We’re in the final stretch of 2025, and gatherings with friends and family are becoming more frequent. Saying goodbye to the year with our loved ones occupies a part of our daily schedule, and many choose to share a delicious snack and conversation.
It is at this point that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is put to work to identify the best places to enjoy these get-togethers. This technology, on this occasion, has focused on a market in the state of Oaxaca as the best place to savor the most delicious snack.
The state of Oaxaca boasts many markets of the highest variety. Wholesale markets, artisan markets, and open-air markets (tianguis) are part of the wide range of options available to enjoy “everything from traditional foods to unique handicrafts in a state with a great diversity of local and themed markets,” notes Gemini.
This AI, created by Google, affirms that “to enjoy the most delicious and authentic snack in the city of Oaxaca, the undisputed place is the Mercado 20 de Noviembre.”
Gemini states that “while the Benito Juárez Market is famous for its refreshing drinks and shopping, the 20 de Noviembre Market is known as the ‘city’s eatery’ and is the epicenter of the traditional Oaxacan afternoon snack: hot chocolate with egg yolk bread.”
This Artificial Intelligence revealed the characteristics that make the 20 de Noviembre Market the best place for an afternoon snack:
The Hot Chocolate and Egg Yolk Bread Ritual: Upon entering the food court, you’ll see large communal tables. The classic afternoon snack consists of ordering hot chocolate made with water or milk (served in a clay bowl called a jícara) accompanied by a large egg yolk bread. Locals often dip the bread directly into the hot chocolate, which has a thick and delicious foam.
Traditional Bakeries: Inside the market, you’ll find iconic stalls like Pan y Chocolate Esmeralda or the famous Panadería La Soledad, where you can buy freshly baked bread. You can even bring your own bread to the food stalls to enjoy with your drink.
Variety of Sweets and Treats: If you prefer something different, you can find pan de cazuela (filled with chocolate and raisins), marquezote or regional sweets such as gaznates and barquillos filled with milk.
Source: tvazteca
