Dinner
Mains

Chile Relleno
Whole roasted poblano pepper stuffed with lobster, shrimp, and corn, topped with a roasted tomato salsa$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, yuca fries, smoked chimichurri, shishito peppers, habanero aioli$46.00Branzino 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$4.00
Tomatillo Salsa
Grilled tomatillo, serrano, 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 Especial, Habanero, Chile de arbol, Tomatillo$10.00
Tacos
Short Rib Quesabirria Tacos
$26.00
Brisket Tacos
Smoked brisket, mexican coleslaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa$22.00
Camarón Tacos
Shrimp, garlic, chipotle, avocado$23.00
Carne Tacos
beer-marinated steak, guacamole, nayarit shallot salsa, cucumber slaw, crispy onions$25.00Yuzu Shrimp Tacos
$26.00
Estilo Baja Tacos
Beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican coleslaw$23.00
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
Poblano Squash Tacos
Squash, queso fresco, poblano crema, chayote, corn, pickled red onions, toasted pumpkin seeds$20.00
Pescado Tacos
Herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw$23.00
Guacamoles

Tradicional guacamole
pico tomatillo, jalapeno, garlic$15.00
Toasted Pumpkin Seed guacamole
pico tomatillo, grilled pear, apple, pineapple, pickled Fresno peppers, toasted pumpkin seeds$15.00
Pomegranate guacamole
pomegranate, queso fresco, tomatillo pico de Gallo, habanero, cilantro$15.00
Pair Guacamoles
Chose two of our guacamoles Tradicional, Pomegranate, Toasted Pumpkin Seed$25.00
Trio Guacamoles
Pick all three of our guacamoles Tradicional, Pomegranate, Toasted Pumpkin Seed$35.00
Ceviches
mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, red onion
Starters

Flautas
Crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black beans, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, creama, tomatillo salsa$18.00
Rock Shrimp w/Chipotle
Beer battered shrimp, bibb lettuce, jícama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa$18.00
Mexico City Empanada
corn, poblano, zucchini, crema, cotija cheese, black beans, tomatillo salsa$17.00
Queso Fundido
baked queso mix, chile de arbol salsa, corn tortillas$16.00
Ahi Tuna Tostada
ahi tuna, avocado, salsa macha, almond, cilantro, pickled shallots$16.00Chipotle Caesar Salad
romaine and bibb lettuce, chipotle caesar dressing, bolillo tuile, and grated cheese$14.00
Sides

Mac & Cheese
Poblano, queso mix, 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, cotija cheese, onions, serrano, lime mayo, chile 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
Dinner Menu ToGo
Mains

Pollo a las Brasas
grilled morita-arbol rubbed amish chicken, plantain rice, bell 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 fesca, queso fresco, cilantro$34.00
Argentinian Steak Frites
10oz new york strip, yuca fries, smoked chimichurri, shishito peppers, habanero aioli$46.00Branzino Veracruzana
6oz branzino filet, veracruzana sauce, spinach rice, roasted cherry tomato relish$32.00
Salsas

Arbol Salsa
grilled tomatillo, chile de arbol, onion$4.00
Tomatillo Salsa
grilled tomatillo, serrano, onion, cilantro, garlic$4.00
Habanero Salsa
grilled tomatillo, roasted habanero, tomato, red onion$4.00
Especial Salsa
Habanero, tomato, cilantro$4.00
Pair salsa
2 of your choice: Tomatillo, Chili de Arbol, Habenero, or Especial$7.00
Trio Salsa
3 of your choice: especial, habanero, chile de arbol, tomatillo$10.00
Guacamoles

Tradicional guacamole
Pico tomatillo, jalapeño, garlic$15.00
Toasted Pumpkin Seed guacamole
pico tomatillo, grilled pear, apple, pineapple, pickled Fresno peppers, toasted pumpkin seeds$15.00
Pomegranate guacamole
pico tomatillo, queso fresco, habanero$15.00
Pair Guacamoles
Choose two: tradicional, pomegranate, mango$25.00
Trio Guacamoles
Choose three: tradicional, pomegranate, mango$35.00
Ceviches
mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, red onion
Starters

Flautas
Crispy tortilla, green chicken tinga, black bean, cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cream, tomatillo salsa$18.00
Rock Shrimp w/Chipotle
beer-battered shrimp, chipotle aioli, jicama, cucumber, tomatillo salsa, bibb lettuce$18.00
Mexico City Empanada
corn, poblano, zucchini, cream, cotija cheese, black bean, tomatillo salsa$17.00
Pescadillas
squid ink masa, seasonal fish, chipotle sofrito, salsa roja, iceberg lettuce, avocado salsa, cotija cheese$17.00
Quesabirria Pizza
Braised short rib, queso mix, avocado, pickled onion, cream, árbol salsa$22.00
Tacos

Short Rib Quesabirrias
braised short rib, crispy corn tortilla, chihuahua cheese, consommé$26.00
Pastor Tacos
guajillo-rubbed pork, chile de árbol salsa, pineapple, cilantro, onions$22.00
Pollo Tacos
marinated chicken, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions, cilantro, crispy onions$22.00
Brisket Tacos
smoked brisket, mexican slaw, habanero aioli, tomatillo salsa$22.00
Camarón Tacos
shrimp, garlic, chipotle mojo, avocado$23.00
Estilo Baja Tacos
beer-battered mahi-mahi, chipotle aioli, mexican slaw, pico de gallo$23.00
Carne Tacos
beer-marinated steak, guacamole, yucatán shallot salsa, cucumber slaw, crispy onions$25.00
Langosta Tacos
Butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy onions$38.00Pescado Tacos
Herb-marinated mahi-mahi, mustard greens, caper aioli, salsa roja$23.00
Poblano Squash Tacos
Squash, queso fresco, poblano crema, chayote, corn, pickled red onions, toasted pumpkin seeds$20.00
Sides

Potato Tostones
fingerling potatoes, black garlic aioli, queso fresco, cilantro$10.00
Mac & Cheese
Poblano, queso mix, corn$12.00
Esquites
corn off the cob, cotija cheese, serrano, lime aioli, chile piquin$12.00
Arroz y Frijoles
White or Mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo$9.00Side Arroz
$5.00Side Frijoles
$5.00Side Tortilla
$2.00
All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 10:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am - 10:15 pm |
Restaurant info
Enjoy Mercadito’s signature guacamoles, chef-driven tacos, fresh margaritas, and one of Chicago’s most exciting agave selections — all served in a vibrant, high-energy setting built for lunch, dinner, brunch, and cocktails.
Location
2423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614








