This vibrant Mexican market and café offers a delicious array of classic dishes like flavorful quesabirria tacos, enchiladas, and tamales in a casual, cafeteria-style setting.
"Owners Maria and Tomas Silva, originally of Aguascalientes, Mexico, opened St. Paul’s El Burrito Mercado as an 800-square-foot market in 1979. In ’95, they moved to Cesar Chavez Street and renovated the historic, 13,000-square-foot Henly’s Furniture building, which today includes a restaurant and cantina. The tender molcajete Mexicano, birria tacos, tamale platters, and fresh ceviche — not to mention the remarkable deli and bakery, stocked with everything from barbacoa to fluffy conchas — make El Burrito Mercado an essential St. Paul restaurant." - Eater Staff
"This market-and-restaurant hybrid and pillar of Mexican cuisine has been serving St. Paul’s West Side since 1979, run by multiple generations of the same family. In addition to a stellar taco Tuesday deal, the happy hour menu is robust: Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., classic margaritas are $5, micheladas are $6, and house tequila shots are just $4. For food, score $6 nachos, $7 burritos, and $2 tacos or tostadas, among other specials." - Stacy Brooks, Alex Lodner, Eater Staff
"El Burrito Mercado has one of the biggest, brightest patios in St. Paul." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"Stop by El Burrito Mercado for a slice of tres leches or a chocolate flan, made with custard layered over rich chocolate cake. The bakery section offers all kinds of panes dulces." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks
"El Burrito Mercado is one of the exciting new vendors at the Fair." - Justine Jones
