The basement and ground floor of the Mercado Hidalgo house a cluster of fondas (small family-run kitchens) serving the best inexpensive Mexican food in central Guanajuato: enchiladas mineras, pozole, gorditas, and the local specialty caldo tlalpeño. Each stall is family-run and most have been in business for decades. Lunchtime is busy; come at 1 pm for the highest turnover.