Mercado holds fond memories for me. I used to go here practically every weekend during my youth, especially in high school. The parking lot gets really jam packed on the weekends, so I suggest parking across the street at Mission college. But, pay attention to the signs and make sure you don't park on a restricted day. The cops love ticketing here. Lines can get long, but it's always fun to people watch while you're waiting. If there's a lag time before your movie starts, there's tons of places next to the theater to grab a bite or snack on ice cream. The theater is nice and large inside with an arcade. Security has gotten strict, but a few years ago it was easy for kids to hop in and out of different screens.
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