Mercado - Pasadena Menu
Mercado - Pasadena is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in Pasadena, offering a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Known for its friendly service and delicious cuisine, Mercado is a must-visit for anyone looking for upscale Mexican dining. The menu features standout dishes such as guacamole with homemade chips, Chile Relleno, and flavorful tacos. Customers rave about the mouthwatering steaks, flavorful cocktails, and the creamy, delicious flan. The happy hour specials are a fan favorite, with options like dos gringas (al pastor tacos) and carnitas nachos. The diverse seating options, including bar, booth, and patio seating, make it a versatile dining destination. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Mercado - Pasadena promises a memorable dining experience.
Kids
Kids Carnitas Quesadillas
Flour Tortillas with slow-cooked natural pork, oaxaca cheese, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans
Kids Steak Tacos
Flour Tortillas, Steak, Rice and beans (Gluten)
Kids Carnitas Tacos
Flour Tortillas, pulled carnitas, rice and beans (Gluten)
Kids Quesadillas
Flour Tortillas with melted queso oaxaca. Rice and Beans. (Dairy, Gluten)
Kids Chicken Quesadillas
Flour Tortillas with melted queso Oaxaca, pulled chicken, rice and beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Kids Steak Quesadillas
Flour tortillas with melted queso Oaxaca, steak, rice and beans (Dairy, Gluten)
L - Vegetable Enchiladas
grilled vegetables, yellow mole, vegan cream and cheese, mexican rice (Veg)
Grilled Chicken Bowl
Grilled jidori chicken breast, chile piquín black beans, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas, elote, salsa verde, micro greens. (Dairy, Gluten)
Enchiladas Rancheras
Mary's free-range chicken, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso cotija, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Mercado Pollo/Carnitas Tablita
free-range roasted half chicken, carnitas with coliflor al pastor, shrimp skewer with cilantro pesto, mexican rice, black beans, chiles toreados, pico de gallo, Yxta salsa brava, guacamole, tortillas (feeds -) (Dairy, Gluten)
Tacos De Tinga De Pollo
pulled chicken with chipotle, black beans, avocado, pickled red onions served with mexican rice and black beans
Ribeye
oz chile piquín rubbed Prime Ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, market vegetables, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)
Fideo Del Mar
jumbo scallops, shrimp, clams, white fish, linguini, mushrooms, salsa de cuatro chiles, ciabatta
Enchiladas Mole Oaxaqueño
Mary's free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, Mexican rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Carne Asada
marinated skirt steak, guacamole, salsa macha, cebollita, calabacitas, queso fresco mashed potatoes, tortillas
Traditional Chile Relleno
Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, yellow mole, mexican rice tortillas.
B - Tacos De Pescado
Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas, cilantro lime rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Tacos De Filete
filet mignon, Yxta salsa brava, avocado, pickled red onions, micro cilantro, escabeche, Mexican rice and black beans
Pescado Del Día
Chef's fresh catch
L - Carnitas
Chef Jose's slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork, guacuamole, Yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro, tortillas (GF)
California Burrito
pastor-marinated grilled Jidori chicken, pepperjack, lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, chile de arbol aioli
Dos Gringas Entree
slow-cooked natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans, flour tortillas
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor
L-Entrees
Desserts
Dessert Service Fee
Carrot Cake Tres Leches
Mexican bread pudding, dried blueberries, queso fresco, served with churro ice cream on top (dairy, gluten)
Capirotada
Mexican bread pudding with dried blueberries and pecans topped with churro ice cream
Kids Scoop
Chef Jose's Flan
Best Flan in the Universe, with rompope
Tres Leches Cake
Mexican white cake soaked in three milks, with fresh berries
Cheesecake
Rompope Carrot Cake
Lobster Tacos
lobster, mexican slaw, oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, chile de árbol aioli
Dos Gringas
Slow-cooked Salmon Creek natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)
Tacos De Pescado
Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)
Tacos De Filete
filet mignon, salsa macha, avocado, pickled red onions, micro cilantro, escabeche
Tako Taco
Corn Tortilla encrusted with queso cotija, lime aioli, pico de gallo, grilled octopus, crispy cilantro, avocado salsa
Tacos
Salads
L - Mexican Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp
L - Mexican Caesar Salad
L - Mexican Caesar Salad With Ahi
Mexican Cobb Salad
mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, black beans, boiled eggs, oaxaca cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, avocado, habanero ranch dressing
L - Mexican Kale Salad Con Chicken
L - Mexican Caesar Salad With Chicken
Mexican Kale Salad Con Shrimp
Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette with () Mexican Sweet Butterfly Shrimp (Dairy, Gluten)
Mexican Kale Salad Con Ahi
Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette with Seared Ahi Tuna (Dairy, Gluten)
Mexican Kale Salad
Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)
Peach & Heirloom Salad Con Shrimp
Peach & Heirloom Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, white peaches, baby arugula, watercress, queso panela, candied pepitas, tequila vinaigrette
Mexican Kale Salad Con Chicken
Kale, arugula, queso fresco, candied pepitas, pears, dried strawberries, cotija-pesto bread crumbs, agave-lime vinaigrette and Mary's Air Grilled Chicken Breast (Dairy, Gluten)
Peach & Heirloom Salad Con Chicken
Mexican Caesar Salad Con Ahi
Seared ahi tuna, romaine, cotija-pesto croutons, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija, mexican caesar dressing
Mexican Caesar Salad
Grilled shrimp, romaine, cotija-pesto croutons, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija, mexican caesar dressing
Mexican Caesar Salad Con Chicken
Grilled chicken, romaine, cotija-pesto croutons, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija, mexican caesar dressing
Mexican Caesar Salad Con Shrimp
Grilled shrimp, romaine, cotija-pesto croutons, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cotija, mexican caesar dressing
Habanero Salsa
(veg) (Dairy)
Flour Tortillas
flour tortillas
Lela's Mexican Rice
(v)
Organic Chile Piquín Black Beans
(veg) (Dairy)
$ Yxta Salsa Brava
(v)
PINT Yxta Salsa Brava
(V)
$ Refill Chips
House made corn tortilla chips
Pico De Gallo
(v)
Corn Tortillas
Handmade in house
Escabeche
(v)
Cilantro Lime Rice
(veg) (Dairy)
Chiles Toreados
(v) Fried and grilled chiles: Jalapenos, serranos, and fresnos chiles
Chips & Salsas
Yxta salsa brava, salsa habanero, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy)
PINT Habanero Salsa
(veg) (Dairy)
Salsa Verde
Nueske Bacon
One Egg
Bacon
Two Eggs
Sides
Starters
Chips & Salsas
Yxta salsa brava, salsa habanero, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy)
Deep Sea Scallops
seared jumbo deep sea scallops in pepita crust, potato pancakes, quatro chiles salsa, jumbo asparagus
L - Jicama Shrimp Tacos
Featured Soup
Chef's Daily Choice
L - Guacamole
Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v, GF)
Dip Duo
Guacamole, mushroom choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)
Guacamole Con Cucumbers
Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, cucumber sticks
Ceviche Tropical
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, mango, fresnos, micro-cilantro, crispy shallots, chile de árbol aioli, plantains
L - Lobster Tacos
L - Ceviche Negro
marinated sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, crispy plantains
Lela's Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef, tomatoes, potatoes, jalapeños, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa cruda, cilantro lime rice, black beans. (Dairy)
L - Mushroom Choriqueso
Melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)
Guacamole
Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v)
Mushroom Choriqueso
Melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg) allergies: dairy
Ceviche Negro
sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, plantains
Carnitas Nachos
Mushroom Choriqueso, chile piquín black beans, carnitas, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions, escabeche, sunny side up egg (Dairy)
Lobster Tacos
lobster, mexican slaw, oaxaca cheese, pico de gallo, chile de árbol aioli
Chef Jose's Breakfast Burrito W/ Chorizo
scrambled eggs, house chorizo, roasted potatoes, avocado, oaxaca cheese, Yxta salsa brava (Dairy, Gluten)
Chef Jose's Breakfast Burrito W/ Bacon
scrambled eggs, nueske bacon, roasted potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, oaxaca cheese, Yxta salsa brava (Dairy, Gluten)
B - Carnitas
Chilaquiles Rojas Con Huevos Y Carnitas
Carnitas, crispy tortillas, salsa roja, two eggs over easy, queso cotija, crema fresca, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro (Dairy)
Dos Gringas Entree
slow-cooked natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans, flour tortillas
Carne Asada
marinated skirt steak, guacamole, salsa macha, cebollita, calabacitas, queso fresco mashed potatoes, tortillas
Fideo Del Mar
jumbo scallops, shrimp, clams, white fish, linguini, mushrooms, salsa de cuatro chiles, ciabatta
Enchiladas Rancheras
Mary's free-range chicken, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, queso cotija, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Ribeye Surf & Turf
oz chile piquín rubbed Prime Ribeye, two shrimp allijo, queso fresco mashed potatoes, market vegetables, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)
Mexican Pancakes Con Tres Leches
Tres leches buttermilk and batter, strawberry jam, cajeta, fresh strawberries and bananas
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor
Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice (v, GF)
Chile En Nogada
Ribeye
oz chile piquín rubbed Prime Ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, market vegetables, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)
Mercado Pollo/Carnitas Tablita
free-range roasted half chicken, carnitas with coliflor al pastor, shrimp skewer with cilantro pesto, mexican rice, black beans, chiles toreados, pico de gallo, Yxta salsa brava, guacamole, tortillas (feeds -) (Dairy, Gluten)
Huevos Divorciados
sunny side up eggs, salsa verde, salsa roja, queso cotija, avocado, mexican rice, chile piquin black beans, tortillas
Mexican Cobb Salad
mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, black beans, boiled eggs, oaxaca cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, avocado, habanero ranch dressing
Traditional Chile Relleno
Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, yellow mole, mexican rice tortillas.
B - Tacos De Pescado
Grilled white fish, mexican slaw, pico de gallo, lime crema, chile de árbol aioli, escabeche, flour tortillas, cilantro lime rice and black beans (Dairy, Gluten)
Carne Asada Con Huevos
oz ribeye, eggs, guacamole, cebollita, roasted potatoes, tortillas
California Burrito
pastor-marinated grilled Jidori chicken, pepperjack, lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, chile de arbol aioli
Pescado Del Día
Chef's fresh catch
Enchiladas Veganas
grilled vegetables, yellow mole, vegan cream and cheese, mexican rice (Veg)
B - Entrees
Take-Out Beverages
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Sidral Apple Soda
Mexican Sprite
A lemon-lime soda made with real cane sugar and bottled in mexico.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Cup Of Ice
Utensils
Market Vegetables
Calabacitas
Mexican-style zucchini, onions, tomatoes, grilled sweet corn (v, GF)
Elote
Grilled sweet corn, caramelized onions, chile piquín butter, queso cotija (veg) Allergies: Dairy
Grilled Vegetables
poblanos, carrots, onions, peppers, squash, zucchini (v)
Coliflor Al Pastor
Roasted cauliflower, chile morita marinade, pineapple, cilanto (v)
Queso Fresco Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, queso freco (veg) (Dairy)
Vegetables
Small Plates
Mushroom Choriqueso
melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca cheese, white wine, mushroom-chorizo, poblanos, fresh chips (veg)
Featured Soup
Chef's Daily Choice
Ceviche Negro
sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, jicama, mango, red onion, fresno chilies, micro cilantro, chile de árbol aioli, plantains
Deep Sea Scallops
seared jumbo deep sea scallops in pepita crust, potato pancakes, quatro chiles salsa, jumbo asparagus
Guacamole
Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, fresh chips (v, GF)
Guacamole Con Cucumbers
Hass avocado, serranos, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, Yxta salsa brava, spicy pepitas, cucumber sticks
Dip Duo
Guacamole, mushroom choriqueso, Yxta salsa brava, fresh chips (veg) (Dairy, Gluten)
Ceviche Tropical
citrus-marinated white fish and shrimp, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, mango, fresnos, micro-cilantro, crispy shallots, chile de árbol aioli, plantains
Chile Relleno
Traditional batter, panela, oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cotija, yellow mole, tortillas.
Carne Asada
marinated skirt steak, guacamole, salsa macha, cebollita, calabacitas, queso fresco mashed potatoes, tortillas (Dairy, Gluten)
Mercado Pollo/Carnitas Tablita
free-range roasted half chicken, carnitas with coliflor al pastor, shrimp skewer with cilantro pesto, mexican rice, black beans, chiles toreados, pico de gallo, Yxta salsa brava, guacamole, tortillas (feeds -) (Dairy, Gluten)
Pescado Del Día
Chef's fresh catch
Carnitas
Chef Jose's slow-cooked natural pork, guacuamole, Yxta salsa brava, pico de gallo, cauliflower al pastor, cilantro, tortillas (GF)
Enchiladas Veganas
grilled vegetables, yellow mole, vegan cream and cheese, mexican rice (v)
Fideo Del Mar
jumbo scallops, shrimp, clams, white fish, linguini, mushrooms, salsa de cuatro chiles, ciabatta
Enchiladas De Pollo En Mole Oaxaqueño
Mary's free-range chicken, oaxacan mole, queso fresco, crema fresca, red onions, sesame seeds, mexican rice (Dairy, Gluten, Sesame)
Ribeye Surf & Turf
oz chile piquín rubbed Prime Ribeye, two shrimp allijo, queso fresco mashed potatoes, market vegetables, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)
Pollo En Salsa De Cuatro Chiles
pan-seared airline chicken, salsa de cuatro chiles, queso fresco mashed potatoes
Ribeye
oz chile piquín rubbed Prime Ribeye, queso fresco mashed potatoes, market vegetables, creamy jalapeño horseradish sauce (Dairy, Gluten)
Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor
Coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, Mexican rice (v, GF)
Camarones Al Ajillo
Mexican sweet shrimp, chile de árbol garlic butter, cilantro lime rice, ciabatta (Dairy, Gluten)
Asada Con Camarones
marinated skirt steak and () mexican sweet shrimp topped with chile de árbol garlic butter,guacamole, salsa macha, cebollita, calabacitas, queso fresco mashed potatoes, tortillas
Enchiladas Rancheras
Mary's shredded chicken, salsa ranchera, queso cotija, crema fresca, cilantro lime rice, chile piquín black beans
