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Bryan/College Station's Corner Of Spanish Cuisine  - Elia Cafe Tapas Bar, Bryan, TX

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.6
4.6
142 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Join us for a culinary journey through Spain at Elia Cafe Tapas Bar. Our delectable tapas, paella, sangria, and mouthwatering dishes will transport you to the heart of Spain. Enjoy a glass of wine from our distinctive wine selection to bring out the flavors in every bite. Located in the beautiful Old Bryan Marketplace, Downtown Bryan's historic building dating back to 1910, the warm ambiance and relaxed elegance of our restaurant will have you feeling right at home. And, to make your experience even more special, we offer live music every weekend. Come for the food, stay for the music, and leave with unforgettable memories.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tani Family
  • Private party facilities
    We specialize in private events, from weddings, baby showers, and first communions, to business dinners, recitals and fundraisers. We have a variety of private rooms to offer our guests.
  • Area
    Bryan
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Texas

    Best Ambience

  • Central Texas

    Great for brunch

  • Central Texas

    Healthy

  • Central Texas

    Hot spot

  • Central Texas

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Texas

    Lively

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Ambience

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Value

  • College Station / Bryan

    Healthy

  • College Station / Bryan

    Hot spot

  • College Station / Bryan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • College Station / Bryan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia Cafe Tapas Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "fabulous food, excellent service, and amazing ambience." Guests rave about the "wonderful live music" and "inviting atmosphere." While some dishes like paella have mixed reviews, standout items include "delicious empanadas and croquettes." Perfect for a special occasion or romantic evening.
142 Reviews
  1. Cody & Holly

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Super cute place in Brysn - atmosphere was nice but the noise level was so much that we almost couldn't talk at our table. Calamari was cut a bit thin for our liking and we prefer our scallops seared but overall the food was also very good. We had four tapas and then shared a small paella.

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  2. A VIP

    Central Texas40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, delicious food. Will certainly return.

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  3. Gerald

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ery well prepared soup, salads, tapas and dessert. Wait staff was very attentive and explained the menu very well.

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  4. Cinda

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb chops rocked! You won’t be disappointed! A nice experience.

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  5. Walter VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and pleasant atmosphere. The service was great.

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  6. Debbie VIP

    Dallas37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu items! First time trying this restaurant while traveling. So many great choices.

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  7. Kate

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous. Great good, great atmosphere. Just lovely.

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  8. Danny

    Houston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends enjoyed their lunches. I ordered the paella! The rice was good, however the seafood was rubbery! There was not enough eatable seafood in the dish and there was only one shrimp in the entire dish. The dessert was delicious.

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  9. Xavier

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabolous, great food and ambience. It is now top 5 places for me at CS / Bryan.

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  10. Edward

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The few complaints should be tempered with- it was Valentine’s weekend, the restaurant was packed and they were still making everything happen. The meal was great! Mushrooms, beet salad, and lamb- all awesome! Paella and scallops- a little overdone. I am sure the kitchen was overwhelmed. They got the order right and kept the food coming out so, they deserve recognition for their hard work. We arrived on time for our reservation but had about a 15 minute wait before we were seated. Axle our waiter was well informed, made excellent suggestions, had a great sense of humor, and was witty even with a crushing load. In my opinion, great job Elias. We will definitely visit again.

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FAQs

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (979) 485-5595.

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803-3927

Additional information

  • Area
    Bryan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tani Family
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We specialize in private events, from weddings, baby showers, and first communions, to business dinners, recitals and fundraisers. We have a variety of private rooms to offer our guests.
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