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Tapas Valencia

Name: Tapas Valencia
Address: 1530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605
Telephone: (312) 842-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2125 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Located in Chicago’s South loop, we offer creative Spanish tapas, unique cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with walls adorned in multi-colored mosaic artwork reminiscent of the art of the great Spanish artists Joan Miro and Antoni Gaudí! Whether you’re dining with friends and family, exploring on a first date, or planning your next big event, Tapas Valencia is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. We carry on the tradition of great food and service that was started at our original location, Mesón Sabika in Naperville.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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Other options

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Carry out Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 842-4444
Website
http://www.tapasvalencia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Crispin Plata and Ofni Perez
Catering
Please contact the event department at 630.983.3000x1
Private party facilities
Tapas Valencia offers unique options to host events up to 200 guests, with a required food & beverage minimum. We can also accommodate a semi-private area for your event in our main dining room or bar area. Please contact our event department for more details and/or to schedule a personal tour at (630) 983-3000.
Private party contact
Events Coordinator: (630) 983-3000

Location
1530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
State and Roosevelt
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking Available
Public transit
CTA bus: King Drive-3, State-29, Archer-62; Red/Orange/Green Line "L" stop: Roosevelt
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ensalada de la Casa*
Mixed greens with Mozzarella cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion and sherry balsamic vinaigrette.
Cabrales*
Mixed greens topped with Cabrales blue cheese and honeyed walnuts with a sherry vinaigrette.
Remolacha*
Gold and red beets with lamb's ear lettuce, honeyed walnuts, Manchego cheese and a lemon mayonnaise dressing

Cold Tapas

The Item with a symbol (*) used to mark, it may modified to Gluten Free or Vegan. please ask the the wait staff to guide you

Tortilla Española
Combination plate of traditional Spanish omelet of potatoes and onion, and vegetarian omelet served with mixed greens and sherry balsamic vinaigrette.
Aceitunas Aliñadas
Marinated Spanish olives
Patatas con Alioli
Robust garlic potato salad
Queso con Pacanas
Goat cheese rolled in crushed toasted pecans, red wine poached pear slices and toast points, drizzled with honey
Jamón Serrano
Traditional Serrano ham with Manchego cheese, tomatoes, and toast points
Jamon Iberico
Acorn-fed Iberico Bellota ham aged a minimum of 36 months, served with tomato concasse, minced garlic, and toast points
Salmón Curado con Queso*
House-cured Atlantic salmon rolled with dill cream cheese served on toast points spread with sour cream
Salpicón de Mariscos
Chilled seafood medley with bell peppers, cilantro, onions, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar and olive oil GF
Tostada con Centollo*
Toast Points topped avocado relish and Alaskan King crab meat
Pollo al Curry
Chicken curry salad with red grapes and celery

Hot Tapas

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Alcachofas a la Mostaza*
Grilled artichoke hearts and spinach in a honey Dijon mustard sauce
Patatas Bravas*
Spicy potatoes with Manchego cheese
Champiñones Rellenos
Stuffed mushroom caps filled with Manchego cheese & spinach, served with tomato basil sauce
Queso de Cabra
Oven-baked goat cheese in tomato basil sauce, served with garlic bread V
Pasta Vegetariana
Fettuccine pasta tossed with spinach, asparagus, Swiss chard, and pea pods in a tomato goat cheese sauce
Pimientos del Piquillo*
Imported Piquillo peppers stuffed with a blend of cheeses and spinach, served with black bean sauce
Salteado de Hortalisas
Sautéed mixed vegetables with an herded tomato sauce
Pincho de Pollo
Grilled chicken tenderloin skewer with chorizo and cumin mayonnaise sauce
Pollo a Limon
Sautéed chicken breast, angel hair pasta and broccoli sereved with lemon cream sauce
Empanada de Buey
Puff pastry filled with ground beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms topped with Monterrey Jack cheese and tomato sauce
Pipirianna de Buey
Sautéed beef skirt steak with Sevillana potatoes, onions and served with Cava cream sauce and Cabrales blue cheese
Pincho de Solomillo
Grilled skewer of beef tenderloin rolled in cracked black pepper, served with onions and horseradish sour cream
Solomillos a la Plancha
Grilled beef tenderloins served with mashed potatoes, drizzled with a red wine sauce
Albondigas con Almendras
Lamb, beef, and pork meatballs served with spicy tomato sauce and toasted almonds
Montaditos de Cerdo
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions on top of croutons with caramelized onions and a lemon marjoram sauce
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
Lightly breaded croquettes of Serrano ham and chicken breast with an herbed tomato sauce
Chorizo Españoles
Grilled assorted Spanish sausages
Dátiles con Tocino
Roasted dates wrapped in bacon
Chuletas de Cordero
Grilled lamb chops served with roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, with a red wine sauce
Gambas a la Plancha
Grilled tiger shrimp in garlic lemon butter
Calamares a la Plancha
Grilled squid with garlic olive oil
Salmón a la Plancha
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with Sauteed vegetables and lemon butter sauce and an alioli
Pulpo con Salsa Verde
Grilled fresh octopus served with potatoes and a spicy green vegetable and pine nut vinaigrette
Vieiras al Albariño
Grilled sea scallops served over Mediterranean cous cous with a tomato butter sauce

Paellas

Originating in its modern form in the mid-19th century near Lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain, Paella quickly became an iconic dish of Valencia and Spain in turn. According to tradition in Valencia, paella is cooked by men over an open fire, fueled by orange and pine branches along with pine cones. This produces an aromatic smoke which infuses the paella. Additionally, dinner guests traditionally eat directly out of the paellera. Add chorizo to any paella for $4.50 ~ bay scallops for $8 ~ 6 shrimp for $12~ 3 oz Lobster for $22. Please allow for up to 45 minutes of cooking time.

Vegetariana
Saffron rice with seasonal vegetables
Compensina
Saffron rice with chicken, chorizo and season vegetables
Valenciana
Saffron rice with chicken, shrimp, mussels, clams
Mariscos
Saffron rice with shrimp, Mussels, clams, scallops and calamari

Specialty Desserts

Tarta de Pera
Almond pound cake with pear served with caramel sauce & ice cream
Delicia de Chocolate
Chocolate terrine with honeyed roasted walnuts and fresh raspberry
Flan del Dia
Flan of the day. GF
Crema Catalana
Creamy vanilla custard with bittersweet chocolate & caramelized sugar topping
Plátano con Helado*
Sautéed banana with pistachios, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Tarta de Pacanas
Cheese cake baked with pecans served with bittersweet chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
Profiteroles del Pirineo
Puff pastries with ice cream & chocolate sauce
Cazuelita de Chocolate
Soft-centered, warm chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream
Churros con Chocolate
Fried dough coated in cinnamon-sugar and served with vanilla ice cream, pistachios, and bittersweet chocolate sauce
Tarta de Chocolate y Caramelo
Warm, bittersweet chocolate and caramel custard, baked in a hazelnut tart crust

What 2,125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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CapttonyC
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Food and drinks outstanding.
S
Susan
Chicago
152 reviews
vip
4.0
152 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
This was a much better experience at this restaurant we had excellent service the food was delicious and we did not have to wait an insane amount of time to get it They have the very best paella
BE
BigEater
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was top notch. Brian was an amazing server
U
Urbanmom
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the hidden gems of the South Loop and downtown in general. Friendly and efficient service, which is hard to get these days. Delicious variety of small plates for sharing. This place would be jammed on the north side. Hot and cold tapas which include yummy sea food dishes. The crab with avocado on toast is amazing! One of our favorite places to visit with family and friends.
BN
BridgetN
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good menu and food. Service was only okay this time.
ES
EmilyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing meal at Tapas Valencia! Everything was delicious. Our waiter Bryan was the highlight of dinner. He was so engaging and took care of our every need. If you go, ask to sit in his section..he will make it a special event❤️
J
Jannie
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Love this place but was crazy busy this time and impossible to hear my dinner companions speak. I will not come on a Friday night again.
CA
ChristaA
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went here before a concert at soldier field. It was a great location as we had a comfortable 15-20 minutes walk from there. The food was excellent with a good selection of tapas and also some entree options. Our server was friendly and helpful, although he didn’t follow up with us much after we ordered. Other servers brought the food and extra water so we were still taken care of. Overall the experience was very good and I look forward to going back!
KL
KyleL
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. There’s a lot of variety on the menu to please everyone.
J
James
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place! Been meaning to try it for a while now and it definitely exceeded my expectations! Great service, atmosphere, and absolutely amazing food!!!
E
Enakshi
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat outside and our waiter was awesone - very attentive, food came out quickly on a friday night. We had ordered 3 tapas and a paella and we could have done without the paella as we were full by that time - we each had a spoonfull and then took it home
JK
JanetK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday here, and everything was AMAZING! All of my friends were impressed by every tapa plate (they wanted to order 2 of each tapa). We ordered about 12 tapas and paella - everything was delicious. The red sangria was also wonderful. The waitress, Sheena was amazing and fun- she made the bday extra special!
JO
JeromyO
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was here with a group of 6 and ordered almost everything on the menu and literally everything we had was great! Good service and not too noisy. The sangria was good, but not great, everything else was fantastic, highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening with great food & service. A little noisy but worth it for the delicious meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was amazing. She was very busy but got all of our food out on time and checked us regularly. Loved it!
S
Susan
Chicago
153 reviews
vip
2.0
153 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious and the server Sheena tried very hard to be attentive but it took over an hour and a half to get any food out of the kitchen We were there for 3 hours I imagine the kitchen was completely understaffed If you have northing to do and not very hungry The paella is delicious but took 2 hours to get it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dinner out with my college age daughter. Great menu and excellent service. We plan to go back.
M
Mercedes
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and the staff and chef did not disappoint! Joaquin was a very attentive server and his suggestions where on point. We most certainly will be back to this charming spot!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Waiter was very passive aggressive and making jokes going too far. I was very uncomfortable and did not enjoy my dining experience at all. Because of her I will not come back anymore as a repeat customer. I don’t even know if she realized how unprofessional she was coming across.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal, great service and beautiful decor
BL
BirdLady
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tasty tapas that are great for sharing with a small or large group. The specialty drinks are good too.
RJ
RodrigoJ
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The paella valenciana was amazing we ordered about 5 tapas dishes and they were amazing… our server was the best I have seen she made our experience worthwhile
MB
MattB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love tapas and this place was fantastic. I really enjoyed the sangria flight. A great idea!
C
Cecilia
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was super friendly and nice. The restaurant was clean, organized, and beautifully designed. Music wasn’t too loud. And the music selection was great! The food was delicious, everything is well worth the price, and it is kid-friendly. My children loved it, and we would definitely eat there again. I was only able to get one photo of the food because we were too quick to jump in when everything started to come out.
JT
JamesT
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Extensive food and drink menu. Great food and great value. A very solid dining option that we will partake of again. Highly recommend.
DQ
DotQuaid
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service is wonderful. The food is incredible. Highly recommend the baked goat cheese and the meatballs especially. Great desserts too.
TK
TimK
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks are spectacular! Choices of both are numerous without being overwhelming. Service is always on point as well.
KH
KimberlyH
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious tapas.
CH
CathyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was excellent! Food delicious. Nice casual atmosphere
KC
KateC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious food and good service. It was a little loud for our group of 6 to be able to talk easily, but we all enjoyed ourselves.
L
Lucky
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was hot and delicious and came out at perfect times. Our server was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. She wanted to know our names and remembered them. I would go again.
MJ
MJ1220
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Grilled calamari was to die for!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and environment! Different than anywhere else we had been too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excelente la atención, celebración del día del padre!🤗todo muy rico y el servicio fue muy rápido!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a wonderful evening out with my daughters. The food was delicious but our server, Shina, made it a night to remember.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best tapas restaurants in chicago - been coming here for more than 5 years and it never disappoints. Great owners
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luv2eatout
Chicago
221 reviews
vip
5.0
221 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The four of us ordered 8 tapas, a variety appealing to each of us, and loved everything. Eight was the correct # for us and we left stuffed. Tapas were paced throughout our time there, which was perfect.
TC
TarellaC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on Father's Day for an early lunch. The service was great and the food was excellent. I will have to come back again soon. Our waiter Bryan was awesome. Very friendly and professional. I don't have one thing to complain about. It was just awesome.
BD
BandD
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have a grand time dining here. The flavors shine. Especially like the Spanish omelette, scallops, eggplant wild mushroom special, and duck confit on toast points.
R
Rax5
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Definitely recommend for special events and for date nights!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tapas Valencia does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tapas Valencia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 842-4444.

Tapas Valencia is rated 4.7 stars by 2125 OpenTable diners.

Tapas Valencia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.