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Name: Mercado - Pasadena
Address: 140 S. Lake Avenue Suite 101, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91101
Telephone: (626) 345-5778
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Mercado - Pasadena

4.5

267 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

140 S. Lake Avenue Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91101

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Mercado offers handcrafted cuisine, artful design, warm atmosphere and service that is both friendly and informed to guide each guest through the dining experience. Mercado is an inventive mix of food, atmosphere, and tradition, reflecting the heart & soul of Mexican dining. A fresh, modern yet comfortable design, enhanced with three patios for a relaxing way to enjoy a cocktail and food. The menu exemplifies the cuisine and flavor of the partners' Mexican roots, featuring items such as Chef Acevedo's signature Carnitas, created from a recipe handed down through generations. Tortillas are made by hand and only the finest meats, poultry, and seafood are used in our dishes. This same philosophy carries over to our bar where all of our juices are hand-squeezed.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sun - Mon 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tues - Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 345-5778
Website
http://www.cocinasycalaveras.com/mercado/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jose Acevedo

Location
140 S. Lake Avenue Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91101
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Guacamole$12.00
hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips
Choriqueso$12.00
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Tamales$11.00
fresh masa, chef's choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca (limited availability)
Tostaditas de Ceviche$14.00
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de árbol aioli

Salads

Mercado House Salad$10.00
mixed baby greens, carrots, onions, sweet 100 tomatoes, spicy pepitas, La Tarea tequila vinaigrette
The Commons Cobb Salad$18.00
grilled Jidori chicken, mixed greens, nueske bacon, avocado, queso fresco, chile piquín black beans, pico de gallo, habanero ranch
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad$19.00
persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing (choose skirt steak or shrimp)
Mexican Kale Salad$18.00
kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (choose Jidori chicken or salmon)

Tortas and Sandwiches

served with our house salad

Torta de Carnitas$17.00
Chef Jose's slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, queso fresco, guacamole, chile de árbol aiol
Fish Sandwich$18.00
grilled white fish, chile piquín rub, mexican slaw, jalapeño tartar, red onions, tomatoes, pickles
Fried Chicken Torta$17.00
Jidori fried chicken, chile morita 1000 island, mexican apple slaw, tomatoes, pickles, red onions

Tacos and Enchiladas

Tacos de Arrachera$18.00
skirt steak, Yxta salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño$19.00
pulled Mary's free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans
Tacos de Pescado$18.00
skillet-seared white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans
Tacos de Carnitas$17.00
Chef Jose's slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, guacamole, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans
Enchiladas Suizas$17.00
pulled Mary's free-range chicken, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso cotija, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans

Large Plates

Market Chile Relleno$16.00
Chef Jose's hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese, yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice
Chile Verde Estilo Arco Iris$18.00
Salmon Creek pork, chile verde, chile piquín black beans, mexican rice
Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles$23.00
roasted Mary's half chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes
Carne Asada$27.00
marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn
Camarones al Ajillo$23.00
mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, market vegetables
Pescado del Día
today's fresh catch
- MKT

Vegetables and Sides

Elote$9.00
grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija
Coliflor al Pastor$10.00
roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro
Market Vegetables$9.00
Chef Jose's hand-picked seasonal vegetables
Chile Piquín Black Beans$4.00
Lela's Mexican Rice$4.00
Cilantro Lime Rice$4.00
Roasted Habanero Salsa$1.00
Escabeche$3.00

Drinks

Lunch Margarita (We Won't Tell)$9.00
Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite$4.00
Mint Lemonade / Jamaica / Agua Fresca (One Refill)$4.00
Strawberry Fanta / Sidral Mundet (Apple Soda)$4.00
Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water$4.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Peerless Coffee / Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea$4.00
chamomile, blueberry hibiscus

What 267 people are saying

Mercado - Pasadena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

267 Reviews

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SusieW
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
Best guacamole in town hands down! Margaritas also soooo good!
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chickenpotpie VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lindsey was an absolute gem during our meal! She was attentive, friendly, genuine - an all around delight!
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DwightB VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friends and n town
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Avalon2
Los Angeles33 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went to Mercado for lunch after watching the Rose Parade. Has many delicious items on the menu to select from. We tried the chile relleno, carnitas tacos, and enchiladas plus guacamole for an appetizer. Everything was delicious.
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Kimberly VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing have been here many times alway the same
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JasonC
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We happened to arrive during happy hour and were not disappointed. Tacos de papas we fantastic. Plenty of filling and delicious. We also tried the queso fresco tamale. Filling to mass ratio was proportioned well. It is quite a bit of queso fresco, so they sit kinda heavy.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on December 29, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, but a bit salty
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Ronk
Palm Springs2 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A little chilly outside even with heaters.
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snuff
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is absolutely wonderful, staff is friendly and attentive and they have a bomb selection of tequila and mezcal. Can't recommend this place enough.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 24, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food quality has gone down. Sadly not sure I will be returning.
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140 S. Lake Avenue Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sun - Mon 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tues - Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Acevedo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cocinasycalaveras.com/mercado/
Phone number
(626) 345-5778

Mercado - Pasadena

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Starters

Guacamole$12.00

Choriqueso$12.00

Tamales$11.00

Tostaditas de Ceviche$14.00

Salads

Mercado House Salad$10.00

The Commons Cobb Salad$18.00

Cahuenga Cucumber Salad$19.00

Mexican Kale Salad$18.00

Tortas and Sandwiches

Torta de Carnitas$17.00

Fish Sandwich$18.00

Fried Chicken Torta$17.00

Tacos and Enchiladas

Tacos de Arrachera$18.00

Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño$19.00

Tacos de Pescado$18.00

Tacos de Carnitas$17.00

Enchiladas Suizas$17.00

Large Plates

Market Chile Relleno$16.00

Chile Verde Estilo Arco Iris$18.00

Pollo en Salsa de Cuatro Chiles$23.00

Carne Asada$27.00

Camarones al Ajillo$23.00

Pescado del Día

Vegetables and Sides

Elote$9.00

Coliflor al Pastor$10.00

Market Vegetables$9.00

Chile Piquín Black Beans$4.00

Lela's Mexican Rice$4.00

Cilantro Lime Rice$4.00

Roasted Habanero Salsa$1.00

Escabeche$3.00

Drinks

Lunch Margarita (We Won't Tell)$9.00

Mexican Coke / Mexican Sprite$4.00

Mint Lemonade / Jamaica / Agua Fresca (One Refill)$4.00

Strawberry Fanta / Sidral Mundet (Apple Soda)$4.00

Evian Still / Badoit Sparkling Water$4.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Peerless Coffee / Organic Black Iced Tea / Hot Tea$4.00

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