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Mercat a la Planxa

Mercat a la Planxa

Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Paella Restaurant$$$$
South Loop, Chicago
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  • Stars
    Ranked #3 for tapas restaurants in Chicago
  • Stars
    Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Food Network
    • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    • Food Network
  • Tips
    Charlie J.
    "Just get the tasting menu and let the chef take care of you."(15 Tips)
    Andy W.
    "The Bacon Wrapped dates are delicious!"(7 Tips)
    Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    "Chef Jose Garces’s colorful Catalan place pairs park views"(3 Tips)
    Karin K.
    "Hidden Gem within the BlackStone Hotel on South Michigan."(3 Tips)
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  • Jerome S O.heart icon on user image
    Jerome S OliverApril 2, 2018
    Bring money!!!!
  • Marco V.heart icon on user image
    Marco VaschettoAugust 10, 2014
    Everything!!!!
  • Todor K.
    Todor KrecuDecember 9, 2009
    The Catalan Express is $18 and includes choice of First Course, Second Course and soda.
  • insun k.
    insun kimMay 17, 2011
    Tried to redeem the foursquare special but the waitress told us the restaurant never honored a deal like that. Take it off foursquare if it's expired, geez!!!
  • Uber Chicago ..
    Uber Chicago .September 19, 2013
    Offering 25% off bill during Uber Chicago's CHILOVESuberX, 9/20-9/22.
  • Miquel F.heart icon on user image
    Miquel FeliuJune 3, 2015
    Restaurant català a Chicago!
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CieslikAugust 13, 2015
    Tapas and drinks
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezDecember 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Lamb Loin
  • Janette H.heart icon on user image
    Janette HansenJune 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Sunday Supper is a festival of pork!
  • Vladymyr A.heart icon on user image
    Vladymyr ADecember 18, 2013
    It is in a Michelin list...
  • Sergi
    SergiJuly 9, 2012
    dates with almond and bacon
  • Lillian L.
    Lillian LinSeptember 26, 2012
    The $20 lamb curry isn't that great
  • Benjamin S.
    Benjamin SpiegelMarch 8, 2013
    Best octopus !!!
  • Nicole W.
    Nicole WilliamsSeptember 27, 2010
    Get the tasting menu... incredible!
  • Jerome S O.heart icon on user image
    Jerome S OliverApril 9, 2018
    Bring MONEY!!!!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMarch 11, 2012
    Pre-order the roasted suckling pig!
  • Dani N.
    Dani NelsonAugust 5, 2012
    Deeelissshous!
  • Rebekah H.
    Rebekah HaferbeckerNovember 13, 2011
    It is inside the Blackstone Hotel!
  • Kim R.
    Kim RussellNovember 15, 2009
    The words I put here cannot do justice to how good the food is. Just go.
  • Kristen H.
    Kristen HundleyNovember 5, 2011
    Think they've fixed the slowness ... Very nice experience
  • Henry S.
    Henry SJuly 4, 2010
    The arroz con leche is my new favorite!
  • Sarah V.
    Sarah VassalloApril 3, 2011
    If you're waiting for your table, wait in la veranda.
  • Alison F.
    Alison FaganAugust 12, 2017
    Big disappointment. Zero accountability or ownership. Servers being blamed for management and kitchen staff errors. Not cool.
  • Ariel D.
    Ariel DineenApril 27, 2014
    Food was very good but service was slow.
  • Sami S.
    Sami ShlimonDecember 8, 2011
    Having Late Tappas At mercat A la Planxa
  • Adam S.
    Adam SegerAugust 11, 2010
    'jamon Iberico' best in the city at Mercat
  • Paul J.
    Paul JonesApril 22, 2010
    Get the chef's tasting menu. The best!!
  • Michael P.
    Michael PerhaesNovember 8, 2011
    I have no recollection of having been here.
  • Kevin A.
    Kevin AllenJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Order this!
  • Chiara C.
    Chiara ChristienApril 9, 2011
    Happy birthday ms Reavy
  • vanessa m.
    vanessa mentorApril 30, 2010
    Bacon wrapped dates!
  • Matt W.
    Matt WeitzmanNovember 7, 2010
    show the special!
  • Jonathan R.
    Jonathan RegaladoSeptember 26, 2010
    The food was good but the portions were too small for the price.
  • maddie
    maddieNovember 24, 2009
    Chicago's very own Iron Chef!!
  • Roberto F.
    Roberto Franco do AmaralSeptember 18, 2015
    Talvez uma das carnes mais macias que comi na vida #lamb
  • Mauricio L.heart icon on user image
    Mauricio LemaMay 31, 2019
    Pulpo, patatas bravas, paella de mariscos. El servicio.
  • Christl V.
    Christl VerbiestAugust 2, 2016
    Gezellige sfeer
  • Ramiro T.heart icon on user image
    Ramiro TupayachiJune 1, 2019
    Si no te atiende n cuando reservaste te invitan champaña... yeah....
  • Gabi M.heart icon on user image
    Gabi MonteroSeptember 14, 2014
    ¡Quiero volver!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 17, 2010
    Try the Ensalada de Jamon Con Higos
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Mercat a la Planxa
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
At: The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
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Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, a Chicago Tapas Restaurant by Iron Chef Jose Garces!
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
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    • 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Fri
    • 4:00 PM–Midnight
  • Sat
    • 7:00 AM–Midnight
  • Sun
    • 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
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(312) 765-0524
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@mercatchicago
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