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El Mercadito Restaurant

3.8 (29 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Taco plate w/ adobado
Dan C.

The best tacos I've had in a really, really long time. The adobado was tender and flavorful, the tortillas were (I think) handmade, the rice was really fresh and well-done, and I don't really like refried beans but these were delicious. Everything tasted like a lot of love went into it, and the guy working the front was super nice and helpful, too. I'm glad I found this place

Carla P.

Shrimp ceviche tostadas topped with avocado - This was my favorite (and possibly healthiest) meal during my Fresno work trip! Recommended by our contact who advocates for underrepresented communities receiving contaminated water, we walked in there and immediately knew it was a hit just by the delicious smell coming out of the kitchen and several tables of locals hanging out chatting. A table of construction workers was enjoying shrimp ceviche tostadas and I couldn't look away or stop Being a "shute" (Guatemalan slang for nosy; interchangeable with "metida"). I asked for whatever they were having and the waitress said it wouldn't disappoint. she was right! They keep it simple: diced tomato, onion, cilantro, cucumber, halved shrimp marinated in lime juice. Our table also had the adobada & asada burritos and some type of steak guisada (in tomato sauce). Even the handmade tortillas were amazing.

Menu of what they offer, pretty well priced for being in a small town
Sandra M.

For being in Riverdale it was good. Service was great the young women taking my order was kind and knowledgeable of the menu. The prices weren't too bad for it being in a small town. We got a carne asada burrito, asada fries, 3 tacos plate with beans and rice, and a cheeseburger with fries, and an horchata Burrito-nothing special but good, the meat could of been more moist in my opinion and the salsa could use some working. Not bad, just not my type I like. Veggies in it was a good touch as well but I would of liked some crema or cheese as well. It was also huge! So you totally get your moneys worth Asada fries- Husband said they were good and fulfilled his craving. We did get both the nacho cheese and shredded cheese per the waitresses suggestions. Asada taco plate- typical nothing amazing. Beans were really good and tasted like homemade the rice was ok but it could of been fresher, but I'm super picky with rice so maybe that's just me. Cheeseburger and fries- Friend said it was really good and fresh, the fries were super fresh and great amount as well Overall it was yummy food for very limited choices. I'd go back maybe during the lunch hour to see if the food feels more "fresh".

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5 months ago

Food prices way up, food portions way down, people not as friendly anymore. Will not be ordering from here anymore.

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5 years ago

This restaurant has the best tacos. I come from Fresno just to buy their food. Everything taste fresh. The rice and beans are so good !

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Only townies get vip benefits, and even then the food sucks, if you're from out of town then act rich.

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6 years ago

This restruaant is very bad there was literally frogs inside the mercadito jumping and there food was always cold

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By far the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. I highly recommend this place if you are nearby. Customer service was great as well.

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8 years ago

I have been to this place a handful of times and the service is absolutely horrible and the food is bland and mediocre at best.

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6 years ago

There was fried hair in my burrito that had been cooked in with it. I was extremely grossed out and disgusted. Never eating here again.

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“Great asada tacos w/ Jarritos add to it is salt, onions and cilantro yummy yum.”

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This is a fantastic resort to grab a Tesla Supercharge while getting some pastries or bbq or…read moresitting down at the steakhouse or the restaurant. On the way down to LA we stopped here and charged in the main charging area and then walked to their clean bathrooms and then went to the gift shop. My wife grabbed some fresh cookies that she really liked. Then we walked to the Shell station on site that had quick service Harris Ranch BBQ. I got the Tri-Tip Salad. It was pretty good. The brisket was just adequate. On the way home from LA we plugged in at the main resort parking. Then we went in to the restaurant for lunch. My wife ordered for us. She ordered the Prime Rib medium rare with potato and veggies. I ordered my goto Arnold Palmer. The Prime Rib had peppercorn on it and was served with a side of jous and horseradish. It was more than enough for 2 to share. It was 10/10 The bread was great as well. We will definitely return.

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