Mercado Santa Monica Menu
Mercado Santa Monica, a trendy Latinx-owned cocktail bar in Santa Monica, offers a wide array of upscale Mexican dishes. With options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians, this restaurant caters to diverse dietary needs. Customers rave about the chorizo queso, carnitas, and grilled fish dishes. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is welcoming, making it a great spot for dinner or happy hour specials on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The noise level can get a bit loud, but the overall experience is enjoyable. Don't miss their famous chips and dip trio, churros, and flavorful margaritas. The staff is accommodating and friendly, even providing excellent service for families with infants. Mercado Santa Monica is a must-visit destination for flavorful Mexican cuisine in a vibrant setting. Make a reservation or just walk in for a memorable dining experience.
Dinner
Market Vegetables
Chef Jose's hand-picked seasonal vegetables
Elote
grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquin butter, queso cotija
Coliflor Al Pastor
roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro
Rajas Poblanas
poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, cream, corn tortillas
Guacamole
hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips
Cahuenga Cucumber Salad
persian cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, red onions, avocado, spicy queso añejo, spicy pepitas, fried cilantro, serrano-lime dressing
Dip Duo
guacamole, choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips
Jicama Shrimp Tacos
crispy shrimp, mexican slaw, chile de arbol aioli, jicama tortilla
Mexican Kale Salad
kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette
Choriqueso
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Dos Gringas
spit-roasted pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Tacos De Arrachera
skirt steak, salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions
Tacos De Pescado
skillet-seared white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli
Tostaditas De Ceviche
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, mango, corn, cherry tomatoes, serranos, fresno chilies, avocado, chile de arbol aioli
Tamales
fresh masa, chef's choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca (limited availability)
Market Chile Relleno
Chef Jose's hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese, yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice
Enchiladas De Pollo En Mole Oaxaqueño
pulled Mary's free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, mexican rice, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds
Carnitas
Chef Jose's slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, guacamole, Yxta salsa brava, cauliflower al pastor
Camarones Al Ajillo
mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, market vegetables
Carne Asada
marinated skirt steak, guacamole, cebollita, grilled corn
Pollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles
Jidori airline chicken breast, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes
Pescado Del Día
today's fresh catch
Mexican Coke
Mexican Sprite
Fanta
Diet Coke
Mint Lemonade
Jamaica
one refill
Organic Black Iced Tea
Hot Tea
chamomile, blueberry hibiscus
Peerless Coffee
Evian Still
Badoit Sparkling Water
Chips And Two Salsas
Lela's Mexican Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice
Chile Piquín Black Beans
Roasted Habanero Salsa
Escabeche
Chiles Toreados
Mimosa
fresh-squeezed orange juice, bubbles
Guayaba Mimosa
house guayaba purée, st. germain, bubbles
Chipotle Bloody Mary
Caesar's bloody mary mix, vodka, escabeche
Mercado Sangria
wine, altos reposado tequila, fresh fruit
Mercado Margarita
sauza % agave silver tequila, triple sec, fresh sour
Hand-Squeezed Orange Juice
Guacamole
hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas
Choriqueso
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Nachos De Carnitas
choriqueso, chile piquín black beans, carnitas, guacamole, tomatoes, onions
Dip Duo
guacamole, choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips
Tacos De Papa
mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, Yxta salsa brava, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans
Jicama Shrimp Tacos
crispy shrimp, mexican slaw, chile de arbol aioli, jicama tortilla
Chef Jose's Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, nueske bacon, roasted potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, oaxaca cheese, Yxta salsa brava
Dos Gringas
spit-roasted pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Chilaquiles Rojos Con Huevos
crispy tortillas, salsa roja, two over-easy eggs, queso cotija, crema fresca, cilantro, red onions
Rompope French Toast
brioche, rompope batter, fresh berries, whipped cream, chile-infused agave syrup
Mexican Kale Salad With Chicken
kale, arugula, grilled Jidori chicken breast, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette
Breakfast Tacos
chorizo and eggs, oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, flour tortillas, mexican rice
Torta De Pollo
grilled Jidori chicken breast, red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, grilled red onions, jalapeño-jack, avocado, chile de arbol aioli, potato chips
Market Chile Relleno
Chef Jose's hand-picked vegetables, oaxaca cheese, yellow mole, roasted red chile campana sauce, mexican rice, roasted potatoes
Carne Asada Con Huevos
marinated skirt steak, two over-easy eggs, roasted potatoes, guacamole, Yxta salsa brava
Carnitas
Chef Jose's slow-cooked Salmon Creek pork, guacamole, Yxta salsa brava, cauliflower al pastor
Market Vegetables
Chef Jose's hand-picked seasonal vegetables
Coliflor Al Pastor
roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilantro
Elote
grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija
Chile Piquín Black Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
Mexican Rice
Roasted Potatoes
Nueske Bacon
Roasted Habanero Salsa
Brunch Menu
Happy Hour
Corona
Pacifico
Dos Equis Amber
draft
Modelo Especial
draft
Mercado Margarita
La Flaca
skinny margarita
Hibiscus Margarita
Top Shelf Margarita
Rajas Poblanas
poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, cream, tortillas
Tacos De Papa
mashed potatoes, cabbage, crema fresca, queso fresco, Yxta salsa brava
Tacos De Carnitas
slow-cooked pork, guacamole, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava
Choriqueso
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips
Tamales
Chef's choice of filling, queso fresco, crema fresca
Jícama Shrimp Tacos
crispy shrimp, mexican slaw, chile de árbol aioli, jícama tortilla
Dos Gringas
spit-roasted pastor, oaxaca cheese, onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas
Carnitas Nachos
choriqueso, black beans, carnitas, guacamole, tomatoes, onions
Mercado Margarita
sauza % agave silver tequila, triple sec, fresh sour
Margarita De Jamaica
altos reposado tequila, triple sec, fresh hibiscus, fresh sour
El Diablo
lemon zest-infused sombra mezcal, fresh lemon juice, sal de gusano rim
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
cazadores silver tequila, house jalapeño purée, chipotle salt rim
La Piña Al Pastor
chipotle infused altos silver tequila, pineapple, cucumber, chipotle-morita syrup, chile tajín rim
