El Merkury at the Market

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51 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

El Merkury at the Market in Philadelphia serves as a hub for Central American street food, offering a diverse menu that includes specialties like pupusas, taquitos, tostadas, and churros. The emphasis here is on authenticity, with everything made from scratch to ensure a truly genuine culinary experience.

What started as a passion project has blossomed into a beloved establishment within the Philadelphia food scene. El Merkury aims not just to provide delicious food but also to foster a sense of community through the shared enjoyment of flavorful dishes. The restaurant's commitment to quality and tradition shines through in each bite.

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Giena L.
8/30/2025

Came here for the churro and also had their papusas. Visited on two separate occasions. The churro was the best one I've ever had, and guatemalan chocolate with the vanilla soft serve was tops!...

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Lisa S.
1/31/2025

El Murkury's papusas are top tier. As authentic and fresh as it gets. This is one of those places I've had my mind on for a while but never made it to. It's located inside Reading Terminal...

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Julia S.
12/9/2024

El Merkury was one of few Central American spots I saw within Reading Terminal Market and it had a line wrapped around, so I opted for this! When it came time to order I asked if they could do a...

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Trish L.
2/13/2025

Finally was able to stop at this stand at Reading Terminal on a busy afternoon on superbowl Sunday. I was drooling over all of the churro options and finally settled on the E shaped mini churros...

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Paige S.
3/23/2025

Fast service and flavor packed food! Lots of vegetarian options on the menu and incredible desserts. I settled for these, a vegetarian quesadilla like dish I think with jack fruit? I was so hungry...

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