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AMC Mercado 20

3.0 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateCinema, Bars
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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AMC MERCADO 20 ATMOSPHERE

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Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Blanca G.

I had a great experience at AMC Mercado! The theater was clean, comfortable, and well-organized. The seats were super cozy, and the sound and picture quality were excellent -- definitely makes the movie feel more immersive. The staff was friendly and quick, especially at the concession stand, which I always appreciate. I also love how easy it is to find parking and how convenient the theater is to get in and out of. Overall, AMC Mercado is one of my favorite spots to catch a movie. I'll definitely be coming back!

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Aparna K.

Highly recommend this theatre for its prime experience. We went to watch Dhurandhar and it was just magnificent. The sound and lights were just perfect. And the seats were super comfortable with enough leg room even not stretched out . Definitely going back again .

Rich H.

Great theater in the South Bay. I've seen many movies there and love the convenience (parking, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.). I can't remember when theaters started selling alcohol, but that is another added benefit. The theaters themselves are good. Seats are comfortable, some recline and there seems to be more room for path of travel. The screens are big and picture & sound really immerse you into the movie--especially IMAX. Saw F1 and it was incredible. Don't know what is coming next, but whatever it is, I'll be at the Mercado. WOOOH!!!!

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Stephanie K.

Came after work for the "scream unseen" movie. Today it was we bury the dead... certainly not a horror movie, scary at times.. but was worth seeing. I love that they have these types of movies on Monday, and they also have a regular screen unseen, that can be just about anything else.

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Lloyd C.

It has been awhile since I last came to AMC Mercado 20. I don't like looking for a parking spot here nor the old outdated stadium seating. No thank you. But tonight, I saw a movie in theater 20 and I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in to see that it was remodeled to the recliner seats.

Barbara S.

Gotta beat the heat by hitting a cool flick. We purchased tickets on line so we just walked right to the snack bar. The snack bar cashier was pleasant and joking around with us but then we had to wait a bit for our popcorn. The gourmet cheese was out of this world but sad that there were no refills. We couldn't even have a refill of the original unless we paid again. (If you pay for an original you get refills) Oh well. Definitely a little pricey: a large drink and large cheese popcorn for $25.79. The drink area wasn't too inviting as it had a sticky floor which is to be expected but not to the extent it was upon opening. The counter was over loaded with straw papers but I don't blame the establishment but filthy patrons. It may be a great idea to place an open garbage can in the area so one would have to walk into it. The theater was clean and lit just right so you don't stumble over your own feet. Had an enjoyable day date with the hubs.

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Lauren L.

AMC Mercado - 4 stars Our go to movie theatre. There has been an increase of car break ins so be aware. They do have a security guard that patrols but it's hard to look after the cars in the further back rows, or that's not under a bright light in visibly. The movie theatre itself is pretty well maintained. Certain theaters are smaller than others depending on the movie. They have your usual bar and ordering in the center between the two sides of the theatre. Afternoon time on weekends could get super crowded I notice. Sometimes the bathrooms are not as well kept as I'd like them to be

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Hong Ha H.

AMC Mercado 20 is my go-to theater for a great movie night. I have AMC Stubs A-List (even with the recent price increase), and for the number of movies my friends and I watch, it's still worth it. Mercado is one of the best locations in the area because it's right off the freeway, surrounded by plenty of food options, and has comfortable seating. All of the seats here recline, and even the laser theaters have seat warmers, which is a nice touch. Plus, they offer IMAX and Dolby, so there's always a premium option if you want an upgraded experience. It has aged a bit...it's not as new as the Sunnyvale location (not all of the seat work). From where we live in San Jose, this is the best theater in the area. The concessions process is streamlined, and check-in is always efficient. I've never had any major disruptions during a movie, which is a huge plus. Out of all the theaters nearby, this is definitely my favorite spot for a low-key night out. Update: restrooms need work...

Clarizza A.

Solid movie theater with reclining and heated seats. Some of the arm rests lift up which is nice if you're watching a movie with your partner. This plaza gets pretty busy with the in-n-out in the same parking lot, but still there was plenty of parking available.

Juliet T.

Something important about movie theaters are seats... and the seats here are so uncomfortable! The seats are pretty stiff and the recline is not good. My partner and I purchased tickets to watch Despicable Me 4 in the Dolby Cinema room and the price totaled to $27 plus a $2 service fee from Atom (third party app). For a ticket that is around $30, I'd hope that the seats would be comfortable.. The theater itself is relatively decent and clean. The ticketing process is also pretty easy going.

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Always fun watching American and foreign films here. Good array with nice staff. Seats are comfy and clean.

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Ask the Community - AMC Mercado 20

Does AMC El Mercado have booster seats for toddlers?

Is there a arcade?

There used to be a few arcade machines (The Terminator Salvation game among others) but they were removed when the theater was renovated. The current location of the bar is where the arcade machines used to be.

Are all the seats recliners?

Mostly! The Dolby Cinema auditoriums have recliners but they don't recline all the way back and aren't heated. The IMAX auditoriums have plush rockers which are similar to recliners (in look and feel) but they don't recline. All of the other… Read more

How small do the backpacks are supposed to be?

They don't have rules against backpacks.

Is there IMAX in one of these AMC Mercado theaters?

Yes

Can you bring Starbucks inside the theater? I know there is a Starbucks located outside of AMC

No outside food or drinks due to their policy

Does anyone know which auditorium numbers are the larger one and which are the small ones?

I believe 9-11. 9 is Dolby and 10-11 are imax and 3d

Is backpack allowed to bring in? I don't have a car to store my bag.

Small backpacks are allowed in.

The tickets for the Dolby version of the movie we're seeing was 20 bucks each, what's the difference?

Reserved seating, luxury recliner seats, smaller audience, 4k resolution projectors, the best surround sound, the seats can even rumble - the best sound and image experience you can get at the movie theaters, hence the big ticket prices.

Is it open seating?

Yes. They are renovating the bigger theater on the left side so maybe it'll be reserved seating once it's done remodeling. Should be done fairly soon. The walkway looks pretty cool from what I was able to see. Almost like something out of tron

Do they sell beer?

yes, they do - not for morning shows though, bar opens in afternoon/evening

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Seats: 5/5 Walk into the theater and you'll find that the seats are large, comfy, and spacious.

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AMC Mercado 20 - movietheaters - Updated May 2026

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