Mercadito Grove

(212) 647-0830

100 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014 40.733019 -74.003155

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

Grove St

Hours:

Monday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thursday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Price:

$$

Last updated 2.10.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Mexican

What People Are Saying About Mercadito Grove

Featured Review

Justin Hartung

Contributor

Located at the tip of one of the Village's sharp corners, the Grove capitalizes on its large sidewalk dining area, with the inside space reserved for an open kitchen and a smattering of hand-carved wood tables. The lively, hip mood is matched with brightly colored faux-fiesta ware and bubbly service. With a slightly stripped-down version of the original outpost's menu, Sandoval obliterates any memories of bland, cheesy Mexican dinners with an arresting flavor palette. Guacamole is available in three versions--all served with freshly made, just-greasy-enough chips--while fresh ceviches and…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The house margaritas are outstanding, especially the citrus version with orange, grapefruit, lemon and a bit of habanero for zing.
Save Money:
For an additional couple of bucks, larger parties can supersize individual plates.
The Extras:
Spice up your next fiesta with their selection of catering deals. Call for details.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Great atmosphere too- definitely sit outside!
  2. was a big fan of the village location and this is just as good.
  3. It's a small spot, but cozy and a cool place for a date or just drinks/food with friends.
  4. -Sharing small plates is fun.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. It's a small spot, but cozy and a cool place for a date or just drinks/food with friends.
  2. it's the cutest place with great food, drinks, & service.
  3. think it is a perfect blend of small size, outstanding service, delicious food, and even more delicious drinks.
  4. Summary: I would definitely recommend this place for drinks and appetizers.
food quality
84.84999656677246% positive
  1. The food (especially the ceviche and guacamole) is delicious.
  2. happen to think they make the best shrimp tacos I have ever had and (coming from a bartender of over ten years) truly great margaritas.
  3. The food was good (albeit, very small portions) but I would NEVER go back.
  4. The food was less than impressive and extremely overpriced.
  5. food is incredible, but without friendly and prompt delivery, who cares?
  6. Combine this exquisite cuisine with excellent, service and the best margaritas I've had in a while, and well you have a gem of a resturant in the heart of the West Village.
  7. However, the food was too expensive for what you got and it was mediocre.
  8. The food is equally delicious, far cheaper, and much more filling.
  9. -The tacos were fairly mediocre - bland, with very little spice or flavor.
  10. the fish tacos and guacamole sampler (with fresh homemade chips) are fantastic, altho the portions could be a bit bigger for the price.
  11. My friend had the salad, also very good altho a tad spicy.
  12. The jamaica margueritas were very tasty and too expensive.
  13. So if you are hungry, thirsty and like good food, steer clear.
  14. Service was great, food was better.
  15. The tacos were amazing (try the shrimp), the ceviches tasting was great, the whole fish was out of this world, the cucumber margarita was really good and the service was very attentive and friendly.
  16. personally don't like to mess with the original, but the mango and pineapple guacamoles are pretty tasty for the unconventional food lovers.
  17. Good food but overpriced for what you get
  18. really enjoyed the fish tacos as well.
  19. For the rest of the meal I felt like we were waited on more by the busboys than by my waiter - and at least their service was attentive.
  20. was told to try this place out because of the excellent tacos.
  21. it's the cutest place with great food, drinks, & service.
  22. -Very fresh and tasty ceviche.
  23. Skirt steak entree was very good, as well.
  24. While the margaritas were tasty, it took forever to have them served.
  25. Drinks were creative and tasty, but the glasses were small to start, plus ice and muddled limes in the margarita, left very little room for the margarita itself.
  26. perfect margaritas; tasty food; good service
  27. Though the dishes are a little pricey, they are delicious!
  28. The food and margaritas here are very good.
  29. The food looked decent, but unfortunately I wasn't given the opportunity to find out if it tastes good as well.
  30. It's a small spot, but cozy and a cool place for a date or just drinks/food with friends.
  31. -The plates of tacos were pricey for the tiny portion size - $13 for 4 TEENY tacos.
  32. Best service, Best shrimp tacos
  33. think it is a perfect blend of small size, outstanding service, delicious food, and even more delicious drinks.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. They have a huge tequila menu as well.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. All in all, a nice place at reasonable prices.
  2. the service was great for most of the evening until the place got packed at about 8 -- then our waiter got a bit frantic and scattered, but was always friendly and helpful when we could grab him.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The food was good (albeit, very small portions) but I would NEVER go back.
service
96.87999725341797% positive
  1. worst dining experience ever, but nice staff
  2. Our waiter was EXCELLENT and could not have been nicer or more attentive.
  3. Best service, Best shrimp tacos
  4. food is incredible, but without friendly and prompt delivery, who cares?
  5. Our waters never dipped below halfway without being refilled by a busboy and Felipe, the general manager, was attentive to every table.
  6. Combine this exquisite cuisine with excellent, service and the best margaritas I've had in a while, and well you have a gem of a resturant in the heart of the West Village.
  7. For the rest of the meal I felt like we were waited on more by the busboys than by my waiter - and at least their service was attentive.
  8. Great service.
  9. perfect margaritas; tasty food; good service
  10. happen to think they make the best shrimp tacos I have ever had and (coming from a bartender of over ten years) truly great margaritas.
  11. it's the cutest place with great food, drinks, & service.
  12. She was super-attentive, even when it got crazy, and everything she recommended was superb.
  13. The tacos were amazing (try the shrimp), the ceviches tasting was great, the whole fish was out of this world, the cucumber margarita was really good and the service was very attentive and friendly.
  14. If you like nice people but don't care about any of the above, go right ahead!
  15. think it is a perfect blend of small size, outstanding service, delicious food, and even more delicious drinks.
  16. the service was great for most of the evening until the place got packed at about 8 -- then our waiter got a bit frantic and scattered, but was always friendly and helpful when we could grab him.
value
58.33000183105469% positive
  1. Good food but overpriced for what you get
  2. All in all, a nice place at reasonable prices.
  3. The jamaica margueritas were very tasty and too expensive.
  4. -The plates of tacos were pricey for the tiny portion size - $13 for 4 TEENY tacos.
  5. Small, pricey portions will either leave your stomach rumbling or your wallet way too light.
  6. There are so many great places to eat in the city - don't waste your time or money!
  7. However, the food was too expensive for what you got and it was mediocre.
  8. Though the dishes are a little pricey, they are delicious!
  9. They have a huge tequila menu as well.
  10. The food was less than impressive and extremely overpriced.
  11. The food was good (albeit, very small portions) but I would NEVER go back.
  12. the fish tacos and guacamole sampler (with fresh homemade chips) are fantastic, altho the portions could be a bit bigger for the price.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. went to Mercadito last weekend, around 7pm, and had one of the most enjoyable NYC dinners I've had in a long time.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/13/10

Great tacos!!!

by Spartacus2000

We started with the shrimp ceviche which was very refreshing, a great summer dish.

We then had the mahi mahi tacos which were good but the highlight by far were the shrimp tacos. They were so good I wanted to go back the next day.

The tacos come in fours and are great for sharing.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/30/09

great little bites!

by meem21

Lots of little bites, worth sharing with friends and trying a lot of things. Loved the strawberry margaritas and queso fundido! Can you really go wrong with melted cheese on little tortillas?

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/09

Surprising Gem

by hottfussnyc

My friend and I were walking around at 10 pm in West Village Saturday night and was looking for a place to eat. We randomly tried this place and was SO glad we did! it's the cutest place with great food, drinks, & service. And best of all, we didn't have to wait! It's a small spot, but cozy and a cool place for a date or just drinks/food with friends. I had the steak taco and it was YUMMY! It comes in 4 soft tacos with chunks of grilled juicy steak, potatoes, cheese, etc. I loved it. Can't wait to go back and try their other tacos. My friend had the salad, also very good altho a tad spicy. And we had some wine. All in all, a nice place at reasonable prices. They have a huge tequila menu as well. I'm looking fwd to coming back here with other friends and trying out other dishes.

  • Pros: Everything--ambience, food, service, and value
  • Cons: Nothing! And I rarely ever say that!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/31/08

Best service, Best shrimp tacos

by nyclocal12

Last night my husband and I took out of town friends to Mercadito Grove. I happen to think they make the best shrimp tacos I have ever had and (coming from a bartender of over ten years) truly great margaritas. But, what I was so pleased to learn was that their level of service just continues to improve. Our waiter was EXCELLENT and could not have been nicer or more attentive. Our waters never dipped below halfway without being refilled by a busboy and Felipe, the general manager, was attentive to every table. It is rare to witness such a high standard of service. We are lifelong fans!

  • Pros: Outdoor seating, great neighborhood
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/08/08

Great Happy hour until 7

by hannalovesfood

I go here all the time with my girlfriends after work. Though the dishes are a little pricey, they are delicious! Happy hour consists of $5 strong margaritas and we always get $5 guacamole (very good) with endless chips. Great atmosphere too- definitely sit outside! Great service.

The Details on Mercadito Grove

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • great service
  • loved strawberry margaritas
  • definitely recommend place
  • creative drinks
  • amazing shrimp tacos
  • nicer waiter
  • fresh very
  • very tasty jamaica margueritas
  • like nice people
  • super-attentive everything
  • fantastic guacamole
  • prompt delivery
  • fantastic fish tacos
  • great ceviches tasting
  • nice staff
  • really good cucumber margarita
  • worst dining
  • loved queso fundido
  • fresh homemade chips
  • charming setting
  • most enjoyable nyc dinners
  • not like alcohol
  • fun sharing small plates
  • great atmosphere
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