Welcome to Mercadito, the quintessential Mexican restaurant nestled in the heart of Chicago at 108 W Kinzie St. With a vibrant atmosphere and thoughtful decor, Mercadito transforms your dining experience into a lively fiesta.
Renowned for its delicious menu, Mercadito serves up mouthwatering dishes that showcase the rich flavors of Mexico. Highlights include the smoky brisket tacos drizzled with habanero aioli, and the inventive guacamole trio, featuring a unique sweet potato option that delights the palate.
Brunch lovers will relish the bottomless cocktail option, making it easy to enjoy endless mimosas or the fantastic spicy margaritas that strike the perfect heat-to-citrus balance.
With unwavering service—like warm welcomes from attentive staff such as Jose and Luis—Mercadito solidifies itself as a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic Mexican cuisine infused with flair and hospitality.
morita and arbol rubbed chicken, plantain rice, bell pepper mojo
Whole roasted poblano pepper stuffed with lobster, shrimp, and corn, topped with a roasted tomato salsa
herb marinated skirt steak, shrimp, three cheese stuffed sweet peppers wrapped in bacon, corn tortillas
chicken, creamy tomatillo salsa, queso freso crema, red onion, cilantro
chili de arbol, grilled tomatillo, garlic, onion,
serrano, grilled tomatillo, onion, garlic, cilantro
grilled tomatillo, onion, garlic, habenero
grilled tomatillo, onion, garlic, chili de arbol, habanero
2 of your choice: Tomatillo, Chili de Arbol, Habenero, or Especial.
Pick any three of our salsas
Five spice marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions
Shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado
Smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa
Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
Ancho-rubbed pork, chile de arbol salsa, fresh pineapple
Herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
Rosemary-thyme skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy shallots
Braised pork, onion, cilantro, peanuts mexican coleslaw, chile de arbol
beer battered sweet potato morsels, chili de arbol honey, brussels sprouts & red cabbage slaw, lemon crema
Avocados, tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeno, garlic, key lime, cilantro
Avocados, mango, pico de gallo, lemon, chipotle
pineapple, avocados, tomatillo pico de gallo, habanero, lemon, mint, tajin
Chose two of our guacamoles
Pick all three of our guacamoles
Shrimp, cucumber, jicama, red onion, tomato salsa broth, cilantro
mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, onion, cilantro
Octopus, shrimp, corvina fish, passionfruit, tomatillos, celery, onion, ginger, serrano, lime juice
braised short rib, crispy corn tortilla, chihuahua cheese, consomme
ahi tuna, gremolata, avocado puree, arugula, radish
Crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black bean hash, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
Beer battered shrimp, bibb lettuce, jicama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa
mexican cheese, corn, poblano, zucchini, tomatillo salsa,crema fresca
baked mexican cheese, corn tortillas
whole sweet corn on the cob, chili lime aioli, cotija cheese
beer battered shrimp, jicama, cucumber, tomato salsa broth, cilantro
fingerling potatoes, black garlic aioli, queso fresco, cilantro
pork belly, pico de gallo, salsa roja, crispy onions
Poblano, chihuahua cheese
Corn off the cob, house made lime mayo, queso fresco
Plantains ,ginger jalapeno sauce, crema, queso fresco
White or Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo
whole sweet corn on the cob, chili lime aioli, cotija cheese
smoked brisket, Mexican coleslaw, habenero aioli, avocado, tomato, black beans
Grilled mahi mahi, chipotle slaw, caper aioli, avocado, tomato
grilled or breaded chicken breast, romaine, avocado salsa, tomato, mayo, queso mixto
herb marinated steak, black beans, lettuce, avocado, tomato, pickled jalapeno, mayo
Five spice marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions
Shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado
Smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa
Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
Ancho-rubbed pork, chile de arbol salsa, fresh pineapple
Herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
Rosemary-thyme skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy shallots
Braised pork, onion, cilantro, peanuts mexican coleslaw, chile de arbol
beer battered sweet potato morsels, chili de arbol honey, brussels sprouts & red cabbage slaw, lemon crema
steak, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream
sweet bread dipped french toast, powder sugar, mixed berries, cajeta, whipped cream
chicken, creamy tomatillo salsa, queso freso crema, red onion, cilantro
rosemary and thyme marinated flank steak, 2 sunny side up eggs, hash browns, corn tortillas
slow braised pork carnitas, hash browns, 2 sunny side up eggs, toasted telera bread
crispy corn tortillas, onion, black beans, salsa roja, queso, crema fresca, sunny side up egg
poached eggs, crispy cornbread, chipotle hollandaise sauce
eggs, chorizo, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream
smoked brisket, eggs, avocado, tomato, mexican slaw, habanero aioli, mayo, black beans, choice of fries or a small salad
Five spice marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions
Shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado
Smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa
Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
Ancho-rubbed pork, chile de arbol salsa, fresh pineapple
Herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
Rosemary-thyme skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy shallots
Braised pork, onion, cilantro, peanuts mexican coleslaw, chile de arbol
beer battered sweet potato morsels, chili de arbol honey, brussels sprouts & red cabbage slaw, lemon crema