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El Mercado

4.3

About this business

The sombreros and parrots, mixed with the Mexican music in the background, could fool diners into thinking they stepped into a fiesta. This good old-fashioned restaurant is serious about its Mexican food, served with a progressive touch. From breakfasts of huevos, rancheros or migas to dinners of grilled chicken, shrimp, fajitas and more, the food here does not fail to satisfy. The atmosphere is casual; the patio is terrific and the hot sauce is great. 

Location details

1302 S 1st St, Austin, TX, 78704, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4.32,072 reviews
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Landon Raymond Ducheneaux 
7 years ago

Food was good. Service was terrible. Unfriendly, unattentive, Took 20 mins for her to take our order and the restaurant had 2 other tables. She seemed like she should work in a office by herself. My screwdriver tasted like it was only orange juice. My friend ordered the chili cheese burger and was only given 6 french fries. When he told the waitress he could use a few more fries she said nothing looking him directly in the eyes walked away and did nothing about it. I don't live in Texas but my friends who do took me there an... read more

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Landon Raymond Ducheneaux 
7 years ago

Food was good. Service was terrible. Unfriendly, unattentive, Took 20 mins for her to take our order and the restaurant had 2 other tables. She seemed like she should work in a office by herself. My screwdriver tasted like it was only orange juice. My friend ordered the chili cheese burger and was only given 6 french fries. When he told the waitress he could use a few more fries she said nothing looking him directly in the eyes walked away and did nothing about it. I don't live in Texas but my friends who do took me there an... read more

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Melissa Medina 
7 years ago

Beautiful place with lots of close parking. Good food, too bad the service was horrible! 

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Phyllis Jackson Conrad 
7 years ago
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Melissa Medina 
7 years ago

Beautiful place with lots of close parking. Good food, too bad the service was horrible! 

Business response:

Melissa, were terribly sorry to hear you were not pleased with your service. We pride ourselves on our service standards and would like TJ chat with you and make this right. If you'd email our Brand Manager at Nate@elmercadorestaurant.com we would appreciate it! 

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Doug Hess 
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Doug Hess 
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Rich Viol 
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Jean Eide Jones 
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7 years ago

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How is El Mercado rated?

El Mercado has a 4.3 star rating with 2,072 reviews. 

When is El Mercado open?

El Mercado is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m. 

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