Mercado Central
Business center · Powderhorn Park
1515 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Highlights
This vibrant mercado feels like a taste of Mexico, brimming with authentic grocery, dining, and baked goods, making it a beloved community hub.
This vibrant mercado feels like a taste of Mexico, brimming with authentic grocery, dining, and baked goods, making it a beloved community hub.
"Mercado Central, a bustling marketplace of more than 30 vendors, is a pillar of East Lake Street. Founded by Juan Linares, Ramon Leon, Sal Miranda, the market opened in 1997 as a model for grassroots community economic development — nearly three decades later, it’s home to some of the Cities’ longest-standing Mexican and Central American businesses. Find fiery pozole from La Perla Tortilleria or pillowy, fragrant tamales from La Loma; head to Cocina San Marcos for gorditas and crispy corn empanadas or Maria’s Restaurant for a juicy al pastor torta. Wander around the market for even more excellent eats." - Eater Staff
"Mercado Central is an indoor market that hosts a variety of restaurants, services, and shops. Here you can get a haircut, get your taxes done, and eat some of the best Hispanic food in the Twin Cities, especially Mexican food. Find a wide variety of Mexican classics, like tacos topped with cilantro and onion, tortas filled with juicy meats and veggies, home-style dishes, sweet aguas frescas made with fresh fruit, and tasty desserts." - Adrian Diaz
"A bustling marketplace of more than 30 businesses, Mercado Central is a pillar of East Lake Street. A number of excellent restaurants are located here: Find gorditas and crispy corn empanadas at Cocina San Marcos; a juicy al pastor torta from Maria’s restaurant; fiery pozole from La Perla Tortilleria; or tamales from La Loma, mentioned below. Wander around the market for even more excellent eats." - Eater Staff
"A bustling marketplace of more than 30 businesses, Mercado Central is a pillar of East Lake Street. A number of excellent restaurants are located here: Find gorditas and crispy corn empanadas at Cocina San Marcos; a juicy al pastor torta from Maria’s restaurant; fiery pozole from La Perla Tortilleria; or tamales from La Loma. Wander around the market for even more excellent eats." - Eater Staff
"A bustling marketplace of more than 30 businesses, Mercado Central is a pillar of East Lake Street. A number of excellent restaurants are located here: Find gorditas and crispy corn empanadas at Cocina San Marcos; a juicy al pastor torta from Maria’s restaurant; fiery pozole from La Perla Tortilleria; or tamales from La Loma, mentioned below. Wander around the market for even more excellent eats." - Eater Staff
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