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    Mercadito River North Chicago

    108 W Kinzie St

    Chicago, IL 60654


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    Featured Items

    • Carne Tacos

      Rosemary-thyme skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
      $25.00
    • Pollo Tacos

      marinated chicken, bell pepper mojo, onions, cilantro, crispy onions
      $22.00
    • Estilo Baja Tacos

      Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
      $23.00

    Dinner

    Mains

    • Chile Relleno

      stuffed chili poblano, lobster, shrimp, corn, chihuahua & oaxaca cheese, roasted creamy tomato salsa, rice and beans
      $36.00
    • Enchiladas

      chicken, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, queso crema fresco, red onion, cilantro
      $34.00
    • Pollo a las Brasas

      morita and arbol rubbed chicken, plantain rice, bell pepper mojo
      $34.00
    • Argentinian Steak Frites

      10oz new york strip, yucca fries, smoked chimichurri, shishito peppers, habanero aioli
      $46.00
    • Branzino Veracruzana

      6oz branzino filet, veracruzana sauce, spinach rice, roasted cherry tomato relish
      $32.00

    Salsas

    • Arbol Salsa

      Grilled tomatillo, chile de arbol, garlic, onion
      $4.00
    • Especial Salsa

      grilled tomatillo, onion, garlic, chili de arbol, habanero
      $4.00
    • Habanero Salsa

      Grilled tomatillo, roasted habanero, tomato, red onion, white onion, garlic
      $4.00
    • Tomatillo Salsa

      Grilled tomatillo, serrano, onion, cilantro, garlic
      $4.00
    • Pair salsa

      2 of your choice: Tomatillo, Chili de Arbol, Habenero, or Especial.
      $7.00
    • Trio Salsa

      Pick any three of our salsas
      $10.00

    Tacos

    • Brisket Tacos

      Smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa
      $22.00
    • Camarón Tacos

      Shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado
      $23.00
    • Carne Tacos

      Rosemary-thyme skirt steak, leek poblano fondue, avocado salsa
      $25.00
    • Estilo Baja Tacos

      Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw
      $23.00
    • Langosta Tacos

      Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy shallots
      $38.00
    • Pastor Tacos

      Ancho-rubbed pork, chile de árbol salsa, fresh pineapple
      $22.00
    • Pollo Tacos

      Five spice marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions
      $22.00
    • Hongos Tacos

      Mushroom Medley, Panela Cheese, Radish, Pineapple Salsa, Crispy Potato
      $20.00
    • Pescado Tacos

      Herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
      $23.00
    • Enganduladas T4S

      braised pork shoulder, PassionFruit slaw, cilantro, crumbled Chicharron, crema
      $26.00

    Guacamoles

    • Tradicional guacamole

      Tomatillo pico de gallo, jalapeno, garlic, lime, cilantro
      $15.00
    • Mango guacamole

      Mango, pico de gallo, lemon, chipotle
      $15.00
    • Pomegranate guacamole

      pomegranate, queso fresco, tomatillo pico de Gallo, habanero, cilantro
      $15.00
    • Pair Guacamoles

      Chose two of our guacamoles
      $25.00
    • Trio Guacamoles

      Pick all three of our guacamoles
      $35.00

    Ceviches

    mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, red onion
    • Tropical Mahi Mahi

      Mahi mahi, pineapple, pickled fresno, cucumber, cilantro, aguachile broth
      $20.00
    • Mixto

      Octopus, mahi-mahi, shrimp, passionfruit, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, celery, serrano, lime
      $22.00
    • Coctel de Camaron

      shrimp, watermelon radish, cucumber, avocado, red onions, cilantro, tomato, salsa broth
      $18.00

    Starters

    • Short Rib Quesabirrias

      braised short rib, crispy corn tortilla, chihuahua cheese, consommé
      $24.00
    • Flautas

      Crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black bean hash, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, sour cream, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Rock Shrimp w/Chipotle

      Beer battered shrimp, bibb lettuce, jícama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Mexico City Empanada

      mexican cheese, corn, poblano, zucchini, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca, black bean hash
      $17.00
    • Queso Fundido

      baked mexican cheese, chile de arbol salsa, corn tortillas
      $16.00
    • Ahi Tuna Tostada

      ahi tuna, avocado, salsa macha, almond, cilantro, pickled shallots
      $16.00
    • Pescadillas

      squid ink masa, seasonal fish, chipotle sofrito, salsa roja, iceberg lettuce, avocado salsa, cotija cheese
      $17.00

    Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      Poblano, chihuahua cheese, corn
      $12.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      pork belly, salsa macha, cranberry, habanero aioli, pickled onion, pepita
      $12.00
    • Arroz y Frijoles

      White or Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo
      $9.00
    • Potato Tostones

      Fingerling potatoes, black garlic aioli, queso fresco, cilantro
      $10.00
    • Esquites

      Corn off the cob, cotija cheese, onions, serrano, house made lime mayo, pico piquin
      $12.00
    • Plátanos Machos

      Sweet plantains, queso & crema fresca, jalapeno ginger sauce
      $9.00
    • Mercadito Elote

      whole sweet corn on the cob, chili lime aioli, cotija cheese
      $9.00

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Quesadilla

      four corn tortillas with chihuahua cheese
      $10.00
    • Kid's Mac & Cheese

      $10.00
    • Kid's Arroz y Frijoles

      $6.00

    Dinner Menu ToGo

    Mains

    • Pollo a las Brasas

      grilled morita-árbol rubbed amish chicken, plantain rice, bell pepper mojo, corn tortillas
      $34.00
    • Chile Relleno

      stuffed chili poblano, lobster, shrimp, corn, chihuahua & oaxaca cheese, roasted creamy tomato salsa, rice and beans
      $36.00
    • Enchiladas

      chicken, creamy tomatillo salsa, onion crema, queso fresco, cilantro
      $34.00
    • Argentinian Steak Frites

      10oz new york strip, yucca fries, smoked chimichurri, shishito peppers, habanero aioli
      $46.00
    • Branzino Veracruzana

      6oz branzino filet, veracruzana sauce, spinach rice, roasted cherry tomato relish
      $32.00

    Salsas

    • Arbol Salsa

      chili de arbol, grilled tomatillo, garlic, onion
      $4.00
    • Tomatillo Salsa

      grilled tomatillo, serrano, onion, cilantro, garlic
      $4.00
    • Habanero Salsa

      grilled tomatillo, roasted habanero, tomato, red onion, white onion, garlic
      $4.00
    • Especial Salsa

      tomato, onions, habanero, garlic, cilantro
      $4.00
    • Pair salsa

      2 of your choice: Tomatillo, Chili de Arbol, Habenero, or Especial
      $7.00
    • Trio Salsa

      Pick any three of our salsas
      $10.00

    Tacos

    • Pollo Tacos

      marinated chicken, bell pepper mojo, onions, cilantro, crispy onions
      $22.00
    • Camarón Tacos

      shrimp, garlic, chipotle mojo, avocado
      $23.00
    • Brisket Tacos

      smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa
      $22.00
    • Estilo Baja Tacos

      beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw, pico de gallo
      $23.00
    • Pastor Tacos

      guajillo-rubbed pork, chile de árbol salsa, pineapple, cilantro, onions
      $22.00
    • Carne Tacos

      rosemary-thyme sirloin tip, leek, poblano fondue, avocado salsa, onion, crispy potato
      $25.00
    • Langosta Tacos

      Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy onions
      $38.00
    • Hongos Tacos

      mushroom medley, corn, grilled queso panela, pineapple salsa verde, radish, crispy potato
      $20.00
    • Pescado Tacos

      $23.00
    • Enfrijoladas

      $26.00

    Guacamoles

    • Tradicional guacamole

      tomatillo pico de gallo, jalapeño, garlic, lime, cilantro
      $15.00
    • Mango guacamole

      mango, pico de gallo, lemon, chipotle
      $15.00
    • Pomegranate guacamole

      pomegranate, queso fresco, tomatillo pico de gallo, habanero, cilantro
      $15.00
    • Pair Guacamoles

      Choose two of our guacamoles
      $25.00
    • Trio Guacamoles

      Pick all three of our guacamoles
      $35.00

    Ceviches

    mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, red onion
    • Tropical Mahi Mahi

      mahi mahi, pineapple, pickled fresno, cucumber, cilantro, aguachile broth
      $20.00
    • Mixto

      Octopus, mahi-mahi, shrimp, passionfruit, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, celery, serrano, lime
      $22.00
    • Coctel de Camaron

      shrimp, watermelon radish, cucumber, avocado, red onions, cilantro, tomato, salsa broth
      $18.00

    Starters

    • Short Rib Quesabirria

      braised short rib, crispy corn tortilla, chihuahua cheese, consommé
      $24.00
    • Flautas

      Crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black beans, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, crema, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Crispy Chipotle Shrimp

      beer-battered shrimp, chipotle aioli, jicama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa, bibb lettuce
      $18.00
    • Mexico City Empanada

      corn, poblano, zucchini, crema, cotija cheese, black beans, tomatillo salsa
      $17.00
    • Pescadillas

      squid ink masa, seasonal fish, chipotle sofrito, salsa roja, iceberg lettuce, avocado salsa, cotija cheese
      $17.00

    Sides

    • Potato Tostones

      fingerling potatoes, black garlic aioli, queso fresco, cilantro
      $10.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      Poblano, chihuahua cheese
      $12.00
    • Esquites

      corn off the cob, cotija cheese, onions, serrano, house made lime mayo, pico pequin
      $12.00
    • Arroz y Frijoles

      White or Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo
      $9.00

    Soda's Togo

    • Btl - Topo Chico

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $5.00
    • Btl - Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $6.00
    • Btl - Jarritos Grapefruit

      $6.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $5.00

    Chile Relleno

    $36.00

    stuffed chili poblano, lobster, shrimp, corn, chihuahua & oaxaca cheese, roasted creamy tomato salsa, rice and beans

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    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:15 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 10:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Try our award winning tacos, signature guacamoles, killer margaritas and more! Plus Chicago’s most expansive mezcal list! Voted top 3 Mexican restaurants in Chicago.

    Location

    108 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

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