Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 1845 reviews

What Malcolm Andrews likes about El Mercado Uptown:
The brisket enchiladas are a standout option, boasting a wonderful smoky flavor thanks to being smoked on-site. The atmosphere is pleasant, and it's conveniently located within a short walk from the university. The service is both friendly and speedy. View all feedback. What Dennis S doesn't like about El Mercado Uptown:
El Mercado delivers average, forgettable Tex-Mex cuisine. The chips were somewhat hard and stale, and they came with the smallest amount of salsa I've ever encountered. I mean, seriously,... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 12 reviews
Kathryn
12.10.2024 - 10:06

Tasty food and excellent service! We ordered the brisket enchiladas, brisket tacos, and mushroom/spinach enchiladas. It was all very delicious! And our server w...

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Garth
12.10.2024 - 10:06

I 'm sorry to say that this was the worst Tex-Mex food I 've eaten in my life. My sizzling fajitas were warm at best. My neighbor at the bar also had the fajita...

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Christopher
12.10.2024 - 10:06

I am from Houston, but every time I'm in Austin I make it a point to stop here. The food is delicious, and I mean that. I have never given a hoot about atmosphe...

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Valdemar
12.10.2024 - 10:06

Great service, very friendly. The GM made her rounds and checked up on everybody to make sure the meal and service was excellent.

John
12.10.2024 - 10:06

Super friendly. Reasonable prices. Fast, good service. Carnitas tacos are excellent.

Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1581 reviews
Verlee
23.07.2023 - 22:44

We had such good service here and the food was good at a reasonable price! I would recommend walking here if you paid parking at the Bullock Texas History Museu...

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Aly
23.07.2023 - 22:44

I had the CJ Plate (one brisket taco, one cheese enchilada, queso, rice, and beans. It was delicious and the margaritas are great. I ordered the homemade bread...

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Rea
23.07.2023 - 22:44

We chose El Mercado for our son 's wedding rehearsal dinner. What a great choice, especially in the time of covid! The restaurant was immaculate, the food was t...

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Eric
23.07.2023 - 22:44

Wonderful food, staff, and atmosphere. Good lunch specials too!

Marcus
23.07.2023 - 22:44

We had a good lunch here with a nice waiter who was friendly and curious about us coming all the way from Sweden. It was a kind of slow day so not many other cu...

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Yelp
3.1 ★ from 264 reviews
Dennis
16.03.2024 - 05:57

El Mercado delivers average, forgettable Tex-Mex cuisine. The chips were somewhat hard and stale, and they came with the smallest amount of salsa I've ever enco...

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Wink
16.03.2024 - 05:57

Let me just say that when the beer is as cold as it is at El Mercado, you can be sure everything else will be just as good. And that’s certainly the case here!...

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David
16.03.2024 - 05:57

The salsa is spicy! It cleared my sinuses and made me break a sweat, but in a delightful way! The brisket tacos were delicious, and I added extra hot sauce to k...

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