Mesa Mercado Menu
Welcome to Mesa Mercado, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Carmichael, CA, where traditional Mexican flavors meet modern dining. This vibrant eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to everyone, including pescatarians and vegans, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
- Signature Dishes: Savor the rich Pozole Rojo, a pre-colonial stew bursting with juicy pork and hominy, or indulge in the Caldo de Cosecha, a vegan celebration of California's freshest vegetables.
- Kid-Friendly Options: The menu is great for families, featuring delightful kids' platters such as the Bean & Cheese Burrito and Nachos.
- Atmosphere: With outdoor seating and casual, trendy vibes, Mesa Mercado is perfect for groups and families alike.
From happy hour specials to a full bar, Mesa Mercado invites you to enjoy a casual yet satisfying dining experience. Make your reservation today!
To Starts
My Guacamole
Vegan. Guacamole is served fresh "deconstructed" for you to mix exactly the way you like it.
Queso Fundido
Melted queso oaxaca, chorizo, corn, rajas, served with blue corn tortillas.
Esquité
Vegetarian. Roasted spiced corn, crema, queso fresco, cotija cheese, served with blue corn tortillas.
Crafted Salsa Trio with Chips
Take a tour of México's diverse flavors, with three styles of house crafted salsas.
Tacos Dorados
Vegetarian. A Mexican street food staple! Four small crispy tortillas filled with smashed potatoes. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese and mild salsa.
Alitas de tamarindo
A sweet and savory Mexican version of chicken wings.
Ceviche de pescado
Fresh chunks of meaty whitefish "cooked" in citrus juices, onions, cilantro, serrano peppers and tomatoes. Served chilled w/ chips
Tinga de polla tostadas
Three spicy and smoky shredded chipotle chicken tostadas smothered in beans and topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes, crema and queso fresco.
Ensalata Mixta
Harvest blend greens, serrano lime vinaigrette, fuji apples, dried cranberries, glazed sweet pecans and queso fresco.
Sauteed Shrimp Salad
Greens, pineapple, grape tomatoes, picked onions, w/ tamarindo vinaigrette
Salads
Soups & Stews
Pozole Rojo
Pre colonial stew, combining juicy pork and hominy with red chiles. Served with oregano, limes and tostadas.
Caldo de Cosecha
Vegan. An abundance of fresh veggies that celebrate the bounty of California's farms.
Albóndingas
Smokey Mexican meatball stew, melded with carrots, celery, Mexican squash and chipotle peppers. Served with warm corn tortillas.
Caldo de Res
Tender beef chunks with an abundance of fresh vegetables, celebrating the beautiful bounty of California's farms.
Poblano Soup
Smooth and creamy roasted poblano pepper soup.
Al Pastor Tacos
Two large tortillas filled with roasted chunks of pork that is marinated in a house made grilled pineapple salsa.
Asada Tacos
Two large tortillas filled with marinated skirt steak, topped with poblano chile strips, roasted corn and cream.
Mother Earth Tacos
Fresh grilled spinach, with mushrooms, onions, roasted poblano and avocado served on a blue corn tortillas. topped w/ queso fresco. Try as a quesadilla or enchilada style! 15.99
Wild Alaskan Cod Fish Tacos
Beer battered and lightly fried cod, topped with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro and aioli chipotle garlic sauce.
Fish Tacos
Two fried fish tacos with rice and beans.
Tacos
Margaritas
Tamarindo Margarita
Tamarind, tequila, lime juice and agave nectar.
Carne Asada & Enchilada
Grilled flat iron steak marinated in a citrus, onions, garlic sauce. Choose a sauce on your enchilada, green tomatillo, red guajillo or mole sauce.
Carnitas a la Mercado
Slow simmered, savory pulled pork with grilled onion and cascabel salsa. Served with Mexican-style rice, beans and warm tortillas.
Chicken Enchiladas
Three corn enchiladas stuffed with marinated shredded chicken. Choose your sauce, green tomatillo, red guajillo sauce, mole sauce or try one of each.
Chile Relleno de Queso
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with queso fresco, dipped in egg batter then fried and topped with a memorable chile tomato sauce and sour cream.
Mole Oaxaqueño
Layers of chiles, spices and chocolate reveal themselves in our mo-lay wa-ha-kay-nyoh sauce, plated over tender chicken. Served with Mexican-style rice and warm tortillas.
Pollo Del Mercado
Half roasted chicken with adobo and Mexican herb rub all served with rice, beans and Mexican slaw.
Veracruzano Pescado
Eco-friendly barramundi fish filet covered in a spicy and colorful sauce of sautéed tomatoes, olives, garlic, onion, capers, and pepperoncini's.
Mar y Tierra Shrimp Dish
Garlic sauteed chipotle marinated shrimp, roasted corn, poblano strips all on a green pea puree base. Served with rice.
Tamal & Enchilada Combo
Pork filled tamal topped with mole sauce and a green tomatillo enchilada. Served with rice.
Chile En Nogada
The national dish of Mexico! Roasted poblano chili stuffed with beef & pork, raisins, nuts and herbs, whire walnut sauce, finished w/raspberry sauce. Served with rice.
The Show
Entrées (Vegan Menu)
Tacos de Papa
A favorite Mexican street food. Three crispy tortillas filled with seasoned smashed potatoes and topped with salsa fresca and shredded lettuce.
Tierra Madre
Mother earth. Fresh grilled spinach, mushrooms, onions, roasted poblano chilies and creamy avocado. Two tacos on blue corn tortillas with vegan rice and beans. Two enchiladas with vegan rice and beans. Chipotle tortilla burrito with vegan rice and beans.
Mole Negro
One of our best dishes! Fit for an Aztec warrior, our mole negro has layers of deep, complex flavor and is served over sautéed plantains topped with whole roasted pumpkin seeds, peanuts, pecans, almonds and raisins. Accompanied by tortillas and buttered bolillo 'bread', so you won't miss a drop of that wonderful sauce. This dish will bring you the courage of a warrior and the power of an Aztec god.
Cauliflower Tacos
Three divine cauliflower tacos you'll swear are yummy fish tacos. We dip cauliflower in a delicious beer batter and fry until it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. No fishing pole used in this dish. Just a lovely fresh head of cauliflower, and everything else you adore in a fish taco - tomato, purple cabbage, and lime all wrapped in a flavorful blue corn tortilla.
Tamal de Mercado de Hongos
A hand crafted tamale filled w/ mushrooms, poblano rajas and tomatillo salsa.
Mango Tostadas
Two medium crisp tostadas topped w/ fresh juicy mango, creamy avocado, onions, cilantro, serrano chili and lime juice.
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito Platter
Filled with refried bean with melted cheese. Comes with two sides, a drink and a special sweet treat.
Kids Nachos Platter
Topped with refried beans, melted cheese and sour cream. Comes with two sides, a drink and a special sweet treat.
Kids Quesadilla Platter
Flour tortilla with melted cheese, white rice and beans. Topped with refried beans, melted cheese and sour cream. Comes with two sides, a drink and a special sweet treat.
Kids Enchilada Platter
Topped with red enchilada sauce. Your choice of cheese or chicken. Comes with two sides, a drink and a special sweet treat.
Kids
Aguas Frescas
Horchata
A traditional cinnamon rice beverage from the heart of México.
Jamaica
A sweet, refreshing tea brewed from the hibiscus flower.
Magica de Xocolatl
A rich chocolate brownie made with sweet potato! You'll never believe this has no eggs. Topped with fresh seasonal berry sauce.
Sweet Mexico (Vegan Menu)
Desserts
Mango Mousse Cake
A tender cake with fresh mango mousse, raspberry-sauce, with fresh chunks of mango, and whipped cream. A Mesa Mercado favorite.
Traditional Flan
This traditional caramel custard is so creamy and rich you'll want a spoon to capture all that delicate sweet caramel sauce with each bite.
Churros & Ice Cream
Our churros are rolled in cinnamon-sugar and served warm over vanilla cinnamon-churro ice cream.
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Ice Cream
Creamy and buttery vanilla churro flavor ice cream.
Mágica de Chocolate
Vegan. A rich chocolate brownie made with sweet potato! Topped with fresh seasonal berries.
