Mercado del Puerto

The well-known Mercado del Puerto in Montevideo is one of the greatest gastronomic and cultural references in the region and an almost mandatory point of visit for anyone who wants to soak up the true Uruguayan feeling. Located in the old town of Montevideo, directly in front of the port, in Ciudad Vieja, the Mercado is one of the best tourist experiences in the city. With streets full of artisans and troubadours, with numerous restaurants, among which offer, according to tourists and locals, "the best meat in Uruguay" and a market to buy souvenirs, it is a necessary stop to discover.

In the Market you can get a wide variety of food, from red meat to fish soups. Empanadas for breakfast and coffees for mid-afternoon, you can get everything here. If you want a true tourist experience, don't forget to stop by the meat restaurants of the Market. One of the most recommended places is La Chacra del Puerto, where the service is excellent and they are generous with the portions of food they serve their customers and you can eat the typical Uruguayan grilled meat. Other restaurants such as La Parrillada el Quatro, El Peregrino and La Parrillada La Maestranza are also excellent options for meat lovers.

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Address: Pedestrian Perez Castellano / Rambla August 25, 1825 | Old Town of Montevideo

Phone: 928 47 02 08
Website: http://www.mercadodelpuerto.com/