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(612) 728-5401
1515 E Lake St
Minneapolis,
MN
55407
44.9483
-93.2529
Neighborhoods: Powderhorn Park, Powderhorn
Last updated 10.12.11
What People Are Saying About Mercado Central
Featured Review
Molly Priesmeyer
Contributor
Located on the corner of Lake and Bloomington in South Minneapolis, this mall dedicated to the burgeoning Latino community is a destination spot for folks from all over the metro area. More than 10 shops sell unique wares such as handmade jewelry and imported arts and crafts, while a handful of others sell dresses and shoes for special occasions like quinceaneras. A dining area offers a place to rest and sample Spanish rice, tortas, mini tacos, giant burritos and La Loma's excellent fresh tamales. The mall is a wonderful spot to explore, small enough to not be overwhelming and large enough to…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Bring your mall walking shoes and prepare to spend a little time exploring. Shopkeepers are bilingual.
- The Extras:
- Colorful, often handmade, goods are available at several of Mercado's merchants. Day of the Dead-ware is especially cool, but check out Easter and Christmas items, too.
- Parking:
- There is a hidden parking lot right behind the Mercado. Turn onto Bloomington and turn right for free parking.
05/01/03
Tortilla Heaven
by hblakeway at Citysearch
The Mercado is a great place overall, but there is one thing that stands out for me and my family: the Tortilla Chips in the food court.
Really and truely, these are the greatest tortilla chips I've found in the twin cities. Made fresh throughout the day, they are unbelievable. Check them out and enjoy the great shopping and food throughout the rest of the Mercado, too.
- Pros: BEST Tortilla Chips, Inexpensive, Locally-owned
- Cons: Short Hours
11/25/02
really unique
by battistini at Citysearch
This is a very tiny "mall" and if you are not Mexican I find hard to believe there would be anything besides food that would interest you. But, on the other hand, the food is cheap and delicious and authentic. You may have your only opportunity to sample Salvadorean food. And there are a variety of surprising details, like the clean bathrooms or the armed security guard and the total absence of hoodlums. I highly recommend this place as an alternative to South Saint Paul's Mexican community around Burrito Mercado, though I think Burrito Mercado is more comfortable and the food slightly better. Dinner for my wife and I, everything, was twenty dollars total.
- Pros: food, cleanliness
- Cons: specialized
