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Mercado

88 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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88 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mercado

Mercado swaps tired brunch formulas for hearty Mexican street-food craft and serious coffee in Mermaid Waters. Locals swear by the Cali-style burrito loaded with tender beef birria, crisp hashbrowns, and tangy pico de gallo, or the slow-cooked birria torta on fresh bread. The warm timber counter keeps the morning easy—pairing Allpress espresso and rotating single-origin batch brews alongside cold strawberry matcha and iced coffee crowned with Milo foam.

  • Mexican-Inspired Breakfast: Hearty morning staples like beef birria burritos packed with hashbrowns, birria tortas, and chilaquiles.
  • Tailored Coffee Program: Reliable Allpress house espresso served alongside rotating batch brews from roasters like Single O.
  • Signature Cold Drinks: Cold specialties include rich Milo foam iced coffee and refreshing strawberry iced matcha.
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Why Choose Mercado

Discover why locals flock to Mermaid Waters for authentic Mexican breakfast fare, curated roasts, and cozy morning energy.

  • Hearty Mexican-Style Breakfast Burritos & Birria

    Mercado crafts hearty, authentic Mexican-inspired morning fare, wrapping scrambled eggs, guacamole, crispy hashbrowns, black beans, and beef birria into robust breakfast burritos and tortas.

    I ordered the Cali Style Burrito with Beef Birria, flavorful, juicy, and full of life.

    Dayane Hochovis

  • Curated Specialty Coffee Program

    Espresso drinks are pulled with an Allpress house roast alongside rotating batch brews sourced from renowned specialty roasters like Single O and Wyld Coffee Roasters.

    A good, study housie from AllPress and rotating batch brew from Single O and Wyld Coffee Roasters that's juicy and will clean the human motor

    Mike Yee

  • Uplifting & Welcoming Morning Hospitality

    Warm, contagious hospitality and upbeat service turn quick morning visits into a cheerful, comforting ritual that lifts patrons' spirits.

    The vibe is warm, the people are lovely, and every sip feels like a hug

    Gaston Alvarez

  • Energizing & Refreshing Daily Start

    Refreshing cold specialty creations, such as signature strawberry iced matcha, provide an invigorating, energizing start to the working day.

    Love getting my strawberry matcha in the morning — always so refreshing and the perfect start to the day.

    Marta Cunha Grilo

  • Cozy Wooden Decor & Relaxed Cafe Ambience

    Warm timber fittings, inviting cafe tunes, and curated displays create a laid-back neighbourhood space ideal for taking a pause before the day begins.

    The whole wooden interior creates a very cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

    Dayane Hochovis

  • Inventive Specialty Foam & Matcha Drinks

    Creative novelty chilled beverages, like specialty iced coffee capped with thick Milo foam, provide an indulgent twist on daily caffeine routines.

    Just tried their special iced coffee with Milo foam and it’s to die for.

    Marta Lopes

Authentic Mexican-inspired morning favorites and burritos

  • Breakfast Burrito

    The breakfast burrito was an absolute must.

    Mike Yee

  • Birria Torta

    We tried the birria torta, and that Bacon and Egg roll was spot on!

    Cristóbal Jara Duclos

  • Chilaquiles

    the chilaquiles are yummy as well

    Nenfis Reyes

  • Cali Style Burrito with Beef Birria

    I ordered the Cali Style Burrito with Beef Birria, flavorful, juicy, and full of life.

    Dayane Hochovis

Other favorites

Specialty iced beverages and fresh morning bites

  • Special Iced Coffee with Milo Foam

    special iced coffee with Milo foam and it’s to die for

    Marta Lopes

  • Strawberry Matcha

    Love getting my strawberry matcha in the morning — always so refreshing and the perfect start to the day.

    Marta Cunha Grilo

  • Iced Mocha with Almond Milk

    try the iced mocha with almond milk… absolutely delicious on a hot Gold Coast day

    Dayane Hochovis

  • Papaya Bowl

    papaya bowl for breakfast and was just perfect

    alejandra labastida

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches and thoughtful details that elevate the Mercado cafe experience

  • Curated Batch Brew Program & Culinary Bookshelf

    Rotating batch brew offerings from roasters like Single O and Wyld Coffee Roasters complement house Allpress espresso, paired with displayed culinary cookbooks that keep the cafe inspired.

  • Milo Foam & Specialty Cold Drink Craft

    House specialty drinks feature cold creations like iced coffee crowned with Milo foam alongside custom strawberry iced matcha.

  • Wooden Interior & Curated Music Ambience

    Warm timber interior detailing with curated upbeat music creates an inviting, relaxed atmosphere paired with personalized barista service.

  • Commute Pre-Ordering for Seamless Pickup

    Morning commuters can pre-order coffee on departure from home so it is ready for seamless grab-and-go pickup on the way to work.

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