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Review for El Mercado

San Antonio, TX

El Mercado in San Antonio, TX

by larsondml June 26, 2008

Babies

Toddlers & Pre-K

School-Age Kids

Pre-Teens & Teens

What we loved:
The Shops were colorful and interesting.

What we didn't love:
Sometimes you are not for sure who to pay.

We had a nice time. We are a family of four. My husband and I have a 10 year old daughter and a 15 year old son. It was fun watching my son and daughter apply their Spanish they have learned. I would say that was the best part . It was also fun for them to see and buy things they would not find in everyday stores. The stores have Mexican Dresses, real vanilla, crosses, maracca's that are not plastic, and much more. The only thing that might be a little confusing is sometimes you are not for sure who to pay what. They have a store front and in front of the store can be someone else's store. You might walk into the store and find out that you brought in someone else's merchandise. It took us about an hour and 15 minutes to go through it. You can their if you want. I would go early morning or in the evening. My daughter would say avoid the heat. Also if you drive there it will cost you about 7.00 but if your hotel is on the riverwalk you can walk their in about 10 to 15 minutes.