Great atmosphere and concept. All the businesses are interconnected for a unique "mercado" experience. Delicious classic Mexican foods, from tacos to enchiladas and mole. All the dishes are authentic and have a homemade taste to them. Order a traditional or specialty Margarita or a beer from the bar to complete your dining experience. You can also do a little shopping in the small market with Mexican decorative items and gifts. read more

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Mesa Mercado is soft open with a limited menu. Full menu coming September 1st. Very smoothly run for just opening. Everything was delicious but the al pastor tacos were bland. My understanding is they will be made on a rotating cooker like gyros but that is not being done yet. I'll try them again when they do them that way. Beware to try the salsas before putting them on your food. A few are too spicy for me. read more

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Bland, bland and more bland. I had the arranchera steak with a cheese enchilada. First the steak was very fatty and the seasoning was salty and not flavorful at all. The cheese enchilada was soooo bad I couldn't finish it. The tortilla was hard as a rock. Imagine a tortilla sitting out for a long period of time and the edges start getting hard and the center chewy. That was my enchilada. It contained minimal cheese and the sauce was bland. Their salsas were ok but nothing with a good kick. The guac was good but how can anyone screw up guac. Service was also very lacking here. We walked in and was not greeted, no one was around except the bartender who was busy tending bar to notice us. That's her job so not her fault, but where is the hostess?! My friend went to find the restroom and I sat on the chairs they had in the front. When my friend returned, I still had not been helped! she was adamant to try this place so instead of waiting for someone to finally come seat us at a table, we sat at the bar. The bartender was great and attentive how As for the atmosphere and set up of the place, it is very nice and spacious. For the price, flavor/quality of food and service, I would not recommend this place, nor will I be returning. Update: came back for a girls night and got the arranchera tacos. They were actually pretty good but they don't even come with rice and beans, no side whatsoever! We got salsa which they charge for and I forgot to mention in my first post that while the guac is good, it's cause you have to make it yourself. You mush the avocados, add the salt etc. And service was still very lacking. Still not impressed. read more

Authentic VEGAN Mexican Food, is an art in itself! . Today I made my second stop for the #sacramentoveganchefchallenge to a place I've visited before Mesa Mercado, they usually have one Vegan option today I was surprised with an entire menu! I've always had a great experience here the service is great and the food is made to order And within 15-20 minutes at most you get a hot plate on your table. Of course appetizers come before that and a welcoming chips and Salsa always keeps you busy as you wait. The server Gustavo was well experience in Vegan cuisine, and understands the difference between vegetarian, vegan and the "just no meat" on the plate concept that most Mexican restaurants aren't aware of. Now back to the food! The ceviche was the right texture and marinated with a lime flavor that blows your tastebuds out of the water!! I also ordered two entrees because I could not make up my mind. Tacos are a replica of what a Mexican Fish Taco would taste like but without the mercury and dead flesh, instead they are freshly fried cauliflower heads in a beer batter. The sauce made this taco it's taste is similar to a cashew Creme sauce with a hint of spice and lime juice you can really feel the Mexican flavors and blends in this taco; Oh.. and to wrap it all up a blue corn tortilla makes the crunchy Taco have that soft finish. The Mole is something unexplainable!! Literally the best Mexican Meal I've had that's as close to what my Mother makes. The unimaginable pairing of a sweet and delicious spicy thick sauce on a perfectly cooked plantain is literally making my mouth watery as I write this. The rice was fluffy and although it was a pairing that complemented the Mole it could have been a dish on its own. This meal took me back to when I was a little girl and had a simple but fulfilling plate of Arroz con Mole for a holiday. Finally let me just say this restaurant is one you have to try! No passport needed to experience this authentic food experience. read more

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Second time here. Food is amazing. Try the three enchilada plate...delicious. Green was my favorite. Carnitas super yummy too. Great deconstructed mix your own guacamole. Chips fresh & crisp. read more

We made a trip out here on a Sunday afternoon after seeing it on good day. It looked great but they failed on 3 counts: 1) the server asked if we wanted to start with chips and salsa ($3) and we had to ask a different server 10 minutes later where it was. Again, looks nice, 3 types of salsa but not nearly enough for the amount of chips. It was good. 2) my husband wanted to get a carne asada and a pork taco but was told it was told you can only get one or the other; no mixing-what? They were served the same way. 3) i would be generous to say our food came out lukewarm. My husband had the came asada taco and i has the tamal/ echilada combo everything was cold yet my tsmal was burnt. Flavors were there but difficult to enjoy with cold beans. read more

I Love Mesa Mercado for the upscale menu, ambiance, decor but more importantly because thats my peoples. read more

Mesa Mercado - Dulce de Leche French Toast.....Delicioso! - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Not only is it authentic Mexican food but this is some of the best tasting food in all of Sacramento. Jose Lui gave us some of the best service and I can't wait to get back to this place. Amazing!! read more

Mesa Mercado - Al Pastor Tacos, Burrito Style - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Oh wow. How unassuming. How unique. How much would I love to eat here every week to try everything on the menu in record time? Very much. I always wondered what would go into this shopping center after seeing it empty for so long. I seen this place opening and never heard too much about it. I knew it was here but since we generally aren't in Carmichael too often this place wasn't high on my radar but after last month's brunch at Mesa Mercado I cannot wait to come back for an enjoyable dinner, another brunch, or a quick drink at the bar before perusing the many businesses in this area. Walking in on a Saturday early afternoon we knew we needed a semi-healthy brunch place (i.e. no syrup drenched waffles with candied pecans) but also close to the event we were attending later at the Patriot (which we had already tried in all fairness.) I was immediately intrigued by the "Divorced eggs", two eggs separated by shredded pork and served with rice. This plate was THE BEST breakfast I have ever ordered and each bite was better than the last. I still dream of this breakfast...I am a little bit afraid to go back and get it again if it doesn't live up to the first plate my dream will be ruined BUT it was so simple in it's goodness I hope when I go back I get the same yummy dish. Anthony was also extremely forthcoming with his praises of his menudo and was so into his dish he said it was the best menudo he has ever had. I also had a bloody mary and usually this isn't a drink I would tend to get because I am not into tomato drinks (Coulda had a V8? Not me!) but this bloody mary was not too tomato-y, as in not just a shot of vodka with some sort of thick tomato puree floating over it. It was a genuine cocktail and tasted great. I cant wait to be back and try my new favorite again along with new menu items. Great service, great food, can't wait to try again. read more

My starter came out after the entrees. My entree was cold. Had to ask several times for our drinks. Portions were small for the price. Our waiter poured water into my soda. It's almost midnight & I'm up with an upset stomach. read more

Went on a lazy Sunday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised! My Aunt had recommended this place and Suzy and I decided to "be in the neighborhood". Instead of standard chips and salsa, this place served a spiced mango chunk plate! If your a fan of mango, you should go because of this! We did order the chips and salsa and we enjoyed the varieties they had and thought the green one was the best! The main course was the steak and green enchilada. While the steak was a bit rare for me, the flavor was great and once again,the hit a home run with the green enchilada! But this wasn't enough! they had to go put fresh homemade churros and actual churro ice cream on the menu. It was the perfect finish to an excellent meal! This place is definitely on our Be Back list! read more

Mesa Mercado - Delicious salsa flavors! And mango for the table! - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Great service. Food goes 3 steps beyond refried beans and rice. Mango Cake - eat this ASAP read more

This spot was an amazing place to eat, what made it amazing was my server Donovan. He was absolutely brilliant, he was super friendly and hustled with absolute grace! It was busy for an afternoon and you couldn't even tell he was the only one working! The food was also a plus, presented beautifully on a plate and tasted amazing! Would definitely come back whenever Donovan is working! read more

I've been to this restaurant quite a few times now and I have never been disappointed. It's located at the Milagro Centre on Fair Oaks Blvd. Lots of parking and it's easy to get to. There are a few restaurants located in one "market" style setting. The decor is so much fun and it's very relaxing in my opinion. The wait staff was very friendly. We had a party of 20 we were expecting, but only 10 showed. I apologized for the change in seating and he was fine with it. The table was ready with cucumber water, chips and salsa. The 3 salsa's were fantastic, the green tomatillo being our favorite. The owner came to our table and greeted our large party. He told us about his other restaurants that he has and kind of gave us a feeling of why he picked the menu he has at this location. Lastly, my absolute favorite thing was the shrimp torta that I had. It was plump shrimp perfectly cooked with chipotle sauce, bacon, and a yummy cabbage slaw topped with cilatro. Soooooo Fabulous. ***** Our other diners were very happy with each of their items as well. The enchiladas were a hit with both red and green sauce, and another diner had the mole. The fish tacos were also a hit. ***** ***** Across the Board! read more

Mesa Mercado - Plump Shrimp Torta perfectly cooked with chipotle sauce, bacon, and a yummy cabbage slaw. - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

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The food is amazing but the staff is even better! I love everything about this place! Jorge is the mayor of El Mercado! You are lucky if he is your food server! read more

Great food! They always have delicious and creative vegan options, especially during the vegan challenge month (October) but all year, too.

These are the best people in the world and deserve our support in such tough times. We moved out of the area but still come from Folsom to support them. I live the Pollo Mercado. Very tender and full of flavor. Their fish tacos are the very best and the house margarita is spectacular. Service is always great. The people complaining during such difficult times should show more compassion for this excellent establishment. read more

Got the chicken enchiladas, kid's quesadilla, and tiera madre. All was very tasty and yummy. We were happily surprised at how tasty the beans and rice were and appreciated everything in the kid's meal. Look forward to trying other options next time. read more

Stopped in tonight for drinks and a early dinner. Service was exceptional and server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Entree was Barramundi and it was better than server described. I would recommend this place to anyone. Great service and exceptional food with nice experience. read more

Excellent food! My husband, daughter, and I recently had a late lunch at Mesa Mercado. There were a few other patrons when we first arrived but we basically had the dining area to ourselves. Service was good and attentive. We ordered both the queso fundito and the chips and salsa as appetizers. Chips and salsa aren't complimentary but are only $3 and well worth it in my opinion because they are homemade, warm, and fresh-- much better than some of the complimentary chips you get at other Mexican food places. The 3 salsas are flavorful and unique. The queso fundito is amazing and is pretty much a meal in and of itself... Would be good to order just on it's own with a margarita. My husband and I both ordered the 3 chicken enchilladas with the 3 different sauces. I was impressed with the sauces, especially the mole-- perfectly spiced. The chicken was seasoned really well. I will definitely order this again... I'm already craving it! And honestly, while the portion sizes may not be as big as other Mexican restaurants, the enchilladas dish is large enough to share/split. We took home left-overs, so the portion sizes are decent. My daughter had the Tierra Madre quesadilla--spinach, mushrooms, onions and roasted poblano, melted cheese, in a large sun-dried tomato flour tortilla. Really good. Nothing was overly salty or greasy and I left the restaurant feeling good and not too full. Hours later, I didn't feel dehydrated, which is always a positive thing. Prices are on the higher side but worth it, in my opinion, due to the overall quality and deliciousness of the food. SO good. Go, just go! Cool to have a place like this in Carmichael. read more

The food is FANTASTIC (vegan friendly) and if you enjoy cocktails, the tamarindo margarita is BOMB!! Our usual bartender, Dora knows her stuff and is such a delight. The live music and the Mexican heritage exudes beauty, which only adds to the extraordinary atmosphere. Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area with enormous amounts of Mexican restaurants, this place takes me back. Home away from home. read more

Mesa Mercado - Al pastor tacos with pineapple. - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Our server Donovan was wonderful today! Very pleasant and enjoyable!!! It was busy, but I couldn't tell because he was hustling to make sure we were taken care of!!!! As always - The food was delicious!! read more

Fresh, authentic, wonderful 'Mexican food. Rich, marvelous flavors. Prices are reasonable for high quality, tasty, colorful dishes that will bring you back fir more. There isn't anything on the menu that you won't love. read more

Excellent atmosphere, food, drinks. Best salsa and margaritas I've tasted so far. The veggie soup is delicious. Hope they stay!! read more

Mesa Mercado - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

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I honestly wish I could give it no stars for the worst service and ice cold food. So sad. We love to support our local restaurants... We keep trying this place over and over again thinking it will get better. This is now our sixth time and we will not be coming back ever again. People that work there are so rude, non apologetic, especially when the place is almost empty with people. We give up and hope the owners will make some changes. We have recommended suggestions before, but nothing ever changes. It is too bad. read more

Delicious. Large portions. Enough for left overs. Guacamole is the bomb. Love the enchiladas and the mango margaritas. Great patio. Cool in the afternoon. Friendly staff. read more

Awesome. Just perfect. Wonderful staff. Wonderful menu. Such good vegan choices. Please don't miss this place. read more

Mostly great flavor in dishes. Mole enchilada and tamale were excellent! Albondigas soup was awful. Bland meatballs and the cook spilled the vinegar in the broth. Mojito was excellent. Sangria was so so. read more

So I'm vegetarian, which likely tainted my experience here. They had only one vegetarian item and the server clearly didn't understand the menu that listed it as vegan. Then upon receipt it was horrible.. Clearly not worth $10. I will never return. I wished we had gone to El papagayo, which is in the same parking lot. read more

One of the coolest Mexican restaurants I've been to thus far! What is even more cool is that it is located inside a food market (like a mall of restaurants), so you can also try something different, too. I had just gotten picked up from the airport and my bf brought me here since he has always driven by this place and wanted to check it out. If you ever been to Oxbow Public Market, Anaheim Packing House, or Grand Central Market-- it's like it. Anyway, this particular restaurant was delicious and really cool. I love spicy anything so I got the tamarindo margarita and loved it! My bf got the michelada, and yes they do a good job, served without ice as a real michelada should be. My bf also ordered the chicken enchiladas, one of each flavor (mole, green, and red). They were all flavorful. And, of course they add sour cream and cheese on top. I will say, however, the red enchilada tasted a little too tomato-e. The flavor might have been too mild for us, but I don't think we would order the red again. I also ordered the steak tacos with grilled poblano in blue corn tortilla. It does not come with any sides, but believe me those three tacos are big and will fill you up. The rice they did serve it with the enchiladas and it was also delish. We also ordered the Chile en Nogada, which is a poblano Chile stuffed with meat inside, with flavored sour cream on top and a red sweet sauce which are Mexico's colors. Also, a sprinkle of pomegranate. It was good, I'm just not a fan of eating the sweet sauce. It's good, but I rather eat a sweet sauce when it's in a dessert. My second round of drink was the watermelon one. I don't remember the name of the drink, but comes in a martini glass with a slice of melon, rimmed in some yummy black salt. I thought it was gonna taste too herbal because it had basil in it, but it wasn't at all and really loved it! The service was superb, they were very attentive. When we asked for suggestions the server was very helpful and made sure that he knew what we liked to give us the right recommendation. He was very knowledgeable of the food! We also asked for a spicy house made sauce, which he brought out to us to our satisfaction. It was a green sauce, it was flavorful, and spicy enough that it burned my lips-- loved it! The decor is also very cool, many neat items you don't see at other Mexican restaurants like Mexican toys, real piñatas hanging, Virgin Mary Candles.... and real Mexican music. Other Mexican restaurants play non Mexican music like salsa or bachata, which I don't hate. But, it would be nice to listen to some banda, norteño, or mariachi at a Mexican restaurant. It made the place that much more authentic. If I'm in the area again, would return for sure! read more

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If you're a fan of Mayahuel in downtown Sac, you'll like this place (same owners I think). Flavors and menu are super similar. Don't go here expecting it to be authentic, hole in the wall Mexican food. Its more Mexican inspired, but still delicious nonetheless! I had the pozole and the arrachera tacos. Both were REALLY good, especially the pozole. Perfectly seasoned. I also had their mesa margarita, which was great. Yes, you do have to pay for chips and salsa but the chips tasted freshly made. I think Mayahuel has a better salsa but the trio given at Mesa was still very tasty. The only reason for the 4 stars was the service. It was on the slow side despite there only being about 4 tables with people at the time we were there (Sunday afternoon around 3). The server was very attentive though when he did come around, which helped. read more

Awesome food! Great atmosphere. The fish tacos were delicious and very fresh. The chicken tostadas were also great- the chicken was very tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

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Our favorite restaurant in Carmichael and best Mexican restaurant in Sacramento! The food is so fresh and not your average Mexican restaurant. Julio provides the best service and always provides a wonderful experience. The chicken enchiladas are a must and the soups and stews are fantastic! Happy hour has so many great options to get a taste of the menu, and the new dinner for two specials are a great deal! read more

We meant to go to a different restaurant but google maps took us to here, and we were so happy we landed here! So delicious!

Great location, excellent wait staff and interesting menu. This is not your traditional menu with chips and salsa as starters. The menu is unique and the starter is mango slices with chili powder. The restaurant shares a large space with several other restaurants like an upscale food court. The food was prepared and presented beautifully and the taste was fantastic. Very clean restaurant. read more

Mesa Mercado - Fish tacos and carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Love love love love love. Everything could be a bit spicier but it is as close to my Grandma's kitchen that I've gotten.. the pozole though, that holds a special place in my heart!! read more

Mesa Mercado - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

Not enough staff to adequately serve people. They should not seat as many people as they do. Restaurant was full with only 2 servers. Waiters were trying their best. Management needs to make some tweaks to help their staff out. Part of our party never received food. We just cancelled it. Never got refills. read more

Terrible food! All food came out cold. Maybe a LITTLE flavor but nowhere near authentic. Don't let them actually charge you for alcohol because the Margaritas are weaker than water. They also have an open view kitchen and you can see the chef hanging out and not actually working! We were seated at 7:10 and had food at 8:20....you should probably eat before you come and that's the only way you won't go home hungry. Won't be returning or recommending. read more

Mesa Mercado - Mexican Near Me - Carmichael, California

I had no idea this place was out here until just a few weeks back. Such a nice open space in the North area. The layout is something you just don't see in this area and it's a very welcome change. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Sampled the Dorado and Al Pastor tacos which were very delicious. Was also fortunate enough to have the Elote that was prepared perfectly and was so refreshing. This place is a certain stop next time I am anywhere close. In fact as I am typing this out, I may not wait for an opportunity, it might be that I head out that way just to get some more tasty bites. read more

I'm so glad we went here tonight. The best tortilla chips we've ever had. My hubby had the Tierra Madra tacos and I had the wild Alaskan Cod tacos. Both were absolutely delicious. The rice was amazing. We have never had rice like that. We were both really impress with our dish and the service. The gentleman was so sweet and welcoming. He never made us feel rush and and let us know it was okay to order another round of drinks, 2 mins before closing. If you want a nice cocktail, try their Pure Passion or Mesa Mercado margarita. We will definitely be back. read more