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Name: Mercado - Los Angeles
Address: 7910 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90048
Telephone: (323) 944-0947
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Mercado - Los Angeles

4.6

818 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Mercado on 3rd St. is the 2nd location for partners Jesse Gomez and Executive Chef Jose Acevedo. The restaurant is an inventive mix of food, atmosphere and tradition, reflecting the heart & soul of new Mexican dining. The restaurant is set up as several different spaces, with the main dining area as a covered patio space that looks out to 3rd street for a beautiful view. The open air bar is a relaxing way to enjoy a cocktail and food. The menu exemplifies the cuisine and flavor of the partners Mexican roots, featuring items such as Chef Acevedo's signature Carnitas, created from a recipe handed down through generations. With tortillas made by hand, the finest meats, poultry and seafood, flavorful sauces, enchiladas and tacos, produce from the local farmers' market, and everything made from the freshest ingredients, Mercado offers handcrafted cuisine, artful design, warm atmosphere and service that is both friendly and informed to guide each guest through the dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday Brunch 11:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(323) 944-0947
Website
http://www.mercadorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Acevedo

Location
7910 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Neighborhood
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Cross street
Fairfax Ave.
Parking details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant on 3rd Street for $7. There is also some street parking available. Please read the signs.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Market Vegetables$9.00
chef jose's hand-picked seasonal vegetables
Elote$9.00
grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija
Coliflor al Pastor$10.00
roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro
Rajas Poblanas$8.00
poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, cream, corn tortillas

Starters

Guacamole$12.00
hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions, yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad$13.00
persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing
Dip Duo$21.00
guacamole, choriqueso, yxta salsa brava, fresh chips
Taquitos de Camarón$16.00
mexican sweet shrimp, yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, guacamole
Mexican Kale Salad$12.00
kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette
Choriqueso$12.00
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Dos Gringas$13.00
slow-cooked salmon creek pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Tacos de Arrachera$15.00
prime skirt steak, salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions
Tacos de Pescado$15.00
skillet-seared white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli
Tostaditas de Ceviche$15.00
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de arbol aioli
Tamales$12.00
fresh masa, chef's choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca (limited availability)

Entrées

Market Chile Relleno$17.00
chef jose's hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese, yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño$20.00
pulled mary's free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice
Carnitas$26.00
chef jose's slow-cooked salmon creek pork, guacamole, yxta salsa brava, cauliflower al pastor
Callos de Hacha$29.00
jumbo wild scallops encrusted with pepitas, chipotle-peppercorn sauce, chayote with calabacitas
Carne Asada$29.00
marinated prime skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles$24.00
roasted free-range half chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes
Pescado del Día
today's fresh catch
- Mkt

Drinks

Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite / Fanta$4.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Mint Lemonade / Jamaica$4.00
one refill
Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea$3.50
chamomile, blueberry hibiscus
Peerless Coffee$3.50
Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water$4.00

Sides

Chips and Two Salsas$3.00
Lela's Mexican Rice$4.00
Cilantro Lime Rice$4.00
Chile Piquin Black Beans$4.00
Roasted Habanero Salsa$1.00
Escabeche$3.00
Chiles Toreados$3.00

What 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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megann
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mercado is always a good go to for consistent food and great drinks.
DP
DianaP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very slow for brunch - only a few tables. But it was great food.
EB
EeshB
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was okay. Not worth the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love going for Happy Hour! The potato tacos and Mexican Kale Salad are my two favorites and the hour Margarita is so good! One of my favorite spots!
SO
SODining
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always top notch but today I think it’s worth mentioning that our server wasn’t good. He was spectacular. Such a lovely demeanor, he checked on us often without being intrusive, never seemed hurried, and got everything done quickly and correct the first time. It’s always good. It’s usually like this but on a day where everyone else is in holiday? Thank you for being so very good at your job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Not the restaurant’s fault but there was an annoying family next to us and on the other side an entitled loud woman asking for stupid customizations. Tamales and flan were fabulous! Best flan ever actually
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good food. No complaints.
VT
VTinSLVRLK
Los Angeles
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always reliably good food. Got to sit by the fireplace which made for a nice evening too.
J
J4rd
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and great service.
KS
KennyS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server David Tapia was AMAZING! He was very attentive and easy on the eyes. We will definitely come back to sit in his section!
PR
PeterR
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Just sensational.
JM
JMac
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Mercado. Wow! Awesome food, great service, generous portions, friendly host/ hostess. We will be going back for sure!
KP
KimP
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mercado was delicious. Portions are a good size so you can share. Food is on the spicier side but the guacamole was the best I ever had. Service was excellent.
KC
KirkC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm biased because they carry my favorite tequila, Mandala. The staff is super well trained and always looking to serve its patrons. Food was superb. There was a minor mix up on our order, but we quickly had it rectified and they discounted our bill even though it wasn't necessary. I Love Mercado!
n
nononsensefoodie
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience3
Love Mercado, have only been to the Santa Monica and LA location. It’s always crowded and loud but I can deal with that because the food has always been consistently delicious! I made reservations but we still had to wait....some patrons just won’t leave their table.
SJ
SarahJ
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time great place great food always fun!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
Love the carnitas
GO
GabrielO
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Tasty as always. Not cheap, but truly the best gourmet mexican cuisine in town.
JS
JacquelineS
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The front desk duo and server were all incredibly nice and helpful. Above and beyond nice.
m
maude
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
The guacamole is so fresh, so well-prepared, and the margaritas with top shelf tequilas are lovely.
I
Irishgirl
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
This place had a cool vibe, and the food was fantastic. A bit of a modern twist on the recipes, well worth the drive. Oh, and definitely have the guacamole!
E
Eugena
Baltimore
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is always reliably delicious, a real treat! Two us had the carne asada, skirt steak, & it was incredibly tender & cooked to perfection--rare but not raw. It was hot, too, which isn't always the case with rare steak. One of us found the mole wonderful, when he typically dislikes mole. Our guacamole was superb, the tamale appetizer was excellent, & the flan I ordered for dessert was the best I've ever had, & I always order flan. It never disappoints.
AC
AnnabelleC
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time here and each time was a great new experience.
d
dougm
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent service and reliably good food. A bit pricey for what it is, weak drinks.
EO
EmoryO
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
We wanted a booth and kind of got one but not quite. The food is more expensive than it should be. But it is good.
J
Jamie
Raleigh
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal — great happy hour specials!
J
Jilly
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE Mercado!!!! Consistently great food and great value! :))
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was good. Ambience is nice although a bit loud but I was least impressed with the service. Not friendly at all
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience4
The prices are way too high for the quality of service we received. We ordered chips and salsa as an appetizer before ordering our entrees, but we had to ask 3 times before they brought them, and they only came out AFTER our main dishes. Drinks came in glasses only half full, when we asked why they looked like someone had already taken some she said “oh these are pure booze—there’s no filler.” Looked like 1 oz poured over ice, a 2-sips-and-done “cocktail” for $13. Not impressed. Food was good but the service impeded is from fully enjoying the experience. Not to mention $16 for TWO tacos, rice and beans not included. Come on Mercado, what happened??
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our evening at Mercado and cannot wait to be back !
JF
JoeF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
guacamole was outstanding turkey tamales were amazing carnitas over roasted pastor cauliflower was incredible my wife LOVED the mole enchiladas margarita’s are a lil pricey but good we will definitely be back
AF
AlexisF
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was although a little pricey, so delicious! I was also very impressed with our service. Everything came out so fast and efficiently. I will definitely be returning :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2018
overall5food4service1ambience4
Service & cocktails were superb. Food was very good but pricey. Will likely be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, great food and a nice atmosphere
N
Naebles
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always love the food at Mercado. It’s a little pricey and the service can be hit or miss, but the food is consistently excellent. Nice chill crowd, great for a get together spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall4food3service5ambience3
As a vegetarian I would like more options. I really only have one option there.
r
rossmar
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. I had the chicken mole'. Happy hour prices were good. I had one of the margaritas (forgot the name). We sat by the window, which was nice for a warm evening. The service was great! Both the host, and especially our server.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love dining at the bar and talking with the bartenders. the food and drinks are consistently great. One of our favorite places to eat and get cocktails in LA
v
victoriar
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was very good but it is very packed and extremely loud. Difficult to have a conversation and it's shared seating (you can be seated right next to another group of people at the same table) Service seems very rushed as there are so many people.
L
Lise
San Diego
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Love this spot, food and drinks are always on point. This night there was a mixup with our entrees, but they made right as expected. We were in a hurry so we had to leave before we could enjoy them. Either way, thank you for keeping a high standard for the industry. Too many establishments fall short with customer service and still happily take your money, kudos. I believe the Manager was Matt, he made it a point to introduce himself.

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Cross street
Fairfax Ave.
Neighborhood
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday Brunch 11:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday Brunch 11:00am - 3:00pm, Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant on 3rd Street for $7. There is also some street parking available. Please read the signs.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Acevedo
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mercadorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 944-0947

Mercado - Los Angeles

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Vegetables

Market Vegetables$9.00

Elote$9.00

Coliflor al Pastor$10.00

Rajas Poblanas$8.00

Starters

Guacamole$12.00

Cahuenga Cucumber Salad$13.00

Dip Duo$21.00

Taquitos de Camarón$16.00

Mexican Kale Salad$12.00

Choriqueso$12.00

Dos Gringas$13.00

Tacos de Arrachera$15.00

Tacos de Pescado$15.00

Tostaditas de Ceviche$15.00

Tamales$12.00

Entrées

Market Chile Relleno$17.00

Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño$20.00

Carnitas$26.00

Callos de Hacha$29.00

Carne Asada$29.00

Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles$24.00

Pescado del Día

Drinks

Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite / Fanta$4.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Mint Lemonade / Jamaica$4.00

Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea$3.50

Peerless Coffee$3.50

Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water$4.00

Sides

Chips and Two Salsas$3.00

Lela's Mexican Rice$4.00

Cilantro Lime Rice$4.00

Chile Piquin Black Beans$4.00

Roasted Habanero Salsa$1.00

Escabeche$3.00

Chiles Toreados$3.00

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