Review: La Lagunilla

Give us a sense of size and scope.
A sprawling, Sunday-only bazaar with everything and anything. (Not to be confused with the fixed Lagunilla mercado building three blocks south.)

Got it. So what can we find here?
The Sunday market has roots in the pre-Hispanic period, when people would convene to sell and trade at a local tianguis. So it's maybe no surprise that the specialty here is antiques: mid-century modern furniture, vintage clothes, records, and jewelry. Though bargaining is expected, vendors know the worth of what they hold, so that original Saarinen end table won't come cheap.

If money’s no object, what goes in the cart?
Vintage jackets, sunglasses, furniture, original pressed lithographs, World War II ephemera.

What if we’re on a strict budget?
An old doorknob and a michelada (Mexican beer mixed with fresh lime juice and a trinity of Tabasco, Worcestershire, and soy sauces).

Who else shops here?
Everyone! Lagunilla is a cultural event filled with tourists, locals, and many young, hungover couples.

Any secret tips, or “don’t go home without” purchases?
Go browsing around, music blaring, michelada in-hand.