Mercado is restaurateur Jesse Gomez and chef-partner Jose Acevedoof's idea of classic, contemporary Mexican dining, with Mercado Los Angeles being the third Southern California location for their Mercado concept (the others are in Hollywood and Santa Monica).
Located across from the Farmer's Market at The Grove, the bright, expansive 6,200-square-foot space conceptualized by Ana Henton of Ana Henton Design (MASS Architecture & Design) is a nod to the design of the original Mercado space while incorporating unique style and details such as fireplaces and cool murals that wrap around big leather booths. With sweeping views of the bustling neighborhood and the sky above with an open-air bar with retractable roof, Mercado is both a culinary and visual experience and one of the best places for an upscale Mexican brunch in the city.