Mexican Restaurant

El Mercadito

3.9 (156 reviews) $10 to $20 77 Marrows Rd, Newark, DE 19713, United States · 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

El Mercadito is a Mexican restaurant in Newark, DE offering dine-in, takeout, and quick bites. Find menu access, address, service options, and amenities here.

El Mercadito

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Type Mexican Restaurant
Rating 3.9 (156 reviews)
Price Range $10 to $20
Address 77 Marrows Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Opening Hours Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Contact +1 302-738-4287
Visit Duration 10 min to 1.5 hr
Popular For Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

About this place

About El Mercadito

El Mercadito is a casual Mexican restaurant located in Newark, DE, known for its authentic dishes and handmade tortillas. It combines a small Hispanic grocery store at the front with a quiet dining area in the back.

The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere and is appreciated for its generous portions and well-seasoned meals, including favorites like tacos and milanesa platters. Customer service is noted as attentive by many patrons.

The menu features comfort food offerings such as small plates, appetizers, and traditional Mexican specialties suitable for quick bites or sit-down meals.

What to expect

The dining experience

Atmosphere

El Mercadito offers a casual and quiet setting favored by guests seeking a relaxed dining experience away from busy crowds.

Service Style

Guests can enjoy onsite services with table service, takeout, and dine-in options available. Reservations are accepted for convenience.

Best For

The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner, welcoming solo diners as well as families, with a kids' menu available.

Good Occasions

Suitable for casual meals any day of the week, visits typically last from 10 minutes up to 1.5 hours during the daily open hours.

Location & contact

Find El Mercadito

  • 77 Marrows Rd, Newark, DE 19713, United States
  • +1 302-738-4287
  • In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
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Opening hours

When to visit

· 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.

Weekly opening hours for El Mercadito
Monday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday Today 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Service options & amenities

Good to know

Service Options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Amenities & Offerings

  • Restrooms
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Fast service
  • Small plates

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Planning & Parking

  • Accepts reservations
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

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Frequently asked questions

The menu focuses on authentic Mexican dishes including tacos, tortas, enchiladas, and small plates. Menu details and availability may vary.