Loved the food, the service and the atmosphere! Excellent prime rib, the tacos were the best we have ever had and the guacamole dip was outstanding. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul
Fabulous food in a restaurant with a wonderful vibe and great people.Hands down the best tacos I have ever had. My wife felt the same. And the prices were extremely reasonable. If I lived here I’d be going to Mercado all the time.
The place is well located and comfortable, the food is excellent ? the attention from the waiters who, despite being very young, provide magnificent service, they are bilingual and make you feel very comfortable.. in general the staff is very attentive and friendly, I highly recommend This place has reasonable prices and the food is of very good quality. I hope to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel
One of the best upscale Mexican restaurants in LA. Carnitas are to die for and don’t leave without having a spicy, cucumber margarita. A little cramped at this location, but it’s 4th Street in Santa Monica. Must have a reservation for weekends.
Parking: Recommend getting an Uber but there is plenty of paid parking nearby in the Promenade structures. Sometimes difficult to find a spot. But usually available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips, Dip Duo
Emily Butler
One of the best contemporary Mexican I’ve had in a while. The chef balances inventive tastes, offering new twists on classic tastes. The pulpo al pastor was a standout, the guacamole and chips super tasty, and even classic tacos were super flavoursome. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Guacamole
Emily M
Incredible guacamole and mushroom queso! Wonderful service and atmosphere, and delicious mocktails and non alcoholic beverages. Wish they had more vegetarian options but the one I got was good (not amazing but good).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Defne Powell
Fantastic service and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
skar rchavez
THE BEST EXCELLENT VARIETY OF FOOD AND SEASONING THAT VERY FEW MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANTS HAVE WITHOUT A DOUBT THE HAPPY HOUR MENU SHOULD BE EXTENDED (LONGER OF HOURS) MY SUPER RECOMMENDATION IS THE OCTOPUS AL PASTOR LAS GRINGAS AND THE NACHOS WITH CARNITAS DELICIOUS EVERYTHING AH YOU CAN'T MISS THE MICHELADA OF THE
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Heidi Becker
Excellent tacos, service and mango margaritas! We loved it!
We made a reservation while vacationing in the area. We were seated promptly and enjoyed the energetic yet calming environment right from the start. We ordered the carne asada, the steak of the day, two cocktails, and a side cilantro lime rice - all of which were delicious. The chips and dip trio were also fantastic.The best thing of all from our experience was the service. Our waitress was fantastic, and the entire staff was super accommodating and friendly with our infant. Nearly every employee stopped while passing our table to give a smile or hello to our little one. This is a must have in Santa Monica if you’re looking for great food and great hospitality.
Kid-friendliness: The staff was incredibly friendly with our infant on our visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Dip Duo
Keith Amling
Food and drinks were fabulous. I think it's a bit pricey, but that may be because we're from out of town. Still, would definitely go again!
Gilbert Ceballos
Tasty food considering they dumb it down for the white locals. The Jamaica marguerita is bomb.
Great Mexican food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Jose's Flan, Guacamole
Loved the food, the service and the atmosphere! Excellent prime rib, the tacos were the best we have ever had and the guacamole dip was outstanding. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous food in a restaurant with a wonderful vibe and great people.Hands down the best tacos I have ever had. My wife felt the same. And the prices were extremely reasonable. If I lived here I’d be going to Mercado all the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lela's Ground Beef Tacos, Guacamole
The place is well located and comfortable, the food is excellent ? the attention from the waiters who, despite being very young, provide magnificent service, they are bilingual and make you feel very comfortable.. in general the staff is very attentive and friendly, I highly recommend This place has reasonable prices and the food is of very good quality. I hope to return soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best upscale Mexican restaurants in LA. Carnitas are to die for and don’t leave without having a spicy, cucumber margarita. A little cramped at this location, but it’s 4th Street in Santa Monica. Must have a reservation for weekends.
Parking: Recommend getting an Uber but there is plenty of paid parking nearby in the Promenade structures. Sometimes difficult to find a spot. But usually available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips, Dip Duo
One of the best contemporary Mexican I’ve had in a while. The chef balances inventive tastes, offering new twists on classic tastes. The pulpo al pastor was a standout, the guacamole and chips super tasty, and even classic tacos were super flavoursome. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Guacamole
Incredible guacamole and mushroom queso! Wonderful service and atmosphere, and delicious mocktails and non alcoholic beverages. Wish they had more vegetarian options but the one I got was good (not amazing but good).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic service and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE BEST EXCELLENT VARIETY OF FOOD AND SEASONING THAT VERY FEW MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANTS HAVE WITHOUT A DOUBT THE HAPPY HOUR MENU SHOULD BE EXTENDED (LONGER OF HOURS) MY SUPER RECOMMENDATION IS THE OCTOPUS AL PASTOR LAS GRINGAS AND THE NACHOS WITH CARNITAS DELICIOUS EVERYTHING AH YOU CAN'T MISS THE MICHELADA OF THE
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent tacos, service and mango margaritas! We loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The surf/turf platter is excellent and very worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips, Mercado Margarita, Mole Chicken Enchiladas, Mushroom Choriqueso
We made a reservation while vacationing in the area. We were seated promptly and enjoyed the energetic yet calming environment right from the start. We ordered the carne asada, the steak of the day, two cocktails, and a side cilantro lime rice - all of which were delicious. The chips and dip trio were also fantastic.The best thing of all from our experience was the service. Our waitress was fantastic, and the entire staff was super accommodating and friendly with our infant. Nearly every employee stopped while passing our table to give a smile or hello to our little one. This is a must have in Santa Monica if you’re looking for great food and great hospitality.
Kid-friendliness: The staff was incredibly friendly with our infant on our visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Dip Duo
Food and drinks were fabulous. I think it's a bit pricey, but that may be because we're from out of town. Still, would definitely go again!
Tasty food considering they dumb it down for the white locals. The Jamaica marguerita is bomb.
Food was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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