Merkado Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Merkado, a vibrant Mexican food truck located at 130 Townsend St, San Francisco. This culinary gem brings authentic flavors and ingredients to the streets, proving that gourmet food can be enjoyed on the go.
Merkado's menu is a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary dishes, featuring an array of tempting botanas and antojitos. Indulge in Lagos Empanadas stuffed with epazote and cheese or savor the Quesadilla De Chicharron made with organic blue corn tortillas. The highlight? Their Pozole Rojo, brimming with braised pork ribs and hominy—a heartwarming dish that embodies the spirit of Mexican cuisine.
For the main course, don't miss the Pollo a La Jardin, perfectly rotisserie-cooked and paired with chipotle demi-glace. Each dish exemplifies quality and creativity, making Merkado a must-visit for food lovers seeking a memorable dining experience on wheels.
Botanas
Tres Salsas Y Chips
three house-made seasonal salsas, fresh corn tortilla chips
Guacamole Al Tres
chile, tomato, onion
Botana De Pepinos
cucumber, jicama, seasonal fruit, chile de arbol powder, lime juice
Elote
grilled corn, crema, chile de arbol, cotija cheese, lime
Tlyacoyos
masa stuffed with belfiore ricotta & seasonal beans, habanero salsa
Costillas
rotisserie baby back ribs brined in negra modelo, dulce y picante bbq sauce
Lagos Empanadas
epazote & cheese, chicken & mushroom, chorizo con papas, hericot vert salad
Quesadilla De Chicharron
house made chicharron, three cheeses, organic blue corn tortillas, avocado tomatillo salsa
Sopa Tortilla De Lima
fire-roasted tomato broth, red pepper, jalapeño, onion, tortilla strips
Pozole Rojo
braised pork ribs, hominy, chile california broth
Sopa Ranchera
chicken, corn, onions, cabbage, tomato, jalapeño
Albondigas
tomato-habanero sauce, cotija cheese, crema fresca
Ceviche
ahi tuna, watermelon, basil, jalapeño, red onion, citrus
Queso Fundido
chorizo rojo con papas, chile anaheim, roasted corn
Jicama Y Meln
little gems, jicama & seasonal melon ribbons, sugar snap peas, pepitas, cilantro pepita dressing
Agua Chiles Verdes
wild gulf shrimp agua chiles, lime, serrano, cucumber, heirloom tomato, avocado
Antojitos
Platos Fuertes
Carnitas
slow roasted pork rubbed with mexican oregano, sea salt, chile de arbol
Carne En Su Jugo
crispy bacon, seasonal beans, tomatillo salsa, beef broth
Chiles Rellenos Con Huitlacoche
poblano chiles filled with 3 cheeses, vegetables, mexican truffle
Enchiladas Charras
rotisserie chicken, organic blue corn tortilla, nopales, oaxaca cheese, poblano cream
Pollo a La Jardin
1/2 rotisserie chicken, chipotle demi-glace, grilled broccoli rabe, pan frito, cotija
Lago Chapala Pescado
pan seared petrale sole, sugar snap peas, flor de mayo beans, wild arugula, wild mushroom
Camarones Y Cebolla Dulces
gulf shrimp, sauteéd with jalapeño, chile dulce rojo, cipollini onion, garlic, tequila, lime
Carne Asada
wood-grilled certified angus skirt steak marinated in 3 chiles, molcajete de chile padron y chalotes
Chuletn Marmoleo
wood-grilled 10oz niman ranch grass-fed ribeye, roasted fingerling potatoes, salsa de reliquia, crispy nopales papas, miners lettuce
Al Pastor Puerco
adobo marinated pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa
Al Pastor Pollo
adobo-marinated chicken, onion & watermelon radish salpicon, mild chipotle-tomatillo salsa
De La Tierra
select chef's mushrooms, bloomsdale spinach, papas rojas, poblano, onion, guanajuato pico de gallo
Pescado
grilled mahi mahi, sweet pepper slaw, heirloom tomato pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, nopal tortillas
Chef's Tacos
seasonal taco preparation
Tacos
Platillos
Bruselas Con Piones
wood roasted brussel sprouts, mexican pine nuts
Platanos
fried plantains
Arroz O Frijoles
rice, beans of the day, or combination
Tomate Herencia Y Elote
chilled grilled corn, heirloom tomato, oregano, lime, chile de arbol
Esparragos
grilled asparagus, spring onion salsa