text: Tried Mercadito over the Labor Day weekend While I want to rate this place a star deep down it is really deserves just My GF and I arrived a little after on Saturday eveningnnService nnThe hostess was prompt and our seating was immediate Our server was pleasant and seemed knowledgeable regarding their menu and the offerings behind their themennThroughout our meal our server and staff were attentive and responsive Drink order was taken promptly and cocktails were on our table in good time Our water glasses were maintainednnFood nnWhile I really enjoyed the flavors of the tacos There were some missteps for me here One is that I believe that chips and salsa should be standard at a premium priced restaurant like this one Charging for a salsa tasting is a bit cheap when you are charging for small tacos per plate nnWe tried plates of tacos Camaron shrimp Pollo chicken Carne Asada steak and Pastor pork They tasted great with exception of the Carne Asada which we sent backnnAlso though ordered premium tequilas the cocktails we a bit too steep given the use of rocks glasses with heavy ice Don Julio Margaritas Fortaleza Margaritas I am sure you get the picture nnAtmosphere nnFor me while the interior is visually pleasing the interior is way too narrow and small First of all I have a personal grudge against establishments that use bench seating and this one uses it throughout There are a few booths but the entire restaurant feels cramped and claustrophobic to mennAlso I feel that the dress code is too relaxed and does not reflect the pricing point I should not see flip flops and shorts abound in the interior dining room For the patio area that is fine but that should be regulated betternnThis is maybe a Happy Hour place where you might meet for a drink at the bar and then proceed with the rest of your evening somewhere else Overall while the food and service were probably worth stars the headwinds of pricing and atmosphere keep it at stars for me