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Central Market (Mercado Central)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 74 attractions in Santiago
Traveller Description: Unique architecture and street musicians accompany a plethora of dining options, where seafood is abundant in this South American food court.
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Address: Ismael Valdes Vergara 900 Santiago
Chile
Tel: 2/696-8327

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13 Jul 2009

Funny how experiences can differ - got back to the hotel from lunch at Don Augustin and discovered that we must have been somewhere different to the last reviewer. its certainly true that the mercado is less a market and more a series of restaurants - and most of them are part of Don Augustin - but we really enjoyed... more

9 Jul 2009

Ate here while touring the central market in Santiago, more out of convenience than anything else. The food was utterly horrendous; the ceviche was hunks of rotting fish that taste if it had just had lemon juice squeezed over, rather than marinated properly (this was sent back to the kitchen), and two of three entrees were basically inedible (sent one... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC
1 Feb 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Visiting and eating at the Mercado Central is an essential experience for all. I've been a number of times and Don Augusto is definitely the best restaurant in the complex. A great place to also pick up some fresh fruit and veggies. more

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5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
25 Sep 2007
1
person found this review helpful

After living in Santiago for over a year, I can say without a doubt this was my favorite place to eat in the city. The food is fresh and the atmosphere is one of a kind. I never had a bad experience at any of the restaurants in the building. Try it, you won't regret it. more

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3 of 5 stars
Haifa, Israel
31 Mar 2007
3
people found this review helpful

maybe the name was left from the good old days but Today "Mercado Central" is a group of resturants between fish shops. The fish fragrance is all over the place. The dishes are big and prices are moderate. Take it with a smile and enjoy the moment. more

27 Mar 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Tourist Trap. There is nothing to buy here in this 'market' except random fruits of the sea. Let's put it this way, no locals are doing their shopping there. This place is full of great restaurants, but not exactly trendy. more

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5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
10 Nov 2006
11
people found this review helpful

The central market is an old-fashioned grocery store, set in an architectural wonder. The outer ring contains myriads of butcher shops. Seafood shops piled high with fresh local catch abound iInside the main building. But the real attractions are the restaurants in the central area. I live in Florida, and I know good seafood ... and you will rarely, if... more

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4 of 5 stars
Mexico City, Mexico
2 Nov 2009

El mercado central es un sitio que nos gusta a quienes disfrutamos de lo típico, de ninguna manera contiene glamour... more

Divertente
1 Aug 2009

Beh, ci sono più ristoranti che bancarelle di pesce, ma girare per il mercato è una bella esperienza. Ho mangiato... more

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Central Market (Mercado Central) Address

Ismael Valdes Vergara 900, Santiago, Chile
Tel: 2/696-8327