Mercado

1416 4th St, Santa Monica
(310) 526-7121

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Enchiladas de Pollo En Mole oaxaqueÑo
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor
Tacos Dorados de Camaron
Lela's Ground Beef Tacos
Mole Chicken Enchiladas
Guacamole and Chips
Mushroom Choriqueso
Camarones Al Ajillo
Chips and Guacamole
Tacos de Carnitas

Menu

Starters
Chips and 2 Salsas
Vegetarian .
Guacamole
Hass avocado, Serrano, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, yxta salsa Brava and spicy pepitas with fresh chips. Vegan.
Choriqueso
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips
Dip duo
Guacamole and choriqueso
Tacos de Pescado
Skillet-seared white fish, Mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, and Chile de arbol aioli, on flour tortilla, escabeche
Steak Tacos
Filet mignon, Yxta salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions and micro-cilantro, escabeche
Mexican Kale Salad
Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, Cotija pesto bread crumbs and agave-lime vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Ceviche tropical
Citrus marinated shrimp and white fish,cucumber,corn,tomatoes,mango,fresnos,onions,serranos,avocado,Chile de arbor aioli
Dos Gringas
Slow-cooked natural pork al pastor, Oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa and flour tortillas.

Entrees
Tacos de Coliflor al Pastor
Cauliflower al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice and calabacitas. Vegan.
Wild Mushroom Chile Relleno
Mushroom-chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, tomato-Chile broth, queso fresco and Mexican rice, grilled corn and tortillas. Vegetarian.
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueno
Pulled Mary's free-range chicken, Oaxaca mole, queso fresco, crema fresco, red onions, sesame seeds, Mexican rice, and grilled corn.
Carnitas
Chef Jose's slow-cooked natural pork, yxta salsa Brava, guacamole, cilantro and cauliflower al pastor and tortillas.
Camarones al Ajillo
Mexican sweet shrimp, Chile de arbol garlic butter, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas and ciabatta.
Carne Asada
Marinated prime skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn and tortillas.
Pollo En Cuatro Chiles
roasted free range half chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mash potatoes.
Ribeye
14-15 oz, Chile piquín rubbed ribeye, grilled corn, cauliflower al pastor and jalapeno horseradish cream.
Fish of the day
Today's fresh catch. Call to ask
Pollo En Mole Oaxaqueno
Roasted free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, sesame seeds, spicy pepitas, Mexican Rice, black beans, tortillas

Vegetables
Elote
Grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, Chile piquin butter and queso Cotija. Vegetarian.
Cauliflower al Pastor
Roasted cauliflower, Chile Morita marinade, pineapple and cilantro. Vegetarian.
Calabacitas
Mexican style zucchini squash, tomates, onions, sweet corn. (Vegan)
Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes

Sides
Lela's Organic Mexican Rice
Vegan.
Organic Cilantro Lime Rice
Vegetarian.
Habanero Salsa
Side Hand Pressed Blue Corn Tortillas
Organic Chile Piquin Black Beans
Side Flour Tortillas
Escabeche
House Yxta Salsa Brava
House Red Salsa
Extra Side Chips
House Made Tortilla Chips

Mercado Kids
Kid Gringas
Flour tortillas, Oaxaca queso, Mexican rice and black beans.
Kids Carnitas Tacos
Two carnitas tacos with flour tortillas, black beans, and rice.
Kids Chicken Tacos
Two chicken tacos with flour tortillas, black beans, and rice.
Kids Steak Tacos
Two filet mignon tacos with flour tortillas, black beans, and rice.
Kids Chicken Gringas
Two open-faced quesadillas, oaxaca cheese, chicken, with flour tortillas, black beans, and rice.

Desserts
Flan
Tres Leches

Beverages
Diet Coke
Mexican Soda
Mexican Coke

Cantina To Go (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Mercado House Margarita
Serves 2-3 drinks. Must be 21 to purchase. Must Purchase 1 food item in order to purchase alcohol.
Spicy Cucumber Margaritas
Serves 2-3 drinks. Must be 21 to purchase. Must Purchase 1 food item in order to purchase alcohol.
Cup of Ice

Bottled Red Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Must be 21 to purchase.
Symmetría, "Eje" Red Blend, Baja California
Must be 21 to purchase.
Raintstorm, Pinot Noir, Oregan
Must be 21 to purchase.
Ruta 22, Malbec, Argentina
Must be 21 to purchase.
Rodney Strong, "Upshot" Red Blend, Sonoma
Must be 21 to purchase.

Bottled White Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Roganto, Chardonnay, Baja California
Must be 21 to purchase.
Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Must be 21 to purchase.
Stag's Leap "Hands Of Time" Chardonnay, Napa
Must be 21 to purchase.
Jean Leon, Rosé, Spain
Must be 21 to purchase.
Monte Xanic, Sauvignon Blanc, Baja California
Must be 21 to purchase.
Mercat, Cava, Spain
Must be 21 to purchase.

Discounted Full Bottles Tequila and Mezcal (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sombra Mezcal, Espadín
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tequila Ocho Silver
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tequila Ocho Reposado
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tequila Ocho Anejo
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cazadores Silver
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cazadores Reposado
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cazadores Anejo
Must be 21 to purchase.

Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Tecate
Tecate, 4.5% (can). Must be 21 to purchase.
El Sully Mexican Lager
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pacifico
Must be 21 to purchase.
XX Larger
Must be 21 to purchase.
XX Lager
Must be 21 to purchase.

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Recent Reviews

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.
May 2024
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.
April 2024
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.
March 2024

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Mercado

1416 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 526-7121