El Tapeo
Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center,2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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Address :
Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center,2100 Spring Rd
Oak Brook, IL, 60523 - Phone (630) 828-2044
- Website https://www.eltapeorestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 12:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jane S.
I love this restaurant! Great food, great view, great drinks and great service. The only reason I gave a four star instead of 5 is I wish they open for lunch, too.
(4)Anya C.
Loved the clean, nice, new, nice view. Dates was great. Octopus was very salty. Seafood rice was ok. Wish they have more options on tea - only non-caffeine tea was chamomile. Host was great. She asked how we liked the food. Told her we didn't like there octopus and she took it off the bill.
(4)Tina T.
This upscale and chic bar/restaurant in the remodeled Le Meridien Hotel in Oak Brook sits atop the ninth floor, affording you a look of the surrounding area. We ordered a selection of tapas on a recent Saturday evening along with cocktails at the bar, and were pleasantly surprised. All of the tapas were quite tasty, and my Pisco Sour was beautifully presented and deliciously refreshing. The only down side was the service - it wasn't as attentive as it could have been. Though there were several bartenders behind the bar, we waited quite a bit to order a second drink. However, the servers were all very nice and pleasant to deal with, once they gave you attention. It's a great place to get together with friends for drinks!
(4)Kinga C.
I came here with a group of friends to celebrate my brother in law's birthday on 01/09/2015. I had checked out the menu several times before we went and I VERY excited about the dishes. I was not disappointed! Chef Franco was very accommodating of my husband's food allergies (lactose intolerant) so he was still able to join in! The portion were perfect so that we could taste the many different dishes that were available to us which included: -Pan con Tomate -Calamares -Datiles -Croquetes de Setas -Albondigas -Carne Asada -Coles de Bruselas -Remolachas There's a few dishes that I've missed, I'm sure. I consider myself a food snob and I was very impressed and satisfied with this meal! Here's the menu: eltapeorestaurant.com/as… Additionally, my husband had a Paloma (he's obsessed with them) which was delicious (even for me who is not a big mixed drink fan!). There was a great selection of alcoholic beverages (I stuck with the Spanish sparkling wine). I can't wait to come back on my birthday for seafood tapas!! (We didn't get fish this time around because it was largely a non fish loving bunch). Thanks, Chef Frano! -Kinga
(5)Ariana V.
The food was delicious. We had a variety of options which where all very tasty. Our favorites were the croquetas de bacalao, dates wrapped in bacon, and the squid! We would definitely go here again. Judy was very welcoming and came to check on our service often. The servers and waiters are very friendly and helpful at picking out great options to eat. I would definitely recommend this as a nice place for a date.
(5)Nicole B.
Service, food and drinks spot on. Won't be disappointed ask for crystal she very knowledgeable and will guide you through the menu
(5)Janelle C.
The ambiance is tres chic and the service is good. The food, however, leaves much to be desired. Given that it is marketed as a tapas restaurant, we went for the tapas. But, the tapas were disappointing.
(2)Tosha K.
The service here is really good and the live jazz enhances the atmosphere. The tapas are good too. My cousin had thr skirt steak amd said it was amazong. I loved the asparagus, garlic shrimp, and calamari. DO NOT order the fritters, the chicken nor the lobster ones, they are just bread...I couldn't find not one piece of meat in them. I wasnt happy AT all. It actually messed up my pallet for the rest of the night. I let the waitress know and she sent over the manager, who assured me therr was actually meat in the fritters, but I was totally impressed!
(3)Amy P.
The drinks and service were great. Was it the best tapas I've ever had? No, but the food wasn't bad either. The worst part was the noise. The What? The Noise. THE WHAT??!! THE NOISE!! That is how we had to communicate with our friends and our server. There was live music and it was so loud that it was barely enjoyable to converse with my friends. And I could only talk to one person at a time, as long as that person was directly next to me.
(3)Nancy Ann S.
Super nice staff. We attended a Yelp! Event celebrating the one year anniversary. The yelp! event was well organized and full. We played an ice breaker event that encouraged us to get to know one another Throughout the evening we were served a large variety of tastes from their tapas menu. Everything was wonderful. I think my favorite was the crab meat on toast points. Yum! I did want to try a few other offerings from the menu so we ordered the lamb meat balls and bacon wrapped dates. Everything was delicious! I tried both sangria flavors. The white was sweet and light. The red was dry (I asked they make it with Cab). Both were good. My only would be the bar stools, way too high and they lean back too much. I will return for a full meal with friends. Oh, dress is casual swanky, have fun with it!
(4)Raj D.
Absolutely amazing dining experience. We went for my wife's birthday and were greeted with 2 glasses of champagne on the house. Perfect way to get the night started. The paraisa (habiscus infused vodka drink) was amazing and had a hint of elder berry liqueur in it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED We tried the patatas bravas which were perfectly crisp and delightful. The PULPO or octopus was cooked to perfection with a slight charred black pepper taste and fresh melt in your mouth inside. Served with a side of cilantro paste which was elegant and spicy! The mushroom fritters or Croquetas de Setas were my favorite on the menu as they were light, crispy, smooth on the inside, very fine chopped and soothing mushrooms, and served my personal favorite cilantro yogurt which definitely hit the spot. The pimientos or shishito peppers were amazing. Very light and an easy way to ease into the meal. I recommend this plate as a nice way to start your night. Gambas or shrimp were buttery and extremely fresh. I am a big fan of garlic and the addition of garlic chips mixed with a slight cilantro finish was an amazing touch. Our wait staff was courteous, friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. Server even brought us desert on the house which was a cinnamon brandy glazed ice-cream with ginger infused pineapples and 2 churro donuts. AN ABSOLUTE WORLD OF FLAVORS THAT LEFT US MOUTH WATERING AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE! DEFINATELY PLAN ON GOING BACK. RESTAURANT AMBIANCE IS AWESOME AND GIVES A CITY FEEL IN A BURBS. LOCATED ON THE 9TH FLOOR OF THE LE MERIDEAN HOTEL. Valet parking available for $5 however, plenty of self park around the side.... save your money!
(5)Laura M.
What a great find thanks to the Yelp elite squad! This is a great place for a date night. The tapas and drinks were great and they even had Pisco Sour which I love. It's in the Le Meridien Hotel so I may plan to stay there as well (it has a spa!).
(4)Brent S.
A wonderful evening, let me walk you through our journey. We showed up 15 minutes early for our 7:30 reservation, while they had valet, we were able to park very close without any trouble. We took the elevator to the 9th floor and were greeted by excellent views of the surrounding suburbs. The restaurant is put together very well. A nice, romantic candlelit environment. We met our waiter and placed our drink order. Drinks - La Jefa - tito's vodka, blood orange liquor, blackberry simple syrup, sage liquor & fresh lemon juice - this beverage was excellent, quite smooth 7/10 Mediterranean Pink Lady - nolets dry gin, cointreau, campari, limoncello, egg whites & fresh lemon juice - this drink was very bitter, the server asked how we liked it, we told him such and he quickly offered to let us take another spin on the drinks menu 4/10 Paraiso - absolut hibiskus, pomegranate vodka, st. germain, rhubarb liquor, apricot preserves & fresh lemon juice - this was the clear winner of the 3 we tried, would absolutely order this again 9/10 Blanco Sangria - white wine, citron vodka, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon & lime juice - we got a pitcher to handle the rest of dinner and that was an excellent choice 9/10 While we were enjoying our drinks the chef came out to introduce himself and left us some of his recommendations on what direction to take with the menu. I am usually confused when it comes to tapas, I liken it to my experience at taco bell, I end up tacking on 3-5 things I don't need but end up eating anyways. So between him and the waiter their advice was excellent. Tapas - Pulpo - octopus - very tasty, I wish the lime dressing was more pronounced 6/10 Datiles - dates - bacon, marcona almonds, wrapped in cherrywood bacon = yes please 8/10 Croquetas de setas - mushroom fritters, very tasty little bites paired with a tasty dipping sauce 6.5/10 embutidos y quesos Pata Negra Jamon - some of the most amazing iberico ham I have ever had 11/10 sopas y ensaladas Salpicon cangrejo de mar - lump crab salad, the bread was excellent and the crab salad too was excellent, the avocado and blood orange gelle just added to the experience 8/10 mariscoc y carnes Paella de marisco - a memorable paella, all of the seafood was fresh, and cooked perfectly, I am excited to have this dish on our next trip here 8.5/10 verduras Setas - garlic mushrooms with cana de cabra cheese on top, I literally ate this by the forkful, I couldn't stop! 8.5/10 Patatas bravas - great side, I could have used a bit more spice (although I am a huge fan of the spicy!) 7/10 at this point in the evening I was extremely full and enjoying life then the waiter presented us with the dessert menu....well my mother always said save room for dessert.....soooo without further adieu.... dulces Pastel de chocolate - molten chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream, nutella powder and brulee banana, this was excellent, the bananas were excellent, the molten chocolate - gimmie more 10/10 Pastel de queso manchego - cheesecake with raspberry gel and sorbet, I love cheesecake so this was a no brainer, a very well put together dessert but with the shining star of the chocolate cake it's a tough task to overcome 7.5/10 espresso - illy espresso and I loved every sip 10/10 We were here for a total of about 3 hours, we never felt rushed, the staff kept checking on us, my water was promptly refilled as soon as it went below 3/4 full, we were given new plates between almost every dish. We got to enjoy our meal. I have spent time in the Mediterranean and this meal gave me the exact same feeling. I will be back and recommend anyone looking to slow down and enjoy an evening to give El Tapeo a try.
(5)Tiffany P.
This is one of the coolest places for date night in the western burbs. Way up in the Le Meridian hotel, it totally has a downtown Chicago feel. There are windows all around, a fancy bar, and low-to-the-ground lounge couches and chairs. The staff is very good from my experiences here. I like how attentive and personable they are, being friendly and starting conversations. I can speak to some of the tapas and dishes. Seafood paella- awesome! So many different shellfish including muscles, clams, shrimp, and lobster, and it had great fresh seasoning! I would also recommend the dates- a classic Spanish tapas dish. The gambas were good shrimp, but a little TOO garlicy. I didn't realize that "garlic chips" were actually slices of garlic cloves! It looked like shredded cabbage to me on top of the shrimp, and I ate a whole pile of them! LOL, that was the biggest dose of garlic that I've had in my entire life. I will never have to worry about my cholesterol with that one down the hatch. Their drinks are awesome here, which is the reason why I return. The mixed drinks are delicious, unique, and stiff. The sangria is home-made and some of the best I've ever had with a fresh, crisp flavor. I love the red sangria; the white is good too, but the red is the best. Overall, I would definitely recommend el Tapeo for drinks and tapas. Try it!
(4)Nadia S.
Came for a yelp event for el tapeo's one year anniversary. The yelp event was awesome. Love that I finally got to see this place and how pretty it is. It's open til 12 on weekdays which is awesome bc I think the only other place that's open late in the area is Cheesecake Factory and that closes at 11 on wkdays. Anyways, we had some samples of their tapas menu and also the paella. Paella was alright but the the things I loved the most were the gambas (shrimp sautéed w garlic) and the salpicon cangrejo - jumbo crab meat with blood orange something - so good! Will definitely be back to try more of their tapas and entrees! I have to say, the service was amazing here as well. I came a second time just to hang with a friend late night and also received fabulous service even though it was almost closing time. Thank you to the awesome yelp elite squad for organizing this event- now I know where my go-to spot will be for late nights since I live right down the road!!
(4)Jonathan T.
El Tapeo sits on the 9th Floor of the Modern Euro Le Meridien hotel near the Oak Brook Center mall in Oak Brook, IL ( western suburb of Chicago). All of the food here is Tapas (Small Spanish plates for sharing). Tonight I ordered the Mussels, Octopus, Deviled eggs, and Cheese plate. My favorite out of these would have to be the Octopus. The Octopus is a room temperature dish with a creamy potato topping. Some may think it's on the salty side...but I liked it! The cheese plate was also great with a variety of bleu, goat, manchego, fig, and olives. Also, a dark colored mustard came with the cheese plate. It was delicious. Equally important, the service was excellent! Our waiter knew the menu very well for the restaurant only being open for it's 2nd day ever! Great job guys for having great service, being organized, and tasty dishes!
(4)Oscar S.
Decent seafood, really enjoyed the garlic shrimp appraiser. A little pricey and hidden location on the 9th floor of a new hotel. It's the hotel behind cheesecake factory and on the 9th floor. Overall good experience and good Spanish seafood.
(4)Kristine L.
We took advantage of the last night of El Tapeo's first anniversary special, and we were glad we did. The food and drinks were excellent, and the service was even better. We especially liked the shrimp appetizer, the fried octopus, and the carne asada entree. Since it was our anniversary, the waiter brought us a glass of complimentary cava. This restaurant seems to be an undiscovered local gem, probably more frequented by tourists than locals. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed.
(5)Robyn C.
I unfortunately was not impressed with El Tapeo. For the price and portion size for their tapas, I would rather eat at Emilio's Tapas. What was fantastic was their white sangria, service and ambiance. What my hubby and I ordered: Mejillones en Escabeche - this was my second favorite dish of the night, very fresh and tasted great,not to vinegary Croquetas de Pollo - okay - easily something to pass over and not order Sopa de Calabasa - very thick ... makes you wish they gave you a bread basket to help you eat it, but good Setas - deliciously oily? too oily actually, but tasted good Patatas Bravas - easily the best dish of the night, the only thing I would order again Save some money and get bigger non fancy portions at Emilio's Tapas. Or come for some fantastic sangria and patatas bravas !!
(3)Jill C.
So this might just b my new go 2 place. 2 start with the view is breath taking. Now b/c this was r 1st time here we needed the asistanance of the restaurant manager judy velez. Thank goodness she was there 2 help us. And boy was she a huge help. Not only did she give us suggestions but translated and explained every dish. And let me tell u she was spot on. Everything was deeeelish!! Ok I would b lying if I said there was not a love connection made that nite. It was there at ur beautiful romantic establishment that I met my new true love...the white sangria. Thank u all 4 such a great evening. I will b back.
(5)Kenneth C.
We were celebrating our anniversary at the same location as our wedding reception many years ago. We were surprised when upon being seated, we were given a complementary glass of delicious sparkling white wine. To accompany our dinner, we ordered their Rioja (red) Sangria. This was one of the most smooth and flavorful sangrias that we have had. We learned the secret may be the Grand Mandarin liquor that is part of the recipe. When making the reservation, I didn't research the menu thoroughly so I was a bit surprised they only had twelve tapas menu items. Once I got beyond this surprise I was pleased with the overall breath of the menu. For appetizer, we ordered Seleccion de Embutidos, a selection of shaved serrano, chorizo, iberico and fuet and chicken liver pate. The pate was fantastic and we enjoyed all of the charcuterie even the chorizo which I am normally not fond of. For the salad, we shared the Ensalada de Pera, poached pear, spinach, blue cheese and almonds. The spinach was very fresh, the blue cheese a nice offset to a subtle vinaigrette dressing and the poached pear very tastee. For the main entre I had the Cordero, baby lamb chops which were cooked to perfection. My wife had Pescado del Dia, serrano ham wrapped monkfish which she enjoyed immensely. For desert we had the Crema Catalana de Chocolate and Churros which we both enjoyed. Once again I was surprised how well I enjoyed the Churros which I normally find too sugary. Great meal and service. Would definitely visit again.
(4)Michelle S.
Chef Franco Diaz and El Tapeo absolutely wow'd us. Absolutely fantastic ambiance, service and most importantly the food. Every single item we chose was robust with flavor. My personal favorites: bacon wrapped dates, cod fritters, wagu skirt steak salad, shrimp and garlic, fingerling potatoes and last but not least the seafood paella was incredible!!! The chef came out to ask how we liked our food. Very nice touch I thought. Another nice touch, they had a DJ that added to the ambiance. I highly, highly recommend!
(5)Cannie W.
We came here as a group of four a week ago and wanted to write a review before I forget the experience. Service was great but the food was alright. We ordered paella and the rice came out soggy and not cooked right. All the other tapas dishes were smaller than we thought although perhaps we are used to bigger portions in the city. The drinks were alright as well, with the sangria lacking taste.
(3)Cindy B.
The live music and ambience are the only things El Tapeo has going for itself. Our server seemed like he was going through the motions, and all of the food was very bland, especially for tapas. Everything tasted frozen or reheated, and we walked away feeling what a waste of an evening. There are better options in the Oak Brook area. If you are looking for a place to have a drink that's not overly crowded try it. Be sure to eat before you go...
(2)Stephanie C.
Great ambiance. Okay food. I wasn't super excited by the tapas. It wasn't too unique and sometimes reminded me of frozen food you pop in the oven. Didn't try anything to drink.
(3)Eric Y.
This is a new restaurant inside the Le Meridien Hotel at Oak Brook Center. It is an upscale Spanish restaurant featuring tapas and main courses. The setting is on the 9th floor and has very nice views of the suburban Oak Brook area. The restaurant is very sleek, modern and stylish... think Vegas as opposed to Seville. A lounge and bar area are adjacent the dining room and look like a very inviting places to have a cocktail and a snack. The clientele is also attractive, such as it is after a day of shopping at the posh stores of Oak Brook Center. We ordered a selection of menu items to share. The tapas selection is small and has most of the typical items. Dates w/ bacon, deep fried things, etc. We tried the deviled egg with tuna and the shellfish fritters with piquillo pepper sauce. Both were decent but nothing to write home about. The poached pear salad with baby spinach, blue cheese and almonds was tasty if unexciting. The crab salad with avocado and blood orange gelee was very good; the blood orange was very nice but I wish there was more of it! The roasted sea bass with orange, fennel and sea asparagus was a bit boring - while the fish was nicely prepared, the skin was not uniformly crisp and the entire thing needed some zing. Better was the octopus terrine, a beautifully conceived dish of tender octopus, creamed potato and chili oil. We shared one dessert, the cheesecake. This was a Manchego based cheesecake, more savory than sweet, served with some raspberries and mint. It was almost like a cheese course. Delicious and unique, definitely the highlight of the meal. There's a nice cocktail and wine program. Service was attentive and helpful. All in all, this is a place that looks better than the food tastes. I think the menu is playing it safe - perhaps the suburban traveler is not the most adventurous eater.
(3)Ron C.
Are you kidding me? This place is AMAZING!!! The Food, The Drinks, The Service, The Works.... and there is nowhere in Oak Brook you can find a place with a view like this. Last night was their first night to have LIVE MUSIC. A mixture of Jazz, R&B, Top 40, Old and New School, Classic and Standards.... WOW! They converted the room into "The Sound Factory at El Tapeo" after 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. They have the popular saxophonist Harlan Jefferson for the next few weekends and will be featuring other local artists AND flying in LAS VEGAS MUSICIANS!!! There is nothing like it! I'm bringing my wife for our date night and will ask friends to follow us there after our dinner. The Sangria is fantastic and the La Hafa is outstanding. Awesome drinks!
(5)Quincy V.
I stopped by here to check it out because, hey, it just looked like a real top-notch eatery with entertainment! Man, was I impressed! The food and drinks were great, but what topped it off for me was watching Mr. Harlan Jefferson and his band go to work. Harlan is absolutely AMAZING on the Alto Sax (I'd know, since I'm also a fellow saxophonist)!! Either way, if you want a spot that has the best combo of food, drinks, and entertainment, El Tapeo is the spot to go to! Oh, and the Mejillones al Vapor was AMAZING!
(5)Super S.
We all had heard good things about El Tapeo and were excited to try a new tapas restaurant. Everyone liked the decor: very clean lines gave it a very modern feel. On the night we went it wasn't very crowded but we can only imagine the stark surroundings would make the place rather noisy on a more crowded evening. Our entire group really enjoyed everything we ordered. We frequent tapas restaurants and appreciated that this restaurant offered some unique dishes. Our service was great and our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. On to the food: the Salpicón Cangrejo de Marcold (jumbo lump meat crab with blood orange gelle) was particularly tasty. We also ordered Dátiles (bacon wrapped dates), Croquetas de Setas (mushroom and cheese fritters), the very unique and delicious Vieiras (scallops, polenta, and braised beef), and Remolachas (roasted beets, goat cheese, almonds). We didn't try any desserts. Our biggest criticism and the reason we can't go back is the wine list. The wine is simply too expensive. We all enjoy having wine with a nice meal and when the least expensive bottle on the menu was $50 (and who really wants to have to order the least expensive bottle on the menu?) it's simply too expensive for us. The restaurant is in the middle of Oak Brook; we just can't justify paying that price for a bottle (and usually our group orders at least 2 or 3 bottles) of wine. Hopefully El Tapeo will decide quickly to offer a few more reasonably priced wine options because restaurant competition in the Oak Brook/Lombard is fierce. Until something changes, El Tapeo is off our list and we're on to the next restaurant adventure.
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