Diners interested in planning a private romantic dinner, hosting a corporate Valentine’s Day function, or celebrating another special occasion can contact El Mercado Mexican Kitchen in Newport Beach for its expanded catering and event coordination services. Alongside its catering, the establishment continues to offer authentic Mexican food daily and as part of weekly specials, such as Taco Tuesday and Weekend Brunch.
El Mercado Mexican Kitchen offers a range of Mexican dishes suitable for a variety of courses. Its appetizers include classics such as ceviche and quesadillas with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream; diners can also choose from its range of soups and salads, including the Chicken Tortilla Soup with epazote, Oaxaca cheese, and tortilla strips; and the Caesar Salad, which features grilled romaine, red cabbage, and sumac with Peruvian sweet drop chili and cotija cheese.
For main dishes, the restaurant offers entrees like Branzino, an adobo-roasted cauliflower dish with potatoes, sundried tomatoes, and pineapple mostarda; the Carnitas Plate, slow-braised pork shoulder with salsa verde, pickled onions, and cilantro served with freshly pressed tortillas, rice, and beans; and Enchiladas, with the option of vegetarian, cheese, chicken, asada, shrimp, or carnitas as toppings.…