Market Square (El Mercado)
The largest Mexican market in the US with 100+ shops, authentic food, live entertainment, and cultural events, free to explore.
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Market Square (El Mercado) is the largest Mexican market in the United States, spanning three blocks in downtown San Antonio. Over 100 locally-owned shops sell authentic Mexican crafts, leather goods, cultural apparel, and handmade art. The food scene is excellent with authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants. Nearly every weekend features live entertainment, dancing, and family-oriented cultural events. Free to walk around and explore. An immersive cultural experience that kids love.
Market Square (El Mercado) at a glance
- Type
- Museums
- Address
- 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Individual shop hours may vary. Extended hours during events. - Price
- Free. Free to visit. Shopping and dining vary. Free events most weekends.
- Ages
- All ages
- Phone
- (210) 207-8600
- Website
- marketsquaresa.com
Nearby places
- Milam Park: Under 0.1 mi away
- San Fernando Cathedral: 0.4 mi away
- Artpace San Antonio: 0.4 mi away
- Aztec Theatre: 0.5 mi away
- La Panaderia: 0.6 mi away
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- San Antonio Children's Museum
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