we had an excellent time tonight all thanks to CARLOS!!! ill be sure to come back just because of him and his recommendations! the food was a very lovely plus) read more

Third time visiting Mercado , and every visit has been great! I ordered a margarita (10/10 ) The dip duo (10/10) and the tacos de filete (10/10) With no doubt The food is delicious, the place has a great vibe and the service was very fast and friendly . I highly recommend! read more

I visited Mercado for happy hour and had the margarita, taquitos, and tres leches cake. The taquitos were crispy and flavorful, and the tres leches was absolutely delicious--the highlight of the meal. The margarita was refreshing but a bit too icy for my taste, which diluted the flavor. The atmosphere was pleasant and service was good overall. My main disappointment was the parking fee: they charge $10 for parking after 4 PM, even though there seemed to be plenty of available spaces in the lot. Aside from that, the food was enjoyable and I'd consider coming back, especially for the taquitos and dessert. read more

Mercado Hollywood - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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UPDATE: went back after management took original review down. skateboards hanging in the wall as I order $31 fajitas and $16 chips and guacamole. Fajitas taste like boiled beef peppered and tossed in tomato sauce. Avacados weren't ripe so guacamole tasted like water and salty chips. DO BETTER MERCADO. This is for you. Half the aesthetic of fast casual and prices of a upper end steak house. ------------------- Because management flagged my review to be removed. In my experience at this restaurant was unpleasant. Having my review taken down was unpleasant. From the moment I entered the door. It was clearly not for people like myself. 3% surcharge to support their staff. 18% automatic gratuity to parties of 6. What else would yall like? A cover charge? Restroom availability fee? Staff smiles at you fee? What is the service justified to hire staff to attend your restaurant? Just close down and let a cheap place open up. read more

Small cute place. The inside is very nice. They were not busy at all we came in the middle of the afternoon. They have happy hour on Saturday but not much of a menu at all. I am vegetarian so the items are very limited but there able to customize the burrito which was good! The chips and so called salsa was okay. They did not have actual salad it was haberno paste some red color paste. Very disappointing. The cocktails were good! Yummy. The staff was great, very nice all of them. For vegetarian not alot of options. Overall cool place. read more

Mercado Hollywood - Drinks - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ok, one of my favorite happy hour spots. The margarita, the potato taquitos, the guacamole, shrimp tacos - all top notch.

Our reservation was 30 min before the kitchen closed and not once did we feel rushed nor did the staff exude annoyance. Just kind reminders. The Branzino was so fresh and good and definitely filling for two. The rice and beans had a lot of flavor and the chips and guac (not in the photo) was a huge portion and fresh and good. Also came with tortillas and salsa. A lot of free street parking. read more

Mercado Hollywood - Branzino - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Services was decent. The ceviche had good flavor, but it was hard to get everything in one bite because the chunks were so big. The tacos were good. My husband got the steak at the recommendation of the guy who sat us. The steak was devine. Overall the food was good. We were coming after a day at Universal so we were hungry, and for the most part this place satisfied us. read more

Food is good not great. Had an order delivered. Incomplete. Shorted a meal. Called the restaurant was told to wait for a manger. Ten minutes later same girl. "Oh hold In I have to talk to my manager". Still no one. read more

Service fine these taquitos are a no ! Not a crunch in sight they fell flat and I wish the tacos would come back with a capital p PLEASE read more

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Mercado has delicious gourmet Mexican food with a wide variety of options on the menu, including vegan-friendly choices. The flavors were fresh and well done, and the ambiance was fun and lively. Service was also good. That said, one important downside is that their tortillas and chips are fried in the same fryer as shrimp and fish. This creates a serious issue for those with allergies, and I wish the restaurant would be more considerate about cross-contamination. Otherwise, it was a very good spot to enjoy a meal. read more

Mercado Hollywood - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great spot food is amazing. Carlos, our waiter, was the nicest! We had a blast. I highly recommend the food and the ambiance read more

I came for upscale mexican but I had southern comfort food with a mexican flare. The bartender recommended the POLLO EN SALSA DE CUATRO CHILES. While that sounds amazing, it is chicken mashed potatoes and corn. Something my mom probably made a million times growing up. I loved it. The salsa was just unique enough to provide an original experience. Top that off with a pomegranate margarita to complement the dish. Certainly not what I expected but exactly what I needed. The bartender was amazing too. Excellent service with a perfect recommendation. read more

Mercado Hollywood - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Consistently excellent food. ALWAYS. Gracious and friendly service. ALWAYS. Welcoming and relaxing. ALWAYS. Been coming here for 10 years and hope for at least 10 more. I live in the neighborhood and joke that it's my commissary. Our neighborhood is beyond lucky to have this gem. And they have a great Happy Hour! Can't say enough good things about it. read more

Not only was the food fantastic (the carne asada was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the elote delicious, and some of my fave chips and salsa), but it was so refreshing to not be rushed through a meal and then out. I'll admit we were there for a longer time than is probably normal, but a work friend was having an issue and needed her people and the time, and they never tried to get us to hurry up or leave. That says a lot about their priorities to me - not only the food, but the experience matters. It's a great little set up and perfectly fun while also being quiet enough to hear and chat. read more

RUN don't walk to Mercado Hollywood! I didn't get around to dining at Mercado until late November last year but I've already returned 4 times since then. This is definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants on Ventura blvd. I always get one of their seasonal Agua Fresca's which are always amazing. No meal is complete here without starting off with the Dip Duo. You get to try their guacamole, the mushroom choriqueso and the salsa with fresh tortilla chips. The guacamole is some of the best I've ever had and the mushroom queso has a super cheesy earthy flavor that's delicious. I'm not the biggest fan of their salsa, it's really smokey salsa compared to a more fresh or spicy salsa which I prefer. I also highly recommend the Dos Gringas tacos. Chef Jose Acevedo knows how to do pork really well and I think that shines best in the Dos Gringas tacos as they're super tender and packed with flavor. You can't go wrong with ordering the Carnitas as well, I just slightly preferred the taco version since each bite was just so flavorful. Some of the other dishes I've tried are the Deep Sea Scallops, Chile Relleno, Tacos De Filete, and the Carne Asada. Out of these the Carne Asada was probably my favorite, the meat was juicy and tender and I loved the fresh grilled vegetables it came with. The deep sea scallops and tacos de filete were also good, but I feel like I've had better elsewhere. And I feel like I'm just not the biggest Chile Relleno fan so take this with a grain of salt, but to me this dish wasn't very flavorful so I would not order it again. It was however a large portion for the price which I did appreciate. For dessert they're known best for the Flan which I sadly have not been able to try yet. But I have had their dessert which I forget the name, but it was essentially Mexican bread pudding and it was decent! The service here is always super friendly and attentive. I wish they had more seating that wasn't hightop, but other than that the vibe is really nice and perfect for a date, business drinks/dinner, or just a good time! They offer valet parking but I usually get lucky with street parking across the street. read more

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Surprised to be charged for hot sauce at a Mexican restaurant Also server should really have mentioned read more

Mercado Hollywood - $2 sala - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for the first time since they closed down the one on Beverly blvd. Food and service was great.

Good service. Food was different but delicious. I highly recommend the Jicama shrimp tacos and the guacamole!

Everything was wonderful and tasty. Carlos made our experience great! He is an excellent waiter. He checked on us every few minutes and made sure we were taken care of. Good food and good service. read more

This place is awesome. Came here just before the end of happy hour on a Saturday. Service was fantastic! Our server came up immediately and got our order in and the food came out within 10 mins. Everything was excellent. If you are deciding between the taco options and the carnitas nachos, get the nachos! They are so bomb! Id come back for those nachos alone but everything on the menu looked good. Well done Mercado! read more

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I had a fantastic experience last night at Mercado! We went here before a show at the Pantages and it was a 5 minute drive away from the theater. Reservations are available to make through Resy or if you call the restaurant. I made reservations (although they were not needed) and I was seated immediately upon arriving. I went during happy hour, 4-6pm Friday-Sunday and 5-7pm Mon-Thurs. Love the happy hour menu options and prices. We had the carnitas nachos, al pastor tacos, ground beef tacos, and a margarita. The carnitas nachos are only on the happy hour menu and they are amazing. The chips come loaded with plenty of carnitas, covered in the mushroom choriqueso, black beans, guacamole, tomatoes, onions, and tomatoes. The mushroom choriqueso adds a dynamic flavor to the nachos that you cannot find anywhere else. The carnitas are slow cooked so they are not dried out. The dos gringas al pastor tacos were also delicious. The slow cooked al pastor had great flavor. The slightly spicy salsa paired with the sweet pineapple made an awesome combination. The tortilla were also fresh and tasted homemade. The ground beef tacos were my least favorite of the dishes I ate. Although I enjoyed them and they tasted good, nothing about them stood out to me. I would not get them again knowing there are other more unique food options to try. The margarita also was not my favorite. It tasted mostly like lime with a sour syrup in it. Mercado's service was excellent. The server came over immediately to take my happy hour order in which I greatly appreciated because happy hour was close to ending. I was impressed at how quickly the food came out after I ordered it. My food was ordered and in front of me within 10 minutes of being seated. The interior of Mercado feels modern with fun light fixtures. Parking at mercado is street parking. I would definitely recommend Mercado, especially during happy hour. Get the carnitas nachos and the dos gringas tacos! read more

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Restaurant had great ambiance and the service was great! But to be honest, the food was just okay. Nothing really gave me the wow factor. We ordered the queso, fish tacos, and carne asada. Fish and carne were cooked well, flavors just didn't hit. read more

Carlos was absolutely incredible. Seriously one of the best services ive ever received!

On New Year's Eve, my family and I decided to stop by here, and it turned out to be the perfect way to end the year. We love good food, and this place NEVER disappoints. Take all my money and just give me the flan! There's no way we come here and leave without ordering it. The service was prompt, pleasant, and attentive as always. Parking is available on the street, but valet is an option, too. While the restaurant is always busy, you can still count on finding a seat. read more

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We had an amazing time being served by Carlos! His recommendations were spot on and we enjoyed his company. He was a joy to be served by.

Mercado Hollywood is a nice spot for upscale Mexican food and drinks. The margaritas are delicious (ask for no salt and a straw, because they're too generous with the former and stingy with the latter). Their meats are tender and flavourful. There just isn't a lot of it - do not expect overflowing platters here. The plating and presentation of the food is lovely. Your entire experience will have many Instagrammable moments - the whole space is very modern, trendy, edgy. Service is performative and efficient. We came for drinks once, and for brunch another time. We had margaritas both times, plus a michelada, the filet mignon tacos, and the carnitas plate for brunch. They use green peas in their rice, so since I'm allergic, I asked for no rice, clearly stating why. The waitress misunderstood and thought I was allergic to beans too, which would have resulted in me receiving two tiny $23 tacos and nothing else. I did receive a bowl of beans, but no rice substitution was offered (not even as an upsale of the cilantro-lime rice side). This was simply noted; not expected. Restaurants can decree a "no substitutions" policy, even in the case of a guest's disability, if they so choose. I would definitely come here for drinks again, and maybe get an appetizer to split if feeling peckish. While the food is high quality, I'd rather spend my eatin' out money at a place like Salsa & Beer where the food is bomb AND portion sizes are more satisfying. read more

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Carlos at Mercado made our experience outstanding from start to finish. His service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and professional without ever feeling rushed. He made great recommendations, checked in at the perfect times, and truly made us feel taken care of. The food was amazing, but Carlos' energy and attention to detail took the whole experience to another level. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests and takes pride in what he does. If you're visiting Mercado, ask for Carlos--you won't be disappointed! read more

Omg I'm so glad we found this place! We are in town and were nearby and wanted some good tacos and Mercado popped up. We started with chips and salsa and the chips were sooo good. Fresh & hot house made tortilla chips (we would have enjoyed more salt on them but they were incredible) and the salsa were great. My sons loved the smoky salsa and I got extra and the habanero salsa. Also, my spicy marg was perfection. For entrees, my husband and I shared the fish tacos and carnitas nachos. Best fresh (not fried) fish tacos ever! The flavor was impeccable. Our kids had amazing rice & beans and tacos for one, quesadillas for the other. The service was exceptional and fast. Our server was Araceli and she was so kind, offered great suggestions and followed up often. We hope to come back next time we are in the area! read more

Mercado Hollywood - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was pretty good , good vibe and atmosphere, I feel the food could have been little better seasoned rice etc and better seating for the ones that aren't a booth read more

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Incredible Nothing Changes Here Food only Gets Better and Better! Original Recipe And plenty tasteful And People That work here really Nice read more

Mercado Hollywood - It only gets better - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excelente servicio la comida muy bien las tortillas excelente El Service todo muy excelente el ambiente agradable read more

Mercado Hollywood - Ceviche verde - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was delicious, service was outstanding and ambiance was great as well! Definitely a must try for an elevated Mexican food experience. read more

Tourist trap next to Universal Studios. I ordered a margarita and it was basically ice and 4 sips of an actual drink. I had to order a shot for over 15 bucks to get some actual booze in the drink. Bill was $150 for 2 kids meals - 2 tacos and a tostada and they even charged us 2 bucks for sour cream my son did not order. The rest was 2 margaritas with no booze in them and 2 beers. The one thing a good Mexican food place should not get wrong is a margarita. Should be strong so two and you have a decent buzz. Food was good but for the price would have been just as happy at Taco Bell and liquor store. read more

Great food, service, ambiance, and happy hour -- will definitely be returning since it's in the neighborhood.

Wanted upscale Mexican in time for cinco de mayo. Decided to go to Mercado which I haven't been in a while. Got their famous carnitas and carne asada. Both were perfectly cooked. Tender juicy and flavorful. Also threw back a couple of Cadillac margaritas to celebrate the holiday. Perfecto fiesta noche! read more

This is a solid "upscale" mini chain that doesn't disappoint. Really interesting drinks, really well-prepared food (the octopus was particularly excellent) and friendly service. Hard to pinpoint a favorite dish but we didn't get a single thing I didn't like (quadruple negative anyone?). read more

Food was yummy.and delicious. Excellent Mexican food. Service was great. Very attentive and helpful. Definitely going back!!

When going south on Cahuenga Blvd it's really quick passing the Universal Studios Blvd light so keep that in mind so you don't miss it. Valet was $10 for parking. Cool ambience, and upscale look and decor. When ordering I was told the carnitas were highly recommend, and was glad I ordered them. The dish was very delicious. Normal drinks from the bar. Just surprised they closed so relatively early on a Thursday night. read more

One of my favorites, I love this place! I'm not from L.A. but when I'm in the area this is my go to spot! The food is amazing , the margaritas are also very top quality ! The staff is very attentive and friendly. Good vibes and cool decor. If you're looking for a more upscale/casual Mexican restaurant this place is definitely worth checking out! read more