It's my first time visiting this market! I live pretty far from this market but omg I was super excited to check it out!!! I went to Mexico City back in March and I've learned about what food is good. OMG their churro shop here is so authentic!!!! Apparently it's a chain store from Mexico!!! Their bakery shop inside the Market is also super amazing! It has the better quality type of pastries. It's very delicious!! I also got their chipotle grilled whole chicken and guacamole. Both are super delicious!!! I honestly feel like the ambiance made me feel like I just went to Mexico again!! I love this market so much!!! The people that works here also are all very friendly! Especially the ones from the bakery! read more

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What does your dream food hall look like? Is it colorful? Is it full of music? Is it specialty food? Mercado Gonzalez is all of these things....and its my dream food hall! In fact...I think I may move in here! Because of the size of the outside shopping center, there is substantial parking. How far you have to walk to the Mercado will depend on time of day and if you are going on a weekend. Upon entering you are thrust into a celebration full of Mexican puestos. It feels like you are on a guided tour vacation! I recommend taking a quick lap through before choosing...there is only so much space in your tummy! Coming here with a bunch of friends is recommended. It will allow you to try as much as you can, without committing too much stomach space. And you will need the space. Every food stall has beautiful offerings...mostly made to order. I was able try... Ceviche Spicy Mango ceviche Avocado ceviche Aguachile verde Aquachile negro Guacamole with jalapeños Regular homemade chips Fried tostadas for ceviche Blue corn tortillas Carnitas torta ahogada Elote mexican street corn Grilled chayote Grilled cauliflower Tacos de lengua Tacos de al pastor Aguas Frescas Tepache Rompope Horchata con Cafe Champurrado Tamales con pollo Rib Tamales Cheese enchiladas Spicy lobster sinaloan sushi Paleta de arroz con leche Churros w dipping sauces All this food was not one trip...it was food from two visits...but all the food was delicious and amazing. If I had to choose the highlights...the standouts were... Churros -very different from the churros I normally have -light airy and delicious with the sauces Aguachile Negro -deep rich flavor with hearty ingredients -addictive Agua fresca -Rompope was rich and delicious -Horchata con Cafe was something I could easily drink everyday -Tepache was the drink I never knew I needed in my life Enchilada -believe it or not, the cheese enchilada was done perfectly. So savory and delicious. The combination of spices really made this enjoyable, bite after bite. I will definitely be back because this is my new home! read more

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A friend suggested coming here after a day at the beach, boy oh boy I wish I knew about this before going to the beach! Walking into fresh tortillas being made, the food hall with all the yummy food, I wanted to be more hungry to eat everything! The paletassss and churro. I had a delicious bowl of pozole. Its a bit of a distance but the next time I'm at Newport Beach, definitely making a pit stop here for grub. read more

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Love love love this place! It's the largest Mercado in the U.S. Tasty food, wonderful produce, and fun at every turn. I could spend hours here. I'm pleasantly surprised at the price of the clay pots. I live over an hour away, but will be back as it's truly an experience. read more

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Review is for los mesquites asados. I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was disappointing from start to finish. After ordering, it took nearly an hour for our food to come out, and during that time the staff seemed completely unattentive and showed little sense of urgency. At one point, a cashier looked directly at the long line of waiting customers, took off her apron, and walked away -- which pretty much summed up the lack of management presence. We ordered the "La Familia" platter, advertised as serving 3-4 people, but the portions were shockingly small. There were only enough tortillas for about one and a half tacos per person, and the chorizo looked roughly hacked up rather than properly prepared. For $50, the value just wasn't there. To make matters worse, we went back to ask for extra onions and cilantro just to add some substance to the meal, and that took another 15 minutes. Between the long wait, misleading platter size, and overall disorganization, the experience felt borderline like false advertising. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this restaurant based on this visit. I hope they improve their portion accuracy, staffing, and overall service because right now it falls far short of expectations. read more

After visiting nearby South Coast Plaza, I came to check out this market. A weekday afternoon is the best time to come because it wasn't very crowded and it wasn't hard to find parking in the large lot which is shared by many stores. This place is so festive, colorful, and impressive for both Mexican grocery shopping and Mexican foods/specialties/treats at the food vendor stalls. You will find a wide variety of items including breads, pastries, cakes, agua frescas, cheeses, salsas, guacamole, fresh tortillas, tamales, birria, tacos, ceviche, paletas, churros, etc. You definitely need to make several visits to try everything! Besides food, the store also has a great selection of other Mexican non-food items. It is definitely an interesting place to explore and is a must visit destination! read more

Aguachiles suck now they don't sell per pound and just give you soup. And my Lord was a lady so rude. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My girlfriend and I were in the area and somebody recommended we check this place out. We had seen it previously and did not think much of it because there is a Northgate in San Diego. We were blown away when we walked in and this is not your average North Gate. There is soo much food, deserts, and beverages to try here. Customer service at every station we visited was 10/10. We got the pozole 10/10. Tamales 10/10. Mangonada 10/10. We will be back to try more. This place is unreal. Must try it. There is alot of seating. It's clean. Overall great experience. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Verde pozole - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Whoa. This is what I love so much about Southern California. So much diversity and various ethnic markets. This one is on steroids. So clean and fun. Not only are there fantastic Mexican groceries and made food items but layout of the market itself is quite fun with many little eateries inside including taco joints, a churros shop, and a bakery. I could see myself coming here all the time if I lived in Southern California. read more

*Being Here Feels Like a Vacation at a Food Court in Mexico* Wholly Mercado Gonzalez Batman What a fun place with cool vibes... I love grocery stores and enjoy checking out new local spots when I have the time. I never knew about this mega store, but glad it found me when wifey & I were exploring next-door at Homegoods TJ Max. Mercado Gonzalez is an amazing place and can't recall seeing a grocery store that compares. It's gigantic & spacious. It's very clean & organized. And every team member we engaged with were so nice & friendly. When entering the store, you can't help but notice 1000's of all types of tortillas being handmade and prepared by a team of people. I've never seen anything like this. It's like a mini factory. They're working so hard here and there seems to be an abundance of fresh warm tortillas at all times. Not sure if it's all day & night, but that's what I saw. There's a Food Court that expands throughout the entire store like a shopping mall. There's a full bar lounge that has some flatscreen TV's playing sports. There's also a fairly large outdoor patio connected. They have every type of Mexican & Latin food you can imagine...and there's even a sushi bar/counter, with fresh oysters too. There's a butcher counter/display case that's nearly a 1/2 a block long. The fresh fish counter is not nearly as large, but they have nearly every type of fish & seafood you can think of. Didn't inspect too much of their produce, but the Cherries were bright red and looked really good. There's a bakery department and was lucky to be there while they were passing out free samples. I forget what it's called...but it was really soft fresh bread/flat roll, with jalapeño cream cheese in the middle. It wasn't too spicy. It was delicious. Wifey agreed with me. There was so much to choose from inside this place, it was slightly overwhelming trying to figure out what to get. But since we love a good tamale, that's what we narrowed it down to at the tamale section station. There's every type you can think of, but we both chose to keep it simple with the (chicken) pollo to take home for part of our dinner. Their tamales are BIG & hefty and they don't skip on the pollo. The masa corn was very good and moist. Single tamales are only $2.99/ea. Will definitely be back in the future for more and to sample some others. And if that's not enough? There's a section with 3 people doing nothing but cutting up huge avocados, prepping & making fresh guacamole on the spot. I've never seen so many avocados and fresh guac in one place. Wholly guacamole factory. Forgive me for not taking photos but was enjoying myself so much I refrained from removing my iPhone from my pocket. But if you're still reading and curious? Check out the photos here on Yelp. But wait, there's more: this place is also a wonderful grocery store with a nice inventory of items, products, and everyday essentials. All at reasonable prices. Already looking forward to coming back here when I'm back in the Newport Beach area... And if you haven't been here before? I highly suggest a visit -- but make sure you have a good 30 minutes to explore...and come hungry ~~ or not too hungry so you don't depart with more than you bargained for. {{{Big~High-Five}}} Inside the Park Homerun read more

Mercado Gonzalez - What an amazing store - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Heaven! Honestly why aren't ALL Northgates like this. I love all of the food stands. I felt like a kid in a candy shop until I saw they had a little area with all sorts of Mexican candies and then I just died! There so much to take in and discover there! They have so many different stands to eat at, a few bars, an ice cream shop and who can forget the famous El Morro churreria from Mexico City. The churros were so good! They're not super sweet like amusement park churros. I got the French hot chocolate which is thicker and not as sweet at regular hot chocolate. In addition to all the eateries, there's also the regular market. I loved being able to eat and then grocery shop! read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was 'wowed' the second I stepped into Mercado! So much to see and take in! The colors are vibrant, the variety is plentiful, and vibes are fantástico! I especially loved the churros from El Moro. Wow, so delicious! They are made fresh, and you can taste the quality! These really are a 10 and make Disneyland churros a 5 because those are frozen and taste highly processed and just not as good. I got the combo and chose the Mexican hot chocolate, but that was way too thick and rich for me. We couldn't finish it, so I won't get that again. We also tried the torta, burrito, and cheese quesadilla from Tacos Los Güichos which were fine. I like the salsa bar complete with sliced radishes, limes, onions, and three kinds of salsas. They had a bakery section that smelled divine. They had fruit tarts, chocoflans, conchas, chips, salsas, fresh-made tortillas, produce, regular groceries, a food court, frescas, etc. I could spend a long time in there, lots to look at. There is also a patio section with more tables. Everyone was friendly, and there was live music from a traditional band on Sunday night. They even had fresh ice cream bars that I want to try next time, with my churros, of course! Next door, there is a 5 Below and TJMaxx Homegoods along with several other eateries and shops in the same plaza. read more

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Mercado Gonzalez is not your typical market, it's a whole experience. I felt like I was at Disneyland when I visited haha. I really had a lot of fun and was happy to find a market that offered so many amazing things! First of all, as a market, it's wonderful. They have so many options for fresh produce, meat, fish, and anything else you may need when going grocery shopping. What makes this market so special, is that they have so many food spots inside to choose from. I chose to get some ceviche from Mariscos El Pariente and it did not disappoint. It was excellent! They also have aguas frescas and I chose the nanche and coconut. They were both really good but the coconut one was my favorite. It was flavorful, refreshing and had little pieces of coconut. It had just the right amount of sweetness. Inside, there are many tables where you can sit and enjoy your food. They also have an outside seating area. Other than the groceries and food spots, they also sell so much more. They sell gorgeous flower arrangements, boots, huaraches, candles, Mexican candy, plates, cups, and more. Their products are so cute and unique. I loved their candles such as their pan dulce candle! Everyone working there was very nice and the market is clean and organized. I definitely plan on coming back to explore some more. Next time, I would love to try their coffee and churros! read more

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I love coming to this place whenever I'm in the area. This is a supermarket with lots of food stalls inside. It is absolutely huge inside. There are lots of tables to grab your food and find a spot to eat. Service was very friendly inside. If you do come here to shop, everything is laid out neatly and easy to find. I always come for their ceviche. read more

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First timers over here and it was absolutely breath taking. The vibes were vibing we got horchata and watermelon aqua frescas mhmmm delish Smelt some soap and saw some hanging pigs overall 5/5 read more

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This Mercado was referred to us by a friend. I now see the hype. This has something for everyone. Plus it has its own restaurant if that's what you choose, but definitely not needed. Love the vide and the outside patio. Very clean and the staff is very helpful. I enjoyed the many sample opportunities. The churros are a hit. Definitely return to try something different. My only very small complaint was the Cadillac Margarita could have been better but it made up for it with the generous amount of tequila Also, their rajas con queso tamales would be to my liking if made with roasted pasilla chiles instead of jalapeños.... Overall, great experience and loved how it was so clean. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Fresh tortillas and masa - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The best place to go for all things authentically mejicano and fresh! So many choices, and so many sights and sounds! You don't go here for groceries, you go here for an experience! read more

This place has it all....produce, booze, meat, crafts, and bombass food. Multiple spots to get tacos, tortas, burritos, birria, mariscos, guizados, you name it...they have it. One stop shop for any of the traditional Mexican products...clean and friendly... read more

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Absolutely love walking around and exploring all the different vendors and products at this large market! So much to taste, see, and smell! The ambiance is super fun, vibrant, and casual, and service from the tamale shop and churro shop were both friendly and helpful. We tried the pork tamale and beef tamale and both were sooo good! They were flavorful and spicy, so it was hard to pick a favorite. I would recommend trying both unless you clearly favor one protein over the other. Didn't get a chance to try the agua fresca stand, but love that there's such a wide variety of options as well as a large selection of Mexican soda too. The churros are a must here! Currently there is a seasonal gingerbread one but we opted for the classic cinnamon with chocolate dipping sauce and it definitely hit the spot. On our way out, we also picked up some incredibly soft feeling tortillas that smell amazing. Can't wait to try making tacos at home! Next time, we want to try purchasing from the meats/butcher section. There are so many options at this cool market, whether you're looking to grocery shop, enjoy some specialty items or hunting for a neat gift, need a fun hangout spot to meet up with folks, or looking to grab a bite to eat or drink! The cocktail bar also looked amazing... Will have to come back soon! read more

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After having dinner at a restaurant nearby, we decided to check out this market to see what all the buzz is all about. We were so full from dinner so we didn't try their foods out. Most items in the market are overpriced. We walked around, bought some pastries, and left. Not sure if I would be back. read more

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We went to this place for the first time over the weekend and I was blown away. It's like they turned an ethnic grocery store into an entertainment destination. I was smiling the whole time we were there. From the fresh tortilla station, to the fresh carnitas, adobo, seafood, and churro cafe stations, to the tequila bar, restaurants, and selection of fresh products everywhere, I was just in my happy place. It feels more like a theme park for people who love Mexican food than a grocery store. I can't wait to go back. read more

I LOVE this market. I'm obsessed. I've never seen anything like it. You want an amazing Mexican grocery store, coupled with a bar, restaurant, music, hangout, all different types of Mexican specialties and cuisines, it's just out of this world. On top of that, everything looks clean, organized, the food they make there is all very good quality and not greasy, prices are more than fair for what you get. They have a stand for birria, one for ceviche, one for burritos and tacos, another for hot dogs. They have other sections that is a whole panaderia/bakery and across from that, is a station that makes churros and hot chocolate! They have individual stations for EVERYTHING: Queso stand, fish market, salsas, guacamole, ice cream station, one that makes fresh juices, one that serves fruit. There's a stand with all these dried chilis and spices. They actually have a bar as well with happy hour, serving all kinds of tequila and mezcal, and I believe on weekends, they are playing music here also. They sell flowers, they have their own hand made shoes and bags, they have beautifully painted kitchen stuff and chachkies like vases and decor, they make their own tortillas and bread. It's literally a party and a whole vibe in here. It's busy as hell, so just be prepared for that. This isn't your low-key grocery store. You won't regret it. I can't wait to try more things made here! read more

Met friends here at lunchtime. Still really hard to find parking but we were able to. After wandering through the various specialty foods areas admiring the freshly made tortillas of all varieties, salsas freshly made, meat and seafood case, juices and freshly cut fruits not to mention the expansive fresh veggies and fruits plus herbs available we landed in the bakery admiring all the fresh pan dulce and made to order churros. We stopped for lunch picking up tamales and chile rellenos and ate in the out door patio. Service was efficient and fast- a fun u pique place to dine and shop! read more

Mercado González is like stepping into a Mexican food theme park ... seafood, ceviche, meats, pan dulce, EVERYTHING. The ceviche and aguachile section is legit ... super fresh, tons of options, and you can sample your way into commitment issues. It does get packed, so prepare to dodge shopping carts like it's Mario Kart. Prices are fair for the quality, and honestly it's just a fun place to walk around even if you don't buy anything. 5/5 for vibes + snacks alone. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Fresh seafood display or early access GTA 7 graphics pack? Either way, I'm still buying it. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The ambience, energy, and people were all amazing and I thought very highly of the experience of being at the store with all of the food vendors. However, the food we got from various vendors, from Al pastor tacos to quesadillas to tamales to churros, were all pretty bad tasting and not healthy at all. I wish the food tasted better because the people are so good and hardworking, but this is not the place for great Mexican food. A focus on cleaner and healthier food is important to capture a bigger share of the potential market. read more

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This place was executed so well! The decor of the entire market is perfect, I love all the art and stands throughout the market. In terms of food there is something for anyone. I love that they have a bar and plenty of seating both indoors and out. I would totally go again and even recommended it to people. I was afraid it would be gimmicky but I thought it was a great elevated, fun and authentic representation of your typical mexican market. The prices are higher than normal but you get a one of a kind experience so I don't really mind. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Shout out to Jesús in the tortilla section, who mixed up some vegetarian masa for me when I told him I wanted to make a veg-friendly tamale pie. (All the prepared masa available had lard. No thanks!) Even with the pre-Christmas rush, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Sadly, the bakery was out of our fave pan dulce this time, but that just means we'll have to go back sooner. read more

This place was awesome. Great vibes, a live band, and a variety of food options. I recommend giving this place a try. The workers ensured the place was always clean, consistently cleaning tables, sweeping the floor, and helping people as needed. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Overall, a really incredible experience. Walking in, we all felt like we were transported to the markets in Mexico City, and the smells of the bakery, spices, and delicious foods were a taste sensation. We went to get micheladas at the bar, and the bartender made us an awesome flight, featuring purées he and his team made for different fruits. Highly recommend a passionfruit michelada! The sushi was also really good, and I wish I had more room to try the small shops. Well maintained and beautiful! read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Michelada flight! - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Do not come here on a Saturday at lunch time. What was I thinking? I had avoided coming since it opened but was curious so when a friend visiting OC said she wanted to go we went. The parking lot was so busy and it took a while to find a spot. Once you get inside you'll be overcome by how crowded and loud it is. It's a true nightmare for anyone with sensory processing issues because there's 80 types of different music playing all at one, there are random women with microhpones and speakers doing food demos or handing out samples. There are kids watching cartoons on iPhones and ipads with the volume up on their devices. Then you have someone randomlly shouting like they are being stabbed to death in a corner but what's actually happening is that they're shouting out people's names or numbers when their food is ready. If you decided to brave a line get ready for people to have zero spatial awareness. The lady standing next to me kept hip bumping me like we were in a 70's disco dance video and my friend almost had her eye poked out by another woman pointing at something with zero regard for other people's eyeballs. It's A LOT of chaos and can be overload for some of us. If this is your vibe, then run don't walk to the Mercado Gonzalez. Another perplexing phenomenon here is that the food is overpriced and the lines and wait times are super long. I'm not sure why we are all coming here when we can literally drive 2 blocks away in any direction and get the same, if not better food for half the price. If you're looking for recommendations try Tacos Madre on Harbor or Taco Mesa on 19th. Maybe someone has to tell me what I'm missing and what the draw of this place is. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The churros here were amazing! I bought one churro for $3 and it was pretty long that they split it into two pieces. You can even watch them make it through the clear glass. The churro itself was warm and sweet with a crispy exterior. It was so good I wanted more. I came in the afternoon and there was no line. Would come back again for more! read more

Mercado Gonzalez - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here on a Sunday 11am and it was busy and by noon it was madness. Vegetables and fruits are fresh and of high quality. Prices are normal. But the food from the puestos! The Churros are excellent. The birria is some of the best I've ever had. I was sad they said the chivo (goat) wasn't ready yet. But wow. I wish I lived closer so I can come again sooner. read more

Mercado Gonzalez is a feast for all senses! Decided to make a totally spontaneous visit one recent Sunday afternoon. Being that we live about 45 minutes away (on a good traffic day), we had to take travel time into consideration as we would need to take four freeways...the 710 to the 5 to the 605 to the 405...luckily, the traffic situation cooperated and we made the trip in a reasonable amount of time. The Mercado is actually a food/retail area attached to Northgate Market. Once you enter the building, you'll be transported to a bustling and exciting world. The actual Northgate market area is "within" the Mercado. I'm used to seeing a distinct separation between the two but here, the lines are blurred in a good way! You can even pay for some Mercado items at Northgate which makes it very easy and convenient. In the day we visited, we already knew that we wanted to get some aguachiles. After perusing the various counters, we finally found the aguachiles! It had been a long time since I had really good aguachiles so I was so excited. It was just a few minutes wait until we placed our order with the very friendly staff. Also purchased some tostadas and off we went! Yum yum yum! Currently $12.99 per pound for this fabulous dish. It's nice that you can purchase a small amount at a time if you want so you can try the various options. We also opted for some octopus ceviche for good measure! After enjoying our seafood outside, we decided to try the churros since they are made fresh to order. Yum yum yum! Nothing like a fresh, warm, crispy churro! Just the perfect amount of cinnamon sugar too. They also offer dipping sauces: chocolate, caramel and condensed milk. These were good "extras" but IMO the churros are just fine on their own. You know we had to wash these down with a steaming cup of Cafe de olla. This is my 2nd time having it and I really enjoyed the unique flavor...something different from a usual cup of drip coffee. Before leaving, we decided to get some to-go items for dinner. We settled upon more aguachiles(!!!), grilled chicken, agua fresca (so many flavors that I couldn't decide so I got two: strawberries and cream (Yummm x1000!!) and jamaica. Both were outstanding and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We also got a big bag of tortilla chips (the crispiest/crunchiest chips I've ever had) as well as fresh salsa and guacamole to go with our chicken dinner. Can't forget the slice of tres leches cake for dessert! By the time we left, with our arms full of yumz, it was already 4pm. Did we really spend 2-3 hours in the Mercado? Time does file when you're having fun... Although it is a sorta long drive, we hope to be back very often. Not only because of the various vendors but also because of the outgoing and friendly staff. We were offered samples of various items and each team member we encountered was enthusiastic and genuine. It may be a small detail to some, but I definitely noticed and appreciated this most excellent customer service. It's a good and bad thing that this place is far away. I'm currently thinking about what to get on my next visit. Might be back this weekend to enjoy more as we didn't even get to see everything. read more

This is the best! I absolutely loved being here. This market made me fall in love with markets and all of the stalls. The food, the coffee, the cans of goods, the fresh fruits and veggies, the meats, the candies...all of it was so good. I have to say that if I worked in the area, I'd probably eat here every day. They have the tamales, the tacos, the stage where people can perform, the music and the biggest canela I've ever seen...literally! This place has it all. And it's bright and shiny and when we come back, I look forward to piling up on all of the goodies. Another big plus is that the people who work there are so nice and helpful. I know why this is a destination. I wish we had one in the bay area (East Bay - Richmond/San Pablo) because they would have so much business. This place is amazing and I look foward to a repeat visit. read more

Mercado Gonzalez - The spot. - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place truly is overwhelming in the absolute best way possible!!! You have so much cuisine here you can't begin to choose what you're craving for. From fresh carne, to ceviche to really fresh and delicious pan dulce, the options are endless. Everything here is so fresh and the culture is truly beautiful. Great place to stop by even for a grab and go lunch , or even if you have some time so sit down and enjoy the ambiance. They also sometimes have bands playing live. The vibes are great. read more

Vibrant & wonderful food heaven! This place has groceries, fresh produce, housewares, flowers, many food stalls that offer a variety of specialties from tamales to tacos to aqua Fresca. They also have desserts including bakery with cakes & many baked goodies, Flans, and churros. There is also a bar and a large dining area with many tables. Live & festive music on the evening we were there (on a Thursday). Ample free parking in the open lot. Everything is very reasonably priced and the place is very clean. read more

Like - WHAT?!?! Best kept secret in the OC. This place is AMAZING!!! (For those east-coasters - it's like Wegmans, but Mexican food and products!). Disney-level themed murals, live music, and sooo many choices of fresh food from clean, open kitchens. Hubby and I had lunch here (tamales, rice, beans, horchata and a churro) for under $21. Yup. That's right. Yes, we don't eat a lot, but we left full and happy with a bag of fresh (and I mean still warm!!!!) corn tortillas to snack on in the car that only cost $2.50. I guess I should mention we had a few free samples of quesadilla, cornbread and fresh cheese. Did I mention that churro was $3??? A fresh churro for $3??? (Pro tip: skip the line all the negative reviews whine about and use their online order option. Ready in 3 minutes!!!) We will be back quite soon! read more

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Went here per my daughter's request. To our surprise it was much bigger than expected and so crowded! Not a fan of crowds .. it can get overwhelming but overall it is a good location to go for authentic Mexican food, groceries , etc. However, I wish they had a better system. They have many different stands which include sea food, agua frescas, tacos, birria, etc and for each they have their own line. Then in th stand where you order car it's, you make a line to get the order and then ANOTHER line to pay which half our time here was just making line. I would not drive another 50min just to go here again. But if you live close by it is a good location if you don't mind the crown. However, I would not do my grocery shopping here as I would get distracted with everything else here. read more

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Ordered 3 Mexican Hot Chocolates from the churro station. No cup holder for the drinks. Had to call one of my sick family members to come help get these out of the store. The cups are too hot to handle (I would be holding 3) Not pleased. They should have planned ahead better for the holiday and had extra cup holders for hot drinks. read more

It's like Disneyland for groceries here! There's so much to see, and I wanted to buy everything. They were handing out tortilla samples--oh man, they were delicious! I ended up grabbing two packs. I tried the green pozole too, and it was amazing. I'd never had green pozole before. We also tried their guacamole, which came in mild, medium, and spicy. I liked the medium spicy one, so we picked up a tub. There's a food court, and we had tacos and beers--so good! The service was great, especially at the sample stations, and the whole place had such a fun, lively vibe. I didn't get to try the churro because the line was way too long, but I'm definitely coming back to Mercado Northgate! read more

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