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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. 

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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.
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Dayna Guerrero Mendez 
11 years ago

Ok - not joking • this has been my sexy husband's FAVORITE venue since probably 1985!!!!!!!! When he introduced this place to me, I instantly fell in love with it as well. Why? It's OLD AUSTIN. Untouched & no one from California has moved here trying to change this one original ATX venue. The margaritas are always delicious & the food smells like it's from your Welitas' kitchen! It's awesome!!! On all levels - wait, don't visit! It's awful! It sucks. Don't go. Leave it alone. I love this place too much for non-Austinites to ... read more

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Zach Turner 
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El Mercado has a 4.3 star rating with 2,112 reviews. 

When is El Mercado open?

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

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