Already renowned for its diversity, Church Street now boasts an excellent, recently opened Mexican Cantina Bar. With an authentic Mexican menu, stunning interiors, a tequila bar and a friendly relaxed atmosphere, Mercado is causing quite a stir, even in bohemian Stoke Newington!

From its orange exteriors and hand painted signage to the bright interior décor, Mercado is extremely colourful! Mexican paraphernalia, imported, sourced from Ebay and dug out of personal collections, is scattered on every available surface, whilst the bar is covered in a collage of Mexican artwork. Colourful wipe-clean tablecloths and religious Voto paintings complete what has been described as 'modern art' rather than interior design.

Chef Marco's authentic Mexican menu is inspired by the big colourful marketplaces after which the Cantina is named. Based on home cooking and using mostly imported ingredients, the menu contains only authentic Mexican food and no Tex-Mex. Unlike most South American menus vegetarians enjoy plenty of choice and children have their own healthy menu of accessible Mexican dishes. Farmers market regulars will also be pleased to know that brunch is being served from 11 am every weekend.

Mercado's bar is a huge attraction in its own right with its mix of Mexican and South American cocktails and spirits. It even includes over 16 different sipping tequilas, (very fashionable and best enjoyed with the spicy tomato Sangrita!) and a range of six different Margarita cocktails. Combined with a relaxed informal atmosphere and friendly Mexican bar staff it's the perfect place to unwind, especially with the aptly titled 'Fiesta Time' offering 2 for 1 Margaritas from 6 - 7 pm.