Mercado 28 Food Hall, Lima

Lima has no shortage of open air markets, farmer's markets and food halls that have a wide variety of fresh fruit, meat and seafood. Mercado 28 Food Hall doesn't try to be like all of these other markets. It offers something unique that can't be found anywhere else in the city.

Located on the second floor of Balboa Strip Mall, Mercado 28 Food Hall is Lima's first gastronomic market. It includes 16 permanent residents and one pop-up booth. Each provides a different type of cuisine that is ordered by the plate. Visitors are encouraged to mix and match as they sample foods from Peru and beyond.

Seating is set up in a cafeteria-style atmosphere with long rows of wooden tables. Visitors may find themselves eating with other patrons from around the world or with locals from Miraflores neighborhood. On Wednesday evenings, the market hosts live music to accompany the meals.

Mercado 28 Food Hall is open daily from 11 AM to 8:30 PM.

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Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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