Salcedo Community Market: An Overview

Introduction

I sarcastically laughed at myself after discovering (via the internet—again) that the Salcedo market happens on a Saturday (and not on a Sunday similar to the Legaspi market)! After the realization, I quickly prepared my gear and went there the next day!

Enough of my clumsiness—let’s begin...

What its name?

It’s called the Salcedo Community Market

Salcedo Community Market logo

Where is it?

The Salcedo Community Market is located at Jaime C. Velasquez Carpark, L.P. Leviste corner Toledo Street, Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City. It’s about a 30 minute leisurely walk from the Ayala Station.

Located along L.P. Leviste corner Toledo Street

One of the two entrance.

When does it open?

It’s open every Saturday from 7am to 2pm.

What can we expect from the Salcedo Community Market?

It’s almost the same with Legaspi Sunday Market; plenty of home-cooked meals, lots of fresh produce and a few fauna and flowers.

What are the similarities with the Legaspi Sunday Market?

The venue area is almost the same with their Legaspi counterpart. They are also both crowded with people who mainly shop and dine. Some of the tenants from the Legaspi market such as Monster Burger and other food stalls are also present; about five I suppose.

Is it crowded? Let the number of parked cars speak for themselves.

Portion of the market for fresh produce and seafood (right side).

Some gals grabbing some snacks.

Seats are available at the park area.

What are the differences?

There are quite a few. First, there is no tenant who sells meat; it’s mostly seafoods and some poultry. There are also only a handful of stalls who sells crafts and home decors. Salcedo Community Market generally caters a variety of snacks, home-cooked meals, grilled and barbecue dishes. One of the things that differentiate Salcedo Community Market is that they offer small shopping carts for shopping convenience. They also sell t-shirts and aprons with their logo (souvenir items I suppose) which is great for tourists or aficionados.

The wet market portion mainly sells a variety of fresh seafood.

Everybody loves grilled foods! Good thing I went there full!

Small shopping carts are provided at the entrance.

Were there some things that caught your interest?

Only a few, here they are...

More like an entrance to a supermarket; pick a shopping cart (on the right) and shop!
(FYI: The fruits stall on the left may also be seen at the Legaspi Sunday Market)

Never seen a Cherry as big as these. No free tasting though.

Also never knew that Lobsters were pretty colorful (when uncooked).

Stiff competition on the barbecue stalls due to Ineng's Barbecue.

Japanese cake I presume. Always have a soft spot on anything Japanese.

"Boo!" says the roasted pig as he smiles at the front of the camera.

Dirty ice cream anyone?

I did; Vanilla flavor!

Date on a Saturday? Get some fresh flowers here!

How about the price?

It’s a mixed bag. There are some stalls who have reasonable prices for us “normal” people; some though are priced more than enough. For example, the (dirty) ice cream that I ate cost me Php 50.00 which could buy me a more decent ice cream from a supermarket or a convenience store nearby. It was okay though since she let me take her photo twice (even a close-up); I simply consider it a part of the experience.

Will you recommend it?

Yes, I would recommend it! It’s a good place to eat (the grilled foods are mouth-watering to be honest), shop (a bit) and mingle with other people especially residents nearby (and don’t forget the “kasambahay” who push the shopping carts)! Prepare your wallets though for some of the items and foods they offer are a bit “pricey” for me.

Please look forward to another blog review! Ikimashou!