Opening hours
Closed · opens 7:00 AM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Philadelphia: 2:39 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (267) 457-5952 to confirm.
Location & directions
2104 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
About El Merkury
Looking for a Guatemalan restaurant in Philadelphia? El Merkury is at 2104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's part of our guide to 1,632 restaurants, cafes and bars in Philadelphia.
El Merkury is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
El Merkury's menu features 22 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including Combos, Drinks, Churros, Sides, and Mains. Listed prices range from $5.00 to $16.50, with a typical item around $9.99. You will find options like Taquito & Tostada Combo, Rosa De Jamaica (Hibiscus Water), and Churro Loops.
Service options include outdoor seating, curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, and takeout. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and transgender safespace. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, happy hour food, healthy options, and organic dishes.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (267) 457-5952 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Guatemalan Restaurant · Latin American
- Address
- 2104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Phone
- (267) 457-5952
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 22 items · $5.00–$16.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Guatemalan restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Guatemalan restaurants across the US
Based on 21 menus with 726 priced items from Guatemalan restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.75, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $13.95.
At El Merkury the median listed price is $9.99, close to the typical $8.75 for Guatemalan restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Guisada | 29% | $13.97 |
| Garnachas | 29% | $10.25 |
| Horchata | 24% | $3.50 |
| Tostadas | 24% | $7.49 |
| Chuchitos | 24% | $3.75 |
| Caldo de Res | 24% | $16.99 |
| Pepian | 24% | $15.49 |
| Pupusas | 24% | $3.25 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Merkury there are 134 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 377 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (66), Bars & Pubs (48), Bakeries & Desserts (29), and American (25).
147 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- VietnameseBanh< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBlack Turtle Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMix Bar & Grill< 0.1 mi
- ThaiJJ Thai< 0.1 mi
- PizzaTetra Pizza & Grill< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Guatemalan restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Merkury's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is El Merkury open on Sunday?
No, El Merkury is closed on Sundays.
Where is El Merkury located?
El Merkury is located at 2104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
What is the phone number of El Merkury?
You can call El Merkury at (267) 457-5952.
Does El Merkury offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Merkury offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Merkury?
The typical price range at El Merkury is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $5.00 to $16.50.
Does El Merkury take reservations?
Yes, El Merkury accepts reservations.
Is El Merkury wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is El Merkury open late?
No, El Merkury usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Merkury?
There are 377 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Merkury. Nearby options include Banh (< 0.1 mi), Black Turtle Coffee (< 0.1 mi), and Mix Bar & Grill (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Guatemalan restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 21 menus with 726 priced items from Guatemalan restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $8.75, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $13.95.
