El Merkury – Mexican
El Merkury captures the vibrant energy of a Central American marketplace, where the morning air is perfumed with the scent of toasted masa and sweet, caramelized plantains. Guests are treated to a festive spread of golden-crisped pupusas and savory breakfast taquitos, finishing with the irresistible crunch of warm, cinnamon-dusted churros that bring a touch of Guatemalan soul to every bite.
2104, Chestnut Street, 19103 https://www.elmerkury.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at El Merkury
Dairy-Free at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Chicken Box and The Mixed Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Chicken Box and The Mixed Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Platanos Dulces Tray and Original Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crema and Verde Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Veggie Box and 96oz Guatemalan Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Platanos Dulces Tray and Original Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Veggie Box and Crema. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at El Merkury
El Merkury in Philadelphia has 11 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Chicken Box and Platanos Dulces Tray. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at El Merkury
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicken Box | 47.3 g | 40.4 g |
| Taquitos Game Day Package | 23.2 g | 19.9 g |
| The Vegan Box | 42.8 g | 15.5 g |
| The Veggie Box | 37.8 g | 11.6 g |
| Yogurt, Berry and Cardamom Granola | 51.1 g | 11.4 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Tostada Bar | 87.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Verde Salad | 10 g | 6.5 g |
| Tostadas Rancheras Tray | 49.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Crema | 11.7 g | 2.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Catering
- Breakfast Pupusas Tray - $55: Pupusas topped with a jammy soft fried egg, served with salsa, curtido, and pickled onions. Fillings: Chicharron Pork, Jalapeno Black Bean, Quesillo Fresh Cheese Pinto, or Monterey Jack Loroco. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Guatemalan Breakfast Sandwich Tray - $75 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Taquito Tray - $60 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Platanos Dulces Tray - $35: Sweet plantains Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tostadas Rancheras Tray - $40 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Yogurt, Berry and Cardamom Granola - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Family Style Trays
- Taquitos Game Day Package - $99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Taquitos Tray - $75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Pupusas - $75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original Churros - $65 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Verde Salad - $40 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Boxed Meals
- The Chicken Box - $15.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mixed Combo - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Spicy Combo - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Vegan Box - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Veggie Box - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Build Your Own Catering
- Tostada Bar - $140 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Extras
- Crema - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Guacamole - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Hot Sauce - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
Beverages
- 96oz Guatemalan Coffee - $40 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 96oz Guatemalan Hot Chocolate - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about El Merkury
- Is El Merkury dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Merkury has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, The Chicken Box and The Mixed Combo.
- What can I eat at El Merkury on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, The Chicken Box and The Mixed Combo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Merkury have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and The Veggie Box.
- Is El Merkury gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Merkury?
- The Chicken Box, at roughly 40.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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