Mercado Central

Mercado Central

Midtown$4.3(2.5k Google reviews)
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LunchDinnerFood Hall

A community-owned Latino market and food court on Lake Street with 11 vendors serving tacos, tamales, burritos, empanadas, and more from across Central and South America. A cornerstone of Minneapolis' Latino community since 1999.

Address

1515 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

What to Order

Handmade Tamales
Must Order
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Midtown
4.3(2.5k)
Order: Handmade Tamales

Masa-wrapped tamales steamed in corn husks — choose pork in red chile, chicken in green tomatillo, or sweet corn with cheese. Made fresh daily by Lake Street vendors.

Empanadas de Picadillo
Fan Favorite
$
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Midtown
4.3(2.5k)
Order: Empanadas de Picadillo

Flaky hand-crimped empanadas stuffed with seasoned ground beef, olives, and hard-boiled egg. A South American staple done right on Lake Street.