El Mercado Cocina Mexicana
Categories:
Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants
Details:
$, B.Y.O.B., Family-Friendly Dining, Hidden Find, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Open 7 Days
Message from El Mercado Cocina Mexicana
El Mercado Cocina Mexicana has been delighting its patrons with real Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. Patrons also enjoy the incredible Mexican breakfast menu available all day, seven days a week. The restaurant is located in downtown Dallas, in the heart of the Farmer's Market on S. Pearl, between Marilla and Taylor Streets and convenient to Central Expy. Relax inside, in the cozy and inviting surroundings or choose patio dining before or after browsing the produce and fare at the market. Margaritas at El Mercado are popular with regulars and a must try. The large menu ranges from Tex-Mex staples to authentic Mexican with a wide offering of regional dishes. Fresh ingredients and products are purchased every day and many from local growers, translating to true freshness on every customer's plate! Discover one of Dallas' best Mexican cuisine treasures: El Mercado Cocina Mexicana.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortFarm workers and white-collar downtown denizens mingle in this nest of Mexican tiles, brightly painted walls and serape curtains. The food is as authentic as the decor, sticking to such classics as enchiladas, tortilla soup and fajitas. More adventurous types should go for the camarones a la diabla, jumbo shrimp sauteed in a tangy concoction of hot peppers and herbs.
Key Points
- Mexican & Tex-Mex Cuisine
- Beer, Wine, Margaritas
- Breakfast All Day
The Inside Scoop
- What to Drink - Pending the liquor license, there's no alcohol, but weekend patrons may enjoy a margarita on the house.
- When to Go - Saturdays are perfect for enjoying a margarita outdoors and watching the farmers' market foot traffic go by.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Great Food
by Nannie
Been going to this little resturant for several years. When I go to the farmer market i always eat there. Great mexican food and great on the budget.
Posted 07/11/09
fish tacos are to die for
by SierraK
The tacos are fresh and burritos beat anything you ever had. The salsa should be sold in jars.
Pros: delicious tacos
Cons: no rock music lol
Posted 07/08/09
Great Food, Low Price, Wonderful Time
by MutidNoyze
You're greeted at the door when you enter. (At this point, if you?re looking to eat outside, you need to let them know or they will seat you inside) Once you?re seated you?re brought homemade chips and fresh salsa in a serving container with individual bowls for everyone at the table (so you don?t have to worry about those double dippers that you may be sitting with) Inside is decorated with a tradition Mexican look. Outside you have the pigeons walking around hoping you?ll spare them a chip or two! You can always order a Bud Light or a Mexican Cerveza of your choice (I prefer Sol with lime). Your food is served rather quickly; I?ve tried most of the menu and I haven?t found anything I don?t like! My wife always has tortilla soup; she absolutely loves it! Once you finish your meal, I highly recommend that you try out the Flan. When it?s all said and done, your check is brought to you, you realize ?I had a really great time for a low, low price.?
Pros: Amazing service, Ice cold beer, flavorful food, very low price. What more could you want?
Cons: I had to ask for more cheese for my fajitas.
Posted 05/06/08