Tacos-from-a-Basket

Literally, that is the meaning of "Tacos de Canasta" - the lowest common denominator of street food in Mexico.

Starting from 5 pesos each (roughly 50 US cents, in 2011) - they are assembled from ingredients stored in a wicker basket: minced meat, beans, potatoes, chicken, etc.

And mind you, Mexico has some of the best street food in the world, but "Tacos de Canasta" are outright dangerous. The hygiene of the whole set-up is very poor, and a foreigner is bound to get some serious gastro disease after having one of these.

Divine intervention

Religion takes a whole new meaning in Mexico and is wholly accepted in daily life.

A shrine in a public place in Mexico is a common sight -in the middle of the road, on a taxi rank, a market or a bus terminal, shopkeepers always have fresh flowers around for the Virgin.

For protection. Perhaps for some heavenly endorsement of the services sold.

For the woman in need

Spotted in the hygienic products aisle in a supermarket in Mexico City.

"Lady Emotions" toilet paper.