El Tapeo

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   Luis

   Mexico City

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I rarely rate a restaurant this bad but since the moment we arrive the experience was just bad experience. Hostess was probably having a bad day, very bad attitude, waitress were nice. The carpet was very dirty, at least under our table, food from previous customer probably. We arrived with a toddler and had to ask and get the high chair by myself. Very basic breakfast menu, food was ok. Restaurant it’s inside a hotel so nothing beyond from a common hotel restaurant. That was my mistake, to think the restaurant was independent, I was very embarrassed for taking my family there for an anniversary celebration. Unfortunately I can’t recommend.
   

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   Carrie

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, a decent experience. Food was good but not overwhelmingly so. Service was very slow overall - our first tapas came before our cocktails. It also took us a long time to be waited on or even greeted. Seems like a staffing issue. Lastly, the wine prices were absurd given the 4 ounce pour they give. Should be 6 oz as standard. I would go back for ambience but nothing here knocked my socks off.
   

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   Grace

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Kind of a hidden gem tucked inside the hotel. We were really impressed with the food, so many delicious plates. Absolutely will return.
   

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   Donna

   VIP

   Chicago

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Every plate was delicious. Chicken skewers were mouth-watering. Enjoyed the experience, and the chairs were very comfortable.
   

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   TRACY

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Tapeo for the “Bourbon and Bonfire” experience, and it exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of delightful. We kicked off the evening with some light appetizers that paired perfectly with the bourbon flights. The standout for us was the charcuterie board, which featured an impressive selection of cheeses that complemented the bourbons beautifully. The live music added an incredible atmosphere to the evening, creating a relaxed vibe that made our night even more special. It was the perfect backdrop for good conversation and laughter. As the night progressed, we enjoyed a delicious grilled skirt steak on the patio. The combination of the tender steak and the freshly rolled cigars provided by the restaurant was simply divine! Savoring a cigar while sitting by the bonfires under the crisp fall sky made for a cozy and romantic setting. Overall, Bourbon and Bonfire provided an unforgettable experience.
   

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   Alexander

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were staying at the Le Meridien hotel in Oak Brook and decided to try out El Tapeo. The food and drinks were delicious! Our server was excellent, very attentive and provided good insight when answering our questions! From a value standpoint the price was okay, a dinner will run you $50 to $100 with drinks for 1 person.
   

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   Martina

   Chicago

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful place, little hard to find. They need bigger display outside and inside. We couldn’t even tell which floor to go to. Food and drinks were delicious, but definitely overpriced. Not enough servers, but he did his best.
   

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   Kip

   Nashville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience, albeit we went on a Monday night so it was fairly empty. We had a nice outside view from the 9th floor and the food was good and so was the service.
   

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   Santiago

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   nice environment, excellent service, and great food.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I didn’t realize it was in the 9th floor of the le Meridian hotel. The sign is small on the back end of the hotel. The food was one of the best my party of six ever had for Tapas. The paella was outstanding, incredible and plenty for the six of us. The service was lovely. The view also pleasurable. We all feel we found a hidden gem in the suburbs and will be back. I have already recommended to several friends. We found accidentally while leaving Drury Lane Theatre. Less than 5 minutes away and able to accommodate us with short notice - weekday at 5:00 pm.
    

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