2 stars for the food, but service and wait time for drinks was trash. Can't enjoy bottomless drinks with a 90min time limit if it takes 30 minutes to get mimosas don't post on tik tok to get clout if you can't keep up with it. We finished food before drinks came. They add additional charges that unless you ask them to remove their charging for no reason. Menu says 20% gratuities added to bar tabs unless asked to be removed, as well as an auto 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more... (as a server that's a low ass and petty number for an undeserved tip) and a 3% surcharge is auto added whether it's cash or card unless you "ask to remove it" Wasn't worth it and doubt I'd recommend this to anyone I actually like ‍ read more

Mercadito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love their mimosa brunch special! It's always a good time there and our server Yana made the experience all the more enjoyable :)

Great food, a pleasant ambiance, affordable prices, and excellent service. Our waiter, Yana K, was attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience even better. Highly recommended! read more

The guac was delicious and I highly recommend the enchiladas! Very filling but light and flavorful. Yana was a fabulous server and brought amazing energy to make sure our table had a great time! read more

This place is a disorganized mess. Also it smells kind of odd in here...? I always think its an immediate bad sign that kitchen/bar don't have it together when your drinks come out after your appetizer. Then we ordered four plates of tacos. We we were warned that they bring dishes are out as they are made. That's okay but I also think its just indicative of a lazy kitchen that doesn't care about their timing. Three of the tacos came out together and the four -- the pescado tacos -- came out 10+ minutes later. The pescado tacos were honestly pretty gross as they had an incredibly fishy flavor which makes me think that it wasn't fresh or wasn't Mahi Mahi like advertised. I am giving Mercadito +1 star since they somehow messed up our drink order and gave us an extra drink for free. Love that for us but how did that happen??? read more

We are Streeterville locals and easily the best tacos no matter which one you order! Guaranteed or we will come take them from YOU!! YUM!!!!! read more

Food and drinks were good. It had a nice ambiance as well! Good variety of food including veg options.I would go back. read more

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Excellent service and food, definitely coming back again! Our server Yana was amazing she is the sweetest and makes you feel so special! Thank you for making our experience so amazing! read more

It's a hot sunny day and the restaurant was cool and dark. It's not ideal, but it's a setting for that day. We were there to cool off, get margaritas and mezcal and something like to munch on. The ceviche mixto was good but the chips were too thick. It wasn't busy yet so we were able to get good service at the bar. Since we didn't try anything else, 3 stars for now. read more

Mercadito - 06.22.24 Mago-rita was just right. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yana is the absolute best and made our delicious food taste even better! Great vibes!

Great night! Margs were flowing! Our waitress, Emma was a star! Emma! Emma! Emma! Emma!

So a cute little spot for Mexican Food. I would say that the service was pretty standard. I don't have any real complaints or compliments about it. I order the Mercadito Burrito and my friend ordered the Lobster Tacos. The food was fantastic and well seasoned! I will be back. read more

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Service was very prompt and helpful! Dishes were flavorful, especially the pescadillas. The steak tacos were very average so the experience didn't stand out much. The music was also very loud and it was difficult to talk or hear anything else, which made dining a little bit frustrating. Overall would probably order but not dine in again. read more

Glad we dined here during our visit to Chicago, the tacos are delicious. Cool vibes too!

The atmosphere is moody and lively. Very nice and clean indoors. The service here was great. Waiter gave us good recommendations and popular dishes. Very fast service. The dishes come out as they're ready and most dishes are meant to be shared. We got the guac trio which I highly recommend. All three were delicious and good to share. Mango was our favorite. Drinks were tasty. We got the cucumber marg and I highly recommend. read more

Mercadito - Carne Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Met an out of town colleague for tacos. He was staying in River North so we chose. The place is really fun and had great energy. We got some chips and guacamole and then, I got the pastor tacos and he got chicken. The value was good. They're not winning an award, but in a city of amazing tacos, they were pretty good and would probably be the best tacos in most other states. read more

We stopped by w/ a group of 6 of us. We made a reservation just in case it was busy. We were able to get seated upon arrival. The restaurant was cozy and had some neon signs decorating the place w/ some hip Mexican music playing. The food was amazing - we tried a bit of everything - guacamoles, ceviche, taquitos, salads, empanadas. Everything tasted amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful w/ the menu and attentive as well. We had a great experience and will come back when in town! read more

Mercadito - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mercadito has always held a special spot to myself and my husband. 7 years ago it was where we had our first date :) they still to this day never seem to disappoint! The tacos and margs are always delicious and service is great too. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice night out! read more

Mercadito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First off, food was amazing. Our server, Tiffany was so sweet and helpful, Great recommendations and great energy. Highly recommend requesting her and checking this place out. We sat inside because patio was full and did not disappoint! read more

Mercadito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Save We had the Shrimp tacos, Mahi Mahi tacos,Chicken enchiladas and the Guacamole everything was great tasting. Service was a little slow, but it was a busy Saturday lunch time and they seemed to be short staffed like everywhere else. It's a modern looking restaurant, not a typical Mexican restaurant decor. read more

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the food was super good! our server and a host were rude towards us... he didn't bring our drinks, snatched my friend menu out her hands, and ignored my friend when she was about to order. we told a host we'd wait outside the restaurant for our reservation at 8:45, and got seated until 9:10. we had to go up to the host to remind them we were still here... she was rude "we called for you everywhere" no she did not.. don't work in the food industry if you're not a people's person . read more

The food was OUTSTANDING!!!!! Chips and salsa are incredible! We tried the trio and all 3 salsas were incredible! We got enchiladas and tacos both were soooo good! The wait staff is probably the most tentative that we've ever had' so sweet and always kept our drinks full and we never needed anything! Would recommend to everyone!!!! Thanks for a great night of Mexican food! The atmosphere is fun and lively!! Such a cute spot! read more

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We booked a party of about 10 people for a bday and from the minute we walked in we felt at home. There was no wait due to our reservation. Our waitress Tania was amazing from the start. She was so attentive to our party as if we were her only table and being it was a Saturday night I'm sure we weren't. She right away started us off suggesting some of her favorite appetizers and drinks. She made it a point to keep checking on us and make sure we weren't missing anything. The food was great the ambiance was amazing and we def look forward to getting back. read more

Great location. Hosted an event here and could not wait to get there and did not want to leave.

My husband and I came here for restaurant week. We were able to get a reservation same day for 5:30 PM. Overall the food was really good. We had a choice of salsa and guacamole. My husband got the traditional guacamole and I got the mango. I really like the mango but the traditional was just ok. The salsa's were a little spicy and I didn't really love them. We also got cocteles de camarón and the quesadilla - both were pretty good. For entrees we got the shrimp enchiladas and the pollo a la Brasa, which were also very good. We also got a mango virgin margarita and a regular mango margarita, which are both good. We just welcomed a baby into the world and had to leave pretty quickly, so they quickly packed up our food, and our dessert and grabbed the check when we asked for it. The vibes were super trendy. Very river north. Overall the bill was a little pricey, came to around $150 after tip but I think it's worth going to for a nice night out read more

Mercadito - Street Quesdaillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Honestly... I came here drunk. The chips slapped, the enchiladas hit, and the rice and beans were bussin. The drinks were decently strong too. I had a good time with friends here so I can't complain. I will say though... if you are in a rush and come here at a busy time, you may have better luck ordering their food to go read more

Quick service, good food, cool atmosphere. I love the speakeasy/bar below the restaurant - super fun date night spot. Wasn't blown away by anything and not dying to go back but really solid place for a fun night. Lots of room for group dining as well :). read more

Came here for a bday brunch and had such a nice time. Food was great, good ambiance, and great service. Jose was great and helpful. Thank you! read more

Mercadito used to be known for the best Mexican food and really great drinks. My last visit was disappointing. The food was good but not great. The sides were not hot and the food was just not as good as it use to be. BUT the drinks were the real problem. Our drinks had more ice than drink. When I pointed it out to our server he did not offer a resolve for the drinks we already had, but asked if I wanted to order the next round easy ice. Did not want to spend more money if I wasn't satisfied with the 1st round. Actually, I will never order drinks there again. There was a 4% service charge on the tab that was not previously disclosed. For What? Overall, the experience could have been better. read more

Restaurant can get very busy but the service was fast and food came out quickly. I got the quesabirria (4/5) and French toast (5/5). The French toast was crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. read more

Mercadito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing! The food and drinks were incredible, but our server Maya really made the experience for us. She knew the menu inside and out and went above and beyond to make us feel special from the moment we sat down. Will definitely be back! read more

There is metered street parking. When you walk up there is an outside patio on the street or seating indoors. We did have reservations, they were busy but not packed and had some tables available. It is a cool and chill vibe in the restaurant while also be lovely and loud with conversations. Our waitress, Paula, was excellent, friendly and efficient. She checked in periodically and was all around great. The food, the food was amazing. We were a party of 4 people so we decided to get a variety of items and share. The street corn was yummy and had excellent presentation. The salsas were all good, I liked the spiciest option. I wasn't a fan of the misty drink with ginger but was curious because I like hibiscus. All of the tacos we ordered (chicken, shrimp and pork carnitas) were excellent. They each had unique and distinct flavors. The plantains were almost a dessert, so yummy. This is definitely worth a second or third visit. read more

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As many other reviews have noted, this place is LOUD. It was nearly impossible to talk to my group has we could barely hear each other. On to the food - The tortilla chips and salsas here are subpar. There wasn't much flavor to them, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the habanero. It wasn't too spicy, but it had a nice creaminess to it. Given that Mercadito is an upscale restaurant, I decided to order the lobster tacos (langosta). They were pretty good - I devoured them quickly. However, i would say the lobster tacos are more of a novelty experience. I still prefer a list of other proteins than lobster for tacos. I also don't see myself trying them again due to the price. I can get just as delicious or even better for much cheaper elsewhere. While the interior of Mercadito is beautiful, the noise level completely kills it for me. Maybe it's a tactic so you buy more drinks lol. read more

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STUNNING PLACE!! service Is honestly so friendly and aside of being busy they try their best to accommodate! Would definitely come back! looking forward to it! read more

Mercadito - Stunning Place! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'd say Mercadito is good but not great. They've been having a lot of promotions lately to bring in the crowd (happy hour, bottomless brunch, etc.) The Happy Hour is great since everything is $9 including the house margaritas. The food itself is decent but nothing to write home about. I've tried a variety of tacos, salsas, and brunch entrees. They're a bit overpriced for smaller portions. I go for the atmosphere and good deals. read more

We had reservations at 7:00. From the outside, it looks closed but as you work through the maze of front doors, you find your way into the restaurant. We were greeted by the host and seated nearly behind her. Odd as the place wasn't full but right in front was odd. This did work out to our benefit because everyone was looking into our service and satisfaction. We started with Margaritas - who wouldn't? First round was a traditional and los hermanos. Both were good and went down easy. Lots of flavor and punch. We then ordered the Mixto Ceviche. Now this was a treat. A great mix of everything - shrimp, octopus, fish and passion fruit. The liquid was as nearly drinkable, it was soooo good. Next we had to order more. Yep, you guessed it - Margaritas! This time it was the spicy mango Rita and the Baller Old Fashioned! Devine! What a combination of 1942 and smoke! It lingered so long I tasted it again and again. For dinner we ordered the pastor tacos and the surf and turf plate. Both of these were crazy good. The surf and turf plate we could have shared as it was a ton of food. The chorizo, was very salty and not my favorite by itself. But pairing that with the shrimp and cheese and it was incredible. The ambiance was a little different. It was a dark place that was somewhat seedy. It reminded me of a tiki bar I'd been to years ago. But to serve Hispanic food and techno music was off. It was a great meal, very busy seating, expensive and weird decor. read more

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The food from here is always superb, l've had tacos from here before. But this was the first time coming in for the bottomless brunch, but definitely not the last! I got the chicken enchiladas with the mixtas ceviche & guacamole for appetizers. The bottomless drinks for brunch is awesome because you can mix and match you don't have to be committed to one drink. I highly recommend the sandia margarita! My group of 4 all enjoyed their food from tacos to steak & eggs! It's a good vibe too, I love that they play traditional Mexican music even with some rancho style! You won't be disappointed with the food or drinks here! read more

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Casual lunch Excellent service, knowledgeable server Queso fundido and taco birria were great Both very filling Great cocktail menu read more

Sucks! Terrible service & rude staff. Do not recommend at all. Small tables & understaffed.

Stepping inside I was overwhelmed by the noise. Ambiance? I needed ambians. The acoustics are atrocious, it was like riverdancers in an echo chamber or Tito Puente in a marble tomb. You may think I am acting a little "undiagnosed" (no, I don't have hyperacusis), but I couldn't stand it and had to cancel my table. Abbey Road has less echo and reverb. I don't know if the walls are marble, the floor is metal, the ceilings are high, the servers are miked, but the excessive noise was stressful, like an airplane full of fatherless kids, making it impossible to communicate, relax, and enjoy a meal. I could be wrong. Marlee Matlin gave it five stars. Sitting outside was fine. Googling "best guacamole" in the north Loop area brought us here (plus the creme angliase dish I wanted to order for dessert, not realizing it's only available as a brunch item). Service was perfect, especially the guy refilling my wife's water glass. The glasses are small and it was very humid. The guacamole wasn't cheap, but they have three options. We got the pair for $18). The traditional one was fine. The toreado one was more interesting. Truthfully, they were better mixed as the traditional one added a creamier texture to the spicier one, cutting the serrano. We both thought the rigid, salty, tasty tortilla chips that accompany them were the best part of the meal. A little bird told me. The carnitas tacos (4 for $18.50) with peanut cole slaw were fresh, tasty, and filling, and the tortillas were soft, thick, and doughy. The ensalada verde was yummy. The strange thickness put the "que?" in "quesadilla" as they were more like saucy empanadas than traditional quesadillas. Maybe that's what makes them "street quesadillas" or quesadillaz with a z. read more