Opened in 1934, it is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue in the Fairfax District of the city. It is an area of produce markets, food stalls, sit-down eateries, and prepared food vendors.

The market features more than 100 vendors and is open seven days a week. They serve, among others, both American cuisine as well as ethnic food from the various ethnic communities, such as Latin American, African, European and Asian cuisines.