag or beloved Mafalda cartoon. I particularly loved the stand that had cute empanada purses! They're adorable smiley faces and braided empanada edge comes in several sizes: puffy key chain, a small coin purse, a small purse with a blue and white striped ribbon strap and a large unmistakable empanada purse, definitely the most original design I've seen. She also sells cute puppets and baby crib mobiles. There's performers on nearly every corner, be a dancer, musician or the like. There's also permanent antique shops along the street that also have their doors open during market time. Take care of the wide spaced cobble-y street and since it's a large crowd with many tourists, its always worth being mindful of your pockets and wallets.

This is a must do for tourists and regulars. This is a great market. A great place to buy fun goods and walk and feel life out of this wonderful city. Lots of good street food and live music.

You are missing out if you don't do this. You might as well not visit BA if you don't do San Telmo. This neighborhood is cute as heck, the stores are fantastic, and this is definitely a whole day experience (wish I did this market for TWO weekends!) Knick knacks galore and street food left and right, there's something for everyone.

I'm not sure if this is referring to a specific group of shops but if you're here on a Sunday you have to take a walk through the seemingly unending street bizarre that extends down this street almost all the way south to La Boca. Lots of interesting knick knacks including some handmade clothing and accessories. My boyfriend bought a handmade leather belt for almost nothing. There's street performers, food vendors; a fun way to spend the afternoon.

This was a really great experience on a beautiful Sunday tour of the city. We ended up walking and browsing all afternoon at the market. We we're able to dip into some of the local cafes and such before stumbling upon my favorite hole in the wall restaurant. The mercado is a great place full of locals and tourists. There are plenty of antique shops with goods cheap and expensive. This is a great place to pick up a few souvenirs but make sure you shop around because bargaining is easy to come by.

The most bohemian neighborhood I have seen. Full of young crowds. Crazy music, tango, Argentinian beers . Simply out of this world

The perfect place to go in BA for authentic gifts. It's a street market on Sunday's that goes for countless blocks. My boyfriend and I got a number of great items including scarves, jewelry, coasters, etc. Comfortable place for foreigners as well. There was also great street food including orange juice, empanadas, and more! Definitely a MUST SEE!

I love markets and San Telmo certainly didn't disappoint! I came here a number of times on a Sunday afternoon to shop for souvenirs, browse the amazing antiques, watch live bands and tango dancers and gorge on choripan. Bartering wasn't all that easy though, which surprised me, and I felt like the clothes in particular were a little on the pricey side for a market.