Click here to view the full photogallery. Mercado is Jesse Gomez ‘s (Yxta) delayed Mexican concept first mentioned back in June. PR says the eatery is on track to open February 27, with FOH staff training on Feb 13, but as one can see from the interior shots, there’s still much work to be done. As a recap, this here it the former La Serenata de Garibaldi space which shuttered last April; chef Jose Acevedo of Taleo Grill in Irvine will craft plates like Tostaditas de Tinga de Pollo (chipotle pulled chicken, smashed pintos, crema fresca, queso fresco) and Chile Relleno (seasonal filling, green beans, lime rice). &#183 Menu Updates on Mercado, SM’s Next Mexican Cafe [~ELA~] &#183 SaMo’s La Serenata de Garibaldi Shutters To Become Mercado [~ELA~] Read more from the original source: Plywood Report : Spot Check Inside Jesse Gomez’s Mercado in Santa Monica