Mercadito Kitchen - Gold Coast

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   Heavenston

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 21, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Interesting menu, delicious food beautifully presented. Exceeded our expectations! Great service, too.

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   Pico83

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2016

   overall4food4service3ambience3

   Great weeknight and happy hour specials. Very good service and rusty drinks.

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   ChangdoY

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2016

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Guacamole is fresh and delicious

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   StreetervilleRes

   Chicago

   80 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   80 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food is the same (what menu items they've moved over to Gold Coast anyway -- they have to keep it watered down some for the hotel guests, at least that's what I presume), which is to say delicious. Quality and timing is very consistent -- far better than the location on Kinzie, by a mile. Service is excellent here. Staff is well-trained but they all have their own unique and wonderful personalities. Always professional. They don't need to turn up the music so loud on Sat nights though -- there are some big tables and it becomes impossible to hear what's said on the other side of the table. BUT -- one of my hands-down favorites, this place; am just lucky it's blocks from where I live. Love love love Mercadito.

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   bbone28

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Brunch was fabulous, food was amazing, service was great - staff was very attentive.

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   Dewey

   Chicago

   60 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on January 9, 2016

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   If you crave good Mexican cuisine in the Gold Coast try Mercadito. Good ambiance with broader than normal menu choices since also the hotel's restaurant. This was good for grandkids who had nice choices. Happy Hour till 7:00 with good value for drinks and apps. Had tacos, enchiladas and chile reinos and all very good as were deserts. Some nice specials during the week such as Taco Tuesday's. Our server, Olivia, was friendly and attentive. We will return.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Scrumptious dishes, great customer service and vibrant ambiance.

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   liv2eat

   Chicago

   125 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   125 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Good great, including chorizo omelette, fish tacos, french toast ( like honey topping) and chilaquiles ( could have been spicier). Bloody marys and mimosas were delicious too.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2015

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Perfect place to hang out with friends as the noise level is minimal and you can enjoy great food and drinks

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2015

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Pros- We were late to our reservation but they still honored it! Drinks were delicious. Meat was very well seasoned and prepared. Cons- We waited for a host to greet us for a long time. Service was extremely slow. Music was very loud, our waiter didn't even hear our order, had to repeat it a few times. The tacos are overly complicated. Also, no valet service for a location with a horrible parking situation. Will probably not return to this location

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    Shay

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We checked into the Talbot and headed in for dinner here. Reservations were NOT needed as there was plenty of open tables. I had the shrimp enchiladas and my husband had the chicken creole dish. Both were absolutely amazing. Great service! Beautiful place! We came back a couple nights later to get dessert to take up to the room. The chocolate mousse was good!

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    AAAStar

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All of our meals were fantastic and the service was great. Definitely will be coming back.

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    StreetervilleRes

    Chicago

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best thing to happen to Streeterville in ages! Would prefer if the menu were the same as the Kinzie St location but understand why it has to be watered down (for the hotel guests, this is the ground floor restaurant for a neighborhood hotel).

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    nicole

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great people, great time

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2015

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Music way to loud. And when we asked the waiter to peer it a bit he said there was nothing they could do. Not good enough

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible Food and Margaritas! A must. Will be back!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful atmosphere! Very experienced bartender! Salmon was amazing!

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    LisaMaria

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food is as delicious as Mercadito River North - atmosphere at this location is more casual. Service is prompt and one of the best bottomless brunches in town - highly recommend.

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    diningout60

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We enjoyed a quick lunch here while taking a shopping break; the tortilla soup, guacamole and tomatillo salsa was authentic, as were the black beans & rice. We had excellent service and the restaurant is clean, well lit and pleasant for dining. We've also had breakfast here and that has been equally good, so my husband and I are happy to recommend Mercadito Kitchen.

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    Lia31

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Amazing happy hour - delicious cocktails! Very good tacos. Great place.

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    MaryW

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat outside at a high top table. It was a beautiful fall evening. Waiter suggested delicious drinks. Ordered the shrimp stuffed pablano pepper and the Pollo tacos. Everything was delicious. We also had the salsa trio to start. I loved this place and will return soon to try the Carne asada!

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    Chowhound1007

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2015

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    The food was average but the service was terrible! Our server was incredibly slow and absent even though we were only 1 of 3 tables in the entire restaurant. The food was subpar with the guacamole being the star. The margaritas were small but potent. It was our anniversary dinner but this was never acknowledged. We will not return.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2015

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere and low noise level mid day.

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    Bnjm

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    The margaritas, although expensive, was amazing.

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    Halt

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2015

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    The waitstaff at first seemed to want to rush us out, which was strange because at the time the restaurant was half-empty and it was hours before close. Then the waitstaff ignored repeated requests to both bus our table and to get the check. There's no excuse for that when the restaurant isn't busy.

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    GregoryJ

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Taco's were outstanding and Taco Tuesday's allows you to half the order and try more Taco varieties

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff is great and the food and drinks are even better. Misty' sleeve is an amazing margarita.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the Mahi Mahi tacos and they were fantastic! Sit outside if it's nice out. No sugar in the margaritas, very clean drinks. Definitely recommend and will be back! First time paying using OpenTable and it worked well. Only thing you have to do is ask for your table number and you are ready to roll. Saved the hassle of waiting for the bill!

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    PhillipaW

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    I have been to Mercadito several times and love the variety of dishes and drinks. Mercadito Kitchen which is located at the Hotel Talbot offers a much more limited offering in both food and drinks. We had the apparently award winning margheritas that were good. Our food was more basic - guacamole, nachos, and tacos. All were tasty and satisfying. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

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    ambrose

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Had a great dining experience: great food, great service. Upscale Mexican fare at a reasonable price.

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    Lolefontalvo

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Go Mondays they have special prices! Really it worth it ...!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2015

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Awesome tacos and great drinks!

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    Yummy

    Chicago

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I never have a bad experience here. The food, service, ambiance and everything is fabulous. The Nachos are delicious!!!!!! Highly recommend to anyone and everyone. Neighborhood hot spot.

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    IslandChicGolferGirl

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2015

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Two worlds, fried plantain!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2015

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Fresh chips, guacamoles, and salsas but got a huge bit of jalapeño that was not okay (at least for more sensitive tastebuds). Seating outside and inside and nice looking bar. Service friendly but nothing extraordinary. Fresh fish tacos but a little pricey for only 3 tacos but that's what you'd expect. Returned here during brunch time and it was still pretty good.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The margaritas and steak nachos are superb 👍

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    MGatt

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great tacos and guac for Sunday lunch. Many neighborhood couples and small family sitting with their dogs under the table for a relaxed gathering. Highly recommend.

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    icarrieb

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2015

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    My friends and I were in Chicago for a getaway weekend, and we had a birthday in the group. The birthday girl has celiac's disease and Mexican is usually a safe bet for gluten free options. I called the restaurant and asked about gluten free options and while they did not have a specific gluten free menu, she said many items were naturally gluten free. Upon arrival, not only did we find out that something as standard as complimentary chips and salsa weren't offered (but are available for purchase), but they are not gluten free. We asked the waitress if the kitchen could make a chimichanga (also standard fare at a Mexican establishment) and she said "I'll ask the bartender." The food we did order was tasty - particularly the enchiladas, but I'd suggest reviewing the menu thoroughly before going to confirm there is enough standard offering to please a large group, especially if there are picky eaters and/or allergies in the group.

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    ramiller

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2015

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Went there for a date, simply for drinks and apps... Sat outside and it was beautiful weather and a nice setup. Food was great; craft cocktails were great. Service was very slow and inattentive however. It was not a super busy night, so that's a little frustrating. We weren't in a rush, so it wasn't bad, but if we were dashing to catch a show or something, I would have been very annoyed.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Awesome unique drinks and great tacos.

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