Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Mercadito Taqueria

    3.9 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    El Mercadito Taqueria Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    More like El Mercadito Taqueria

    Recommended Reviews - El Mercadito Taqueria

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Bland, overcooked tamale

    everything is dry and over cooked. tamales were hard to the extent that i could not bite it (notice how the fork is bent yet still not breaking through). tacos will have you chewing for days

    Chicken burrito with refried beans. Enough for 2 meals.
    Stephanie S.

    We stopped by this little spot on our way back from hiking in Cherokee and we were starving. We both ordered burritos to go. There is a sign on the door that says MASKS REQUIRED and yet, 3 young men followed us in to order without a mask between them. None of the staff said anything and I cannot blame them. Given the current climate, we chose to pay and leave but it's truly a sad statement that folks don't comply with the restaurant's requirements. Onto the burritos: I got chicken with refried beans and it was delicious. My husband got the al pastor and he was less excited about his choice. Go here. Read the signs on the door and support this little business.

    Very interesting merchandise

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Adam E.
    10
    27
    18

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    WOnderful food and sweet people. No better taco, other than the trucks. loaded and with a great chip and salsa bar! Sylva is so lucky

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Simply the best authentic street tacos and burritos I have had! Totally freshly made and very nice workers.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff C.
    21
    41
    1

    11 years ago

    Great place for a taco lunch, they are always very friendly and have a chips and salsa bar.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - El Mercadito Taqueria

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 550 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Foragers Canteen

    Foragers Canteen

    4.4
    (335 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    First time visit passing through Sylva at end of long day. Wanted a quick bite and this was exactly…read morewhat we were looking for. We were able to sit at the creek, which was just lovely and relaxing. Our server arrived quickly, brought ice cold drinks just as quickly and was fantastic throughout our visit. Everything we ordered was delicious (tacos, burger, fries, collards). We don't live in Sylva but pass through regularly. We will absolutely be back soon!

    This was not what I was expecting -- in the best way possible. I came here with a friend who had…read morevisited the previous location before they moved, and I can confidently say this experience delivered exactly what I needed. First, let's address the only downside: my burger was slightly overcooked. The server was very kind and attentive, but by the time she came back around to check on us, it felt a little late to send it back. I decided to remove the meat and enjoy the rest of the burger -- and surprisingly, it was still very good. My only hope for next time is that everything comes out cooked exactly as intended. Now for the positives -- because there are plenty. The wait time was excellent. We didn't have to wait for a table, and the food came out in a timely manner. That level of efficiency definitely adds to the overall experience. This restaurant is clearly operating at a high level. The location is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and everything feels well-managed. You can tell there's pride behind what they're doing. We ordered The Goat Burger with Crispy Buttered Taters and started with the Fried Deviled Eggs. The fried deviled eggs were a standout. They had a salty base with a slight kick of heat, and the pickled onions brought in a sweet, tangy balance that elevated the dish. The salty-sweet combination worked beautifully together. A strong appetizer choice. As for The Goat Burger -- aside from being slightly overcooked -- the flavor was impressive. The patty was well seasoned, and the fried goat cheese paired with bacon created a rich, savory profile that complemented the crispy buttered taters perfectly. Everything worked cohesively on the plate. Even after removing the meat, the toppings and structure still delivered strong flavor. The food was absolutely worth the money. I left feeling full and satisfied without feeling overly heavy, which is always a plus. This is a place I will go back to again and again. I would confidently recommend it to others -- great location, good food, good people, and solid service. They also offer wine and beer for those who want to enjoy a drink with their meal. Overall, a very strong experience. I'm looking forward to coming back -- and next time, I'm hoping everything comes out cooked perfectly.

    Photos
    Bar
    Bar
    A perfect way to example, a burger in its own glory
    A perfect way to example, a burger in its own glory
    Salty Sweet Potato Tots

    See all

    Salty Sweet Potato Tots
    Front Street Takeout

    Front Street Takeout

    4.4
    (12 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I've had the pleasure of eating at Front Street several times. I usually get my food delivered…read more I've had the Cobb Salad, The Cuban, The Chicken Casserole (which is absolutely amazing), The French Dip, and The Margarita Pizza. I've heard from so many people that it's beautiful inside the restaurant. But, I must say, the food here is worth the wait which is not long. The food is always fantastic. One day, I will get to go inside and be able to thank all the people that work there that put all the effort into taking such great care of my food! Shannon Goodson

    Was a little confused at first when one side of this restaurant was called Front Street Takeout and…read morethe other side being called Quirky Birds Treehouse but after looking a little deeper I figured it out. One side is for pickup the other is the side down restaurant. Since we were dining in we ended up at the Quirky Bird side. They have and out door patio and a picnic table or 2. We ended up at the picnic table since we had our dogs with us. We order drinks I had a Coors. I also noticed when I went inside they had a full bar with a decent amount of bourbon. Was surprised to see Weller 12 there for such a small place. They had a couple sandwiches which I was interested in but went with the Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! which is breaded chicken, Munster Cheese, avocado, arugula, Blueberry Compote, on a Ciabatta Bun. I will say the service was a bit slow with drink refills and getting us out our food. Though we understood because the train had arrived at the time we were there and there was a lot going on at the take out side and were where at the furthest table away. I will say when our food came out it was pretty good. My chicken sandwich was was lightly breaded and the Blueberry Compote really brought everything together. We even got take out from here later this week and the Chicken Casserole Wrap was also good.

    Photos
    Dinning room
    Dinning room
    Taco salad
    Taco salad
    Phone # label

    See all

    Phone # label
    The Rivers And Rails Tavern

    The Rivers And Rails Tavern

    4.3
    (90 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I was there on a Friday and sat at the bar. They have a $3 PBR cans special on Fridays so I had…read moresome a couple of those. I ordered the pickle brined chicken sandwich. It normally comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce. I didn't want a mayonnaise based sauce....trying to cut some calories since I'm already having a deep fried sandwich! I instead got a smear of buffalo hot sauce which was a really good substitute. The sandwich was super crisp and spicy. Very good! My only gripe is that when I get a sandwich at a restaurant, I expect some type of side dish. It could be a small amount of fries or some potato chips but something. R&R has lots of good sides so they could offer some free fries but then encourage up charge sides for one of their delicious options like their truffle fries. Ive eaten there a few times and each time, very consistent, good food!! Bartender Chynna was very nice. Bar was getting busy but she handled everyone efficiently and friendly.

    We stopped in at The RNR for a quick bite after working in Franklin. I wasn't expecting much but…read morewas pleasantly surprised when Sarah greeted us warmly and sat us quickly. She was very patient with us as we couldn't make up our minds on what we wanted. We started with the Brussels Sprouts appetizer and wanted to lick the bowl it was so good! I have never had such delicious food. Everything we had was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I absolutely LOVED seeing all of the memorabilia on the walls and our 20 year even asked about the music that was playing. We will definitely be back!!!

    Photos
    Apparently this is a river otter that's been taxidermy and is in the corner of the bar.
    Apparently this is a river otter that's been taxidermy and is in the corner of the bar.
    Sushi grade tuna  in crispy wonton shell
    Sushi grade tuna in crispy wonton shell
    The front entrance

    See all

    The front entrance
    Haywood Smokehouse

    Haywood Smokehouse

    4.8
    (717 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Meat meat and more meat! Wow! Food is awesome.... Portions are VERY generous. They don't skimp on…read moreanything. We had the three meat plate and all the food was juicy and tender... the slaw was super sweet and delicious. My wife also loved the beans. My daughter has the brisket sandwich and thing was PACKED with meat. Service was awesome. Always coming back to see if we needed anything. The atmosphere is very family friendly: If you don't get dessert from the menu.... The make sure and get one of their mammoth brownies!!!!!!!

    We recently visited Haywood Smokehouse and ordered two full racks of dry-rub ribs with mac and…read morecheese, fries, and coleslaw. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The ribs were well-cooked, the portions were generous, and the service was great. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food arrived promptly. The mac and cheese, fries, and coleslaw were all enjoyable and complemented the meal well. That said, we're giving it 3 out of 5 stars. While the food was good, we felt the selection of sides was somewhat limited compared to other barbecue restaurants. Our biggest disappointment was the barbecue sauce. The sauces were very thin, and because of that, they didn't really cling to the ribs. We personally prefer a thicker, richer sauce that stays on the meat and adds more flavor with each bite. Despite those points, we still had a pleasant experience and can see why many people enjoy this spot. Good food, good service, and a solid barbecue stop if you're in the area.

    Photos
    One of the best in the country
    One of the best in the country
    Brisket
    Brisket
    Menu

    See all

    Menu

    El Mercadito Taqueria - mexican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...