El Mercao
A vibrant culinary hotspot in Pamplona, offering creative Mediterranean fusion in a trendy, contemporary venue perfect for any occasion.
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El Mercao
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A vibrant culinary hotspot in Pamplona, offering creative Mediterranean fusion in a trendy, contemporary venue perfect for any occasion.
"Experience award-winning pintxos and dishes that change weekly in a modern atmosphere with great service."
Value Lunch Menu
Visit during lunch for a great value day menu, or consider the Carta for more extensive choices.
Evening Dining Experience
Opt for the evening menu at 36 euros for a complete dining experience, including wine and coffee.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mediterranean Fusion
Price
Mid-range
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Award-Winning Pintxos
Experience the 'Tubertxerri,' the 2022 pintxo championship winner, a creative delight that looks like a truffle.
Dynamic Weekly Menu
Savor dishes that change weekly, offering a fresh culinary adventure with Mediterranean fusion and global influences.
Modern Ambiance
Enjoy a trendy and contemporary venue perfect for dates, business meetings, celebrations, or casual get-togethers.
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Value Lunch Menu
Visit during lunch for a great value day menu, or consider the Carta for more extensive choices.
Evening Dining Experience
Opt for the evening menu at 36 euros for a complete dining experience, including wine and coffee.
Recommended Dishes
Don't miss out on the carpaccio, tiramisu, or coconut ice cream, highly recommended by diners.
Gluten-Free Options
The restaurant offers good gluten-free bread, making it a suitable option for those with dietary needs.
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Value Lunch Menu
Visit during lunch for a great value day menu, or consider the Carta for more extensive choices.
Evening Dining Experience
Opt for the evening menu at 36 euros for a complete dining experience, including wine and coffee.
Recommended Dishes
Don't miss out on the carpaccio, tiramisu, or coconut ice cream, highly recommended by diners.
Gluten-Free Options
The restaurant offers good gluten-free bread, making it a suitable option for those with dietary needs.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Merca'o is praised for its creative Mediterranean fusion cuisine and modern, trendy atmosphere. Diners enjoy the quality ingredients and the dynamic weekly menu, with many highlighting the value of the day menus. However, some have experienced inconsistency in service and noted that certain popular dishes might be unavailable.
"El Mercao won the 2022 pintxo championship with their dish “Tubertxerri”.
It looks like a truffle buried in soil, served in a wooden dish. The truffle is actually a fried Chinese bread filled with Thai-style pork shoulder. The soil is dried mushrooms and almond flour, and you dig the truffle out with the shovel."
Kent Wang
"I would rate 4 stars on food and 3 on service. It seems that they change the menu weekly, since some last week Instagram post showing some dishes were not available. One example of why I rate it 3 stars on service is that I asked for a Tuna Tataki, the waiter mention that they ran out of it and quickly continue with the next table. He did not suggest any other option, nor give me time to ask. A few minutes later I called him to ask for other options as Tuna Tartare, which they had."
Rafael Espinoza
"Something for everyone. Quality ingredients with some plates better than others. Fast attentive service at the time we went."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Tubertxerri' is the award-winning pintxo from El Mercao, which won the 2022 pintxo championship. It's creatively designed to look like a truffle buried in soil.
Yes, the restaurant changes its menu weekly, offering a fresh selection of dishes to keep the culinary experience exciting.
Diners highly recommend the carpaccio, tiramisu, and coconut ice cream. The Tuna Tataki and Vietnamese spring rolls are also popular choices.
El Mercao offers a great lunch menu, which provides good value for money. The evening menu is also available at a set price.
Yes, they are known to offer good gluten-free bread, making them a considerate option for diners with gluten sensitivities.
The restaurant boasts a modern and trendy atmosphere, making it a lively and enjoyable spot for various occasions.
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Not recommended too much so that there is still space and it remains accessible... Even the gluten free bread was good!
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