Reviews of El Mercado de Coronado
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Reviewed by monorailmom Review Date: 08/24/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had lunch here during our recent trip. We were able to walk right up to the counters. My husband and I both had questions about the offerings, and the CM there was just SO helpful! She literally took out the pasta and different sauces to show me the options, and offered my husband a couple of different choices for his side of potatoes. We appreciated her help, and the food was fresh and really good! It was not as loud as a typical food court is either, which is great.
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—Reviewed by jking6 Review Date: 01/07/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Best buffet for breakfast and lunch for the price! We love this place. Even if not staying at Coronado (my favorite moderate resort) we take a bus just to eat here.
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love the choices and price.Cons:
service feeReviewed by BrittS117 Review Date: 11/22/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
We thought the main food court had lots of options to choose from, and was open for a decent amount of time. Once when grabbing a very late dinner there was a very kind cast member taking everyone's order so their food was prepared fresh and was still hot. We appreciated that the food court kept making food right up to closing and that none of the cast members were bothered by everyone coming in to grab something to eat last minute. There are also lots of nice grab and go options during the day which is helpful if you want something for later on.
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Lots of variety, grab and go options, good operating hoursCons:
No complaints here!Reviewed by Koon Review Date: 01/01/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
The roasted chicken with veggies, potatoes, and cornbread was plentiful and delicious, though the man in front of me had to ask for the bread which led to a lengthy search around the restaurant. I do miss the steak that used to be an option here, but still a great value for a QS credit.
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—Reviewed by jacwin1 Review Date: 06/04/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had breakfast and lunch there. Plenty to choose from, decent prices, large portions, excellent taste and texture.
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noneReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
we like eating here..great variety
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variety and dont have to fight crowdsCons:
none for usReviewed by MM from Connecticut Review Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
Good selection, but very slow service cooking the food
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—Reviewed by destinie Review Date: 03/02/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
Pepper is a very casual dining experience. I found that most people will come here with their families and grab food in the morning before heading out to the parks so at peak times it gets very crowded and noisy, which is expected from a food court. Not recommended if you are looking for an intimate breakfast hangout. (We ate here mostly for breakfast and once for dinner around 7 or 8pm. During that time there were less people.)
I found that they were very accommodating for gluten and dairy-free food. We had to ask at the griddle station and they would call the chef for us. The chef would then personally bring out our meals which was GREAT because, unlike the other food that was available, our food was fresh and hot. I never had a problem at Pepper and found that there were wonderful options for me.
For those without restricted diets there seemed to be a lot of options: Fancy egg dishes, continental pickings, and the breaded offerings (french toast, pancakes, waffles) with sides like sausage, potatoes, and bacon.
I thought Pepper had a nice atmosphere and I felt comfortable eating there. I would recommend as a nice place to grab a bite. We preferred it over Maya Grill as there were more options and it was easier to personalize your meal.
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Options for Restricted Diets, Good Food, QuickCons:
Noisy & Crowded at peak timesReviewed by smsdls Review Date: 04/20/2019
Rating: (7) Recommended
We like El Mercado for the variety that they offer. Everyone in our group could find something that they like. And for quick service it’s pretty good! We stopped for breakfast, lunch and quick in between meals during our 4 day stay and weren’t disappointed.
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During peak meal times you can wait in long lines.Reviewed by Cstauffer1 Review Date: 11/01/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
Had a quick lunch here as we didn't want to go elsewhere to find something to eat. Must have arrived during lunch break for a convention as all the stations had long lines, but they moved fast. I ordered the Italian sandwich which included a good sized portion of deli meats and cheeses, along with lettuce and tomato, and what was supposed to be a herb dressing, (which I couldn't taste) on a gigantic slab of herbed focaccia bread. While the portion was a good value, and the food had good flavor, there was just too much bread. The sandwich was also served with house-made kettle chips which were tasty. Also enjoyed the variety of desserts available, my favorite being a chocolate fudge cake.
