Chicago Eats β Spanish Cuisine: Mercat a la Planxa πͺπΈ
Mercat a la Planxa π° Average price: $30 per person Located south of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Mercat a la Planxa specializes in Barcelona-style Spanish cuisine. The interior is dimly lit and thoughtfully decorated, with Spanish tiles and artwork lining the walls π§±π¨. Thereβs a semi-open kitchen, yet the dining area remains completely free of cooking smells π¨βπ³β¨. The menu is inspired mainly by Barcelona but also features dishes from other regions of Spain. Itβs quite extensive (written in Spanish with English notes below), offering everything from local snacks to full meals π. π₯π₯π₯ Recommended Dishes π₯π₯π₯ Appetizers: π₯ SERRANO HAM & FIG SALAD β $16 ππππ A refreshing salad with Serrano ham, figs, and candied walnuts. The sweet-and-tangy dressing makes it a great starter! π¦ GAMBAS AL AJILLO β $14 πππ Garlic shrimp β a small but beautifully presented plate. Light garlic flavor, though a bit on the oily side. Mains: π COLORADO LAMB CHOPS β $28 πππππ (comes with two chops) Highly recommended! Cooked medium-rare, juicy and tender with no gamey taste. Comes with adorable mini curry-spinach pastries β so tasty and not heavy at all π₯β€οΈ. π₯ FIDEUA ESTILO GANDIA β $55 πππ A huge seafood noodle paella loaded with shrimp, squid, mussels, and more β easily serves 5β6 people. Served dramatically in a large metal pan, perfect for photos! Flavor is decent, but the presentation is the real star πΈβ¨. #ChicagoEats #SpanishFood #MercatALaPlanxa #TapasLove #BarcelonaFlavors #ChicagoFoodie
