Mercado Restaurant Manhattan Beach

We tried Mercado tonight and absolutely loved it! We came during happy hour and had no wait for a table. The prickly pear spicy margarita was one of the best I’ve had - super flavorful and strong. The carnitas nachos were amazing as well as the dos gringas tacos and enchiladas de pollo en mole. We’ll definitely be back!

We celebrated Christmas Eve at Mercado with a table of 10, and the experience was nothing short of perfect. The menu—particularly the tacos and seasonal specials—was outstanding. Exceptional service can be hard to find for large groups, but David was incredible and kept everything running smoothly. A five-star evening

Mercado is a sleek and elevated Mexican restaurant located in Manhattan Village just east of the central outdoor courtyard. The ceviche was delicious and fresh with great plantain chips to scoop it up. The carna asada burrito was actually stuffed with filet.. extremely tender and flavorful with great spices. The fish tacos were popping with flavor and looked as good as they tasted. The service was great, efficient, friendly, and really good knowledge of the menu. Be sure to ask about all the off menu specials.. they might have several dishes that don't appear on the menu but sound pretty enticing. Overall this was a really great dining experience.. the room is beautiful, the food is pretty and delicious, and the staff does a great job bringing it home. If you love Mexican food and want to try some of the best around visit Mercado asap!

OMG, Mercado is amazing 😍 !!! When my friend popped the idea of having Mexican food for lunch, I literally told her that I'm very picky with Mexican food as I used to work there for almost 3 years. But you know that, Mercado aced it !!! The fillet mignon taco was one of the most delicious tacos I've ever had, and the grilled octopus was so fresh and well-seasoned. Have to mention their guacamole 🥑, probably the best I've ever had, definitely will come again!!!

My sister had a horrible experience for her graduation at Eddie V and we choose to come here . This manager , staff , waiters was so awesome sweet and accommodating. They made us feel so welcomed and went above to make our night better. This restaurant deserves all the great business. I already told so many of my friends about this place . They have a great happy hour , very strong drinks , good food . The location is also good with free parking. 10/10 recommend

The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. September 2025 Review: Food: The Mercado Surf and Turf Tabilta is like the greatest ever. It can and does feed a family of 3-4 people. Pork, chicken, and shrimp with peppers, onions, rice, and beans makes this a meal plate. Pair with the chips and salsas. We also had the seasonal margaritas which were delicious. Service: Great service the night we came. Never ran out of water (which is needed with the hot peppers). Ambiance: Week night chill describes the vibe when we came in. The lighting and music made this a great dining experience. Bathroom was clean. April 2025 Review: Food: The food at Mercado is amazingly good and I have been here several times. This visit we had the Mercado Surf and Turf Tablita which was full of meat, shrimp, chilis, and veggies. The carnitas was prolly my favorite protein on the plate but everything was grilled and cooked to the amazing flavors you will get at Mercado. For drinks we had the house michelada and the watermelon basil margarita. Service: You will have great service at Mercado and the wait staff works as a team. If someone notices a need they try to fulfill it. My water glass and bottle was always full. Ambiance: This is an upscale Mexican dining experience and the decor displays that feeling. Bathrooms were clean and serviced. There is a nice outdoor dining space that overlooks the Manhattan Village common lawn area.

Mercado Manhattan Beach: A Review That’s 90% Enthusiasm, 10% Queso Coma I walked into Mercado Manhattan Beach expecting solid tacos and left questioning whether I’d just experienced peak human achievement or simply overdosed on crema. The answer, it turns out, is both. Let’s start with the star of the show: the Al Pastor Tacos. These little corn-tortilla miracles arrive looking like they’ve been drizzled by a hyperactive Jackson Pollock who only owns green paint and a grudge against restraint. The pork is shaved so thin it’s basically prosciutto’s tropical cousin, caramelized toueto edges that taste like someone figured out how to bottle campfire. Then they hit it with pineapple that somehow manages to be both sweet and aggressively tangy—like if piña colada grew up and started doing CrossFit. Topped with onions, cilantro, and enough green sauce to power a small salsa cartel. One bite and I actually whispered “dios mío” unironically. My dining companion heard me and nodded solemnly, as if we’d just witnessed a religious event. Up next: the Queso Fundido, which should come with a warning label and a waiver. This is not “cheese dip.” This is molten queso Oaxaca doing its best impersonation of a lava flow in a cute little bowl. Chorizo chunks bob around like spicy little life rafts. You will attempt to be civilized with the provided tortillas. You will fail. You will resort to spoon. You will consider bathing in it. The waiter will pretend not to notice when you guard the bowl like Gollum with the One Ring. And then, because apparently we hate ourselves, we ordered the Flautas de Pollo. Picture taquito’s fancy older sister who went to culinary school in Guadalajara and came back with strong opinions about presentation. Perfectly rolled, fried to a shattering crisp, then piled so high with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and pico that it looks like a edible Jenga tower. One wrong move and you’re wearing half of it. Worth it. Service was the kind of attentive that makes you feel mildly famous—like the staff genuinely wants you to have the best night of your life, and they’re willing to sprint for extra limes to make it happen. Cocktails are dangerously good (the mezcal situation is reckless), and the patio is prime South Bay people-watching real estate. Only complaint: portions are aggressively generous, which feels like a trap. I left in what can only be described as a full-body food hug, waddling to my car while mentally drafting my will to leave everything to Mercado. 10/10, would sell my soul for more of that green sauce. Bring stretchy pants and zero shame.

Can’t beat the taco Tuesday happy hour here. Definitely get the guacamole, it is very fresh!

Mercado Manhattan Beach: A Review That's 90% Enthusiasm, 10% Queso Coma I walked into Mercado Manhattan Beach expecting solid tacos and left questioning whether I'd just experienced peak human achievement or simply overdosed on crema. The answer, it turns out, is both. Let's start with the star of the show: the Al Pastor Tacos. These little corn-tortilla miracles arrive looking like they've been drizzled by a hyperactive Jackson Pollock who only owns green paint and a grudge against restraint. The pork is shaved so thin it's basically prosciutto's tropical cousin, caramelized toueto edges that taste like someone figured out how to bottle campfire. Then they hit it with pineapple that somehow manages to be both sweet and aggressively tangy--like if piña colada grew up and started doing CrossFit. Topped with onions, cilantro, and enough green sauce to power a small salsa cartel. One bite and I actually whispered "dios mío" unironically. My dining companion heard me and nodded solemnly, as if we'd just witnessed a religious event. Up next: the Queso Fundido, which should come with a warning label and a waiver. This is not "cheese dip." This is molten queso Oaxaca doing its best impersonation of a lava flow in a cute little bowl. Chorizo chunks bob around like spicy little life rafts. You will attempt to be civilized with the provided tortillas. You will fail. You will resort to spoon. You will consider bathing in it. The waiter will pretend not to notice when you guard the bowl like Gollum with the One Ring. And then, because apparently we hate ourselves, we ordered the Flautas de Pollo. Picture taquito's fancy older sister who went to culinary school in Guadalajara and came back with strong opinions about presentation. Perfectly rolled, fried to a shattering crisp, then piled so high with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and pico that it looks like a edible Jenga tower. One wrong move and you're wearing half of it. Worth it. Service was the kind of attentive that makes you feel mildly famous--like the staff genuinely wants you to have the best night of your life, and they're willing to sprint for extra limes to make it happen. Cocktails are dangerously good (the mezcal situation is reckless), and the patio is prime South Bay people-watching real estate. Only complaint: portions are aggressively generous, which feels like a trap. I left in what can only be described as a full-body food hug, waddling to my car while mentally drafting my will to leave everything to Mercado. 10/10, would sell my soul for more of that green sauce. Bring stretchy pants and zero shame.

Hubby & I just came here for dinner last night. It's located in Manhattan Village. There are a few different parking lots and a parking structure in this outdoors shopping center and it is free. The interior is cozy with the warm lighting. It is decorated with Día de Muertos figures on the check-in desk and Sugar Skulls on the walls. We didn't realize Happy Hour was still happening, but it did make us happy and we ordered off that menu. There is a nice amount of offerings. Their Guacamole, not on the HH Menu, is pretty tasty! It comes with a side of Yxta Salsa Brava and chips. The chips are thick and scooped up the guacamole well. That Yxta Salsa Brava has a nice little heat to it! We asked for some hotter salsa and was offered their habanero salsa (for a fee). Our server also suggested some Torreados, but we declined and will probably get them next time. Happy Hour Tacos did not disappoint! We got Happy Hour: Dos Gringas Tacos, Jicama Shrimp Tacos, & Tako Taco. My favorite was the Tako Taco. It's the first time I had fried seaweed on top of an octopus taco! It was soooo delicious and easy to eat because the octopus was really tender & well-seasoned! I was full and couldn't fully appreciate the bites of the other two tacos, but what I tasted was indeed good. i think we need to come back and perhaps for the Taco Tuesday Menu!

This restaurant is located at the Manhattan Village in Manhattan Beach where we enjoyed brunch over the weekend. My favorite dish was the grilled octopus. It was really tender and flavorful. I could have eaten that by itself for an entree. My husband had the Mexican burger, which was he said was just ok. I guess he was expecting something different, but the fries with it were nice and hot and enjoyed by both of us. I had a couple tacos and I liked them. I had the pineapple cantaloupe beverage because they were out of watermelon. It was refreshing and I'd order it again. Friendly service, although we did have to ask and wait awhile for drink refills. This is an upscale Mexican restaurant and prices reflected that.

The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant. September 2025 Review: Food: The Mercado Surf and Turf Tabilta is like the greatest ever. It can and does feed a family of 3-4 people. Pork, chicken, and shrimp with peppers, onions, rice, and beans makes this a meal plate. Pair with the chips and salsas. We also had the seasonal margaritas which were delicious. Service: Great service the night we came. Never ran out of water (which is needed with the hot peppers). Ambiance: Week night chill describes the vibe when we came in. The lighting and music made this a great dining experience. Bathroom was clean.

Hmm... I was really excited to try Mercado, but it didn't quite land the way I hoped. The ambiance is great and the service was friendly, but the price compared to the amount of food left me a little disappointed. For example, there are no complimentary chips and salsa, you have to order them for $5 - which I missed. I ordered the mole enchiladas: Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño. The online menu description lists them as "pulled free-range chicken, Oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, Mexican rice." In some versions of the menu (older or at other locations) the dish also includes chile piquín black beans along with rice. From older photos and menus online, it looks like that was originally part of the dish. At the time I visited, the price listed was about $25 (up from $24 according to some menus), but when the dish arrived I got rice - not beans - and the portion did not feel like what I'd expect from a "Large Plates" entrée. Also, note that the online ordering menu, the website menu, and the older menu versions don't match - which might explain the discrepancy between what I expected and what I received. Overall, the food tasted good and the service was nice, but I felt like I paid a lot for what I actually got. I'm not sure I will return. The ambiance is nice though, and the food is solid. 3.5 stars.

Mercado has a special lunch menu! It features a lot of the entrees offered on the larger menu, along with a choice of appetizer - salad or chips & guac/salsa and a scoop of ice cream or sorbet. I went with the Tacos de filet with rice & beans and they were perfect. We were seated outside on the patio - which is so pretty and perfect for a romantic lunch, and service was perfectly timed as well.

The food is still good, consistent quality, nice lunch. Classics like Guacamole always hit. The avocados are a rich, ripe green without the slightest hint of brown, and the ratio of avo to acid is on point. A side of Elote is splendid simplicity, just flame-kissed corn. I absolutely would not recommend the California Burrito. Pastor-marinated chicken is watery and bland, and the lettuce turns everything soggy. The Dos Gringas are great. Those pastor bits are juicy beneath a hot and crispy crust, and these tacos are so savory they require little else. Even the side of squash is perfectly seasoned and grilled, and the cilantro lime rice is good enough to eat by itself. For dessert, the Churro Ice Cream is accurate (and good), but I think I'd rather just have a freshly-fried churro. Flan is fantastic, super creamy. Predictable classics, mostly good. Just avoid the burrito and go with the stuff they're known for like the guac, the tacos, and the carnitas.

I finally was able to go here for Taco Tuesday and I have to say I was impressed. For between. $11/$12 per taco you get a pretty big taco at a better price ($21 for normal price) - and it was filling - my wife got a quesadilla and side of vegetables it was delicious The service was great and the ambience was fun and relaxed - I will be back ( I live in Brooklyn NY) and visit MB 2X per year

Hmmm. Happy hour at Mercado.. I ordered the tacos Al Pastor, chicken tinga and the beef Tacos. The best tacos were the Al Pastor. The others were quite mehhh. Where are the tortilla chips and Salsa? Service - very fast. I noticed that all the tables around me were also ordering tacos. Ambiance- nice art work and dark clubby booths.

My first time eating here and it did not disappoint. I got the enchiladas suizas with the cilantro lime rice and my dad got the carne asada with calabaza and Mexican rice. The enchiladas suizas had the perfect amount of spice ! They were somewhat spicy but it was just the right amount ! I preferred the Mexican rice rather than the lime one but they were both good. The carne asada was also very yummy. Lastly I got the flan and I would say it was my favorite thing by far. As somebody who loves sweets this was just perfect ! Some may say it's a little too sweet but I loved it. Ivan did an amazing job and stayed chatting it up with my dad, he gave my dad such an amazing experience and that means a lot to me. I also loved the artwork they had on the wall and the music haha. It was worth checking it out !

One of my favorite local spots to visit, you can never go wrong hanging out here with an amazing ambiance. Bartenders and service are friendly. My go-to items are the Filet Mignon tacos, lobster tacos, with the habanero sauce on the side.

Very busy popular place. Great scene and bar. Extra friendly and attentive bartenders. Food came out quick. Tasty. Better than Javiers. Better value too. Dinner for 2 can be under $100 (without alcohol). Will definitely go back in Manhattan Village

Been here twice. First time a while ago, sat at the bar and paid 100 bucks for a couple of premade mix whiskey sours. I liked them tho and the bartender was pretty cool and attentive. Decided to go last night again after work with some coworkers for drinks and some food. We asked to sit in the patio cuz we liked the vibe and dark ambiance. Super cool setting. My first drink was a whiskey sour which I didn't like. Chunks of egg and way too much lemon juice. Fresh but not properly made cocktail. For my next 3 rounds I switched to an old fashioned which is much simpler and easier to make. Can't mess that up. For food I ordered the filet fajitas. Not surprised at all, I ended up adding a bunch of salt to pretty much the whole plate. Absolutely nothing special about it. Real simple sautéed veggies and steak. Accompanied by a mini scoop of guac, black beans, rice and Pico de gallo. I should've gone with their skirt steak which my friend got, said it was good. Their alcohol is really pricey. Modelo beer goes for $9 dollars. Maker's mark $17, $18 to make it an old fashioned. I think those are some high prices honestly. At least Ivan, I believe was his name, was pretty cool. Down to earth and chill guy. Friendly and attentive. 3 stars thanks to him.

Delicious food and great drinks! Perfect for a date night out. Not overly crowded at all. Service is good too! Tucked away in manhattan beach outdoor shopping mall. Low key, romantic lighting and good experience all around. Ordered carnitas plate. The cheese and guacamole appetizer are too good! So tasty. Get it! Dessert we ordered flan

Have been here several times and have truly enjoyed most of the food. This time around we went for brunch on Saturday & it didn't disappoint. Our table had the chile relleno, the oaxacan mole enchiladas, the fajitas plate, and shared the pork nachos. The mole enchiladas were extremely tasty and spot on. While the fajitas plate was yummy, it made my husband very gassy (haha - warning you all!). The pork nachos however, were our favorite part of the meal. While they were an appetizer, the portion size was very shareable & we could've done with that and some tacos on the side. The drinks were the only part I was disappointed with. The Michelada was NOT good at all. It was more like a Bloody Mary than a Michelada (believe me, I've tried and made a lot myself). I didn't like it off the bat and ordered another drink instead. The waiter kept it in our bill at the end of service - would've been nice if it was comped since I took 3 sips of it.

Took my husband here for Father's Day brunch. We had a 12:45 reservation and showed up a bit early--place was beautiful, airy, and surprisingly quiet (which is a rare gift for any restaurant on a Father's DaySunday). The food was...fine. My husband had the Chicken Torta and fries--he's usually a great orderer, but the server's recommendation didn't hit the mark. He was underwhelmed, and for Father's Day, thaaaaat's a bummer. I had the Carnitas with cauliflower al pastor--delicious. Bold flavors, great texture, no notes. I also couldn't resist trying the Elotes (y'all know how I feel about street corn). It was good, not great--definitely edible, but not a standout. Our daughter had the kid's cheese quesadilla and was happy, so points for that. All in all, lovely atmosphere, solid service, and a few highs and lows with the food. We'd give it another shot.

Sunday afternoon off hours and the place was still busy, fast and friendly service with great recommendations by the waiter. We had chips and guacamole and some carnitas and al pastor tacos which were great. Would definitely go back!

I have been a frequent customer of Mercado, and have seen the expansion of Mercado across LA Mecca. With growth I have seen changes in quality and quantity of food. Unfortunately over time, I have seen the quality and food gone down hill some. For entree, we ordered the filet mignon tacos for 24 dollars. The entree only came with two small tacos that I would envisioned as an appetizer in happy hour. Seems quite small for price. Plus the taste of the tacos was a bit salty. If the tacos was not salty, I would see it as a good happy hour meal at a lower price. We also ordered guacamole which was sixteen dollars. The guacamole was good with fresh avocados but a bit pricey. The appetizer came with chips and salsa. Beyond food we sampled the margaritas. The flaca margarita, reduced calories with agave, for nine dollars on happy hour was ok but lacked a solid taste. The original margarita at eight dollars in happy hour was spot on. The Jamaica margarita was off in taste for nine dollars at happy hour and tasted like a sweet tart . We returned this as did not taste like it normally did. As for service, our waiter did a great job. Unfortunately presentation on arrival was not great. We went through multiple plates at table that were dirty and then other places presented to us were not clean. Cleanliness is key in service. Overall we were disappointed by food and cleanliness. We expect more from a place that we have visited for a while over the years across Los Angeles.

Amazing!! Super cute and trendy restaurant. My friends and I came here for an early dinner on Saturday night and we enjoyed it so much! We got an order of the guacamole for the table to share. Was seasoned so well. Chips were warm & fresh! I ordered the filet mignon tacos. I couldn't believe how tender the meat was. And I'm still thinking about that tortilla!! The tortilla tasted homemade and was so delicious. I was able to replace the beans with elote - which is a must. I also got a Modelo michelada and it was amazing. Service was excellent. Would definitely come back here!!

Love love love the tacos from Mercado. Highly recommend the pescado, steak and pork tacos. The interior is chic and inviting. The booths are comfy and spacious. I've also sat outside on the patio at the bar - very nice on a summer afternoon. This place doesn't get too busy, but I'd recommend making a reservation in case it's necessary. Polite and thoughtful service. Never had an issue and dishes seem to consistently come out quick enough. Generous amount of nearby - free - parking in the lot or garage. Will be back again soon!

Guys!! I am literally sitting in the restaurant now and I couldn't even wait to do my review. I am having the Executive Lunch with filet mignon tacos as my entree' and THIS IS ABSOLUTE FIRE!! Steak is seasoned to perfection rice nd beans are DELICIOUS!! Chips and salsa fresh and tasty I am impressed guys 5 PLUS!!!!

My husband and I visited Mercado on a Saturday night, and even without a reservation, we were seated right away. We chose to sit on the enclosed patio near the fireplace, which was warm and inviting--perfect for a cozy dining experience. I started with the Blueberry Lavender Margarita and the guacamole appetizer. The margarita was delicious and strong, just the way I like it! The guacamole was fresh and flavorful, served with crispy chips and a smoky chipotle salsa that was absolutely amazing. I had to stop myself from filling up on them before dinner! For my main course, I ordered the Dos Gringas taco plate, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were incredible, and I was honestly mad that I couldn't finish everything! Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience--great service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

Wow what an amazing place. The food was so delicious you can just taste the freshness. The service and ambiance were amazing. I can't wait to come back again with my family.

Mercado has always been one of my favorite spots for sit down style Mexican food, but surprisingly I had never been to my local Manhattan Beach location! I really like the ambiance of the restaurant and the service was pretty good, although they never refilled the water :( The star of the night was actually the Tres Leches Cake we had for dessert, it was soooo good, I highly recommend it! I always get the Choriqueso as an app, but it wasn't as great as I remembered, still good though. Below is everything we tried: 4.5 - Cauliflower al Pastor Tacos: tons of flavor, pretty good, but missing a little spice. 4/5 - Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueno: pretty satisfying, definitely recommend it if you're a fan of mole. 3.5/5 - Choriqueso: not bad, definitely feeling, and Ilove the cheesy fondue type texture. 5/5 - Tres Leches Cake: just perfect tres leches cake, if you like desserts or tres leches cake, this is a must try! Food: 4.25/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5

We ate At Mercado in Manhattan Village location, the food was great, the server was amazing but sad to say it was a scary experienced when my husband's fish taco had a big piece of broken glass/plastic and it was sharp. He was just lucky that it didn't cut his tongue/mouth. Pls. Tell your Chefs or kitchen crew to be very careful! Not a pleasant experience at all but we don't want to ruin our day!

Every once in a while you not only receive excellent food but it visit last night was an example of some of the best service I've experienced anywhere! This time it came from the manager, Andrew, who stepped in to help when my wife fell ill from her meds. He stepped in and personally helped out with care and support you do not experience at a restaurant or anywhere for that matter. My wife and I would like to thank you BIG TIME, Andrew! As for the food and regular service, it was excellent too! We will be back again and look forward to seeing you personally to thank you and your team for the support and great service.

My daughter and I stopped by for lunch after shopping. It was pretty empty when we went in but started to fill up when we left. The server was very friendly and checked on us often. Loved the ambiance and how spacious the restaurant is. Great place for lunch meeting or girls night. Guacamole was delicious!!! Cocktail was nice and strong and tasty. The portions of the food is nice and big, we had leftover for lunch next day. I had the grilled chicken bowl and my daughter had the filet tacos. I can tell they use a nice cut of meat for the tacos. We'll definitely be back!!!

Great location in the Manhatten Beach Village. The service is exceptional and the staff are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We were a party of ten people celebrating a friend's 55th birthday. The guacamole and cheese dip were excellent. The guacamole was well seasoned and balanced with lemon juice and the toasted pepitas (pumpkin seed) are a nice touch. The entrees are generous portioned and seasoned a bit much but was enjoyed none the less. Most of the guys ordered the ribeye special, I myself and another had the pollo salsa cuatro chile. Most of the girls ordered either the camarones al ajillo or tacos. It was a nice evening of food, nice conversation, and celebrating.

Came in on a Friday for a family dinner. We had a party of around 8 and man did they do an excellent job. Our food came out fast and it was delicious the ribeye was cooked perfectly. And the mushroom cheese dip that's a must order I can't wait to go back

Great place to go when looking for Mexican food. Nice open breeze and great views, especially if you like people watching. Service was great, waitor made mistake with the order, but it was quickly amended. Guacamole was delicious and chips were freshly fried. Carnitas sandwich was flavorful and was accompanied by a salad, with a great spicy dressing. Chicken mole enchiladas were a hit and really enjoyed by my son and dad. I had the Mexican kale salad with shrimp. It was delicious and had the perfect amount of dressing (I hate when my salad is drenched). It was fresh and light, shrimp cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back again!

Came here for a late birthday celebration on Taco Tuesday, and the lobster and shrimp tacos did not disappoint so flavorful and fresh. I think it was the store manager who wished us a happy birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. Both he and our waiter were genuinely kind and attentive. Highly recommend sitting outside if you like to people watch. The menu feels like Mexican food with a creative twist.

The food was great and the service was over the top. Our server was so nice and informative. He was always available if we needed to order more food/drinks. The restaurant is super clean and nice. A good place for good food and happy hour menu is fabulous.

Mercado Manhattan Beach has great staff, great food and fantastic desserts. 32128 N Sepulveda Blvd MB, CA

Stopped in for happy hour on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Service was speedy. Food and drinks were okay. It did start to pickup as the evening went on.

TLDR: maybe I was just hungry, but the tacos de filete were amazing. Came in late at night - staff was so attentive and friendly. Small(ish) menu, but good to know you can sub out the sides for no additional charge. Like mentioned, the tacos were incredible; I subbed the rice and beans for the veggies and they were also out of this world. What really did it for me? The chipotle salsa with the chippies - 10/10! Would come back for that!

Everything about this place is great, Food was excellent Service was amazing And the Restaurant is something you have to go look for yourself , Incredible!!!!! Loved everything about this place. Can't wait to go again....

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it did not disappoint. My party got the Chips & Guac (waitress made it sound like it was free but ended up being $16), but it was very good. You can honestly get full just from this. I ordered the Tacos Cauliflower Al Pastor and it was spicy and good; however, I don't think there was any meat in it. It was just cauliflower with Al Pastor flavoring. I thought the food was good overall, and the service was pretty fast!

This is the perfect spot to grab lunch in the middle of a heatwave. The place is spacious with lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor, there was an AC running which made the place perfectly cool. The decor is incredible. And above all the service was lovely. We ordered the following: - Large Guacamole ($16) they did give us a big pile of fresh guacamole, and the chips went perfectly with it. I tried not to eat it all as I was worried I'd be full by the time the entree's arrived - water (distilled): I liked that it came with a lemon and a lime - enchiladas rancheros: surprisingly spicer than I imagined it would be considering that it is in the middle of Manhattan village. I loved that it had the perfect amount of spice. My only complaint would be the Mexican rice, I felt it had a lil too much lime and that it was a bit dry. - Grilled Chicken Bowl - my mom remarked that it was not only fresh, it was very flavorful and that she would get this again We want to come back here to try the cocktails and the desserts and then I'll provide an updated review, but for now this gets 5 stars.

Great ambiance and our servers were very attentive and gave great recommendations. We loved the carnitas and the camarones al ajillo. Their mezcal drinks were great as well. We're definitely coming back.

met a girlfriend for dinner at mercado friday night just to catch up on life made last min rez via resy we missed HH by 30m, which was fine bc i didnt know they had one. but will be back to try some items! we both ordered: Jicama Shrimp Tacos - panko crusted shrimp, jicama tortilla, chile deárbol aioli, mexican slaw, pickled red onions, micro-cilantro and an order of elote to share these shrimp tacos were so good! very flavorful and had a perfect crunch the elote was good. a hint of spice service was good. lighting is on the dimmer side. tasty food. cant complain. def will be back to check out their HH. parking: mercado is located at the manhattan village, next to islands. so parking surface lots or parking garage

The pulpo al pastor alone makes this restaurant worth visiting. The octopus is cooked to perfection - charred on the edges yet cuts like butter. Service was impeccable, and the spicy margarita was sublime. As a main dish, I ordered the fish of the day, which was average. The atmosphere is romantic and relaxed with Latin music to set the mood. 10/10 would come back again.

First off!!! The service is top tier! I haven't had a bad customer service experience here! We always enjoy sitting in the patio, very chill ambiance!! The food is delicious, it really tastes like authentic Mexican food. From their chips and salsa to their main dishes!!! Mole enchiladas 10/10 Guacamole 10/10 Coliflor al pastor 10000/10 Rice and beans 10/10 Their margaritas are delicious too! Highly recommend! Love this place!!

The food is okay, drinks are mediocre and the ambiance is nice. Our waiter Trey was great.

Seated right away. Lunch time on a Tuesday.... That was cool Service was good but a little too over attentive for my liking. The waitress walked by several times grabbing random things off the table very swiftly. It got weird when she grabbed ONLY the straw wrapper but anyways ..... Food was good I give it a 6/10 for the guacamole that they will try their hardest to sell and an another 6.5/10 for the Tacos De Pescado. Rice and beans were flavorless and the tacos had a very small piece of fish. The margarita was a miss.

I have been here a hand full of times and every time i am glad I came! We usually always get the guacamole (it's delicious!!!) and the steak tacos! the only thing i do not like about the tacos is the steak is literally like a mini steak patty which makes it hard to eat in a taco so i usually cut it up before eating it! the service is amazing, everyone is so beyond kind and considerate, even when they are busy the service is top tier! they have many heaters outside on the covered patio which makes it very comfy sitting even when its a little chilly outside!

Go during happy hour!! The prices and the atmosphere/ambiance do not disappoint. The service was so wonderful. We were greeted by multiple people and really checked on. And the food - yes. It was soooo good. I really enjoyed the experience here and the hospitality

I love Mercado anytime and this was serendipity as it was a Tuesday, late night and I had a craving for guac. Mercado's patio had the heating lamps glowing, friendly faces and were still serving food. The Taco Tuesday Menu offered something delicious for everyone at an hour when most restaurants are closed. I think this will become a Tuesday Night habit!

Still a strong 4! Guac was recouped btdidn't get to try Tres Leches which is key! The blueberry hibiscus tea wow I would come for just for that! Sheesh delish! The guac was ON POINT this time. Nummy! Mushroom choriqueso on point as per usual. All else I said one year ago remains true! Sexy vibe for a date and quiet weekdays. The female day of the dead art is super dope. Service is top notch! Such nice ppl!

I can't say enough nice things about the $24 "Executive Lunch Prix Fixe". The servers are as good as the food. Get yourself down here at the first opportunity.