Mercado Menu - Santa Monica, CA

Sleek, contemporary digs doling out creative Mexican meals, plus an extensive tequila menu. Based on 714 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Mercado 90401

Address:
1416 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: (310) 526-7121

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Hours

Friday	4–10 PM
Saturday	4–10 PM
Sunday	4–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	5–9:30 PM
Wednesday	5–9:30 PM
Thursday	5–10 PM

Vegetables
Calabacitas Mexican-style zucchini, onions, tomatoes, grilled sweet corn (v)	$9.00
Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes Potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, queso freco (veg) (Dairy)	$9.00
Coliflor Al Pastor Roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilanto (v)	$12.00
Market Vegetables chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables (v)	$12.00
Elote Grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (veg) Allergies: Dairy	$12.00
Starters
Guacamole Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v)	$16.00
L – Guacamole Estilo DF add pomegranate seeds and queso fresco	$19.00
Guac Crudites celery, carrots, radishes, watermelon radish, tricolor cauliflower, guacamole (v)	$21.00
Mushroom Choriqueso Melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg) Allergies: Dairy	$15.00
Dip Duo Guacamole, mushroom choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Brunch Nachos Mushroom Choriqueso, chile piquín black beans, carnitas, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions, escabeche, sunny side up egg (Dairy)	$19.00
Dos Gringas Slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$17.00
Jícama Shrimp Tacos panko crusted shrimp, jicama tortilla, chile de árbol aioli, mexican slaw, pickled red onions, micro-cilantro	$19.00
Lela’s Ground Beef Tacos Ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, jalapeños, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa cruda, cilantro lime rice, black beans. (Dairy)	$14.00
Ceviche Negro marinated sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, crispy plantains	$24.00
B – Entrees
Chef Jose’s Breakfast Burrito scrambled eggs, nueske bacon, roasted potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, oaxaca cheese, Yxta salsa brava (Dairy, Gluten)	$18.00
Chilaquiles Verdes Con Huevos Y Carnitas Carnitas, crispy tortillas, salsa verde, two eggs over easy, queso cotija, crema fresca, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro (Dairy)	$23.00
Canela French Toast brioche, cinnamon batter, fresh berries, whipped cream, abuelitas chocolate, cajeta (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$14.00
Chile Relleno Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, tomatoe chile broth, mexican rice tortillas.	$21.00
Enchiladas Mole Oaxaqueño Mary’s free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, Mexican rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)	$22.00
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice and black beans (v)	$21.00
Tacos De Pescado Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas, cilantro lime rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)	$22.00
Tacos De Alambre De Filete filet mignon skewers, poblanos, yellow onions, avocado, Yxta salsa brava, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans	$24.00
Carnitas Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork, guacuamole, Yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro, tortillas	$31.00
Carne Asada Marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn, tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$36.00
Pescado Del Día Chef’s fresh catch	$34.00
Ribeye 16 oz chile piquín rubbed ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, elote street corn, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)	$52.00
Salads
Mexican Kale Salad Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$15.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Chicken Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette and Mary’s Air Grilled Chicken Breast (Dairy, Gluten)	$23.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Shrimp Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette with (3) Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing (veg)	$17.00
Cucumber Chicken Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing with Mary’s Air Grilled Chicken Breast (veg)	$26.00
Cucumber Shrimp Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing with (3) Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (veg)	$27.00
Mexican Cobb Salad mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, black beans, boiled eggs, oaxaca cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, avocado, habanero ranch dressing	$22.00
Sides
Chips & 2 Salsas Yxta salsa brava, salsa habanero, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy)	$5.00
Corn Tortillas 3 corn tortillas	$2.00
Flour Tortillas 3 flour tortillas	$2.00
Habanero Salsa (veg) (Dairy)	$2.00
Lela’s Mexican Rice (v)	$6.00
Cilantro Lime Rice (veg) (Dairy)	$6.00
Organic Chile Piquín Black Beans (veg) (Dairy)	$6.00
Bacon	$6.00
One Egg	$1.50
Two Eggs	$3.00
Escabeche (v)	$6.00
Chiles Toreados (v)	$5.00
Pico De Gallo (v)	$3.00
$ Refill Chips	$1.00
$ Yxta Salsa Brava (v)	$1.50
PINT Habanero Salsa (veg) (Dairy)	$10.00
PINT Yxta Salsa Brava (V)	$10.00
Take-Out Beverages
Mexican Coke	$4.50
Mexican Sprite	$4.50
Diet Coke	$3.50
Sidral Apple Soda	$4.50
Desserts
Chef Jose’s Flan Best Flan in the Universe, with rompope	$12.00
Tres Leches Cake Mexican white cake soaked in three milks, with fresh berries	$12.00
Vegetables
Calabacitas Mexican-style zucchini, onions, tomatoes, grilled sweet corn (v)	$9.00
Elote Grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (veg) (Dairy)	$12.00
Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes Potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, queso freco (veg) (Dairy)	$9.00
Market Vegetables chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables (v)	$12.00
Coliflor Al Pastor Roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilanto (v)	$12.00
Starters
Chips & 2 Salsas Yxta salsa brava, salsa habanero, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy)	$5.00
L – Guacamole Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v, GF)	$16.00
L – Guac Crudites celery, carrots, radishes, watermelon radish, tricolor cauliflower, guacamole (v)	$20.00
L – Mushroom Choriqueso Melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$14.00
Dip Duo Guacamole, mushroom choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Lela’s Ground Beef Tacos Ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, jalapeños, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa cruda, cilantro lime rice, black beans. (Dairy)	$14.00
L – Dos Gringas Slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$16.00
Jícama Shrimp Tacos panko crusted shrimp, jicama tortilla, chile de árbol aioli, mexican slaw, pickled red onions, micro-cilantro	$19.00
L – Ceviche Negro marinated sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, crispy plantains	$24.00
L – Guacamole Estilo DF add pomegranate seeds and queso fresco	$19.00
L-Entrees
L – Chile Relleno Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, tomatoe chile broth, mexican rice tortillas.	$20.00
Grilled Chicken Bowl Grilled jidori chicken breast, chile piquín black beans, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas, elote, salsa verde, micro greens. (Dairy, Gluten)	$21.00
Tinga Tacos pulled chicken with chipotle, black beans, avocado, pickled red onions served with mexican rice and black beans	$16.00
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice and black beans (v)	$21.00
Tacos De Pescado Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas, cilantro lime rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)	$22.00
Enchiladas Mole Oaxaqueño Mary’s free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, Mexican rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)	$22.00
L – Carnitas Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork, guacuamole, Yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro, tortillas (GF)	$30.00
Carne Asada Marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn, tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$36.00
Pescado Del Día Chef’s fresh catch	$32.00
Ribeye 16 oz chile piquín rubbed ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, elote street corn, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)	$52.00
L – Tacos De Alambre De Filete filet mignon skewers, poblanos, yellow onions, avocado, salsa brava, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans	$24.00
Salads
Mexican Kale Salad Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$15.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Chicken Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette and Mary’s Air Grilled Chicken Breast (Dairy, Gluten)	$23.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Shrimp Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette with (3) Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Mexican Cobb Salad mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, black beans, boiled eggs, oaxaca cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, avocado, habanero ranch dressing	$22.00
Sides
Chips & 2 Salsas Yxta salsa brava, salsa habanero, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy)	$5.00
Flour Tortillas 3 flour tortillas	$2.00
Corn Tortillas 3 corn tortillas	$2.00
Lela’s Mexican Rice (v)	$6.00
Cilantro Lime Rice (veg) (Dairy)	$6.00
Pico De Gallo (v)	$3.00
Organic Chile Piquín Black Beans (veg) (Dairy)	$6.00
Escabeche (v)	$6.00
Habanero Salsa (veg) (Dairy)	$2.00
PINT Habanero Salsa (veg) (Dairy)	$10.00
PINT Yxta Salsa Brava (V)	$10.00
Chiles Toreados (v)	$5.00
$ Yxta Salsa Brava (v)	$1.50
$ Refill Chips	$1.00
Take-Out Beverages
Mexican Coke	$4.50
Mexican Sprite	$4.50
Diet Coke	$3.50
Sidral Apple Soda	$4.50
Vegetables
Calabacitas Mexican-style zucchini, onions, tomatoes, grilled sweet corn (v, GF)	$9.00
Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes Potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, queso freco (veg) (Dairy)	$9.00
Market Vegetables chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables (v)	$12.00
Coliflor Al Pastor Roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilanto (v)	$12.00
Elote Grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (veg) (Dairy)	$12.00
Starters
Guacamole Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v, GF)	$16.00
Guacamole Estilo DF add pomegranate seeds and queso fresco	$19.00
Guac Crudites celery, carrots, radishes, watermelon radish, tricolor cauliflower, guacamole (v)	$21.00
Mushroom Choriqueso Melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$15.00
Dip Duo Guacamole, mushroom choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Chile Relleno Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, tomatoe chile broth, mexican rice tortillas.	$19.00
Ceviche Negro marinated sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, crispy plantains	$24.00
Tacos
Dos Gringas Slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$17.00
Tacos De Pescado Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$18.00
Jícama Shrimp Tacos panko crusted shrimp, jicama tortilla, chile de árbol aioli, mexican slaw, pickled red onions, micro-cilantro	$19.00
Jicama Ahi Tacos sushi grade tuna, jícama tortilla, chile de arbol aioli, smashed avocado, fresnos, morita soy sauce, micro-cilantro	$21.00
Tacos De Alambre De Filete filet mignon skewers, poblanos, yellow onions, avocado, Yxta salsa brava	$22.00
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice (v, GF)	$21.00
Salads
Mexican Kale Salad Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)	$15.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Chicken Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette and Mary’s Air Grilled Chicken Breast (Dairy, Gluten)	$25.00
Mexican Kale Salad Con Shrimp Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette with (3) Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (Dairy, Gluten)	$26.00
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing (veg)	$17.00
Cucumber Chicken Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing with Mary’s Air Grilled Chicken Breast (veg)	$26.00
Cucumber Shrimp Salad persian cucumbers, vine-ripe tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, crispy cilantro, serrano-lime dressing with (3) Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (veg)	$27.00
Entrees
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice (v, GF)	$21.00
Enchiladas De Pollo En Mole Oaxaqueño Mary’s free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice (Dairy, Gluten, Sesame)	$24.00
Carnitas Chef Jose’s slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork, guacuamole, Yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro, tortillas (GF)	$31.00
Pollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles – Dark Roasted free range chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes (Dairy, Gluten Shellfish)	$20.00
Pollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles – White Roasted free range chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes (Dairy, Gluten Shellfish)	$22.00
Camarones Al Ajillo Mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, cilantro lime rice, ciabatta (Dairy, Gluten)	$29.00
Carne Asada Marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn, tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)	$36.00
Asada Con Camarones marinated skirt steak and (2) mexican sweet shrimp topped with chile de árbol garlic butter, guacamole, Yxta salsa brava, cebollita, calabacitas, queso fresco mashed potatoes, tortillas	$47.00
Pescado Del Día Chef’s fresh catch	$34.00
Ribeye 16 oz chile piquín rubbed ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, elote street corn, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)	$52.00
Mercado Pollo/Carnitas Tablita free-range roasted half chicken, carnitas with coliflor al pastor, shrimp skewer with cilantro pesto, mexican rice, black beans, chiles toreados, pico de gallo, Yxta salsa brava, guacamole, tortillas (feeds 2-3) (Dairy, Gluten)	$77.00
Kids
Kids Quesadillas Flour Tortillas with melted queso oaxaca. Rice and Beans. (Dairy, Gluten)	$10.00
Take-Out Beverages
Mexican Coke	$4.50
Mexican Sprite	$4.50
Diet Coke	$3.50
Sidral Apple Soda	$4.50
Utensils	$0.00
Cup Of Ice	$0.50

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Reviews

Ramiah Spencer

A bit away from the Santa Monica Pier. Cool air and open space. The water was refreshing. Service was great, consistency and teamwork from the team of service. The food had unique flavor and fused with Mexican dishes with a bit of American. Definitely worth a visit while at the pier and no wait time as a plus.

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Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug

So we were in town last night and were looking for a taco Tuesday. We stop at one place will not say any names and it was absolutely the worse so we decided to try this place. Well let’s just say we were happy we did. From the moment we walked in you can just tell from the way it looked that they take very high level of pride in there restaurant. We were greeted by the host and we said we would just take a seat at the bar. The bar area was cute probably had about 8 to 10 seats there. The bartender was very quick to say hello and ask us if we needed anything. He told us about the specials and told us about the happy hour menu. So we decided to work our way with the whole happy hour menu. And let us tell you all the tacos were amazing. The nachos were outstanding and the service was spectacular. When we were done with one plate someone came right away to clear it out of our way. And the food came fresh, hot and everyone was great. We will definitely go back again without a doubt. We saw other food coming out and it all looked amazing

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EOY

Not very kid friendly.

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Mayur Patel

This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant with good options for every type of water – carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. I tried the Chile rellino and I was pleasantly surprised because it came in soup/broth. The guacamole was fresh and excellent. The chips were perfectly salted. Next time I will have to try dessert here, because apparently it has the best flan in town!

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Hugo O

Really nice restaurant with a great happy hour menu. Definitely love the carnitas tacos & mashed potatoe tacos. The carnitas plate with the guacamole is not on the happy hour menu but was delicious. Topped off the night with a Michelada.

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Ajey Venkataraman

Excellent food and service. The pastor tacos were particularly good. The drink special for the day – pina colada margarita – wasn’t the best idea.

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Brendan

TL;DR: This is one of the BEST upscale and quality Mexican restaurants in Southern California. This is an excellent quality craft Mexican dining experience which is difficult to beat. Order the guacamole, that’s a must. I also recommend the filet mug on tacos or the mole enchiladas. Absolutely one of my favorite Mexican dining experiences, hands down.

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Sahithi Yarlagadda

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Santa Monica. Service was amazing. Ambiance is great. Totally recommend this place for everyone.

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Albert Luk

4.5 / 5. Elevated Mexican comfort food with elevated prices. Guacamole with tortilla chips: well presented, chunks of avocado, crispy/baked chips. Tacos: pork was good, steak was better. Beware the ceviche spicy carrot. At around $9 USD per taco (2 per order) it might be a little hard to wrap the mind around, especially the 4 tacos mentioned above will run you $37. Mezcal Margarita: decent.

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Ryan Parker

My wife and I, plus my dog Leo had a great dinner tonight. Some of the best food we’ve had while in town. Mike was also a great server. I will definitely be returning.

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