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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3212A N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 545-0388
Website: http://cocinasycalaveras.com/
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Reviews
Gordon & Kristina
We celebrated Christmas Eve at Mercado with a table of 10, and the experience was nothing short of perfect. The menu—particularly the tacos and seasonal specials—was outstanding. Exceptional service can be hard to find for large groups, but David was incredible and kept everything running smoothly. A five-star evening
… moreThe Baseline
The Baseline: For a Mexican restaurant the flavors of the food must make use of the prime Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, chiles, rice, cheese, and meats), preparation of sauces/salsas, the meal portion size must make me feel full, and feeling of the restaurant must give me the feeling of a Mexican restaurant.
September 2025 Review:
Food: The Mercado Surf and Turf Tabilta is like the greatest ever. It can and does feed a family of 3-4 people. Pork, chicken, and shrimp with peppers, onions, rice, and beans makes this a meal plate. Pair with the chips and salsas. We also had the seasonal margaritas which were delicious.
Service: Great service the night we came. Never ran out of water (which is needed with the hot peppers).
Ambiance: Week night chill describes the vibe when we came in. The lighting and music made this a great dining experience. Bathroom was clean.
April 2025 Review:
Food: The food at Mercado is amazingly good and I have been here several times. This visit we had the Mercado Surf and Turf Tablita which was full of meat, shrimp, chilis, and veggies. The carnitas was prolly my favorite protein on the plate but everything was grilled and cooked to the amazing flavors you will get at Mercado. For drinks we had the house michelada and the watermelon basil margarita.
Service: You will have great service at Mercado and the wait staff works as a team. If someone notices a need they try to fulfill it. My water glass and bottle was always full.
Ambiance: This is an upscale Mexican dining experience and the decor displays that feeling. Bathrooms were clean and serviced. There is a nice outdoor dining space that overlooks the Manhattan Village common lawn area.
… moreSeptember 2025 Review:
Food: The Mercado Surf and Turf Tabilta is like the greatest ever. It can and does feed a family of 3-4 people. Pork, chicken, and shrimp with peppers, onions, rice, and beans makes this a meal plate. Pair with the chips and salsas. We also had the seasonal margaritas which were delicious.
Service: Great service the night we came. Never ran out of water (which is needed with the hot peppers).
Ambiance: Week night chill describes the vibe when we came in. The lighting and music made this a great dining experience. Bathroom was clean.
April 2025 Review:
Food: The food at Mercado is amazingly good and I have been here several times. This visit we had the Mercado Surf and Turf Tablita which was full of meat, shrimp, chilis, and veggies. The carnitas was prolly my favorite protein on the plate but everything was grilled and cooked to the amazing flavors you will get at Mercado. For drinks we had the house michelada and the watermelon basil margarita.
Service: You will have great service at Mercado and the wait staff works as a team. If someone notices a need they try to fulfill it. My water glass and bottle was always full.
Ambiance: This is an upscale Mexican dining experience and the decor displays that feeling. Bathrooms were clean and serviced. There is a nice outdoor dining space that overlooks the Manhattan Village common lawn area.
Rob Domont
We had an incredible meal with impecxable service at Mercado in Pasadena, and wanted to try the Manhattan Beach restaurant. Very disappointing. First thing I did was ask if they had the Branzino, which was amazing in Pasadena. I was told yes. I explained how we came for it specifically. We ordered drinks and as we were about to order our main courses, we were informed that the last one had been sold..on a Wednesday at 7pm. After drinks not being correct and food not being delivered together we left with feeling of no need to return to this location. If you want the best Mercado has to offer, you have to drive to Pasadena.
… moreWendy Santana
Great atmosphere, clean, modern, outdoor and indoor settings.
The drinks here are delicious, great appetizers but not much of a variety on the appetizers.
Recommend you call in advance to book a table or the private room for a large group. Perfect for an after work social or first date. Would recommend sitting outdoors.
… moreThe drinks here are delicious, great appetizers but not much of a variety on the appetizers.
Recommend you call in advance to book a table or the private room for a large group. Perfect for an after work social or first date. Would recommend sitting outdoors.
Andrew Sawyer
Mercado Manhattan Beach: A Review That’s 90% Enthusiasm, 10% Queso Coma
I walked into Mercado Manhattan Beach expecting solid tacos and left questioning whether I’d just experienced peak human achievement or simply overdosed on crema. The answer, it turns out, is both.
Let’s start with the star of the show: the Al Pastor Tacos. These little corn-tortilla miracles arrive looking like they’ve been drizzled by a hyperactive Jackson Pollock who only owns green paint and a grudge against restraint. The pork is shaved so thin it’s basically prosciutto’s tropical cousin, caramelized toueto edges that taste like someone figured out how to bottle campfire. Then they hit it with pineapple that somehow manages to be both sweet and aggressively tangy—like if piña colada grew up and started doing CrossFit. Topped with onions, cilantro, and enough green sauce to power a small salsa cartel. One bite and I actually whispered “dios mío” unironically. My dining companion heard me and nodded solemnly, as if we’d just witnessed a religious event.
Up next: the Queso Fundido, which should come with a warning label and a waiver. This is not “cheese dip.” This is molten queso Oaxaca doing its best impersonation of a lava flow in a cute little bowl. Chorizo chunks bob around like spicy little life rafts. You will attempt to be civilized with the provided tortillas. You will fail. You will resort to spoon. You will consider bathing in it. The waiter will pretend not to notice when you guard the bowl like Gollum with the One Ring.
And then, because apparently we hate ourselves, we ordered the Flautas de Pollo. Picture taquito’s fancy older sister who went to culinary school in Guadalajara and came back with strong opinions about presentation. Perfectly rolled, fried to a shattering crisp, then piled so high with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and pico that it looks like a edible Jenga tower. One wrong move and you’re wearing half of it. Worth it.
Service was the kind of attentive that makes you feel mildly famous—like the staff genuinely wants you to have the best night of your life, and they’re willing to sprint for extra limes to make it happen. Cocktails are dangerously good (the mezcal situation is reckless), and the patio is prime South Bay people-watching real estate.
Only complaint: portions are aggressively generous, which feels like a trap. I left in what can only be described as a full-body food hug, waddling to my car while mentally drafting my will to leave everything to Mercado.
10/10, would sell my soul for more of that green sauce. Bring stretchy pants and zero shame.
… moreI walked into Mercado Manhattan Beach expecting solid tacos and left questioning whether I’d just experienced peak human achievement or simply overdosed on crema. The answer, it turns out, is both.
Let’s start with the star of the show: the Al Pastor Tacos. These little corn-tortilla miracles arrive looking like they’ve been drizzled by a hyperactive Jackson Pollock who only owns green paint and a grudge against restraint. The pork is shaved so thin it’s basically prosciutto’s tropical cousin, caramelized toueto edges that taste like someone figured out how to bottle campfire. Then they hit it with pineapple that somehow manages to be both sweet and aggressively tangy—like if piña colada grew up and started doing CrossFit. Topped with onions, cilantro, and enough green sauce to power a small salsa cartel. One bite and I actually whispered “dios mío” unironically. My dining companion heard me and nodded solemnly, as if we’d just witnessed a religious event.
Up next: the Queso Fundido, which should come with a warning label and a waiver. This is not “cheese dip.” This is molten queso Oaxaca doing its best impersonation of a lava flow in a cute little bowl. Chorizo chunks bob around like spicy little life rafts. You will attempt to be civilized with the provided tortillas. You will fail. You will resort to spoon. You will consider bathing in it. The waiter will pretend not to notice when you guard the bowl like Gollum with the One Ring.
And then, because apparently we hate ourselves, we ordered the Flautas de Pollo. Picture taquito’s fancy older sister who went to culinary school in Guadalajara and came back with strong opinions about presentation. Perfectly rolled, fried to a shattering crisp, then piled so high with lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and pico that it looks like a edible Jenga tower. One wrong move and you’re wearing half of it. Worth it.
Service was the kind of attentive that makes you feel mildly famous—like the staff genuinely wants you to have the best night of your life, and they’re willing to sprint for extra limes to make it happen. Cocktails are dangerously good (the mezcal situation is reckless), and the patio is prime South Bay people-watching real estate.
Only complaint: portions are aggressively generous, which feels like a trap. I left in what can only be described as a full-body food hug, waddling to my car while mentally drafting my will to leave everything to Mercado.
10/10, would sell my soul for more of that green sauce. Bring stretchy pants and zero shame.
Joanna Yang
Ate here for dinner. The mole chicken was really good! Guacamole was excellent too, seasoned just right! Drinks were great! I tried the mezcal lime margarita as I’ve never had it before with that type of tequila and I love it! Hubby had the dinner set special. It was a good portion . We would definitely come back here again if we’re visiting!
… moreMatthew Hennings
Overall, this was a very interesting place. If you’re looking for traditional Mexican food, this is not the place for you. Their drink menu is limited, but the drinks did taste good. We got two different margaritas (cucumber and blood orange) and they were very tasteful. For our meal we got the carnitas tacos and the French toast. The food tasted really good, however we found plastic inside the French toast. When we told the manager about this he said “I am sorry, but this happens a lot.” This is very concerning that it happens a lot. Is there a quality control in their kitchen? What else was in our food that we missed? The manager did not seem concerned at all about this.
I would not recommend this place to a group of people who want to split the check. When we asked to split the check, the waitress did not know how to do that. We then asked for the manager to do this, who argued with us over splitting it. I have never been to a place that cannot split a check.
… moreI would not recommend this place to a group of people who want to split the check. When we asked to split the check, the waitress did not know how to do that. We then asked for the manager to do this, who argued with us over splitting it. I have never been to a place that cannot split a check.
Michelle Thomas
NOT ALLERGY FRIENDLY!
No accommodations, we typically come in 2-3x per month & they’ve been fine. So we decided to go for a birthday celebration with someone who has never been, made a reservation & let them know ahead of time of allergies. We get there 730p male waiter doesn’t introduce himself, okay just a notice. When ordering we again said here are the allergies. Based on What’s safe ordered chips and guacamole.
Waiter failed to mention chips are fried with seafood. We already ordered it.
Then placing order asked to substitute pork for chicken on 2 tacos. They including manager on duty refused.
Celebration ended paid for the chips and guacamole that we could not eat and left. Horrible customer service & additional training needed for ADA.
… moreNo accommodations, we typically come in 2-3x per month & they’ve been fine. So we decided to go for a birthday celebration with someone who has never been, made a reservation & let them know ahead of time of allergies. We get there 730p male waiter doesn’t introduce himself, okay just a notice. When ordering we again said here are the allergies. Based on What’s safe ordered chips and guacamole.
Waiter failed to mention chips are fried with seafood. We already ordered it.
Then placing order asked to substitute pork for chicken on 2 tacos. They including manager on duty refused.
Celebration ended paid for the chips and guacamole that we could not eat and left. Horrible customer service & additional training needed for ADA.
Shahram Mehraban
Visited Mercado for the first time yesterday after working in this neighborhood for the last five years and I’m amazed as to why I didn’t find this little job sooner. I went there with three coworkers for dinner at 5 o’clock. It was a little early, but the restaurant was about 25% full already. It’s a great ambience both indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. They have a happy hour menu. We chose their Carnitas nachos which although small it is packed with Carnitas and full of flavor for main dish I chose their Carnitas big plate which was amazing and it came separately with tortillas. My coworkers picked tacos from their happy hour menu one picked their fish tacos, which he gave a five star rating and two of my coworkers picked their shrimp tacos, which they also gave five star rating and they said it was very flavorful for dessert. We had the churros that came with condensed milk and chocolate syrup, and it was well presented and really delicious And the server also served us complementary Agua Fresca and the flavor of the day was cantaloupe, which was really really delicious will be there again and our server was very pleasant and fast.
… moreVanessa Reyes-Smith
I love the guacamole and chips there. I have to say the filet (steak) taco was unappetizing. The meat was grey and rubbery. I have had steak tacos where the meat is cut into strips. This was one thin slab kind of like gyro meat.
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