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El Mercadito — mexican in Portage Park. 296+ Google reviews. "Tortillas perfectly heated, and the salsas were flavorful" — Gerardo Huerta
Mar “Martini” Tini
98 reviews
“I had never been here since it is so far from lakeview area but I was in the area and it was amazing”
Great food, Excellent value, supurb service.
So delicious. The quesabirria is amazing!
Great portions, tasty pastor, good lemonada and Jamaica, if you haven't tried their lengua it's a must try and one of my favorites.
I love going here for the weekly specials(especially the $1 tacos on Tuesday). Lots of options and fast service.
Came in for the first time and seen this cockroaches I let the lady know in front and she laugh and act like she didn’t know what it was.
Food is not good here order a few dinners for Mother’s Day . Tortilla taste stale like the been heated and reused later .
Bought tacos today no seasoning steak almost burnt use to be good don't know what happened then go get my order staff all eating left me standing there.
2815 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
“I love going here for the weekly specials(especially the $1 tacos on Tuesday).”
I love going here for the weekly specials(especially the $1 tacos on Tuesday). Lots of options and fast service.
Luis Ortega
Aug 2025
“José was a great server.”
José was a great server! He took took care of our bottomless group! He was always patient and made sure to quickly refill our drinks. His customer service was above beyond and made sure no one was being over served. I recommend this location and I think Jose the server made it even better. Also the drinks were not watered down!
Carrera Business
Dec 2024
“this place is all about quality.”
this place is all about quality! clean place, good prices, decent portions. a must stop when in chicago! i like the asada tacos and quesa birria the best. will be back!!!
anna memmer (superfly)
Dec 2023
“Delicious beef, birria.”
Delicious beef, birria. I had two quesabirria, flavorful, and the soup was delectable. Table salsas were unique and fresh. The restaurant was new and clean, and the cost was very reasonable.
Kevin Coleman
Aug 2023
“Birria tacos are excellent.”
Birria tacos are excellent. Also had the tacos de carne asada and pollo. Both are great choices and they are super generous with portions. I'll definitely be coming back way sooner than later.
Henry Young
May 2023
“I saw a post on Facebook and it looked really good, so I decided to come and visit.”
I saw a post on Facebook and it looked really good, so I decided to come and visit. Everything was DELICIOUS. great portions, amazing price, amazing taste! And the staff was soooo nice. Everything was so clean as well. I will 100% be back, even though I live like 1 hour away! It’s so worth it! Gracias el mercadito!
Mel Kapetani
Jan 2023
“. It is the best taco place that I have been too. All of the food was made with love and full of...”
. It is the best taco place that I have been too. All of the food was made with love and full of flavor. Will definitely be back again. You will not be disappointed.
Xiomara Hernandez
Nov 2022
“Ive been coming here since they opened in the summer, love their hot food section different...”
Ive been coming here since they opened in the summer, love their hot food section different selection everyday and dine in section, but i believe that they change owners since i see new employees and many things change in the store, lets hope the service stays the same
Aracely Villasenor
Feb 2023
“Tried this place for the first time and was not too impressed.”
Tried this place for the first time and was not too impressed. We tried the loaded nachos and the guacamole didn’t really have flavor. The tortilla chips were bland. The rajas gordita had way more onions than actual rajas, was only okay. We did try the quesabirria with consomé and it was very good. I definitely recommend it if you try out this place! Flavorful and filling. Service was okay. The place is bigger than it looks and seems very calm. Overall I would recommend this place if you want to try out their quesbabirria tacos. (:
joanna
Nov 2023
“Came in for the first time and seen this cockroaches I let the lady know in front and she laugh and...”
Came in for the first time and seen this cockroaches I let the lady know in front and she laugh and act like she didn’t know what it was.
Jailene Garcia
Sep 2025
“Great food, Excellent value, supurb service.”
Roman Henclewski
Jan 2026
“So delicious! The quesabirria is amazing!”
Amanda
Jan 2026
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