The San Jose Flea Market

Elotes

Grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime — the definitive version of a Mexican street staple done right in an open-air setting

Mangonada

Ripe mango chunks layered with chamoy, tajín, and fresh lime juice — sweet, sour, and spicy in a cup, best consumed while wandering the market lanes

Tacos de Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork shoulder crisped to order on a flat-top, served on doubled corn tortillas with onion and cilantro — unpretentious and deeply satisfying

Churros

Fried-to-order sticks of dough dusted in cinnamon sugar, crispy on the outside with a soft, doughy pull — best eaten immediately

Agua Fresca

House-made drinks in flavors like horchata, tamarindo, and Jamaica — poured from giant barrel dispensers and refreshing on a hot weekend afternoon

Fresh Fruit Cups

Chilled seasonal fruit — watermelon, cucumber, jicama — served with lime and tajín, a light counterpart to the heavier fried options