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El Mercado Modern Cuisine logo topEl Mercado Modern Cuisine logo scroll
  • Twitter pageFacebook pageInstagram pageYelp page
  • MENU
  • DRINKS
  • SPECIALS
  • CATERING
  • EVENTS
  • PARTIES
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JOBS
  • ORDER
  • LIVE MUSIC
  • RESERVATIONS

Our Menu

DinnerSunday BrunchTaco Tuesday & ThursdayHappy HourKids Menu

Appetizers

Aguachiles photo

Aguachiles

$18.00
Shrimp, serrano, cucumber, avocado, red onion, chipotle powder (spicy, gluten free)
Empanadas (2 Per Order) photo

Empanadas (2 Per Order)

$16.00
Seasonal veggies, serrano beet puree, pea puree, sour cream
Chips & Guacamole With Crickets photo

Chips & Guacamole With Crickets

$16.00
Potato Chips photo

Potato Chips

$5.00
House-made

Chips & Salsa

$6.00
Roasted tomato salsa
Chips & Guacamole photo

Chips & Guacamole

$13.00
Pepitas, tomatoes, onion
Cauliflower photo

Cauliflower

$18.00
Adobo, sauteèd tomatoes & red onions, crispy potato, Peruvian style saltado (vegetarian, vegan)
Quesadilla photo

Quesadilla

$15.00
Blue corn tortilla/ salsa puya/ huitlacoche/ oaxaca cheese (gluten free, vegetarian) | Add Chicken $14
Brussels Sprouts photo

Brussels Sprouts

$17.00/Half Lb
$19.00/One Lb
Burnt Brussels, cheese, mix pickled veggies, xoconostle & chile ancho reduction sauce (vegetarian)

Peanuts

$3.00
chili salted peanuts

Salads & Soups

Tlalpeña

$15.00
Potatoes, zucchini, tortilla strips, chicken, chipotle, epazote, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, tomato
Romaine photo

Romaine

$15.00
Cucumber, carrots, radish, red cabbage, pickled red onions, tomato, tortilla strips, dairy-free dressing

Entrees

NEW-Carne Asada

$39.00
Arrachera, Grilled Green Onions, Cactus Salsa, Potatoes, Puya Sauce, Side of White Rice, Black Bean Puree and 2 Tortillas | Substitute for New York Steak, add $10
Vegetarian Enchiladas photo

Vegetarian Enchiladas

$21.00
Veggies ratatouille style, blue tortillas, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde, rice & black beans (vegetarian)
Tlayuda photo

Tlayuda

$16.00
Oaxaca cheese, black bean spread, pea puree, tomato, cream, (vegetarian) | Add Chorizo $5, Add Steak $8
Chicken Enchiladas photo

Chicken Enchiladas

$29.00
Blue corn tortilla, free-range chicken, queso Oaxaca, salsa verde, rice & black beans
Estofado Pork Belly photo

Estofado Pork Belly

$29.00
Crispy pork belly, estofado sauce, roasted carrots, and potatoes
Camarones A La Diabla photo

Camarones A La Diabla

$29.00
Sauteed shrimp, mich mole, almonds, red lentils (spicy)
Prime New York Steak photo

Prime New York Steak

$49.00
10oz steak, pea farro, tomato jus, bunashimeji mushrooms
Carnitas photo

Carnitas

$28.00
Homemade tortillas, slow-roasted pork, pork jus, salsa verde, pickled onion, cilantro
Mole photo

Mole

$29.00
Chicken, cotija, pea puree, jocoque, sesame seeds, homemade tortillas, rice and black beans
Pulpo A La Plancha photo

Pulpo A La Plancha

$39.00
Octopus marinated with Oaxaca chile, Chula Vista tequila glazed, chorizo oil, roasted potatoes, cabbage puree and broth, peas

Tacos

Add rice & beans to any taco $4

Jamaica photo

Jamaica

$17.00
2 homemade blue corn tortilla tacos, sauteed hibiscus, pea puree, jicama/avocado (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan)
Shrimp photo

Shrimp

$17.00
2 homemade yellow tortilla tacos, garlic-ginger, roasted carrot puree, sauteed shrimp (gluten-free)
Pork Belly photo

Pork Belly

$17.00
2 homemade yellow tortilla tacos, roasted potato, pea puree, pickled Fresno chilli (gluten-free)
Chicken Tacos Ahogados photo

Chicken Tacos Ahogados

$15.00
3 chicken stuffed flautas, avocado, cream, cotija cheese, serrano chile, xoconostle salsa, chicken jus, red cabbage

Dessert

Fresh Berry Ice Cream

$12.00
Blue & Blackberries, All Spice, Cloves, Vanilla Bean & Ginger
Coconut Ice Cream photo

Coconut Ice Cream

$13.00
Coconut flakes, pistachios
Oaxaca Flourless photo

Oaxaca Flourless

$13.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, Oaxaca chocolate, pistachios (gluten-free)
Carrot Cake photo

Carrot Cake

$13.00
Pineapple compote, whipped cream

Bottomless Mimosas $18 (2 Hour Limit) | Live Music 11:30am - 2:30pm

Appetizers

Aguachile photo

Aguachile

$15.00
Shrimp, serrano, cucumber, avocado, red onion, chipotle powder (spicy, gluten free)
Avocado Toast photo

Avocado Toast

$13.00
Sourdough, everything bagel seasoning, organic sunflowers, cucumbers
Empanadas (2 Per Order) photo

Empanadas (2 Per Order)

$13.00
Seasonal veggies, serrano beet puree, pea puree, sour cream
Homemade Potato Chips photo

Homemade Potato Chips

$5.00

Chips & Salsa

$5.00
Roasted tomato salsa
Chips & Guacamole photo

Chips & Guacamole

$13.00
Pepitas, tomatoes, onion
Cauliflower photo

Cauliflower

$15.00
Adobo, sauteèd tomatoes & red onions, crispy potato, Peruvian style saltado (vegetarian, vegan)
Quesadilla photo

Quesadilla

$13.00
Blue corn tortilla, salsa puya, huitlacoche, Oaxaca cheese (gluten-free, vegan) | Add Chicken $13
Brussels Sprouts photo

Brussels Sprouts

$15.00/Half Lb
$17.00/1 lbs
Burnt Brussels, cheese, mix pickled veggies, xoconostle & chile ancho reduction (vegetarian)

Mains (Lunch Portions)

A la Mexicana Omelette

$15.00
Tomatoes, Onions, Cactus, Verdolaga, Red Tomato Sauce, Choice of Carnitas or Chorizo
Pulpo a la Plancha photo

Pulpo a la Plancha

$19.00
Octopus marinated with Oaxaca chile, Chula Vista tequila glazed, chorizo oil, roasted potatoes, cabbage puree and broth, peas
Breakfast Buritto photo

Breakfast Buritto

$15.00
Chorizo, egg, potato, cheese, sour cream, pickled onions, tomatoes, avocado
Omelette photo

Omelette

$15.00
Carnitas, cilantro, onions, salsa verde, roasted potatoes
Buttermilk Pancakes photo

Buttermilk Pancakes

$10.00
Burnt piloncillo maple syrup, evaporated milk, fleur de sel | Add seasonal fruit $3.00
French Toast photo

French Toast

$10.00
Easter inspired sweet custard, goat milk sauce, jamaica syrup, orange marmalade, bananas & strawberries
Chilaquiles photo

Chilaquiles

$12.00
Tortilla chips, salsa verde, cotija cheese sunny side up eggs, pickled Fresno, pickled onions | Add Chicken $6, Add Hanger Steak $8
Enchilada Verde photo

Enchilada Verde

$15.00
Free-range chicken, crema, house blue corn tortilla, queso Seco, rice & beans
Tlayuda photo

Tlayuda

$15.00
Oaxaca cheese, black bean spread, pea puree, tomato, cream, (vegetarian) | Add Chorizo $5, Add Hanger Steak $8
Camarones A La Diabla photo

Camarones A La Diabla

$15.00
Sauteed shrimp, mich mole, almonds, red lentils
Mole photo

Mole

$15.00
Chicken, cotija, pea puree, jocoque, sesame seeds, homemade tortillas, rice & black beans
Huevos Rancheros photo

Huevos Rancheros

$14.00
House blue tortilla, queso fresco, bean puree, sunny side up eggs, salsa Quemada
Estofado Pork Belly photo

Estofado Pork Belly

$15.00
Sunny side up egg, crispy pork belly, estofado sauce, roasted carrots and potatoes
Carnitas photo

Carnitas

$15.00
Slow roasted pork, pork jus, salsa verde, pickled onion, cilantro, homemade tortillas
Steak and Eggs photo

Steak and Eggs

$24.00
8oz Arrachera, scrambled eggs, Potatoes, Salsa Puya

Tacos

Add rice & beans to any taco $4

Jamaica photo

Jamaica

$15.00
2 Blue corn tortilla tacos, sauteed hibiscus, pea puree, jicama, avocado (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan)
Shrimp photo

Shrimp

$15.00
2 Yellow tortilla tacos, garlic-ginger, roasted carrot puree, sauteed shrimp (gluten-free)
Pork Belly photo

Pork Belly

$15.00
2 Yellow tortilla tacos, roasted potato, pea puree, pickled Fresno chilli (gluten-free)
Ahogados photo

Ahogados

$13.00
3 chicken stuffed flautas, avocado, cream, serranos, cotija cheese, xoconostle salsa, chicken jus

Desserts

Berry Ice Cream

$12.00
Blue & Blackberries, All Spice, Cloves, Vanilla Bean & Ginger
Coconut Ice Cream photo

Coconut Ice Cream

$10.00
Coconut flakes, pistachios
Oaxaca Flouress photo

Oaxaca Flouress

$10.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, Oaxaca chocolate, pistachios (gluten-free)
Carrot Cake photo

Carrot Cake

$10.00
Easter inspired whipped cream, Pineapple compote,

Taco Thursday Special

3 Tacos for $12

Jamaica

Tinga style, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Cotija

Carnitas

Pickled Onions, Cilantro, Green Salsa

Shrimp

Sauteed Shrimp, Garlic-Ginger, Roasted Carrot Puree

Margarita Specials

$8 House margaritas, $10 Mezcal margaritas

Classic Margarita

Fresh lime juice, tequila silver, simple syrup

Hibiscus Margarita

Fresh lime juice, tequila silver, hibiscus shrub, simple syrup

Spicy Margarita

Fresh lime juice, tequila silver, serranos, simple syrup

Passion Fruit Margarita

Fresh lime juice, tequila silver, passion fruit syrup

Tamarindo

Fresh lime juice, tequila silver, tamarindo syrup

Our Happy Hour Menu Is Served As Follows: Wednesday All Night !! Thurs-Friday From 5pm-7pm | Friday & Saturday 10pm-12am

From The Kitchen

Tlayuda photo

Tlayuda

$13.00
Oaxaca cheese, black bean spread, pea puree, tomato, cream

Tlalpena Soup

$12.00
Potatoes, zucchini, chicken, chipotle , Oaxaca cheese, epazote, tortilla strips
Pork Belly Taco photo

Pork Belly Taco

$13.00
Crispy pork belly / roasted potato / pea puree / pickled Fresno chilis
Shrimp Tacos photo

Shrimp Tacos

$13.00
Garlic-ginger / roasted carrot puree / sauteed shrimp / black beans
Brussels Sprouts photo

Brussels Sprouts

$13.00
Cheese / mix pickled veggies / xoconostle & chile ancho reduction sauce
Cauliflower photo

Cauliflower

$15.00
Adobo / sauteed tomatoes & red onions / potato chips / roasted potatoes / peruvian style saltado
Chicken Quesadilla photo

Chicken Quesadilla

$12.00
Blue corn tortilla / oaxaca cheese / huitlacoche / chicken

From The Bar

Shots | Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Rum

$7.00

Cocktail Suggestions:

$8.00
$10.00
Old Fashioned | Cuba Libre | Paloma | Margarita | Gin & Tonic | Vodka & Soda | Rum & Coke

Ay Madre Shot

$5.00
Tequila, Mezcal, Hibiscus, Lime, Tajim

Italian Shot

$5.00
Mezcal, Marsala, Lime, Galiano

Sepa Shot

$5.00
Pineapple, Tequila, Passion Fruit, Limei, Tajim

Food

Kids Quesadilla

$9.00
Jack Cheese, Flour Tortilla, Potato chips

Kids Burrito

$9.00
Black Bean Puree, Jack Cheese, FlourTortilla, Potato Chips
Kids Chicken Tacos photo

Kids Chicken Tacos

$9.00
Homemade Yellow Tortilla, Shredded Chicken
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