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El Mercado

4.3

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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.
4.32,106 reviews
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Kim Adkins 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Always great to be back in Austin, great food and margaritas. 

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Debra Hybner Mix 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Excellent Tex-mex food and service was great! 

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Sharon Martin 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I have been going to the Lavaca location since the 80s. I think they have the best cheese enchiladas in the world. Right now, only one location was open, so we drove to the South location for curbside take-out. I happily spent the evening at home with an amazing combo plate, Hot Latin Kisses (omg-so good) and a huge, incredible, frozen margartia(also, the best in the world) Thank you, El Mercado ❣️. World Peace through Tex-Mex indeed. 

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Phil Epps 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The food just tastes great. Especially love the Fajita Enchiladas. 

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Gloria Hernandez 
5 years ago

Its been way to long, Latin kisses are the bomb 

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Eloisa Zapata 
5 years ago

My service was terrible waiter came around pretty fast to serve us our drinks then forgot about us 

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Mari Nohely Barrientos Manzano - Austin 
5 years ago

El Mercado South Best Tex Mex Food in Austin Texas! Amazing😍 

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Anthony Marcelo 
5 years ago
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Sarah Trimmier 
5 years ago

Always been my favorite Mexican restaurant! 

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How is El Mercado rated?

El Mercado has a 4.3 star rating with 2,106 reviews. 

When is El Mercado open?

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

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