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Merkado

4.1 (154 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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La A.K. -delish
Mary M.

We were blown away by the flavors! Every plate and drink provided its own dance in my tummy, with so much flavor. The staff ensures you're not forgotten, as it's quite the spot before and after events. The bar and dining room has many unique designs that create a rustic backdrop with tasty bites. It's definitely one I come back to often.

Shruti J.

The drinks were really good. It didn't matter what we ordered and we ordered about 8-9 drinks and every drink came out with a perfection. The service was fast and we were seated right away. The place is very cozy and very good night spot. The appetizers were really good. The ceviche is worth trying. I loved how they gave the ceviche out with Yucca chips. That added to the uniqueness of the Dish we ordered a couple of different tacos. Pork taco was the best. The octopus was good too. Great place great service. Great food. Great drinks overall.

Cocktail tasting menu
Anthony Z.

Came here for restaurant week, and wow was it a blast. I'm left surprised at why this place wasn't more full on a Saturday night, especially at their bars. The outside is an unassuming brick building, but inside was well furnished and combined traditional Mexican elements with modern decor. They had a separate area for the bar and drinks. There was also a corporate event in the back, but they are pretty out of the way and we didn't even notice them until the end. We had the $30 cocktail tasting menu, and for the price, the 3 drinks and 3 bites we got were all top tier. Parking can be a little tough since street parking is limited, but we found a spot across the street since we just passed the time for the 8am-6pm loading zone time (hint: 5:50 is a good time to hunt for parking). We ordered a cocktail tasting menu and an Enchilada with duck. It's a shame the tasting menu isn't in their traditional menu, because we were in love with every drink and bite. The meat quality was very high, and you can taste the quality of the ingredients in each bite. I attached the tasting menu, but our favorite cocktail was the Summer in the City (dark rum with passionfruit, guava, mint, and lime). The presentation of each cocktail was also very picturesque and colorful. The small plates were also very well presented and were bursting with flavor. Our favorite dish was the duck leg. I just wish they had the duck leg meat on their regular menu, because I'd actually come to eat here on a regular basis! The enchiladas was also very good, and the duck carnitas was a nice surprise. The duck was not gamey, and very tender and flavorful. Service was also very friendly. We were always greeted with smiles and they were very accommodating to our questions. A great experience with the food overall, but my review may be a bit limited since it was mainly the cocktail tasting menu.

Plátanos

Flavors were top notch. Patofreido had a delicate crisp to it that complimented the creaminess of the dish. Only thing is that the portions felt small. The plátanos were like Mac & cheese balls but with a plantain, it was so good.

Quesadilla
Vinh T.

I used to frequent here a lot. The food was flavorful and exciting. These days I'm faced with inconsistency in every part Horchata: The horchata the past 3 times has tasted different every time; unfortunately all 3 just don't taste like horchata. Had mixture of too much cream, not enough cream, or just no spice of cinnamon. Guacamole and chips: The tortillas are still good but the guacamole is lacking in flavor and just disproportionate to the amount of chips. Tostada: Once used to be topped with exciting flavors now just resembles a ceviche on a tortilla. Unfortunate. Yucca fries: Very well done. But for the price of 4 fries, it's hard to justify vs some neighboring restaurants. Quesadilla: Was tasty and an interesting take. There's a lot going on and as I write this review I don't even remember what meat it was. Maybe it was buried under everything. Unfortunately, it'll be hard to return as each visit just feels like a gamble of what it used to be

Tacos Barbacoa, Plátanos, Duck Enchiladas, Arroz & Frijoles, Chips & Guacamole

I had a great time dining here. We came for Valentine's Day and the atmosphere was nice. We got started with chips and guacamole which was wonderful on its own. We went with the duck enchiladas, Barbacoa Tacos, and a side of plátanos & arroz/frijoles. I would definitely recommend the duck enchiladas and the plátanos, they were delightful. The drinks were great too, very refreshing and the horchata wasn't too watered down either. The service was excellent our waiters were very friendly. They also played Bad Bunny the entire time we were there so it was a nice bonus!

Tacos
Paulita E.

Need some dinner and really wanted to have some Mexican food. Dropped by here on yesterday. Service was fast. My server was welcoming and offered some suggestions. The place was clean and busy with some good music going and the food was great! I definitely am coming back for more ceviche for sure.

Warache
Alisa P.

Great place for a family brunch or for a friends party. Very spacious, modern and the food is great. They have brunch and dinner menus. We loved everything we ordered, even though ceviche was pretty spicy. Service was fast. Also the place has good accessibility for strollers and I'd call it kid friendly.

Course 3

We were lured into Merkado for the first time by their SF Restaurant Week cocktail tasting menu, which features three superb cocktails paired with generous 'bites' for $30 - an insane value, especially considering how insanely tasty everything was. The drinks were creative, balanced in unique flavor vs. liquor strength, and showcased their bar's ability to make a diverse range of drinks that were all unexpectedly mind blowing. We also ordered the El Valle and MRKDO Sando from the happy hour menu (not pictured) to round things out.

July 2024 menu
Maya R.

We visited on a Wednesday evening for dinner before a Giants game. With a large party of nine, we were glad to have a reservation. Despite the busy atmosphere, our service was prompt, and all our food arrived together, which was nice. The cocktails were delicious, and the chips and guac hit the spot. The tacos were on the smaller side, but that gave us room to try different appetizers. It is a little pricey but I would definitely come back for dinner before another Giants game!

Gisela C.

Didn't get to try the food, but the drinks were delish! Also loved the place and how spacious it was. I'd definitely go back to try the food soon. Everyone there was cool, and attentive.

Mission Bay torta
Pascale S.

Got lunch here today with some coworkers. The restaurant was empty at noon except for us (not surprising on a Friday in SOMA really), but our service as a result was nice and quick. We got chips, salsa and guac to start all of which were really good. Our main lunch orders came soon after. I got the mission bay torta. It was delicious! Came covered in the red sauce so I ate with a fork and knife and it also came with some greens and peppers on the side. Overall I really like Merkado as a lunch spot my only complaint is the price point being a little higher than other sit down lunch spots nearby. Still will be returning in the future!

Cheese dip which I scrapped from the pan. A total of  3 good portions that fed us.
David F.

Food was good, but one funny thing did happen. We ordered the cheese dip which was missing of an important ingredient. See picture below. Other than that, all good.

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Interesting tacos and fun drinks. The vibe was nice, but it got a bit loud once the pre-game crowd showed up. The service was attentive.

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Mercado has amazing food and drinks every time! We come here before or after GS Valkyries and Giants games!

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