About
Merkado in San Francisco's China Basin is a lively spot that combines a fashionable yet casual atmosphere with an excellent selection of Mexican cuisine. Known for affordable prices and a good average rating, this venue offers a buffet-style experience with an abundance of small plates perfect for solo dining or catching up with friends. Guests can enjoy a variety of meal options, from brunch to dinner, accompanied by a tempting range of cocktails, beers, and wines. With options for outdoor seating and convenient services like delivery and takeaway, Merkado caters to both the dining in experience and those on the go. This restaurant is not just a place to eat, but also a vibrant spot celebrated for its attentive staff and the warmly engaging owner. Whether you're in for the praised margaritas or a savory meal, it truly provides value worth a visit.
Price
Meals
Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations recommended
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Happy-hour drinks
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Garage parking
- Paid parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Children's menu
- High chairs available
- Buffet
- Toilet
- Popular with tourists
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
First time at Merkado and loved it. The staff was very attentive, the food was great, and the owner was super nice and friendly. We are actually booking the back room for my sons wedding.
- Food: 5
- Service: 3
- Atmosphere: 4
Margaritas were great and not that expensive, food too but perhaps portions were not that big, although big for sfo area. Good taste, loved the elote
- Food: 5
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 5
Worth the visit for sure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Merkado?Merkado is located at 130 Townsend St, 94107, San Francisco, China Basin, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 3rd St & Bryant St (440 m walk)
- Bus stop 3rd St & Brannan St (190 m walk)
- Bus stop Townsend St & Lusk St (324 m walk)
- Bus stop King St & 2nd St (185 m walk)
- How is Merkado rated by visitors?Merkado has an average rating of 4.3 based on 280 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- Does the venue have outdoor seating?Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.
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