ElMerkury
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The concept is Central American Street food and the inspiration behind the menu is the Mayan food staples. In case you skipped that history lesson- Mayans were gatherers first, hunters second, and their diet was based on corn, beans, chillis and chocolate (from this choice of foods you can tell they were obvs smart). These staples are also the basis for our Merk menu. The idea behind this concept
We’ve been talking a lot about , but what do they do exactly?
Students Justin and Angie have the answer!
Help us support this great nonprofit by purchasing tickets to our brunch for a Purpose on June 20th. Every dollar goes to Students Run Philly Style!
🗓️ Saturday, June 20th 9am-3pm
📍 El Merkury Chestnut St.
🎟️ Get tickets here (link in bio): https://www.exploretock.com/elmerkury/event/609465/students-run-brunch
05/19/2026
Like brunch? Like raising money for a great cause?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 20th for Brunch for a Purpose: Students Run Philly Style Fundraiser! 🏃♀️🍳🥳☕️🏃♂️🌮
Tickets are $35 and include the following menu served family style based on the number of tickets you purchase:
AM Taquitos
Chorizo, egg and cheese taquito, with salsa and crema.
(Vegetarian option: Cheese & Egg taquito)
Papitas Hashbrown
Cumin Spiced Potato Hash with peppers and onions
AM Pupusas Con Frijoles
Mini Bean & Cheese pupusas with a poached egg & pasilla salsa
House Churros
Fresh made churro, served over Vanilla soft serve and cajeta sauce.
Guatemalan coffee or house drinks
⏰ Once you purchase your tickets, come anytime between 9am-3pm ⏰
This event benefits , an amazing organization our founder Sofia is very involved in that supports local students as they train, build confidence, and work toward accomplishing marathon goals through mentorship and running.
Feel free to come in gym clothes if you want to go for a run first. In fact, it’s encouraged!
🎟️ Get tickets here (link in bio): https://www.exploretock.com/elmerkury/
📍 El Merkury 2104 Chestnut St.
05/04/2026
Tomorrow is our Chestnut St. location’s 8th anniversary (🥳🥳🥳) and THE VERY LAST DAY to get our Birthday Churro Sundae at both locations. Don’t miss it!
starts at noon! Our is in front of Chipotle at 1512 Walnut St. Come get your fave churros, elotes, and chips until 5pm. 🌽🚲
Today is our 5-year anniversary at and next week on May 5th we’ll be celebrating our 8-year anniversary on Chestnut St!
We figured this was the perfect time to remind you who we are, what we serve, and why we serve it. 💙
BONUS: our Birthday Churro Sundae starts today and goes through May 3rd at both locations!
Birthday Churro Sundae
Fresh-made churro, confetti cake, pink cream cheese frosting, and sprinkles over vanilla soft serve! 🍦🎂🎈🍰
04/24/2026
media party recap 🤩
Don’t miss our limited-time Shucked specials at BOTH El Merkury locations running through May 3rd:
🌽 caramel corn churro sundae (mini version pictured)
🌽 sweet corn iced latte
🌽 corn & cheese pupusa
….and go see the show!!! Trust us, we watched it last night and it’s a great performance!
Thanks for the perfect corn partnership, . 💙🌽
04/06/2026
STARTING TODAY: Restaurant! 🥳
‼️ For every two combos you buy today through Sat 4/11, you 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 special is available at our Chestnut St. location only, for dine-in only.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Contact the business
Website
Address
2104 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 9pm |
