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Spanish tapas restaurant and bar in Oak Brook with outstanding views from the 9th floor of Le Meridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center. Celebrating bold flavors of a modern Spanish kitchen with a simple ingredient-driven menu. Shareable plates, vibrant cocktails, international wine list. Bar opens at 4:00 PM.
Tapas & other traditional Spanish cooking in a modern dining room with a sleek lounge.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–11 AM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–11 AM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–11 AM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–11 AM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–11 AM, 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 AM, 4–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7–11 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 828-2044
Website: https://www.eltapeooakbrook.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
David
Food was good, service was fine (the restaurant was slow but not many people were working). The espresso martini wasn’t the best but everything else was good. The portions are larger than typical tapas restaurants.
Our biggest complaint was they changed the menu and took some things off but didn’t update their menu online, so we were disappointed to find what we planned to eat wasn’t there. They even had the old marketing up in the elevator to the restaurant featuring two menu items they didn’t have anymore.
… moreOur biggest complaint was they changed the menu and took some things off but didn’t update their menu online, so we were disappointed to find what we planned to eat wasn’t there. They even had the old marketing up in the elevator to the restaurant featuring two menu items they didn’t have anymore.
Melissa Perez
Love this restaurant, very chill and relaxed. Everyone was really nice and the food was so delicious. I will definitely be back.
… moreErika Haubach
Great food that came out quickly. We loved the paella with short rib. You don’t often see a paella with a beef option. Note, there wasn’t a lot of short rib in the paella, but we liked it that way. It enhanced the dish as a whole. Service was also good. You could see everyone hustling. A kids menu is also offered which was great for my 4 year old. Had a nice view of the sunset and full moon tonight. Def recommend a reservation around sunset.
… moreStacy Tikkanen
I was recently here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had a great experience. Alfredo and Jamie were great bartenders and very attentive for it being a busy night. We were with a large group and they did a great job making sure we had what we needed. The tapas were also delicious.
… moreKC C.
Octopus was flavorful but tough; Empanadas were good, shrimp gambas lacked flavor and short rib paella was mostly just rice…. 9th floor view wasn’t much to look at, decent decor, was too loud with people chatter and music too low & not much vibe…little kids from hotel kept coming up and playingon the elevator…and dinner service got better, but started with a 10+ minute wait, not even a greet…had to ask host to remind wait staff of our table…hugely disappointed
… moreJacqueline Walker
We found out about el Tapeo through Chicago Restaurant Week. What a hidden gem! Located on the 9th floor of the Méredien Hotel at Oakbrook Mall with a view of Oakbrook and Elmhurst with the twinkling distant lights of planes from O’Hare Airport. The menu started with a charcuterie plate and sangria. We followed with tapas-portions were generous and flavorful. Croquettes de Setas (mushrooms) and Alcachofa(crispy artichokes) were a delicious surprise. We didn’t have room for our Paella and took it home. But the Valor Chocolate cake says it all-it was worth it-chocolate cream, peanut butter powder crunch. Chef Billy put together a great menu. Check it out!
… moreEdgar Jimenez
Recently went here on a night out with the girlfriend. We really like Tapas and wanted to try a new place closer to home. This restaurant is located on the 9th floor of a hotel which we thought was kind of cool. The signature cocktails are good although a bit expensive. We usually share a pitcher of sangria with tapas but passed as the price is $45.
The octopus was very tender and had good flavor.
The Patatas Bravas tasted like french fries with a spicy sauce served over them. The pork shank was juicy with a nice sweet glaze. We were seriously disappointed with the goat cheese and tomatoe dish. The tomatoe sauce tasted like something you’d find on a kids pasta. It was way too sweet and the goat cheese lacked in flavor. The menu states it comes with garlic polenta bread, but it tasted like regular toasted table bread. We asked the waitress if there was a mistake and she informed us that it is actually polenta infused and we got the right thing before promptly walking away.
If you’re looking for authentic tapas you’d be better served elsewhere. If you’re staying at the hotel and aren’t spoiled by having previously had really good tapas you’ll probably be ok.
… moreThe octopus was very tender and had good flavor.
The Patatas Bravas tasted like french fries with a spicy sauce served over them. The pork shank was juicy with a nice sweet glaze. We were seriously disappointed with the goat cheese and tomatoe dish. The tomatoe sauce tasted like something you’d find on a kids pasta. It was way too sweet and the goat cheese lacked in flavor. The menu states it comes with garlic polenta bread, but it tasted like regular toasted table bread. We asked the waitress if there was a mistake and she informed us that it is actually polenta infused and we got the right thing before promptly walking away.
If you’re looking for authentic tapas you’d be better served elsewhere. If you’re staying at the hotel and aren’t spoiled by having previously had really good tapas you’ll probably be ok.
Emily Pantek
I remember this restaurant being better a few years ago. My family dined here over the weekend and I was disappointed with the food and drinks.
The wine list was very limited with grocery store type brands. Maybe there was a list of wines by the bottle that I didn’t see, but it wasn’t offered if so. My husband didn’t receive the cocktail he ordered until multiple dishes had already made it to the table (we ordered everything at the same time).
The biggest issue I had though was that the tapas we tried were not what was expected. The “bravas sauce” served with the datiles (which actually don’t even need a sauce IMO) tasted more like enchilada sauce/ chipotle instead of smoked paprika. The gambas al ajillo were not the sizzling, garlicky delicious shrimp I’ve had at other tapas restaurants – they were bland. We ordered a short rib flat bread that was okay, but definitely tasted more like a Mexican flavor profile than Spanish. And the pan de tomate was probably the biggest letdown. Just a sad flat bread with some bland tomato sauce and a bunch of cheese grated over the top. I love this dish at other places where the bread is fresh and crispy and the flavors of fresh tomato and olive oil really shine. Shishito peppers were probably the best dish, but even they needed a little more char. I don’t think they need the aioli on the side – it didn’t stick to the oily peppers very well.
The folks in the kitchen should try some more Spanish cuisine and adjust accordingly.
Service was more or less okay. The hostess was very sweet. Wait times for our drinks and our check at the were too long. Dining room was chilly.
… moreThe wine list was very limited with grocery store type brands. Maybe there was a list of wines by the bottle that I didn’t see, but it wasn’t offered if so. My husband didn’t receive the cocktail he ordered until multiple dishes had already made it to the table (we ordered everything at the same time).
The biggest issue I had though was that the tapas we tried were not what was expected. The “bravas sauce” served with the datiles (which actually don’t even need a sauce IMO) tasted more like enchilada sauce/ chipotle instead of smoked paprika. The gambas al ajillo were not the sizzling, garlicky delicious shrimp I’ve had at other tapas restaurants – they were bland. We ordered a short rib flat bread that was okay, but definitely tasted more like a Mexican flavor profile than Spanish. And the pan de tomate was probably the biggest letdown. Just a sad flat bread with some bland tomato sauce and a bunch of cheese grated over the top. I love this dish at other places where the bread is fresh and crispy and the flavors of fresh tomato and olive oil really shine. Shishito peppers were probably the best dish, but even they needed a little more char. I don’t think they need the aioli on the side – it didn’t stick to the oily peppers very well.
The folks in the kitchen should try some more Spanish cuisine and adjust accordingly.
Service was more or less okay. The hostess was very sweet. Wait times for our drinks and our check at the were too long. Dining room was chilly.
Josh Ortloff
Pretty good whiskey selection and the Tapas is so good. I’ve never tried any of their meals because I continue ordering various combinations of Tapas. Last night we had Bone Marrow, Potatoes, Pork Belly, Short Ribs and the goat cheese queso and left empty plates across the table .
… moreMani Suri
Really good. When we arrived it was on the hotel. I was like Nah that is Captive audience. But to my surprise it is on the 9th floor with summer views of amazing Chicago. Service was good and food was good. Mezcal old fashion, mushroom croquettes and marrow bone ( OMG) were our favorites
We will be back
… moreWe will be back