“solid spanish tapas execution with actual technique—the kind of place that knows how to work a plancha without turning it into theater.”
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Mercat a la Planxa
spanish · tapas · 638 S Michigan Ave
solid spanish tapas execution with actual technique—the kind of place that knows how to work a plancha without turning it into theater.
66/100Harry HungryScoreHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
66/100Worth ItScoreWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene. Harry scores Mercat a la Planxa 66/100 for quality and 66/100 on the Worth It scale for 638 S Michigan Ave. One caveat: you're paying for the vibe and the room as much as the food, so go when you want that energy, not when you want a bargain.