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10/17/2026
TODAY ONLY: Scrapple & Cheese Taquitos!
We’re celebrating the Scrapple & Apple Festival at Reading Terminal Market today the El Merkury way with crispy taquitos stuffed with scrapple and melty cheese.
Plus we still have our apple churro sundae special still going that’s available today as well! 🍎🍦
10/15/2026
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, which means it’s also THE LAST DAY FOR OUR GUATEMALAN FRIED CHICKEN!!! 🇬🇹🍗
Get it one last time TODAY at both our 2104 Chestnut Street and Reading Terminal Market locations.
And don’t worry, Hispanic Heritage Month may be ending, but we celebrate Guatemalan and Central American food, culture, and flavors 365 days a year. 💙
10/10/2026
Only two shows left this season to catch El Merkury at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts!
TONIGHT: Dan + Shay
10/16: Brand New
If you’re heading to either show, come hungry. We’ll have the nachos, churros, and rice bowls ready. 😋
10/06/2026
Thank you for having us on this morning to talk all things Dine Latino PHL Restaurant Week, FOX 29!
Shout-out to Cafe Tinto 🇨🇴 Colombian | Gluten Free and El Fuerte de Loreto Philly BYOB for joining us on the show.
Friendly reminder that Dine Latino Restaurant Week is happening NOW through Saturday, October 10th. Order two combos at our Chestnut St. location and get a FREE churro or side. 🙌 Each combo comes with your choice of two mains (taquito, pupusa, or tostada) plus two sides from cheesy jalapeño rice, refried beans, guacamole, or plantain chips.
See you this week!
📍 Chestnut St. location only
10/05/2026
STARTING TODAY: we’re participating in Dine Latino PHL Restaurant Week! 🥳
‼️ Get two combos today through this Saturday, October 10th, and get a free churro or side ‼️
Combos feature your choice of two mains (taquito, pupusa, and tostada) and two sides (cheesy jalapeño rice, refried beans, guacamole, and plantain chips).
Our Dine Latino PHL special is available at our Chestnut St. location only for dine-in only.
10/01/2026
Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy our fall specials, and we’re pretty confident they’ll make you happy.
Swipe to meet the whole lineup:
🥗 Fall salad | Roasted squash, queso fresco, and toasted seeds salad
🎃 Pumpkin SEED Latte (PSL) | Oat milk, toasted pepita syrup, vanilla whip, pumpkin seed dust. Hot or iced. Available with or without espresso.
🥣 Jalapeño black bean soup | Black + pinto beans, jalapeño, and garlic topped with tortilla crisps, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco
🍎 Apple churro sundae | caramelized pepita and dulce de leche over our fresh churro and vanilla soft serve
PLUS, our Guatemalan Fried Chicken special is going through October 15th. 🍗
Available at 2104 Chestnut St. + Reading Terminal Market lcoations for a limited time!
09/30/2026
Love is in the air… when you book our El Merkury Churro Bike 🚲✨ at your wedding! 💕
Thank you for having us at your wedding showcase last night, The Franklin Institute! We loved giving your couples a little taste of what the churro bike can bring to their big day.
Our churros are available in customizable shapes and colors depending on your theme. DM us to chat about options!
09/29/2026
In honor of National Coffee Day today, we’re sharing a little more about our coffee program at El Merkury and the incredible coffee farmers we’re proud to work with in Guatemala. 🇬🇹☕️
Share this post with your favorite coffee lover!
09/28/2026
GAME DAY! Don’t forget our Eagles Churro Sundae is available every game day at our Reading Terminal Market location!
Fresh-made churro + vanilla soft serve + green sugar + white chocolate.
Fly Eagles Fly! 🦅💚
09/23/2026
This is your reminder that Guatemalan Fried Chicken exists right now at El Merkury for Hispanic Heritage Month, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. 🍗🔥
Our crispy fried chicken is marinated in Guatemalan spices and served with corn tortillas, house coleslaw + our signature hot sauce.
And it’s gluten free!
Available until October 15th at both El Merkury locations:
📍 2104 Chestnut St.
📍 Reading Terminal Market
09/22/2026
New fall specials drop today in honor of the first day of fall:
🍎 Apple churro sundae | caramelized pepita and dulce de leche over our fresh churro and vanilla soft serve
🎃 Pumpkin SEED Latte (PSL) | Oat milk, toasted pepita syrup, vanilla whip, pumpkin seed dust. Hot or iced. Available with or without espresso.
🥗 Fall salad | Roasted squash, queso fresco, and toasted seeds salad
🥣 Jalapeño black bean soup | Black + pinto beans, jalapeño, and garlic topped with tortilla crisps, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco
Plus we still have our Guatemalan fried chicken special going for Hispanic Heritage Month! 🍗
Everything is available at both 2104 Chestnut St + Reading Terminal Market locations for a limited time!
Address
2104 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103
To get to Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, you can take public transportation by hopping on the Market-Frankford line and getting off at the 13th Street stop. From there, walk towards Chestnut Street and turn left. Alternatively, you can drive and park in a nearby parking garage such as the one located on 12th Street between Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 8pm |
| Friday |
9am - 8pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 8pm |
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What people say
ElMerkury is a must-visit local business in Philadelphia for anyone who loves Central American street food. The menu is inspired by Mayan food staples, which include corn, beans, chillis and chocolate. These ingredients are used to create an authentic experience of Central American cuisine that is both delicious and unique.
What sets ElMerkury apart from other restaurants is their commitment to representing under-represented countries through food. They want to show the awesomeness of Central America that is often overshadowed by negative news stories. This dedication to showcasing the best of Central America shines through in every dish they serve.
Even before their brick and mortar location opened, ElMerkury was already delivering their mouth-watering menu items via Uber Eats and Grubhub. This shows their dedication to providing an on-demand experience for customers who crave their delicious food.
Overall, ElMerkury is a dream project come true for lovers of Central American street food. Their commitment to authenticity and representation makes them a standout local business in Philadelphia that should not be missed.
