Mercadito

Was there for restaurant week. Had to call a couple of times to reschedule and the staff was very helpful. So, already I had a good experience with them.

We loved everything we tried and the service was excellent. My favorite of the whole meal, were the margaritas. I'm not usually a margarita fan, but I couldn't stop drinking them!

Came back on a Friday night, big difference...

First you are like sardines with your food neighbors-You are no more than a foot away from the person next to you, or even less than that-They kept packing people in and actually bringing in more tables for people to sit at-

I got the chicken tacos the first time there and had been craving them since, reordered but this time they were so dry, no juice like I had the first time with them-

They had so many "managers" with ear pieces walking around scoping the place out, couldn't they see to stop smashing people together?

The real fun was trying to get out once done, honestly it was a wall of people-If a fire were to break out on a busy night you are screwed!

I would not want to go again on a busy night, it's not fun to have someone right next to you or having people knocking your bag off the chair and bumping into you-

Also, the waiters need to chill on removing plates/drinks for the table-

This is certainly the place to come out for a celebration or bday with friends. It's got that Hub 51 seen-be-seen, bachelorette party cocktail vibe going on. It's actually way cooler than Hub 51...but anyway.
The prices are outrageous. You're paying for atmosphere and cool factor. Yes, the food is good, and I loved the guacamole and the tacos I tried. But the guacamole was barely enough for two people, and the prices are silly. The bill just doesn't quite fit the food.
But I recommend Mercadito to the after-work-celebration crowd, a predinner drink, or a special celebration.