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"Mercado Cocina, a new restaurant from chef Yanni Sanchez, is scheduled for a soft open on Thursday. Customers can expect a wide breadth of regional Mexican cuisine." - Naomi Waxman
We stopped here for brunch and were very happy with their brunch menu. They have a beautiful presentation of really delicious Mexican food. They also serve items that I don't generally think of as Mexican but they add a Mexican twist. The Salmon dish was gorgeous! They also offered very friendly service. Our toddlers even had a mini Spanish lesson and learned that gracias means thank you. 🙂 Free parking is available in the attached lot.
Kristina Kouris
Google
This place is SO AMAZING. I live out of town but fly in every month and this place is the first spot I go to when I leave the airport. Located in glenview by the train station, but I swear it is something you would find downtown in Chicago. The food is PHENOMENAL, I cannot stress that enough. The drinks are just as amazing.
My go to is the guava margarita with guacamole and the shrimp and mushroom quesadillas. The carne asada is my fav dish to get along with the elote.
The service is just as amazing as the food! Olga is always attentive and on her game! Love seeing her just as much as I love eating the food.
If you come here, I guarantee this will be a new favorite spot of yours!
m6motorsports
Google
Round two tonight. Had the special of the night NY strip steak with and shrimp. Did not disappoint! Steak was on point especially since I always order medium rare+. Chef nailed it. The polenta side was so buttery and creamy. It just melted in your mouth. Guava margarita was delicious as well. Definitely the best place I've been in the last week's visiting the area.
Greg Wojdalski
Google
Exquisite dining experience. I’ve got to say I was pleasantly surprised by the presentation and taste of this Mexican cuisine. Everything was tasty, unique and served at perfect temperature. Compliments to the chef! It wasn’t cheap, especially drinks, but I think it was definitely worth it. I recommend the rack of lamb and the octopus. Simply phenomenal.
Katy Lawrence Jackson
Google
Best pork tacos! Handmade tortillas. The guacamole is a little different with while cherry tomatoes, but still very tasty. Try the pineapple lemongrass agua fresca-- so refreshing!! We loved the food, but the service was a little lacking for how busy it was for lunch (only 2 other tables and us, so maybe 6-7 people total). We will definitely be back again for margaritas this time!
C S
Google
Our first time visiting and it was a great experience! Our waitress, Olga was great, the food amazing, the the margaritas were killer! Most certainly we will be back again!
Tristan Penepacker
Google
What a wonderful place! I just came here off the N. Glenview Metra station in the afternoon and the food is great, and there are a wide variety of drinks available. Very nice atmosphere!
The fish tacos tasted very fresh and the iced hibiscus tea was delicious. Very nice place for lunch or a drink after work!
Annie
Google
I was a bit wary of this place at first, as they didn't have many vegan options, but with minor alterations I had one of the most impressive meals I've had in a long time (Favianita's flautas). The staff is super friendly, the chips are hot and fresh, the tomatillo salsa is so flavorful, and the portion size was perfect. The rest of my party were also raving about their food and drinks. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area!