Mercat a la Planxa

Starting April 17th, every Wednesday we host a Spanish wine tasting in our lower bar.    If you like the wine, feel free to purchase at a 20% discounted price and bring upstairs for dinner.  No corkage fee will apply if you bring wine from the tasting.

Every Wednesday from 5 – 6 p.m.

$15 per person.  Please call 312.542.3600 to make reservations.

Introducing Sunday Suppers at Mercat a la Planxa!

Every Sunday we will work with a brewery and pair a 3 course family style suckling pig menu.

$45 per person

Starts at 5 p.m and runs throughout dinner service or until all gone!  Please make reservations so we don’t run out of this bargain special!!

Please call 312.542.3600.

Saturday May 18th, 7 pm.  $125 per person, please rsvp by calling 312.542.3600.

Featuring Fermin Iberico from Wagshal’s Imports.

In addition to the menu below we will offer passed appetizers as well.

Iberico Dinner Menu

1^st Course
Caldo Gallego – Gallacian White Bean Stew, Iberico Jamon Consomme, Iberico Chorizo, Baby Fennel,  Potato Confit(Chef Garces)

2^nd Course
LOMO Pork loin frito misto – Smelt, Preserved Lemon, Minors Lettuce, & Truffled Peach Olives (Chef Kahan)

3^rd Course

Pluma de Paleta Brochette – Grilled Iberico Pluma, Scallop, Morcilla Emulsion, Herb Oil (Chef Garces)

4^th Course
Cabacero Slow roasted Pork Collar – Spring Vegetable “Vignol” Tesa, Feta, and Salsa Verde (Chef Kahan)

5^th Course

Pancetta Torrijas, Maple-Sherry Ice Cream, Iberico Fat Ganache, Blackcurrants (Chef Garces)

6^th Course

Backfat Chocolate Budino, Burnt Honey Carmel, Candied Nuts, and Crispy Pig Ears (kahan)

Menu: 

1st Course

Melon Con Jamon, compressed melon salad with vanilla yogurt, fried serrano, and arugula

Pimientos de Padrón, Padrón peppers with salbitxada sauce

Donas de Xocolata, chocolate brioche doughnuts with raspberry compote

2nd Course

Mercat Eggs Benedict, with grilled chorizo, truffled hollandaise, poached egg, and toasted brioche

Gambas al Ajillo, garlic shrimp with guindilla chiles

Datiles con Almendras, bacon-wrapped dates with Marcona almonds and La Peral fondue

3rd Course

Paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella topped with artichoke and tomato salad

Prawns a la Planxa, jumbo prawns with garlic, lemon, and parsley

Kids can make a gift for Mom at the build-your-own pancake station, which includes various toppings such as fresh fruit, compotes, whipped cream, sprinkles, and assorted candies.

$35 per person, exclusive of beverage, tax, and gratuity

Kids eat for half off!

To learn more about our private dining & catering options at our Chicago Tapas Restaurant, please contact Robin McKay at 312.542.3454 or by email at Robin.McKay@mercatchicago.com for assistance.