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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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6 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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I have been coming to the Red Apple Cafe for many years. Every time I am in town on business I make…read moresure to come in for breakfast at least one morning. Year after year the breakfast is OUTSTANDING, and year after year the service from my favorites Rebecca (Gertrude!) and Bea is nothing short of fantastic! Always a great experience, and besides waking up, a great start to the day!!

Red Apple Cafe has always been one of my recommendations to friends and family looking for a good…read morebreakfast in town. I've been a few times, and I remember going for the first time about 9 years ago. I remember peering off of Herndon and what a cute red building that looks awfully busy and had a gravel parking lot. Back then it felt very hard to eat here, you had to get here early before the lot filled which obviously means the food is good. Today we were met with kind service and were immediately sat in the out door seating. Which we didn't mind because it was fresh. All the staff members were incredibly kind to me, and I really appreciated the nice compliments and overall vibe this establishment offers Breakfast menu is both American and Mexican inspired which is a plus for this bilingual gal, We stared off with a Mermaid Mimosa for the birthday boy and a Bloody Mary for me. Red Apple gets straight to business as I'd say their drinks are worth the price as they are poured well. I'm a Benedict girl, I went ahead and ordered the smoked salmon Benedict which came with some flavor potatoes. The bene was 10/10 I felt I could really taste a high quality salmon and the egg was perfectly poached. Birthday boy ate the Country fried steak at my recommendation. Pared with potatoes and pancakes. It's safe to say the plates were left cleared. Overall I've never been disappointed here and I'm happy to say my guest enjoyed it for their first time as well. There's a reason that parking lot stays busy

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Red Apple Cafe - Miscellaneous specialty drinks & coffees.           Note they are closed on Sundays!!! 10/25/2024

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Red Apple Cafe - Apple and salmon scramble

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OMG. Amazing Best breakfast food I have had in years…read more We were just traveling through and found this on Yelp.

Great experience this morning, placed our order on the app, came inside a few min early. Woman…read moreworking the counter has always been super nice and welcoming. The space has a few tables inside, they fill up quickly. Space to sit outside as well or order through the app for pickup. Something's changed, the Gravy tastes different to us. We haven't been in a year, so maybe it's tastebuds? It almost looks the same but something tastes different, but y'all be the judge. It tastes more like a cowboy gravy than a white sausage gravy. Getting more smoky flavor this time and it just isn't our favorite. We got the B&G which is, (1)Biscuit and Gravy that also comes with (3) eggs. We also got, The (Big for his Britches). It's the same thing but comes with all the meats! They call it an open faced sandwich. That thing was loaded with gravy, eggs, a few different meats like a sausage patty, bacon, and linguica. Only problem(s) are the flavor of the gravy. We didn't see the option for apple butter; just jam and honey butter. The meat was a little chewy but a positive, the biscuits were good. I do recommend people try them out. Everyone's taste buds are different, plus they aren't skimping on portion size, so that's a win. Plus they have a nice espresso machine and offer some cool-flavored coffees and regular delicious black coffee for the old-school people.

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Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - The front counter of the restaurant

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El Mercadito Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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