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Mercadito
- Mexican
- New York, NY
About this business
Expertly blending traditional Mexico with creative interpretations of local and seasonal ingredients is the inspiration behind Mercadito restaurants. Spanish for "little market ", Mercadito is modeled after the markets chef Patricio Sandoval shopped at while growing up in his native Mexico. His muse is the cuisine of the southern region but when mixed with his own style he creates authentic dishes with an added flair.
Location details
179 Avenue B, New York, NY, 10009, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great small plates mexican!!! – For anyone who doesn't get it, small plates doesn't mean skimpy portions, it means small plates for tasting lots of different things. This is a restaurant concept that has taken off and something you can either embrace or not. The servers are very specific when you order, so there is no confusion. Mercadito has done a wonderful job, bringing authentic mexican dishes and fantastic drinks (the mojito was the BEST I have ever had) to the East Village. Also recommended: shrimp ceviche, the guacamo... read more
Low Carb Ritas for the love – aybe the portion sizes are on the small size, but coming from a person that has absolutely no portion control, I appreciated it. 4 tacos per plate and they are mini tacos, but just order a few things for the table and you are able to try many items on the menu. The guac tasting menu should not be missed it consists of regular guac, pineapple guac, and a mango version all excellent. I liked the fact that when I left I didnt feel overstuffed and nauseous, as I usually do after binge-fests at other... read more
HOW DID THIS AWFUL PLACE GET RATED A 9.2???? – I always love to try new places, but after this experience I think I'll wait a while before trying anywhere I dont personally know. The food was average at best, whatever food you actually got!!! I am not exaggerating when I say that me and my girlfriend, after spending nearly $40 each, walked out of this place HUNGRY!! I think someone has to remind the management that this is Mexican food not French!! The menu is very decieving when it comes to the portions. Service was poor. D... read more
Great food & drink, but tiny portions – Ambiance was great, very romantic. Went at 9:30pm on a Monday with a friend, restaurant was mostly packed. We had a table in the back, which seemed nice, until we were all but forgotten about by our server. Seemed to be many problems just getting our appetizers out (guacamole, which was delicious when it finally came) and we were there an hour before entrees arrived. Though by "entrees" I mean tiny, minuscule, barely visible portions of food. Three bite size (no joke) quesadillas for $... read more
User review by skarry – Good drinks and a nice ambiance, but that's about it. It seems like a great value, with dishes arond $10, until you discover each dish consists of miniscule portions. There were three in our party and we ordered three dishes, all of which were tasty, but the total sum of food we received wasn't even enough to feed one of us. A guy I met on the bathroom line said he and his girlfriend had enough to eat, but upon further inquiry he admitted it was because he ordered 5 dishes for the two of them. We were... read more
The best Mexican in the city – Mercadito manages to be extremely creative in it's food preparation yet stay true to it's Mexican roots. Even if the service is sub-par, the quality and taste of the food far outweighs the inadequate service...
WORST SERVICE EVER – We sat in the back room for dinner- we ordered 4 orders of tacos and asked if this was enough for 4 people and the waitress said yes. Then the food came- TINY portions and plates came out in 15 min intervals. The margharitas are apparently made "fresh" but in one instance a refill took 30 min. While the food was good, the bad service completes outweighs any memory of how good it tasted. The minute a plate is empty, it is instanteously cleared from the table in an effort to rush you out of the restaurant.... read more
Worth the taste – Mercadito has a great back seating area. I would recommend it for a date. The tacos are delicious. They come 3 to a plate but they are mini. Just know in advance to order a couple of different items, including sides! The side of rice and beans are a bit overly spiced. The service was nice, although our food took longer than usual to arrive because it had been brought to the wrong table and accidently eaten. I had the mango margarita- it was ok. There were so many pieces of mango it was difficult to drink. O... read more
Don't believe the hype – The atmosphere was quite nice, and that the waitstaff were polite and professional. But I feel we were decieved about the cost of the meal. The menu seems reasonable considering nothing is over $10. They don't tell you that not only do you need many courses of these tiny tacos (with No side items), but they increase the price of each plate based on the size of your party. So our party of 6 had about 5 shared taco plates, drinks, and deserts for about $60 apiece. That would have been fine if the food ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Mercadito
How is Mercadito rated?
Mercadito has a 3.9 star rating with 119 reviews.
When is Mercadito open?
Mercadito is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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