Mercadito
1.7
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 108 W. Kinzie St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-329-9555
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Patricio Sandoval has a hit on his hands with Mercadito, a market food-focused concept that's already spawned three New York locations. Now he's trying his hand in River North, where both the vibe and the food, a winning taco-and-tequila combination, are similar to Mercadito's New York outposts. Expect a mix of lounge, bar and communal seating in a cantina-inspired space and a menu of ceviches, gourmet tacos and sharable snacks, or botanas, plus a tightly edited selection of larger dishes inspired by the flavors of Southern Mexico. The bar stocks tequila almost exclusively (there's also a small beer list), but you won't want for options, as the stuff makes its way into a variety of creative cocktails cucumbers to chile peppers.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Kinzie and Clark Streets
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Clark-22; Red Line "L" stop: Grand; Brown Line "L" stop: Merchandise Mart
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (brunch) and 5 p.m.-midnight (dinner) Sunday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) and 5 p.m.-midnight (dinner) Monday-Tuesday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Extensive tequila selection. Beer.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Ceviche, guacamole, tacos
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20-25
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100 in the dining room, 14 at the communal table, 36 in the front lounge
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"Better than Frontera"
By RickyM from Lincoln Park, November 16, 2009
Let me start by saying that ive been to Frontera Grill several times and have loved it every time. Im very suprised by some of the negative commen...
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"Mercadito Fumbles Value"
By MealSchpeal from River WEst, November 5, 2009
Many things have delusions of grandeur. People may develop a fake accent like Madonna. Swim towels become Sham-wows, computers become Macs, backwar...
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"Delicious teasers with somewhat slow service"
By potbunkers from West Loop, October 29, 2009
Mercadito has dim lighting for a romantic date or great energy for a group of friends. The portions are small...order a variety from the cerviche,...
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