Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

  4.5 – 219 reviews   • Tapas restaurant

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Address: 202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803

Phone: (979) 485-5595

Website: https://www.eliabcs.com/

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Reviews

Mr. O
Having traveled to many locations across the globe, we found this establishment to offer some of the finest tapas in the United States, and the experience was truly delightful. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Our server, Gio, was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations for tapas, wine, and dessert. Each dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and expertly prepared, making it a pleasure to sample the various offerings. It is advisable to visit between 5 and 6 PM for their happy hour, where tapas and desserts are significantly discounted. We vsuted on Bryan’s first Friday and that is a very busy time to be in downtown at that time of the month. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant opens at 5 PM and quickly becomes quite busy.
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Maryann S.
We had lunch and the food was delicious, we had the pulled pork , chicken milanesa but our favorites were the tomato soup and the Gambas in Angel Hair.
Sebastian and Lucy were amazing! We will be back to try the paella!!
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Jessica Clark
Such a great place for a chill vibe & good food! They have a delicious charcuterie board that pairs wonderfully with their seasonal sangria flight. Even though they were very busy and we sat in the bar area Madison took great of care us and ensured my meal could gluten free. 10 outta 10 would recommend!
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Scott Gentile
Had a great experience. The vibe of the restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. The live entertainment added a nice atmosphere. The tapas were great and they had a nice selection of beverages and wine list. Definitely would return and would recommend for a date night or larger party.
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jake Paustian
We decided to eat here for our (1 week removed) valentines dinner.
The food was fantastic. The drinks were delicious. The restaurant itself was so cozy, and the live music was a welcomed surprise. Emalie was an amazing waitress with great suggestions. One of, if not the best dinners we’ve had in Bryan/college station. Will be back!
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Vanessa R.
This was such an unexpected surprise. Stopped for lunch before a show at the community theater. Wine selections were wonderful. An added bonus was the lady that made specialty non-alcoholic drinks based on a person’s flavor profile (I think she said gazas but it was a few weeks ago and I have forgotten). She made one for my 16y and 12y daughters that were specific to each of them, even capturing a bit of their personality in their flavors. Bonus is the use of natural ingredients and no added sugar! I can’t wait to go back and try one for myself. The food is also delicious.
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Frank Acosta
Sat at the bar, Madison was the waitress. Food was great, drink was La Playa and the tapa was La paella.
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DeeAnna Marek
We had a variety of food, hence the restaurant. Salmon, cod, pasta and donated it off with crème brûlée, such a delight!
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Natalie Patricia Robinson
Beautiful restaurant with big shoes to fill- first, they took over the location where Maddens Casual Gourmet reigned supreme for years with exceptional food and service: then, they also have the reputation of Luigi’s to uphold.

The atmosphere is always lovely- live music and engaging staff..the tapas are always wonderful, however, the main courses leave something to be desired- especially at their prices. I ordered the beef Wellington (it’s a favorite and it was my birthday). The meat was still cold in the center- beyond RARE. My husband ordered the lamb, and told the waiter to have the chef cook it however he usually cooked it- it came out VERY well done (lamb should never be served well done!) and our dear friends order the bacon wrapped filet, which was bland, and the other ordered the duck, which was obviously sliced way too far in advance, as it was both cold, and dry. Very disappointing for an almost $400 tab.
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Robert Capraro
This is my second visit. I decided not to post my first experience because I was certain that at this price point I just ordered the wrong stuff or the kitchen was still working out the food prep. Well, here we are on the second trip and it was no better. While the duck was flavorful it was tough with a considerable amount of gristle. The potatoes did not have a potato taste and were grainy. I had the salmon and it was very dry. The sauce was lackluster. There was no point to the sauce, it did not contribute any moisture or flavor. The asparagus was limp and lacked flavor, not sure how that was possible because even asparagus from a can tastes like asparagus. The second attempt was the braised beef with Brussel sprouts and potatoes. Each item was amazing with distinct flavor. The brussel sprouts were slightly charred and a little crisp and very tasty. The potatoes were cooked and a little crisp with a light salt and pepper and maybe a little grated cheese. The beef was fork tender and the tomato sauce was robust and think a little sweet and a little tangy. The only problem is that the beef shank was cold (very cold in the center). So I asked for a box and took it home. The waitress was nice but not as attentive as one might expect. They did switch out the meal quickly once my concerns were clear. The food is inconsistent and it seems like there is no-one checking plates before they leave the kitchen. I am guessing this is my last visit. Of making a decision this one is certainly worth skipping in favor of some of the more consistent option around.
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