Mercadito

I came across this restaurant from seeing a review here on Google, & it definitely lived up to the hype! We had chips & salsa, classic strawberry margaritas 🍓🍹, queso fundido with the works, & chicken & steak tacos🌮 🌮 Everything was superb 👌🏾 the ambiance was warm, with candle lighting on the table, the service was top tier, and the crowd was very mixed with the age & ethnicity of the customers. Yes, for a Mexican restaurant, it is PRICEY, but if you're like me, a great experience is worth the price. & this one was. Absolutely had a memorable date night & we will return again🤍

This was our first time here and it did not disappoint! We just happened to come during the special 15th anniversary menu and were able to try three different kinds of tacos. They were all great, but the carne was our favorite. We also really liked the guac and corn as well. Their drinks were also very tasty! Everything was very good and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back!

A very good Mexican restaurant in the downtown Chicago. It is near to the merchandise mart, Clark bridge and open until 10:30/11:00 pm (check daily schedule). The interior setting is very nice with good seating space for large parties as well as a bar to hangout if you would like. Their have very good quick bites options like varieties of guacamole (like their mango one :)) and other ones. The service is good generally except when their are a lot of guests in the restaurant. A valet parking is available in case the road side paid parking is not available, that is generally the case during evenings.

Wow! We went there on a busy Saturday night and loved the vibrant and lively vibe! The Pollo (chicken) and Carne (steak) tacos were great but we really loved their Pastor (pork & pineapple) tacos. Great decor and even better food!

My favorite drinks in the city, I love the Los hermanos! Last night was restaurant week, and super busy but the whole staff was super communicative and attentive. I was so impressed, always the best Mexican in the city.

Tacos were delicious. The mushrooms were particularly good. I liked the shrimp tacos but they were a little spicy

Our server Jose was attentive, friendly and welcoming. Carlos the bartender was friendly and his drinks were delicious. Rafael the manager checked on us a couple of times. The atmosphere was perfect, the food was delicious. Highly recommend the homemade guacamole and pepino margaritas. One of my favorite places for happy hour and dinner.

Great food as usual and I have never been disappointed yet

Where to even start. Best meal and dining experience I've had in years. First of all, 2 ladies stopped by with freshly-made margaritas and man oh man were they fantastic.
The service was impeccable - 0 missteps. The food was indescribably amazing. So many flavors and everything was beautifully cooked and beautifully presented.

Not quite Mexican, not quite latin but this place should definitely be in your plans.

A great little gem in River North. Despite arriving a few minutes behind schedule on a busy Saturday night, the hostess was pleasant and directed us to our table. Our server, Jose, went above and beyond to accommodate us, making our experience memorable. The food, beverages, and overall atmosphere exceeded our expectations.
We will return. 😊

Two thumbs up. We were a table of 3, ordered 7 items and was served and out the door in 40 minutes in a Saturday night at 6:45pm. That was incredible service. This place was very lively and loud. A bit upscale so avoid jeans or shorts. I did not see kids inside but saw a family outside with the kids eating Mac and Cheese. My favorite was the mango guacamole as well as the spicy sweet corn. Dishes are moderately sized. I suggest getting a variety of items and sharing. Plenty of veg options.

I would give 5 for the food.They have delicious mouth watering tacos, drinks, and other food here.
The service I would give 3 to 2 stars only.
We dined in a party of 9, 3 of us had to squeezed in one very small table despite of our tons of orders. I kept asking our waitress for a table or a chair atleast for the 3rd person and she kept saying no! There are vacant chairs and tables around.The waitress was also strict where our friend will put his coat. So we had our friend sat awkwardly in the long chair and put his coal behind my already small chair.. it just felt weird and not right. We just decided to ignore it and enjoy our night. I just have this need of leaving an honest review about it so it won't happen again, and management would teach their waitress not to treat people like they are in the canteen or in just a cheap restaurant, because The restaurants was in a great location and offers delicious food, it has potential to look classy. Just do something about the attitude of the staff so it will radiate classy atmosphere.
I am only posting photos of the food and drinks that what I had, not including the food and drinks of the rest of our party.

June 9, 2022- we ate here because we love the food and it didn't disappoint us. The service was nice and fast. We were seated outside so we are comfortable, it looks like they gave enough spaces between tables inside of the restaurants. Our food attendants was nice. Changed 4 to 5 stars.

5 stars across the board. What an amazing experience. Wonderful atmosphere, Phenomenal food and well poured drinks. Service was top tier.

modern and trendy Mexican vibes. Perfect date night. The food was simply amazing. You must go with the traditional guacamole and tomatillo sauce for appetizer. Queso fundido con rajas was also to die for - so good! Didn’t think I would comment on tortilla chips, but they were hot and fresh. For entree, I highly recommend the carne tacos, but the shrimp and brisket tacos were also delicious. I think the corn tortillas were handmade which was impressive. A variety of cocktails and the margaritas were good. customer service is superb. Valet parking available.

Excellent Mexican fusion.
The tacos are very pricey, but they are well worth it. We had three types of tacos, chicken tacos top the list in terms of taste, but the brisket tacos and the lobster tacos are just as good.
Crispy Chipotle shrimp is excellent, but on the spicy side.
Ceviche mixto was descent but tasty.
The Dry age carne asada steak was superb.

Let’s start off by saying, I have been a regular at Mercadito for probably the last handful of years. The reason: the vibe and the food!

In all honesty, the food never disappoints. I’m obsessed with the ceviche, so make sure to order that. We always get the Queso Fondido as well. The cheese will … chefs kiss. Every time I go, we split the tacos between a couple friends and order a variety. It’s the best way to go, so you get a little sample of each. Seriously, they are some of the best tacos in the city… outside of maybe Pilsen.

There is a small little lounge bar in the basement that is fun to frequent as well.

Highly recommend.

Service was great, and the food came out very fast. It was quiet when we went, so I'm sure that helped. The guacamole was fantastic. The brisket tacos, the shrimp tacos, and the Mahi Mahi tacos were all amazing and unique flavors.

So delicious! A phenomenal place with authentic Mexican cuisine. The tacos were so amazing (very authentic Mexican). The margaritas were on point. The staff were very accommodating and very friendly. Definitely a return to place.

Great place for lunch. My wife has a capsaisin allergy and everything on the menu was spicy but I had booked here because of the ambience. Our waiter, Carlos, was friendly, patient, and accommodating. Food was great and I'm a big fan of the old fashioned! We will be back!

Beautiful Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere is really nice and there was even a bit of live music when we were there! The service was friendly and attentive despite how busy it was which was very appreciated. I got the chicken tacos which were delicious and the mini tacos are honestly perfect for the filling to tortilla ratio! A fantastic restaurant overall and I would recommend for any occasion!