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El Mercado
1302 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
+1 512 447 7445
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#23 of 29 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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The sombreros and parrots, mixed with the Mexican music in the background, could fool diners into thinking they stepped into a fiesta. This good old-fashioned restaurant is serious about its Mexican food, served with a progressive touch. From breakfasts of huevos, rancheros or migas to dinners of grilled chicken, shrimp, fajitas and more, the food here does not fail to satisfy. The atmosphere is casual; the patio is terrific and the hot sauce is great.

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Hours

M-Th 10:30a-10p, F 10:30a-11p, Sa 9a-11p, Su 9a-10p

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