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El Mercado-Market Square

514 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207

Featured Review : The festive and colorful Mercado, or Central Market, of San Antonio is just a few blocks west of downtown. Perhaps this is not an essential part of your visit, but if you have the time or are dining at the famous Mexican...See Full Review

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El Mercado-Market Square Reviews

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Market Square

  • 5 out of 5 stars by melissabowman from Stephenville, Texas
  • April 26, 2007
Market Square
Quote: “Mini Mexico”, that’s how I would begin to describe Market Square. With all things Mexico, it is bright, bold, and beautiful. You are sure to find all sorts of unique and authentic treasures from Mexico. Market Square is also filled with shopping,... Read the full El Mercado-Market Square review

From journal Say Hello to San Antonio

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Mercado (Market Square)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • September 2, 2004
Mercado (Market Square)
Quote: The festive and colorful Mercado, or Central Market, of San Antonio is just a few blocks west of downtown. Perhaps this is not an essential part of your visit, but if you have the time or are dining at the famous Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra, you... Read the full El Mercado-Market Square review

From journal Bill in the USA - SAN ANTONIO

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El Mercaro (Market Square)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wildhoney269 from Chicago, Illinois
  • October 27, 2003
El Mercaro (Market Square)
Quote: El Mercaro, or Market Square, is the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. You should plan a visit here if you like to hunt for bargains, shop for souvenirs, or appreciate the colors and sounds of Mexican traditions. Expect to find Mexican... Read the full El Mercado-Market Square review

From journal San Antonio: The Fiesta City

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El Mercado

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ishtar from Bayside, New York
  • August 14, 2001
El Mercado
Quote: This is specifically the venue which made me fall in love with this city. The first time we came, accompanied by our friends, I didn't want to leave. At the time, there was a Selena craze after her tragic murder, and little girls of all ages were... Read the full El Mercado-Market Square review

From journal Hola San Antonio

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El Mercado (Market Square)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jeffrey from Plano, Texas
  • February 14, 2001
El Mercado (Market Square)
Quote: Market Square has multiple indoor and outdoor markets and individual shops specializing in Mexican goods, arts and crafts, and is said to be the largest and most authentic market outside of Mexico. They definitely cater to the tourists....but don't... Read the full El Mercado-Market Square review

From journal San Antonio

Market Square

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Tideone from Huntsville, Alabama
  • October 11, 2000
Quote: This market is patterened after an authentic Mexican market and the shops offer merchandise of all types but primarily Mexican items. The market is also the scene of many festivals during the year and all the tour buses make a stop at the Market.

From journal San Antonio - I can't wait to go back