Mercado

Openings Apr. 11, 2013

Tinga Tacos Joins Downtown Santa Monica’s Vastly Improving Mexican RestaurantThe opening marks the fifth solid Mexican option to spring up between Ocean Avenue and 26th Street in the last year.

By Hadley Tomicki

The Happiest Hours on Earth June 5, 2012

Umamicatessen and Mercado Start Happy HourTwo different sides of town, similar low prices on booze and food.

By Hadley Tomicki

Openings Apr. 24, 2012

What to Eat at Mercado, Opening May 1 in Santa MonicaHand-making its own tortillas and generations of family recipes mark encouraging news for Santa Monica’s latest attempt at upscale Mexican.

By Hadley Tomicki

Coming Soon Apr. 19, 2012

Detelich Gallery Becoming Casa Martin Mexican Restaurant in Santa MonicaFernando Martin’s place will join a budding Mexican movement in the seaside city.

By Hadley Tomicki

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