Mercado Taqueria

4.7 (111)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

11929 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

A contemporary bar serving tablitas and tacos on handmade tortillas by Jesse Gomez and Jose Acevedo, cocktails by Cesar Arenas

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday 4pm - 11pm; Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 11am - 4pm; Happy Hour Daily Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Saturday - Sunday 4pm - 6pm Late Night Happy Hour Thursday 9pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 10pm - 11pm
Website
http://cocinasycalaveras.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Acevedo

Location
11929 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Area
Studio City
Cross street
Carpenter Ave.
Parking Details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant on Ventura for $6. There is also some street parking available. Please read the signs.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

GuacamoleUSD 11.00
hass avocados, red onions, cilantro, serranos, spicy pepitas
ChoriquesoUSD 12.00
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Cazuela de Chile VerdeUSD 13.00
natural pork, spicy chile verde, avocado, corn tortillas
Cahuenga Cucumber SaladUSD 12.00
persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing
Ceviche VerdeUSD 15.00
citrus-marinated shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, serranos, avocado

Tacos

2 per order—our blue corn tortillas are made in house and are non-GMO

Tinga de PolloUSD 9.00
chicken with chipotle, chile piquín black beans, avocado, pico de gallo
PapaUSD 9.00
mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, Yxta salsa brava
ColiflorUSD 10.00
roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro, caramelized onion, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa
FileteUSD 14.00
filet mignon, avocado, pickled red onions, micro cilantro, fresno chile, Yxta salsa brava
Lela's Ground BeefUSD 9.00
ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa cruda
Baja FishUSD 12.00
Harry Polanco Red Ale beer-battered white fish, mexican slaw, chile de arbol aioli, lime crema, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
Mushroom ChorizoUSD 10.00
mushroom chorizo, potatoes, avocado salsa, cilantro-lime aioli, crispy onions

Tablita

TablitaUSD 25.00
Chef Jose's slow-cooked natural pork, guacamole, Yxta salsa brava, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro with tortillas

Sides

Chile Piquín Black BeansUSD 4.00
Mexican RiceUSD 4.00
Cauliflower al PastorUSD 8.00
Grilled CornUSD 8.00

Tragos

Cocktails and liquor procurement by Cesar Arenas

Taquería MargaritaUSD 9.00
sauza 100% agave silver tequila, fresh sour
Flor de JamaicaUSD 10.00
altos reposado tequila, combier, kaffir lime and clove simple syrup, hibiscus tea, fresh lime, hibiscus sugar rim
El DiabloUSD 11.00
lemon zest infused sombra mezcal, fresh lemon juice, sal de gusano rim
Spicy Cucumber MargaritaUSD 12.00
sombra mezcal, house jalapeño purée, chipotle salt rim
Michelada de MangoUSD 8.00
tecate, lime juice, mango purée, chile mango ice cube, chile tajín rim
Featured CazuelaUSD 13.00

Chelas de México

Tecate, Tecate, 4.5%
- CanUSD 5.00
Bohemia, Monterrey, 4.7%USD 6.00
Corona, Mexico City, 4.5%USD 6.00
draft
Dos Equis Amber, Monterrey, 4.7%USD 6.00
Modelo Especial, Mexico City, 4.4%USD 6.00
draft
Negra Modelo, Mexico City, 5.4%USD 6.00
draft
Pacifico, Mazatlán, 4.5%USD 6.00
Victoria, Mexico City, 4%USD 6.00
137 "Hawking" Wheat Ale, Guadalajara, 4.6%USD 8.00
Agua Mala "Sirena" Pilsner, Ensenada, 5.2%USD 8.00
Wendlandt "Harry Polanco" Red Ale, Ensenada, 5.4%USD 8.00
draft
Fauna "Mala Vida" Belgian Blonde, Mexicali, 6.2%USD 8.00
draft
Wendlandt "Perro Del Mar," IPA, Ensenada, 7%USD 8.00
Border Psycho "La Perversa" IPA Tijuana, 9%USD 9.00
draft
Michelada
add $2

Vinos de México

Viresa Surco 2,7, Cabernet SauvignonUSD 12.00
Valle de San Vicente, B.C.
Viña de Garza, 2 km/h Red BlendUSD 14.00
Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
Casa Magoni, Chardonnay/VermentinoUSD 11.00
Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
Monte Xanic, Sauvignon BlancUSD 12.00
Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Mercado Taqueria.

4.7

(111)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

111 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The special spicy guava margaritas were delicious! As always, the warm fresh chips and chunky guacamole are the best in town. We tried the new pork chili verde with homemade tortillas as an appetizer and practically licked the bowl - outstanding flavor! Both Mercado and the Taqueria remain our favorite go-to restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding and the service even better. Delicious.
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Kevin
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great server every time!
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JessicaR
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated within five minutes of arriving. Fish tacos and guacamole were delicious.
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JenniferM Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great music, fun atmosphere, good drinks, excellent happy hour value. All good!
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cinephile412 Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 December 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed that Mercado Taqueria has changed its menu and dropped the carnitas tacos in favor of nachos. I've been coming to this location since it was Maradentro and the carnitas were the highlight of the menu for me. It's always been overpriced and now that the happy hour menu has been revised and seems to be losing more items, I won't be coming back, it's not worth it.
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KKinLA Gold
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Mercado Taqueria - we go there on a weekly basis. I just wish they would bring back the Dos Gringas tacos! Those were the best!
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AnthonyC
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in the Valley. Everything is so tasty!
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LaurelS Gold
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and cocktails. Friendly staff. We'll be back! Thanks all!!
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aminla Gold
Los Angeles442 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been curious to try Mercado Taqueria, so three of us went for dinner this past Tuesday night. Everything was great, plus we were there during Happy Hour, so we were able to order a few things off that menu, so we saved a few bucks. The servers were extremely friendly and attentive. Our food came up quickly and everything tasted amazing; the fresh blue corn tortillas are fantastic! Overall, we had a very favorable experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Saturday 4pm - 11pm; Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 11am - 4pm; Happy Hour Daily Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Saturday - Sunday 4pm - 6pm Late Night Happy Hour Thursday 9pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 10pm - 11pm
Website
http://cocinasycalaveras.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Acevedo

Location
11929 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Area
Studio City
Cross street
Carpenter Ave.
Parking Details
We offer valet parking in front of the restaurant on Ventura for $6. There is also some street parking available. Please read the signs.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Mercado Taqueria

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters

GuacamoleUSD 11.00

ChoriquesoUSD 12.00

Cazuela de Chile VerdeUSD 13.00

Cahuenga Cucumber SaladUSD 12.00

Ceviche VerdeUSD 15.00

Tacos

Tinga de PolloUSD 9.00

PapaUSD 9.00

ColiflorUSD 10.00

FileteUSD 14.00

Lela's Ground BeefUSD 9.00

Baja FishUSD 12.00

Mushroom ChorizoUSD 10.00

Tablita

TablitaUSD 25.00

Sides

Chile Piquín Black BeansUSD 4.00

Mexican RiceUSD 4.00

Cauliflower al PastorUSD 8.00

Grilled CornUSD 8.00

Tragos

Taquería MargaritaUSD 9.00

Flor de JamaicaUSD 10.00

El DiabloUSD 11.00

Spicy Cucumber MargaritaUSD 12.00

Michelada de MangoUSD 8.00

Featured CazuelaUSD 13.00

Chelas de México

Tecate, Tecate, 4.5%

Bohemia, Monterrey, 4.7%USD 6.00

Corona, Mexico City, 4.5%USD 6.00

Dos Equis Amber, Monterrey, 4.7%USD 6.00

Modelo Especial, Mexico City, 4.4%USD 6.00

Negra Modelo, Mexico City, 5.4%USD 6.00

Pacifico, Mazatlán, 4.5%USD 6.00

Victoria, Mexico City, 4%USD 6.00

137 "Hawking" Wheat Ale, Guadalajara, 4.6%USD 8.00

Agua Mala "Sirena" Pilsner, Ensenada, 5.2%USD 8.00

Wendlandt "Harry Polanco" Red Ale, Ensenada, 5.4%USD 8.00

Fauna "Mala Vida" Belgian Blonde, Mexicali, 6.2%USD 8.00

Wendlandt "Perro Del Mar," IPA, Ensenada, 7%USD 8.00

Border Psycho "La Perversa" IPA Tijuana, 9%USD 9.00

Michelada

Vinos de México

Viresa Surco 2,7, Cabernet SauvignonUSD 12.00

Viña de Garza, 2 km/h Red BlendUSD 14.00

Casa Magoni, Chardonnay/VermentinoUSD 11.00

Monte Xanic, Sauvignon BlancUSD 12.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable