Good food shouldn’t just taste good—it should do good. That’s the philosophy behind Mercadito’s Tacos 4 Strength program, where each month a specially crafted taco raises funds for the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. And this February, they’re bringing the heat with a creation that’ll make your taste buds stand up and salute.
This Month’s Star: Texas Style Pulled Pork
Chef Nick Kleutsh from Sanders BBQ has cooked up something special for February—a Texas-style pulled pork taco that’s a love letter to the Southwest. We’re talking slow-smoked pork with that authentic Texas BBQ soul, wrapped in Mercadito’s house-made tortillas and topped with flavors that celebrate the culinary traditions where Mexican and American Southwest cooking collide.
Kleutsh is no stranger to BBQ neither – he is a master at it and to say these tacos are delicious can only be challenged with a taste test!
It’s the kind of taco that makes you understand why BBQ is a religion in Texas, and why tacos are a way of life everywhere else. Put them together, and you’ve got something worth making a pilgrimage for.
How It Works
Simple: you order the February Tacos 4 Strength special, you eat really well, and a portion of the proceeds goes directly to supporting the ILCC’s mission of promoting and preserving Latino arts and culture in Chicago. Win-win-win.
The ILCC is the organization behind the Chicago Latino Film Festival, showcasing Latino cinema since 1985, bringing filmmakers and artists to Chicago, and creating spaces where culture thrives. Your taco habit can literally fund the arts. That’s the kind of multitasking we can get behind.
Where to Find It
Mercadito River North
108 W Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60654
River North
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday-Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Getting There:
CTA Red Line: Grand Station (State & Grand) – 5-minute walk
CTA Buses: #65 Grand, #22 Clark, #36 Broadway
So grab some friends, hit up Mercadito, and order that Texas Style Pulled Pork taco. Your February just got more delicious—and more philanthropic. The more you eat the more you support good eating and Latino arts in Chicago.
