Happy Holidays… in October! Known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, delicious tequila and mezcal-based specialty cocktails and voted a top Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St., today announced it is extending its Put Up the Christmas Tree and Call It a Year Pop-Up due to popular demand. Beginning Saturday, October 3, Mercadito transformed into a holiday-inspired wonderland for guests to enjoy, complete with over-the-top holiday décor, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, stockings and more, for festive photo opportunities. Throughout the duration of the pop-up, guests who visit and wear an ugly sweater will receive 15% off.
To compliment the festive space for the pop-up through Sunday, November 1, Mercadito is offering a themed menu of delicious bites and specialty cocktails, which is available in the main dining room. The Put Up the Christmas Tree and Call It a Year Pop-Up menu features Mango Guacamole, Chicken and Mole and Caramel Flan, as well as delicious libations for guests to sip, including Candy Cane-tini, with candy cane-infused tequila, italicus and strawberry; Sleigh All Day, made with a homemade, traditional Mexican pineapple “kombucha” and tequila reposado; and Kristkindle Ponche, a twist on the classic Mexican Christmas punch spiked with Don Julio Blanco and served warm. Food items range in price from $10 - $12 each and all specialty cocktails are $14.50.
Highlighting the best of south-of-the-border taquerias and cantinas with local and seasonal ingredients, Mercadito currently offers a limited menu of award-winning tacos, signature guacamoles, killer margaritas and more. Open for indoor dining, patio dining, takeout and delivery, Mercadito’s hours are Sunday – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. The restaurant also offers Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 2 – 6 p.m.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.mercaditorivernorth.com and follow Mercadito on Facebook and Instagram.
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About Mercadito
Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St., is one of the city’s top restaurants for authentic Mexican cuisine and specialty tequila and mezcal libations. Established in 2009 and having undergone a recent interior refresh in 2020, Mercadito has always been dedicated to keeping things fresh, flavorful and authentic—from homemade tortillas to seasonal guacamole. Mercadito is known for creating a fun and memorable experience for guests who are down to fiesta, whether celebrating a bachelorette party or enjoying an intimate dinner. For more information, please visit www.mercaditorivernorth.com.