# El Mercado, Wirral — Reviews & Opening Hours > El Mercado — Latin American Restaurant in Wirral with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 62 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/restaurants/el-mercado (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Latin American Restaurant # El Mercado Upton, Wirral [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5634335429954904593&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [David Bolitho](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117913822784275223591) **In short:** El Mercado is a latin American restaurant in Wirral, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 62 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About El Mercado El Mercado serves Latin American food from a restaurant on Ford Road in Upton. The kitchen makes its own dishes, with a range including tapas, vegetarian and vegan options. Cocktails are available. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes children and groups. Prices are moderate. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [El Mercado's own website](https://elmercadowirral.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM **Thursday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM **Friday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM **Saturday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM **Sunday** 4:30 – 9:45 PM ## What's nearby - NOYA Mediterranean Restaurant next door - Chokie Massage and Beauty Therapy next door - Gravity Gym Wirral next door - St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School next door - Kerala Kitchen Restaurant 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious, homemade food, including a wide variety of tapas, vegetarian, and vegan options, as well as amazing cocktails. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, attentive staff who provide excellent service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (62 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Wirral Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1652287). [More restaurants in Wirral](https://staycation.co.uk/wirral/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (62 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £30 [Visit official website](https://elmercadowirral.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0151 604 0166](tel:01516040166) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Wirral **Plus Code** 9C5R9WM2+WH ### 🏨 Places to stay near Wirral Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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