I was at the restaurant last Sunday afternoon. Our waitress was Julio. He is the best. He is extremely attentive. He suggested the menu of the day but we preferred to eat a Buenos Aires barbecue which was delicious. Julio remained attentive at all times, offering water and asking if we needed anything else. We will definitely return soon. I hope Julio welcomes us back with his beautiful welcoming smile. Congratulations.

Whenever we visit Los Angeles, we can count on expanding our tastebuds by finding many global cuisines that we don't see (quickly) at home. My brother-in-law took us to this cute neighborhood diner-like Argentinian cafe he recently tried with friends. This cafe is low-key and frequented by Hispanics and other locals, which is a good sign. After all, this café/bakery/grocery store has been in business for over 30 years. Our server, Estefania, was very amicable and welcoming. She greeted us with a gracious smile and welcoming gestures into their large dining room. My brother-in-law recommended the popular Milanesa napolitana or breaded cutlet that originated at Buenos Aires' Napoli Restaurant while I eyed the chorizo Argentino-filled sandwich called "Choripán." Estefania suggested starting our lunches with appetizers like their homemade chorizo Argentino and empanadas. Meanwhile, as I perused the menu, I was drawn to their dessert items but held off ordering since my brother-in-law mentioned the portions were hearty. After placing our lunch orders, Estefania brought us a basket of freshly baked bread with two condiments or dips: chimichurri and salsa criolla (sarza criolla). We ate and dipped our bread with both sauces and decided the vibrant salsa criolla (sarza criolla) intrigued our taste buds more than the familiar-tasting chimichurri. Estefania described the tangy salsa criolla (sarza criolla) as a classic Argentinian condiment of red bell peppers, vinegar, olive oil, onions, tomatoes, and herbs. We almost ate all of the bread with condiments before our appetizers were delivered, but we felt we shouldn't fill up on the delicious bread. FOOD: -Empanadas: we ordered the baked style instead of fried empanadas. One chorizo empanada ($3.05) and one beef ribeye empanada ($3.15). Both empanadas had light crusts and were chockfull of delicious meat fillings. Each empanada had its distinctive flavor. -Chorizo Argentino: we shared one chargrilled, tender, and juicy house-made beef/pork chorizo as we readied our appetites for our lunch. The sausage whet our appetites as we imagined drinking a glass of yerba mate or Malbec wine with our appetizers. $4.00 -Milanesa Napolitana: my husband and brother-in-law ordered this dish but varied their starch (Spanish rice or mashed potatoes). The napolitana-style is described on the menu as a thinly cut, breaded fried steak topped with a slice of ham, cheese, and tomato sauce. My husband said his steak was a bit gristly and dry (over-fried) and didn't care for the plain tomato sauce. He accidentally ordered this menu item instead of the "Milanesa Lomo Napolitana," which included alfredo sauce with tomato sauce. However, my brother-in-law enjoyed his breaded steak cutlet.$21 -Choripán Argentino: grilled Argentine sausage (chorizo) sandwich topped with chimichurri, lettuce, and tomato in a soft mini-baguette. The sandwich was packed with sausage, and the chimichurri sauce added a tangy herbaceous flavor. Choripán is popular grilled sausage sandwich in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela and is named after its combination of ingredients (CHORIzo and PAN batido). $12 When Estefania brought us our bill, she also gave us a plate of alfajores. I had my eyes set on the Panqueques Argentinos (crepes filled with dulce de leche), but I was too full to order it, so eating alfajores sealed the deal. 3.5-stars

La mejor comida Argentina con un ambiente que se siente como casa las empanadas veganas son lo mas!

I had a very hearty meal here. Since it is in Van Nuys, we didn't have to worry about parking. The restaurant is also a small market with a bunch of sport TVs Food: I had the parilla for one person and it is not for one person since the plate is so big. I couldn't finish it. There were sweetbreads which I thought was sweet breads but no they were some sort of gamey tasting organs. I like them though. For $28 I had 4 types of meat and I liked that. 5/5 The blood sausage is fatty and unique. It is more dense and more meaty than Korean blood sausage. The flavor isn't as strong in lemongrass as Vietnamese blood sausage. 4/5 Service Service was friendly where the waiter recommended us food and checked on us. I wish he refilled my water though because he disappeared after serving all food. The place wasn't crowded at all.

A valet recommended this place to me when we got into a random conversation about the best Argentinian food in Los Angeles. I'm glad I took the tip. This is one of those places that tells tourists everything about LA's hidden neighborhoods and restaurants. Local, popping, friendly and super tasty food. Bread comes with delicious chimmichurri and chopped tomatoes. We ordered sangria and empanadas, followed by the cheese appetizer and steaks all around. The meat was perfectly cooked to order and a very nice cut. By the time we wanted dessert our choice was sold out but we settled for the fruita tres leches. Very light, not too sweet and a generous portion for the table. Our service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance, as others have said, is energetically soccer oriented. We were never made to feel like we didn't belong even if a lot of folks had some pretty rocking jerseys going. Let no one say LA doesn't have the most fascinating choice of places to eat or that Van Nuys on a Saturday isn't a hot spot for good food and wonderful service. We loved Mercado and will definitely be back.

What a fun find! The parking lot was fun so I knew I was gonna enjoy it! This place has an Argentinan market attached to it with items directly imported. They have a full kitchen with a good wine selection and the food is amazing! I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly (medium rare). They also have deserts galore! Fresh empanadas if you're craving savory or sweet pasties if you want to indulge your sweet tooth! As a true Argentinan establishment should be, it's decorated with soccer legends and big screen tvs along with some tournament memorabilia.... They have servers and they are kind, fast, and accommodating! The best part of coming here was sitting at the counter and having a great conversation with a person from Argentina who could talk about Argentina... and their story!

Loved this place. It's a restaurant and mini market where you can buy meats and desserts! Food was great. The empanada was not greasy and the Argentinian sausage inside was interesting. Parsley flavor and another herb I can't seem to figure out (maybe sage) which were good but strong. Queso plate was great! Loved the cheese. The burger was yum! They use a special blend of meat to make the patty which they get from another place. Loved how they put it together, it wasn't falling apart and flavors were good. I can't wait to try other items in the menu. They have daily specials I believe which is awesome. I wanted to try one of their desserts but I had no room. Parking is limited but there is street parking. Service was great. The guy we had was tentative and nice. He checked on us several times which was good! Looking forward to the next visit!

An Argentinian : cafe/deli/bakery/specialty-market all in one place. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly staff. Our meal was good! I shared a small meat platter with the hubby which was grilled perfectly medium-rare. The beef was tender and so was the chicken. Usually I think chicken breast tends to be dry and not flavorful;however, the marinated grilled chicken breast here is GOOD! We did not enjoy the savory empanadas (too salty?), but it is a crowd favorite here. Overall am glad we stopped by. Love the grilled meat menu, bakery section, market area, and Argentinian wine selection. Mercado Buenos Aires parking is kinda tight/crowded. Street parking is another option. A second location of Mercado Buenos Aires is another option in Granada Hills!

Service was quick and painless, attentive and the restaurant just had a good comfortable vibe to it. Parrilla manolo- plenty of food for more than 2 people! The angus was yummy but a bit fatty. The blood sausage was so rich and had zero iron flavor! Probably the best blood sausage I've had. The chorizo was probably the least favorite as it tasted like chicken sausage, sweetbreads were delicious and the skirt steak was great. Bread and chimichurri- good amount of bread but could use more the the chimichurri and tomatoes they give you. Empanadas- we had beef, spinach and chicken and all were delicious. The bread was soft and plenty of filling. We also had the tomato salad and those tomatoes were very fresh. Overall the bill ended up being so much less than we thought but we were so full and had leftovers. Highly recommend this place though parking can be a hassle