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El Mercado
- Mexican
- Austin, TX
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
The patio is spacious and great for kids and dogs with a little play area, but service on the patio is always SLOW! Food is pretty good except for their instance on using crappy American yellow cheese.
The patio is spacious and great for kids and dogs with a little play area, but service on the patio is always SLOW! Food is pretty good except for their instance on using crappy American yellow cheese.
Great service, the bartender lady was awesome! We had a great time watching the baseball game!
Recommended
I would of gave it 5 stars but $9 for a house Margarita at 3 on a Saturday is high. Goods and very strong. But to much. Food was terrific, salsa was on point. Not to hot but great taste
I would of gave it 5 stars but $9 for a house Margarita at 3 on a Saturday is high. Goods and very strong. But to much. Food was terrific, salsa was on point. Not to hot but great taste
Business response:
Hey Chris, thanks for the good review. You should swing back by on one of our margarita nights as they are on special from 5-close! Also, keep in mind that the grandote margarita at that price is the equivalent of two regular margaritas in size ;)
Best tortilla soup, good cold drinks and a great place to take a dog and/or little kid
Food was ok, but our server made it a terrible experience. We won't visit again.
Food was ok, but our server made it a terrible experience. We won't visit again.
Business response:
Hey there, Marci... we're extremely sorry to hear that you had an awful experience with one of our servers. We would love a chance to make this right... we haven't stayed in business for over 30 years by allowing our staff to treat our customers poorly. If you would, please email Nate@elmercadorestaurant.com and give us a chance to make this up to you as we would greatly appreciate the opportunity. Thank you for the feedback and we hope to hear from you!
Frequently asked questions about El Mercado
How is El Mercado rated?
El Mercado has a 4.3 star rating with 2,111 reviews.
When is El Mercado open?
El Mercado is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
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