Mercat A La Planxa Menu
30 items in 9 sections · $8.00 – $82.00 · Spanish Restaurant in Chicago, IL
Mercat A La Planxa’s menu lists 30 dishes and drinks, grouped into TAPAS CARNES, TAPAS PESCADO, TAPAS VERDURA, CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE, SALADS, and RACIONES and more. Prices range from $8.00 to $82.00, and a typical item costs about $18.00. Popular choices include BACON-WRAPPED DATES, GAMBAS AL AJILLO, OLIVES, APERTIVO BOARD, and GIGANDAS.
TAPAS CARNES 5
- BACON-WRAPPED DATES$14.00
marcona almond, blue cheese fondue
- SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES$14.00
serrano ham, romesco
- GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$33.00
mint salsa verde, escalivada puree
- SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
sofrito, manchego, chimichurri, espelette
- CHICKEN PINTXO$14.00
mojo rojo, chmichurri
TAPAS PESCADO 4
- GAMBAS AL AJILLO$20.00
shrimp, bird's eye chili, garlic, lobster jus, pan de cristal
- YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE$22.00
yellowfin tuna, fried shallot, chili crisp, olive oil tostada
- PULPO$23.00
grilled octopus, ancho glaze, duck fat potatoes, romesco
- FRIED CALAMARI$18.00
preserved lemon aioli
TAPAS VERDURA 6
- OLIVES$8.00
citrus, rosemary garlic
- FIG MONTADITO$15.00
fresh fig, humboldt fog, sherry reduction, crostini
- PAN CON TOMATE$12.00
pan de cristal, tomato, arbequina olive oil *add serrano ham for $6
- PATATAS BRAVAS$12.00
poblano puree, black garlic aioli, smoked chili, chive, rosemary oil
- BROCCOLINI$12.00
ajo blanco, pomegranate, pine nuts
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.00
muscat saba, marcona almonds, truffle salt, aleppo pepper
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE 1
- APERTIVO BOARD$28.00
serrano ham, chorizo, cabrales, manchego, cabra romero, fig jam, marcona, almond, grapes
SALADS 2
- GIGANDAS$14.00
white beans, fennel, pickled vegetables, olives, piquillo, pine nits, citrus vinaigrette
- HAM & FIG$21.00
serrano ham, poached fig blue cheese, candied almonds, red onion, sherry vinaigrette
RACIONES 5
- HANGER STEAK$42.00
parsnip puree, red wine demi
- IBERICO TENDERLOIN$41.00
charred onion cream, mushrooms, mustard seed gastrique
- MUSSELS$21.00
white wine, nora chili butter, sourdough bread
- CHICKEN A LA PLANXA$26.00
chicken breast, carrots, san simon grits, chicken jus, lemon
- OCEAN TROUT
fava bean, english peas, sweet peppers, corn, chorizo, shallot, chimichurri
PAELLA 2
- MIXTO
gulf shrimp, calamari, mussels, chicken, butifarra
- VEGAN
seasonal vegetables
TAPAS TASTING MENUS 2
- TRADITIONAL TAPAS EXPERIENCE$65.00
Enjoy a chef-selected journey through traditional tapas, raciones, and dessert
- CHEFS TAPAS EXPERIENCE$82.00
Indulge in a chef-curated tasting of elevated tapas, seasonal raciones, and signature desserts.
DESSERT 3
- CREMA CATALANA$14.00
creme anglaise
- BASQUE BURNT CHEESECAKE$14.00
berry compote, crushed pistachio
- CHURROS$14.00
vanilla sugar, chocolate sauce
How these prices compare
Based on 45 menus with 2,758 priced items from Spanish restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.95.
At Mercat A La Planxa the median listed price is $18.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for Spanish restaurants across the US.
| Item | Here | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Gambas al Ajillo | $20.00 | $15.99 |
| Pan con Tomate | $12.00 | $8.25 |
| Patatas Bravas | $12.00 | $11.75 |
| Crema Catalana | $14.00 | $7.00 |
| Churros | $14.00 | $11.00 |
Typical prices are calculated from 45 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated May 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.