People who don’t live in Miami just don’t know how hard it is to get Mexican food here at the gateway to Latin America.
Miami is full of Cubans, Puerto Ricans and South Americans, but not Mexicans. Coming from Washington and California, I am used to being able to find excellent Mexican food without much effort. I was shocked when I first moved to Miami and realized it was a rarity. There isn’t a strong Mexican community here, but a short drive south towards Homestead, Flordia will take you to the land of taco stands and great Mexican food. Best of all, you can go to the Redland Market Village Bargain Town, commonly referred to as the Mexican Market. It’s a farmer’s market/ flea market with decidedly Mexican flavor.
The food is fresh; the prices are fair; the selection is, well, astounding. Here’s what caught my eye.
Need a piñata or produce?
Chillies!
Banana stalk.
Portobello mushroom the size of a salad plate.
- Jackfruit! Exciting for my littlest one. Of course, Max asked where the Maxfruit was.
Baked goodies.
Peppers, tomatillos and cactus
Intriguing mysteries.
I’m a sucker for spices.
But maybe you don’t need food. OK, you can get a machete instead.
Or a wedding gown,
Or a puppy!
Maybe you just want to kick your feet up,
Or put them in some fancy boots,
for a $4 pony ride.
Maybe you want a cuddly bunny for a pet. Which do you want: brown?
Black?
Or the little white one in the corner with smokey eyes?
Oh, not a bunny. OK, how about a chick or duckling?
Or a Corona drinking parakeet? (Remember, this is a Mexican market. All the birds drink from these bottles here.)
Nah, you don’t need a new pet. Grilled corn and a taco will do just fine.
But that lonely pony does look awfully cute,
As you pass the weathered flags on your way out.
We left with three fresh cheeses, avocados, mamey and plans to return very soon.
What a find!
24420 South Dixie Hwy
Homestead, FL
