Bar & Grillmexican restaurant
Mercadito
Near North Side, Chicago
Mixologists make cocktails in an intimate space at this modern lounge with Latin-style small plates.
“Mixologists make cocktails in an intimate space at this modern lounge with Latin-style small plates.”
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Mercadito Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (30 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
SALSAS
single $5 | pair $9 | trio $13
habanero
grilled tomatillo, onion, garlic
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
chile de árbol
grilled tomatillo, garlic, onion
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
tomatillo
grilled tomatillo, serrano, onion, cilantro, garlic
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CEVICHES
tropical mahi mahi
mahi mahi, pineapple, mango, avocado, onion
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
mixto
octopus, shrimp, corvina fish passionfruit puree, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, celery, ginger, serrano, lime
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Camarón
shrimp, watermelon radish, cucumber, avocado, red onions, cilantro, tomato salsa broth
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
SIDES
rice & beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
esquites
corn off the cob, cotija cheese, onions, serrano, house made lime mayo, chile piquin
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Arroz y Frijoles
white rice or mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Potato Tostones
fingerling potatoes, black garlic aioli, queso fresco, cilantro
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Mercadito Elote
sweet corn on the cob, chili lime aioli, cotija cheese, chile piquin, cilantro
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BOTANAS
queso fundido
baked mexican cheese, chile de árbol salsa, corn tortillas. Add wild mushrooms +$4, add rajas +$4, add chorizo +$6, add smoked brisket +$6
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
street quesadillas
mexican cheese, corn, poblano, zucchini, tomatillo salsa, crema fresca
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Ahi Tuna Tostada
ginger, gremolata, avocado puree, chipotle aioli, radish
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BRUNCH
steak & eggs
herb marinated grilled skirt steak, two sunny side up eggs, avocado aioli, hashbrowns
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Mercadito omelette
mexican cheese, onion, peppers, calabazita, breakfast potatoes. Add avocado +$3, add carne +$6, add pollo +$5
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TACOS
three tacos of the same type per order with homemade corn tortillas. Substitute tortillas for bibb lettuce.
pollo
chicken marinated in five mexican spices, mixed bell pepper mojo, onions, crispy shallots
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
camarón
shrimp, garlic, chipotle mojo, avocado
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
pescado
herb marinated grilled mahi-mahi, caper aioli, spring slaw
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
carne
rosemary-thyme skirt steak, poblano fondue, avocado salsa, onion, crispy potato
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
langosta
butter-poached lobster, corn, jalapeno emulsion, crispy potato
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
PLATOS FUERTES
Pollo a las Brasas
grilled morita-árbol rubbed amish chicken, plantain rice, bell pepper mojo, corn tortillas
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Argentinian Steak Frites
10oz new york strip, yucca fries, smoked chimichurri, shishito peppers, habanero aioli
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas
chicken, creamy tomatillo salsa, onion, crema fresca, queso fresco, cilantro
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Chile Relleno Mixto
stuffed chili poblano, lobster, shrimp, corn, chihuahua & oaxaca cheese, roasted creamy tomato salsa, rice and beans
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Tampiqueña
10oz new york steak, salsa roja quesadilla, roasted jalapeños, corn tortillas
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
STARTERS
pescadillas
sautéed mahi-mahi, fish, chipotle sofrito, salsa roja, iceberg lettuce, avocado salsa, cotija cheese
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
queso fundido
with chorizo, mushrooms, corn, tomatillo mix, chile de arbol salsa. add chorizo +4, add hongos (mushrooms) +4
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MAINS
mercadito torta
choice of chicken, steak, brisket, avocado, beans, lettuce, tomato. served with fries or side salad
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
mercadito burrito
choice of chicken, steak, brisket, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, cotija cheese. served with fries or side salad
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.