Always nice to have all kinds of food and desserts outside the restaurant environment, beer ( micheladas) included. Weekends only.

Food was really good and authentic Mexican food. Went there with family and we all ordered different plates and all where good

We actually came out as a family to get dinner while shopping for mole but didn't realize on Saturday nights part of the parking lot becomes a night market! Man is it packed. Mostly food vendors (there is 1 bakery and toy vendor) but lots of cuisine from Mexico to South America. We stood in line for Guatamalan food for huarache and some agua fresca. Kiddo wanted the spiral fried potato. Cool scene lots to choose but you have to stand to eat. There are some portable tables in the middle to put your plates on (if you can find space). After we ate we went to the actual mercadito to get the mole. Such a cool establishment and institution. Support them!

Free parking in their lot(s) with directional assistance from staff is always a huge plus! No A/C but fans were on and doors were open. We ended up eating at El Gallito. The service was super friendly. Not the most popular option at the time we went, but the food was great! Loved the great corn masa flavor and texture (and generous portion) of the masa quesadilla. The meat, while not otherworldly, was flavorful and there was just the right amount of cheese to match. The complimentary chips and salsa were good, solid standard quality.

Such a fun place! There's a little something for everyone. The only thing is there is no AC here so it makes for a warm shopping experience, but it was tolerable. Found parking on-site and spent about 2 hours here. Looking forward to coming back very soon.

Navigating through the labyrinth of shops on the various floors of El Mercadito de Los Angeles, it's easy to lose track of time and be immersed in the multifaceted landscape of sharp aromas, exotic products, live music, sounds, and vibrant colors. It seems like every shop carries unique products you will not find anywhere else except Mexico or maybe Olvera Street. And if you like to bargain or haggle, this is a place where price tags are rare, and prices are negotiable for non-food products. On the lower floor, you can find cool hats, leather goods, cowboy clothing, boots, serapes, blankets, religious statues, crosses, Quinceanera supplies, ceramics, incense, herbal teas, remedies, and food snacks. Walking around here felt surreal in some ways---as if I walked into a 3D Salvador Dali painting. On the second floor, there are clothing, arts, spices, mole, crafts, dried food products, grocery, and Mexican Candy stores to visit. On the top floor, there are restaurants, bars and live music. As you slowly aisle shop, and move from one shop to the next, store owners are waiting patiently to invite you to step inside their shop and take a look. All types of colorful Mexican products can be bought here--from the bizarre to the simple. This place is a mecca for all types of Dia de Los Muertos products, pinatas, delicious food, and clothing. El Mercadito offers a free parking lot and is usually crowded to busy most times.

If you ever wanted to have fun and shop at the same time this place is for you. Now, it is not pretty, you are not going to Saks or even Walmart, you are going to a traditional Mexican, 3 stories, of food, shopping, dinning, drinking and fun. It is a huge place with more vendors than I can count. If you want a belt or hat from Mexico they have that. Looking for comfy clothes, they have that. If you just want to walk around and eat at all the vendors you can do that. They also have a restaurant and it is great. Parking is easy in their lot. The place gets crowded on the weekends, so I go on a weekday. Be nice to the vendors, not all of them speak English, but you will figure it out and they are so nice. This is just a must.