Strip/Convenience

Mercado del Lago

Mercado del Lago is a 103,777 SF Strip/Convenience at 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA, with 7 tenants including Taco Bell, Ace Hardware, and Starbucks US. In the last 24 months it recorded 1 opening and 0 closings. The 10-minute drive-time population is 51,361 with a median household income of $145,208, according to Brandmarch.

Open-air·7 stores across 103,777 SF·31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

Recent Activity in Last 24 months

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Ace Hardware31541 Santa Margarita Pkwy · Of
Opened Q4 2025
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Locations · Growth Trajectory

+1 net stores since Q4 2024

Growing tenants · 1 opens, 0 closes

About Mercado del Lago

Mercado del Lago is a 103,777 square foot strip center located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at 31431 Santa Margarita Parkway, situated near the RSM lake. This neighborhood shopping center offers convenient retail, dining, and service options to meet everyday community needs.

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Tenant Mix by Category

7 brands across 5 categories

Gyms + Fitness Facilities
2 (28.6%)
Restaurant - QSR/Fast Food
2 (28.6%)
Home Improvement + Building Supplies
1 (14.3%)
Restaurant - Coffee/Tea
1 (14.3%)
Shipping
1 (14.3%)

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Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Restaurant - QSR/Fast FoodN/A
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement + Building SuppliesNov 2025
Starbucks US
Starbucks US
Restaurant - Coffee/TeaAug 2020
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