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El Mercado Modern Cuisine
301 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 92701, USA
$$$
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Mexican, Californian
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Find bookable restaurants near meEl Mercado Modern Cuisine
301 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, 92701, USA
$$$
·
Mexican, Californian
El Mercado sits in downtown Santa Ana tucked between art house theaters, modern-day galleries and much of the town's storied and Latino past. The welcoming dining room echoes its setting with well-chosen artwork, with many pieces crafted by local artists.
Serving a "modern" take on Mexican food in Santa Ana is no small feat, but this kitchen delivers on flavor, composition and quality. Paper-thin slices of cucumber with chili powder and salt are shingled to create a thatch over lime-cured fresh shrimp with chopped red onion and cubes of creamy ripe avocado. Tylayuda takes a large, toasted flour tortilla, topping it with black beans, avocado puree, Oaxaca cheese and jocoque, plus a selection of meat—spicy chorizo is the perfect complement.
Location
Monday
closed
Tuesday
5 PM-10 PM
Wednesday
5 PM-10 PM
Thursday
5 PM-10 PM
Friday
5 PM-12 AM
Saturday
11 AM-12 AM
Sunday
11 AM-9 PM
