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El Mercado 5 Hermanos
331 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404, United States
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El Mercado 5 Hermanos
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Jo
Review №1

The best tacos,burritos and Mexican food in the area.Burritos are big and delicious...

It
Review №2

The worse tamales I’ve ever had . They should be called all “masa tamales” only one little piece of chicken the rest all doughy flour.

Er
Review №3

Everyone here is very welcoming! I come here to do some grocery shopping and also because my family love their Carne Asada Tortas and Agua de Horchata, they have an actual Authentic Mexican Taqueria. We have tried tortas and mexican food at other Taquerias and weve been disappointed. Their catering is also very good. I had their fajitas de pollo and my guest loved it. Im 100% satisfied with this place.

Me
Review №4

This place is a hidden gem that is tucked back in the shopping area plaza. Their El Pastor is amazing!!! Everything taste great and is fresh. You can order food or hit there meat counter to take meat home to cook. Definitely recommend this place if you have the taste for Mexican food!

Jo
Review №5

Great carnitas and tamales.Small grocery store but has plenty of variety of Mexican products.Butcher in the back as well as a restaurant for take out or dine in.

Lo
Review №6

Ordered menudo and portion size very small do not recommend! Go to Rio Grande!

Ca
Review №7

Food is fresh and smells are amazing. Took me a minute searching around but i found everything that I wanted. I will be returning soon for produce.

Ma
Review №8

Kinda over priced for being a mom and pop Mexican grocery store. But they do have a good selection of items.

Jo
Review №9

The best Al Pastor in town!

Sy
Review №10

Great place for those hard to find hispanic items, without having to go to Joliet

Re
Review №11

If you need anything fresh come support your local shop!!!

vi
Review №12

Menudo over priced! Needed a lot of salt, and small portion!

Ia
Review №13

Store always appears to be clean and in order. The produce section is very nice. Its like someone took their time to display the items.

Ja
Review №14

Excellent selection and service! Love their el pastor!

No
Review №15

Delish, authentic, and fast. My three favorite features in a restaurant. The tacos are out of this world and they even sell the meat ready to cook so you can make them at home or for a party. Best mexican food in Shorewood.

Da
Review №16

I like the their meat and they clean it good awesome store

Br
Review №17

Excellent little grocery..great for getting great meats to make tacos etc..

Do
Review №18

Go here for the weekend Carnitas!!! It is the bomb! Also get a container of the homemade salsa! Best around... Seriously....I have tried alot (and made some) salsa and if you like a blend of awesomeness and heat you will love this!

Do
Review №19

Been going for awhile but feel as if I was taken advantage of fir not knowing Spanish.. very uncomfortable. Prob spend a grand a year here ...not anymore

Ye
Review №20

This place seems really friendly and humble. Along with a variety of food. I love it.

Yo
Review №21

Very good place to eat I love the tacos and good service you guys should go👍🏻

VP
Review №22

The food is really good. They have good service.

Ed
Review №23

Its a quaint little Bodega with its own traditional latino charm. Family business apparently, have purchased small groceries on occasion at this store. But, what I really go there for is the prepared per order mexican food, and the hot and ready to go Tamales. Their Tamales are one of the the best flavored and overall tasting of a tamale in the traditional sense, in the Shorewood/Plainfield area(delicious). Must try.

Gr
Review №24

Employee very discourteous @ the meat department

Ma
Review №25

Great tamales and carnitas. The food is good too.

Ra
Review №26

Carnitas on Sundays! Also, their salsas are amazing and standard $3 for most.

Ro
Review №27

Great customer service, good quality food

Su
Review №28

Its a small Mexican mercado

bi
Review №29

I would often come here for lunch, and the food they serve has always been good. Zero complaints! I could care less wether someone acknowledges me if I am shopping but every time I come here as soon as I enter I get a hello from the cashier. I walk towards the back of the store and am greeted as well and helped right away. Love that there is a smaller market near me that can offer me authentic Mexican food.

No
Review №30

Arechera was over priced.

Da
Review №31

Really good food

Ri
Review №32

Great customer service and good quality, Great indoor food.

Jo
Review №33

Great spot hidden at the end of a strip mall. Ethnic grocery in front, fresh meat and grill in back. Tried the tacos and they were great. El Pastor and cheorizo were the best. Saw everyone coming in bought tamales, so we did too. Tried pepper and cheese along with pork. Both excellent.

Ro
Review №34

Great place for quick in and out and the fresh meat is great 👍 👌.

Bi
Review №35

Bought Chicken it was 5 bucks... asked for it to be seasoned... went up to $16.00????? WTH

Do
Review №36

Store is too small to hold so many people and most without masks. They need to decide if they are going to be a store, restaurant, or inter country money transfer center during the pandemic. Young lady and young man at the register are rude and untrained. When they make an error on the order they have no idea how to correct.

Al
Review №37

Workers in back serving the Birriera and cow head, dont be annoyed with the customers when they are paying for what they ask for. 🙄

Te
Review №38

I’ve been to several taco joints and none compare to this one. Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had, I may be white but I sure do know a good street taco from a bad one. Once you try these tacos you’ll never want to eat any one else’s tacos!

ca
Review №39

Great carnitas.

Ir
Review №40

I love the carnitas

Ma
Review №41

Visiting from out of state. Very nice grocery store and friendly staff.

Mi
Review №42

Great food made fresh!

Fr
Review №43

Walked in and was never acknowledged, even though there was only one customer in there. After waiting several minutes to be helped, decided they must didnt want my money and I left. Too many other places around offering the same items to have to settle for this type of service. The food may have been great, but Ill never know. My first and last visit.

Ia
Review №44

We stumbled upon heaven here. We were searching for burritos when we discovered this place. Unexpectedly, it is a grocery store with a grill and butcher in the back. The burritos were absolutely amazing and priced similar to chains like chipotle etc. The guacamole and salsa were also on point. We will be coming back!

Da
Review №45

I absolutely love the restaurant inside the store that is why I gave it three stars. I went there and bought four items and was overcharged by three dollars.. which I didn’t notice until I got home.. their produce is not very good.. all the jalapeños and lemons were bad.. Just going to stick to going to the restaurant from now on...

Je
Review №46

Walk in, cashier never looked up to greet us. We were the only ones there. Cook didn’t greet us. We were standing by the meat waiting for someone. No one ever asked us if we needed anything and the red meat was brown. No where near fresh and it was $6/lb. No thank you. First and last time going to this place.

hu
Review №47

Great tacos! HIGHLY recommend.We went in for some Mexican produce didnt know they

Gw
Review №48

The Butcher Shop has excellent Skirt Steak they will also marinate it for 1 Dollar extra per pound. The Chicken and Pork Tamales are also very good. The Steak tacos are pretty bland from the restaurant though thats why I can only give it 3 stars. But if youre looking for quality Meat to bring home and cook yourself they get a 5!

Ro
Review №49

Good friendly people. Always stocked. Awesome tamales and carnitas on the weekends.

Ho
Review №50

The food is great! Not a fan of the shop part since the items are over priced. But the hot ready food is absolutely fantastic. Tamales here are quite up there in level of taste.

Ri
Review №51

Best tamales arund

Bo
Review №52

Great meat. Butcher takes his time and prepares it the right way, prices are reasonable

Sh
Review №53

I shop here all the time. Great place for authentic food and ingredients. Good eats and shopping.

Ka
Review №54

Friendly helpful staff

Ca
Review №55

The kitchen at the back of the store serves up the tastiest and freshest Mexican food. You get you food covered right in front of you and its always served hot. The service is excellent there and fast.

Ce
Review №56

Amazing tacos

mi
Review №57

Been going here for at least 8 years. Love everything about it. Foods awesome, the people are the best. This establishment is definitely a staple to our neighborhood.

El
Review №58

There is a young teenage girl who works at the register. She is extremely rude. I would ask her were things we’re located in store and I would get a snoby attitude. I catered from here for my daughters 1st big birthday party and it will be my last. They messed up my order and then told me they couldn’t fix it. I was so embarrassed at the party. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this place the service is horrible.

Vi
Review №59

Plainfields hidden secret. Great tacos and super friendly staff. My new fav spot. I lived here 7 years and just found this spot. My kid wanted to try mexican candy and they have a decent selection. The butcher here too has great cuts and good prices. Come support this business!!!!

Sa
Review №60

Great Arrecherra and fresh tamales!

Ka
Review №61

Great tacos and tamales! The store area is small, but they do carry a good variety of grocery items.

Ju
Review №62

Great food in the back of the store. Steak tacos are the bomb.

Jo
Review №63

Awesome small ethnic grocery store and they have a small restaurant inside where they make lots of great Mexican food on the spot. And always low prices! Also try the fresh tamales on the weekends.

Ra
Review №64

Love this place. Lots of exclusive that are wonderful. Sales help make the prices more manageable.

Lo
Review №65

Great

Aa
Review №66

Authentic Mexican food! Little food stand in the back has tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, etc. All very tasty and fresh. Only con is limited seating.

La
Review №67

If you like Mexican food the best food in town. True authentic Mexican cooked fresh to order.

Jo
Review №68

Very helpful. They have petty much everything you need.

Ja
Review №69

So far Ive bought carnitas and carne para tacos and Ive been happy with the food. Food is good and I have gone more than once for the same food. Fair price too for the area.

Si
Review №70

Delicious tamales! Great customer service.

Pe
Review №71

Tacos and quesadilla are absolutely delicious. Almost as good as the ones from southeast Texas - Yep ill be coming back. Easily better than any sit in restaurant in Plainfield/Shorewood area.

Ch
Review №72

Great food. Love the tamales

Br
Review №73

Their menu online does not reflect their menu in store. Drove here for tres leches cake and got told they dont serve it once I got to the store.

Se
Review №74

Great tacos🤤

Ru
Review №75

Great service, very friendly, great food.

Ke
Review №76

Great place great tacos it hit the spot.

Br
Review №77

Awesome place for organic groceries very impressed with low prices

Mi
Review №78

Great little grocery store with a grill for lunch.

Ro
Review №79

The best! The tamales are a.azong.

Jo
Review №80

Awesome food!! Tacos de asada and tamales are highly recommended. Traditional ethnic set up makes you feel right at home. Great service and really nice workers.

Ro
Review №81

Fresh meat good cuts service could be faster.

Ma
Review №82

They have great selection of meats!

Vi
Review №83

Tacos are delicious and fatter than a swamp possum with the mumps

GG
Review №84

Tamales have to much Masa, but I noticed thats the same at other Mexican grocery store in the area to. Thats NOT the way they are normally made.

Mi
Review №85

Good food and good tamales from a local store, and very reasonably priced

Ad
Review №86

Excellent good and great customer service 🤗

Ga
Review №87

Great carnitas and staff is always so nice.

je
Review №88

EXCELLENT!!!! Food is awesome!! Freshly made while you wait, and great prices. Highly recommend..

Jo
Review №89

Great steak tacos, will come back

Cr
Review №90

Amazing burritos and tortas, my wife also love the nachos and their homemade chips.

ma
Review №91

Very good menudo

Ja
Review №92

Niciest people ever.. The employees were the best!!!

mo
Review №93

Fantastic burritos, excellent salsa, friendly owner.

Je
Review №94

Authentic and delicious! Great prices! Try the tamales!

ip
Review №95

It has some good food

Ka
Review №96

Tacos are the best! Great customer service!!

Fr
Review №97

Fantastic fresh authentic food!!!

Ra
Review №98

Great tacos great service

Je
Review №99

Love this place

Ba
Review №100

Spicy pork soup excellent

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:331 Vertin Blvd, Shorewood, IL 60404, United States
  • Phone:+1 815-577-1801
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Mexican goods store
  • Mexican grocery store
  • Mexican restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–9PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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