Mercado

Mercado is a mexican restaurant Downtown Santa Monica Santa Monica located in United States.

8 / 10
321
ratings
  • Phone

    (310) 526-7121

  • Website

    mercadosantamonica.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd) Santa Monica , CA 90401 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas choriqueso dos gringas happy hour trendy good for groups tequila healthy food mezcal chile rellenos great value casual kale salad tres leches cake flan dips crowded queso dinner
Dress for the Date

Serving classic and contemporary Mexican food . With over 60 premium Tequilas and mescal 's. Be sure to order the Guacamole with fresh chips as a starter.

Rachel K

Not the widest selection of vegetarian options , but they label them on the menu which is really nice. The guac is fantastic. The chili relleno is not bad either.

Lesly Marieth

Started with guac and chips ...really good! The elote , cauliflower and wild mushroom chile relleno were SO tasty. Service really good. Took leftovers home for breakfast .

Eater

From straightforward guacamole to kale salads to a proper chile relleno , there’s something for everyone to enjoy here. Read more

Gregory R

Many great items: choriqueso , duo dip , carnitas , fish tacos . Went in a group of 9. had an upstairs table. The food was outstanding. Service excellent. Would go back again and again.

Lydia B

The happy hour menu is fantastic M-F 5-7pm and S-S 4-6pm. We love the choriqueso , nachos and dos gringas tacos . Wash it down with a refreshing margarita .

Chris Cookson

Great for special occasions , the drink menu has enough variety to please absolutely everyone. Portions are a bit small and lighting is too dark but if you are okay with that, it's a nice place.

Wendy Schapiro

Absolutely amazing meal- everything was perfect. Jesse, the owner, is as charming as the food is excellent. Can't wait to go back!

Danger Gray

The guac is superb. The tostaditas are great and fresh. The hibiscus tea is great. The pollo de chipotle is superb. And there is a reason the flan is award-winning. Super pleased!

Veronica Chavira

The Mexican Kale salad is a light starter to prepare for their good entree portions. I recommend the mole enchiladas . They are flavorful and filling!

Veronica Chavira

The Mexican Kale salad is a light started to prepare for their good entree portions. I recommend the mole enchiladas . They are flavorful and filling!

Tasting Table

Get an order of the “choriqueso ” for the table. The smooth melted cheese is studded with poblano chiles, chorizo and mushrooms ; you’ll surely be scraping it from the bottom of the bowl: Read more

Kirti Vashee

Cooking with care and finesse -- but I wish they would expand their vegetarian options as I am limited to a very few things. Guacamole is the best of any competitors

Josef Szotten

Get the special fish of the day. Hasn't failed me yet. Also - Seasonal margaritas ftw!

Christina Chin

Fish tacos were good and has spicy kick . Nachos are home made and guacamole is chunky but delish

Deborah Abib

My favorite Mexican in LA ! Try the Carnitas and the Trés Leches Cake (it's divine !)

Liliana Villanueva

The guacamole was great indeed, a little salty but tasted super authentic . Go for the special drinks, although the menu I'm sure is great.

Elaine N.

Definitely try the Carnitas - it's a great dish to share. But make sure you ask for extra tortillas because they only give you two at a time!

Sean Besser

Upscale Mexican with a fun vibe and one the best flans anywhere (call ahead to reserve because they often sell out).

Jamie Lynn

Dip duo and carne asada were on point. I'm pregnant and can't drink, so the mint lemonade hit the spot!

Lauren Melcher

Cucumber jalapeño margarita goes down like juice . Carnitas taco plate and queso + chips are delicious.

Andrew Ramsey

Their nachos rock. Margs are pretty damn good too. There's an upstairs so don't fret if the downstairs looks packed

Lailanie Gadia

The happy hour is amazing. The Dos Gringas and Carnitas Nachos were delicious!

Wendy Schapiro

Actually, there ARE purse hooks on the communal tables ! :) The best food & nicest folks in the neighborhood - love Mercado!

Shawn Thornton

Absolutely love this place. Great service and amazing food. Gauc, carne asada , and marg !

Lauren Foster

The sea bass taco is amazing as is everything else. Jalapeño margarita is a must try.

Terry Adams

Good food. Good Tequilas and Mezcal . Hip and cool vibe.

Ryan Ambs

Pros: ambience, carne asada , guacamole . Cons: brought wrong side, had to send drink back, no steak knife. Without those whiffs, it could have been very nice

Kay

cant get enough .. the fish tacos is delicious

Melissa McGuire

This place is delicious! Everything we had was cooked and flavored very well ! The flan is to die for!!

Lane Pelovsky

Tacos and Guac was tasty. Very expensive though. Margaritas were tiny for the price.

Lisa Cousins

The guacamole and queso dips are orgasmic...hands down the best ever. Don't ask questions, just order it.

Leslie Ngo

I had the fish and my boyfriends had the carnitas

Phil Pallen

You can't go wrong with a margarita at this place. Every time I've been I've loved it.

Rachel Roth

Great margaritas , friendly staff , tasty tacos

Russell Adams

Excellent guacamole and chips . We'll be back.

Susan H

Try the Flan , you won't be disappointed. Great energy, excellent food!

Gail H

Get the queso dip w mushrooms and chiles etc. Rich but oh so good as a starter.

Patrick Flury

Genuine tasty Mexican food with great service

Melike Yersiz

The flan is orgasmic, but big. Save room for it and share with a friend.

Morgan Pepper

Communal tables are fun. Great tequila list. The FLAN .

Mark Goggin

Some of the best food ever. Sit at the communal tables during happy hour .

P J

Chili releno is amazing

Jeff

Their carnitas - pretty awesome, AND it's on the happy hour menu !

Dalit Troyce

Everything is amazing. Try the choriquezo and the shrimp tacos !

Adam Chrisakis

Awesome spot. Amazing service. Get the guac

Kim Martinsen

Carne Asada , Poblano Margarita (with Mescal and Chipotle Salt)

Norman Ellis

The margarita's are absolutely to die for!

Fran Cormack

The pulled pork was devine. Falling apart .

crystal

Carne Asada was excellent. A bit loud but fun atmosphere .

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