Mercat a la Planxa – Spanish
This spirited Catalan destination transports diners to the heart of a bustling Barcelona market, where the air is thick with the aroma of charred meats and the lively clinking of glasses. A vibrant array of tapas takes center stage, featuring everything from crispy, salt-dusted patatas bravas and savory short rib empanadas to honey-sweetened bacon-wrapped dates and tender skewers seared to perfection. It is a celebratory space designed for lingering, where the art of the shared plate and the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality create an unforgettable, high-energy escape.
638, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605 +13127650524 https://mercatchicago.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, low-carb, keto, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, atkins, low-cholesterol, zone, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Marinated Olives - $9: citrus, rosemary, garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates - $15: marcona almond, blue cheese fondue Dietary tags: Gluten-Free
- Queso Frito - $14: wisconsin cheese curds, piquillo aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Patatas Bravas - $13: salsa brava, chili oil, garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Serrano Ham Croquettes - $15: serrano ham, romesco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Pintxos - $16: mojo rojo, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Solomillo Pintxos - $18: flat iron steak, marrow butter, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Short Rib Empanadas - $15: sofrito, manchego cheese, chimichurri, espelette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Garlic Mushrooms - $17: basque mushroom mix, garlic, chimichurri Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fig Montadito - $15: fig, humboldt fog cheese, sherry reduction, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Garlic Shrimp - $15: shrimp, bird’s eye chili, garlic, lobster jus, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pulpo - $25: grilled octopus, ancho glaze, duck fat potatoes, romesco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Broccolini - $15: ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chorizo Coca - $20: tomato sauce, chorizo, san simone cheese, mushrooms, honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Verdure Coca - $18: spinach, pine nuts, tomato, san simon cheese, moscatel reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Gigandas Bean Salad - $17: white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Spinach Salad - $17: orange, pomegranate, marcona, mint, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken a la Planxa - $28: chicken breast, carrots, san simon grits, chicken jus, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Wagyu Burger - $22: piquillo aioli, sherry glazed onions, mahon cheese, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ocean Trout - $32: fava bean, english pea, sweet peppers, corn, chorizo, shallot, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Hanger Steak - $42: parsnip puree, red wine demi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Chops - $34: mint salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Crema Catalana - $14: creme anglaise, candied orange Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Basque Burnt Cheesecake - $14: mixed berries, crushed pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Churros - $14: vanilla sugar, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mercat G&T - $20: blue coat gin, apologue persimmon liqueur, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, fever tree mediterranean tonic, rosemary
- Paper Plane - $16: makers mark, aperol, amaro nonino, lemon
- Estrella Galicia - $12: spanish lager
- Red Sangria - $15: brandy, orange liqueur