Tacos El Mercadito - Restaurant and Grocery

531 SE Melody Ln, Lee's Summit
(816) 524-6588

Recent Reviews Order Online

Customers' Favorites

Carnitas Cabeza Y Al Pastor Tacos
Asada Taco with Cheese
Gorditas De Lengua
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Street Tacos
Beef Burrito
Pollo Frito
Steak

Menu

Beverages
Aguas Frescas

Sopes
Sopes de Nopales
Sopes de Pollo
Chicken.
Sopes de Asada
Beef grilled.
Sopes al Pastor
Sopes de Cabeza
Sopes de Tripa
Sopes de Lengua
Beef tongue.
Sopes de Chorizo
Sausage.
Sopes de Buche
Pork.

Tostadas
Tostadas de Carne al Gusto
Chilindrina con Cueritos

Tortas
Tortas de Carne Asada
Grilled beef.
Tortas de Lengua
Cow tongue.
Tortas de Cabeza
Head of beef.
Tortas al Pastor
Pork.
Tortas de Carnitas
Pork.
Tortas de Pollo
Chicken.
Tortas de Jamon
Ham.
Torta de Buche
Pork.
Torta de Milanesa
Pollo o res con frijol, lechuga, jitomate, cabella, aguacate y mayonesa. Chicken or beef sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and mayo.

Burritos
Burritos de Asada
Grilled beef.
Burritos de Lengua
Cow tongue.
Burritos de Cabeza
Head of beef.
Burrito de Pastor
Pork.
Burritos de Carnitas
Pork.
Burrito de Pollo
Chicken.
Burrito de Chorizo
Sausage.
Burrito de Buche
Pork.

Tacos
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated pork.
Tacos de Asada
Steak.
Tacos de Cabeza
Head beef.
Tacos de Carnitas
Pork.
Tacos de Lengua
Cow tongue.
Tacos de Tripa
Cut of beef.
Tacos de Pollo
Chicken.
Tacos de Chorizo
Sausage.
Taco de Buche
Pork.

Tamales
Tamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde
Chicken tamales in green sauce.
Tamales de Puerco en Salsa Roja
Pork tamales in red sauce.

Gorditas
Gorditas de Carne Asada
Beef grilled.
Gorditas de Lengua
Beef tongue.
Gorditas de Cabeza
Beef head.
Gorditas al Pastor
Gorditas de Carnitas
Gorditas de Pollo
Chicken.
Gorditas de Tripa
Gordita de Nopales
Fresh nopales.
Gorditas de Buche
Pork.

Especiles de Los Fines de Semana
Frijoles Pupusa
Revueltas Pupusas
Queso Pupusa
Pozole de Pollo
Incluye ensalada.
Pozole de Cerdo
Incluye ensalada.
Platano Frito con Queso Crema
Tamal de Elote
Pan con Pollo
Incluye Ensalada.
Quesadilla de Papa
3 Empanada de Papa
Pollo Frito
Incluye ensalada. Arroz, frijol, lechuga, jitomate, cabella, aguacate y crema. Fried chicken: rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and cream.
Milanesa
Arroz, lecguga, jitomate, caballa, aguacate y Chile vinagre. Chicken or beef Milanese, rice, lettuce, toamtoes, onions, avocado and vinagre.

Pollo
Quesadilla de Pollo
Con arroz y pollo. Chicken quesadilla with rice and beans.
Enchilada de Pollo
Con queso, lechuga, crema, aguacate y tomate. Chicken enchilada with cheese, lettuce, cream, avocado and tomatoes.
Burrito de Pollo
Con arroz y frijol. Rice and beans.
Ensalada de Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken salad.
Mole de Pollo
Con aroz y frijoles. Chicken mole with rice and beans.
4 Piece Flauta de Pollo con Arroz
Cuatro flautas. 4 flautas with rice.

Res
Caldo de Res
Papas, zanahoria, elote, calabaza y chayote. Beef soup potatoes, carrots, zucchini and corn.
Menudo con Pata de Res
Menudo soup with beef feet.
Chile Colorado
Con arroz y frijoles. Rice and beans.
Carne Mexicana
Con arroz y frijoles. Mexican style beef with rice and beans.
Carne Asada con Arroz y Frijol
Grilled beef with rice and beans.

Mariscos
Mojarra Frita
Arroz, frijoles y ensalada. Fried fish. Served with rice, beans and salad.
Camarones Especiales
Arroz, tomates, lechuga y aguacate. Shrimp special rice, tomatoes, lettuce and avocado.
Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp soup.
Caldo de 7 Mares
7 mares soup.
Coctel de Camaron
Shrimp cocktail.
Ceviche de Camaron
Shrimp ceviche.

Ordenes
Arroz
Aguacate
Frijol
Nopal
Rice
Avocado
Beans

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: foursquare
Photo credit: google
+15 photos
Photo credit: facebook
+14 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

Kind, family owned, hole in the wall legit Mexican food spot. Posole was amazing, street tacos are always great!
Small place, with limited seating
Great place to try something new everytime!
January 2026
This little El Mercadito I have been coming to years. I buy tamales every Christmas some of the best in the city. Their salsa is fire (yes I mean hot) but great. All their other food is great and everyone that works there is so friendly. I don’t speak much Spanish but they generally have one or two people that work there that do. Don’t let the little hole in the wall place fool you. It is fantastic. You can also buy other market items as well. Today the special was...
December 2025
If you’re craving authentic Mexican cuisine served with genuine hospitality, look no further than Tacos El Mercadito. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and seated promptly, setting the tone for an enjoyable dining experience.
August 2025

More Reviews

You May Also Like

Pizza Street - 527 SE Melody Ln
Pizza
China 88 - 541 SE Melody Ln
Chinese, Seafood, Soup
Bella's Italian Restaurant - 511 SE Melody Ln
Italian, Vegetarian

Tacos El Mercadito - Restaurant and Grocery

531 SE Melody Ln, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 524-6588