Marsha Caven

Service is quick, efficient, and friendly. I got the Tootsie Plate (tortilla soup and crispy chicken taco) with an added brisket enchilada. All the brisket dishes are delicious. I deal with electrolyte issues and the salty rich broth of to their tortilla soup calms my symptoms. El Mercado’s tortilla soup is my favorite in the city.

Brittany M

I love this place! My sister and I have been coming here for like at least 10 years! The service is always amazing and fast! The best Mexican martini!! Our server this afternoon was new but also great and efficient with great service!

Reba McCord

Great music, staff, quality product! The garlic sour cream sauce has never let me down, perfecto! I have always liked the fact that they use the best cheese!- The staff gives an attitude of ease. They help each other in making sure their guests receive the best of expectations. My thanks to Gamma,Alex,Yvonne,Karen, Erica, Claudia ,Monica Nancy for they’re welcoming me and making me feel at home every time!

Holly Ahern

Trailer Park appetizers are a meal! Follow up with top shelf margaritas from the bar!

Veronica Gomez

This place is amazing!! I ordered the brisket quesadilla this thing was huge, and this was only a half order! The servers were all so nice as soon as I walked in they all greeted me and seated me immediately! The restaurant it self is like a little hidden gem! Super cozy and cute!

Jacquelyn Pruet

This is an Austin TexMex classic. Think of it as the restaurant equivalent of a dive bar. This is where you come when you don’t want to or need to care how you look but you want a big plate of sizzling fajitas and maybe a margarita. This no frills spot will always hit the spot. Come hungry and leave with a belly full of yummy electric yellow queso.

+8

pronins

What a wonderful restaurant! I’ve dined here on countless occasions and it’s been a great experience each time. Some of my personal favorites are the Hot Latin Kisses (shrimp with cheese-stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon) and the beef fajitas. For drinks, try the Mexican Martini - it’s a cross between a traditional Martini and a Margarita. The atmosphere is very laid back and the owner and all the staff members are very kind and generous. Highly recommended.

+1

Brynn Rinehart

We love this El Mercado!!! It is in our neighborhood but it is my family's favorite restaurant. Service is great! We tend to sit on the patio. I forgot to take pictures but the kids portions are large. Poncho nachos are a favorite, as well as the enchiladas. Gamaliel, Yvonne, and today we had Alex - all are excellent waitstaff! We love the Phillip's Queso and Sopapilla's...but the best is the complimentary chips and salsa! Please don't make this place too popular. El Mercado Burnet Road is a fantastic choice for delicious Tex-Mex.

+7

Old school Tex Mex vibes! Great casual food and great drinks! Good lunch prices and many options to choose from. I’ve been coming here since early 90s and want to see this place keep going! Go support them!

James Cozby

Fun, 90’s throw back, Tex-mex joint. A staple of my wife’s family for decades. Really good brisket tacos. STRONG, yet delicious margaritas. Don’t plan to drive if you order a large one!

achelle foster

Visited this place for National Margarita day.. started off with brunch and a couple of margs.. food was good and so were drinks.. we had planned to visit other places so it was a quick stay, but nonetheless made an impression on us.. service was quick and great and food was delicious.. Will definitely be back!

+1

Lisa Mahapatra

Decent food, but their kids food is really not done with any care. We've ordered serval kids plates and each time our daughter doesn't eat them and they are kinda terrible so I don't blame her. Dry quesedilla, old fries. Chicken tenders with too much breading etc. We will probably avoid in the future as each time our kid goes hungry.

Brezo Mushroom

Like others have said. Food was bland. Decor looked like they went to Mexico one time and decided to throw it up in the place. Service was good at the very least. However, averaging $20 a meal for bland and dry food??? Absolutely never again. There’s no love. The place feels devoid of what makes Mexican food amazing.