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What to eat and what not to eat during Lent 

Before rushing to La Viga or other seafood markets in the city, we tell you which are the foods that cannot be consumed during Lent and which ones can. This list will help you add variety to your weekly menu! 

Prohibited foods: 

• Pork 

• Beef 

• Lamb 

• Duck 

• Any other type of red meat 

Allowed foods: 

• Fish and seafood 

• Chicken 

• Turkey 

• Fruits and vegetables 
  
  
  

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Fresh seafood in Mexico City 

If you want to enjoy dishes such as shrimp cocktail, grilled fish, ceviche, aguachile, shrimp empanadas, or any other delight of this kind, Mexico City is full of markets where you can find fresh fish and seafood at very good prices. We tell you which are the best! 

La Nueva Viga 
This seafood market is the second largest in the world and is located in Iztapalapa. It is well known for offering all kinds of fish and seafood at affordable prices. Additionally, there are many stalls and restaurants where you can enjoy classic Lent dishes. 

La Viga 
This is one of the most famous and oldest seafood markets in the city. It offers a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood and prepared dishes. 

Mercado de San Juan 
Although this market in Mexico City is better known for offering exotic meats, it also has a great selection of fresh fish and seafood. 

Central de Abastos 
This is the largest wholesale market in the world and one of the busiest in the city. Central de Abastos is divided into sections, so you will find fresh fish and seafood at good prices. 

Now that you know the best places to buy fish, shrimp, octopus, and other quality seafood in Mexico City, don’t hesitate to try out the recipes from kiwilimón for this Lent. 



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