Mercado Cocina Cantina

Name: Mercado Cocina Cantina
Address: 2300 Lehigh St, Glenview, IL, United States, 60026
Telephone: (847) 904-2386
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (159)

$30 and under

Mexican

2300 Lehigh St, Glenview, IL 60026

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

In cities around the world, the food market is a vast, bustling place; home to expert butchers, fishmongers, and producers. It’s where you find the freshest ingredients and regional specialties.
Every culture’s inspiration begins at the Market – from the bustling street food in Mexico City, to the traditional spices and moles from Oaxaca, to the ancient cooking methods of the Yucatan.
At Mercado, we stand by this philosophy when finding inspiration for each of our dishes. Chef Yanni's cuisine features a modern and progressive approach, utilizing the freshest ingredients the market has to offer, yet always paying respect and celebrating the traditions of old.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Phone number
(847) 904-2386
Website
http://www.restomercado.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2300 Lehigh St, Glenview, IL 60026
Neighborhood
Glenview
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ceviche - Agua Chile Negro$13.00
hrimp, avocado, red onion, cucumber, black habanero, lime broth, cilantro
Guacamole - Tradicional$9.00
avocado, red onion, confit cherry tomato, jalapeno, mint
Guacamole 'Buratta'$15.00
avocado, burrata, basil, confit cherry tomato, jalapeno, pickled onion
Roasted Caesar$12.00
charred romaine hearts, parmesan flakes, cilantro oil, chicken croquette pasilla-caesar dressing
Duck Bunuelos$11.00
crispy dumplings, duck, oaxacan mole negro, figs, queso fresco
Esquites$8.00
roasted corn, parmesan crème gratin, epazote, crispy corn, smoked mayo
Queso & Hongos$13.00
melted chihuahua cheese, parmesan, wild mushroom duxelle, tequila, epazote, serrano chile, roasted sunflower seed, black truffle oil
Fabianita's Flautas$10.00
crispy chipotle-potato filled spring roll, salsa verde, basil, mint, romaine, queso fresco, creme fraiche
Arroz Negro$10.00
corn truffle risotto, parmesan flakes, epazote sprouts
Chips$4.00
house made salsa roja
Mercado Seasonal Vegetable
chef's seasonal inspiration

House Specialties

Lamb Barbacoa$25.00
banana leaf wrapped, slow braised lamb, pickled onion, lamb jus, hand made tortillas
Chicken & Mole$17.00
grilled airline chicken, mole rosa, chili infused apple, roasted beets
Longostinos Al Mojo de Ajo$34.00
colossal prawns, salsa macha. black garlic mojo, shrimp bisque, lemon aioli

Platos Tradicional

Carne Asada$34.00
grilled wagyu flank steak, black garlic mojo, salsa macha, yucca crisps, sunny egg, onion rings
Shrimp Enchiladas Verdes$16.00
creamy tomatillo sauce, parmesan cheese, pickled onion
Barbacoa Burrito$12.00
agave leaf wrapped and braised beef, charred scallion, queso fresco, smoked bean puree, chicharron, salsa boracha
Vegetarian Enchiladas$14.00
roasted mushrooms, creamy tomatillo sauce, parmesan cheese, pickled onion, creme fraiche
Vegan Enchiladas$14.00
roasted mushrooms, salsa verde, pickled onion

Tacos

3 of same kind - Tortillas are fresh made to order

Chicken al Pastor
chicken confit, guajillo, grilled pineapple, pickled rhubarb
Cochinita Pibil
achiote braised pork, pickled onion
Crispy Fish
tortilla crusted tilapia, chipotle aioli, apple-fennel slaw, basil

What 159 people are saying

Mercado Cocina Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

159 Reviews

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eatauthority VIP
Chicago / Illinois66 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nothing special!! Guacamole and chips good. Fajitas too oily!! Enchiladas all one kind. Would not alter. Lots of mole’ sauce. No complimentary birthday treat. Restaurant was literally empty! Chairs metal and uncomfortable!! Server nice and attentive!!
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BethL VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I had the mushroom and goat cheese tacos, they were very good. The black beans had great flavor, but they were very soupy. The rice was on the mushy side. Our server was great, place was fairly empty. I’ll definitely try it again.
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Munsin VIP
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ehhh- it was ok. Salsa was not good. Tasted like ketchup. The drinks were not good. Very small and expensive. The food was at best mediocre. We won’t be going back. Service was very nice tho.
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madame1971 VIP
Chicago / Illinois120 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were pleasantly surprised tonight. We came with no expectations and left very satisfied. The guacamole was excellent. The chips were tasty but very thin so we had to use forks to scoop up the guacamole to avoid breaking the chips. The salad was great. Strawberries, plums, candied nuts and a great raspberry vinaigrette were tossed with spring greens. The lamb was outstanding as was the carne asada. The only disappointment was the chicken enchiladas. The mole sauce was very good, but the filling lacked flavor. We will definitely return!
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CarolM
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Really disappointing. I think it is new management as I had been coming regularly last year, and I did not recognize any staff. Classic margarita was lots if ice and not the same, too much lime. Expensive and not worth it. I am vegetarian and my favorite menu item is no longer available. The veggie fajitas were expensive red and green sautéed peppers. They used to have a fabulous coconut rice. Now it is a Mexican rice with peas and carrots. Not impressed. Service was also very slow. You should not have to ask for your bill when the restaurant is not busy and you see staff, not checking on you. Really disappointed and don’t plan to go back.
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foodwineDvine VIP
Chicago / Illinois76 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious and creative. Server was nice but not very attentive. We had to chase her down a couple of times. When we got our coffee, which we specifically asked for with cream and sugar, she brought just the coffee and dessert was finished before we could find her to bring the cream and sugar, even though we had asked for it again when she put the coffee on the table.
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Xraylfh VIP
Chicago / Illinois134 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, good drinks. Glad it has reopened.
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Ms16 VIP
Chicago / Illinois20 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Bring back the curry shrimp and barbacoa tacos
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PKFoodie VIP
Denver / Colorado105 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wow, wow, wow. If you seek the usual Tex-Mex fare that passes for Mexican food in most places, you will be disappointed. If you desire fresh, authentic food from Mexico, go here. It’s not a bargain, but the preparations are excellent and the moles are rich and flavorful. The lamb Barbacoa is my favorite, and my spouse really enjoyed the chicken mole enchiladas. The ceviche was spot on , and the cocktails are creative and tasty. I had “One Night in Oaxaca”, and my partner enjoyed the spicy chichirita (sp?). We’ve been here twice, and Mercado Cochina Cantina has earned a place as our regular favorite.
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Debbie
Chicago / Illinois42 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
overall, very good entrees and really good drinks. Some items were a little over priced like the guacamole. But I would go back, it had a nice vibe and ambiance.
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Mercado Cocina Cantina is rated 4 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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2300 Lehigh St, Glenview, IL 60026

Additional information

Neighborhood
Glenview
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.restomercado.com/
Phone number
(847) 904-2386

Mercado Cocina Cantina

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Botanas

Ceviche - Agua Chile Negro$13.00

Guacamole - Tradicional$9.00

Guacamole 'Buratta'$15.00

Roasted Caesar$12.00

Duck Bunuelos$11.00

Esquites$8.00

Queso & Hongos$13.00

Fabianita's Flautas$10.00

Arroz Negro$10.00

Chips$4.00

Mercado Seasonal Vegetable

House Specialties

Lamb Barbacoa$25.00

Chicken & Mole$17.00

Longostinos Al Mojo de Ajo$34.00

Platos Tradicional

Carne Asada$34.00

Shrimp Enchiladas Verdes$16.00

Barbacoa Burrito$12.00

Vegetarian Enchiladas$14.00

Vegan Enchiladas$14.00

Tacos

Chicken al Pastor

Cochinita Pibil

Crispy Fish

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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