Tapas Valencia - Chicago

Delicious food. Great wait staff. Would be an ideal place if we didn't have to ask for the cleaner glasses every time. They need to change their dishwater. Othe... read more Delicious food. Great wait staff. Would be an ideal place if we didn't have to ask for the cleaner glasses every time. They need to change their dishwater. Otherwise, a great place.. Would still recommend for food and ambiance.

Tasty takes on tiny plates! Great for larger parties to share and talk. Went with a group that I was meeting for the first time, and left fast friends. You don'... read more Tasty takes on tiny plates! Great for larger parties to share and talk. Went with a group that I was meeting for the first time, and left fast friends. You don't get that type of experience at other restaurants. The food was amazing, and there is a lot of variety.

I loved the tapas. I was not expecting the tortilla española to be ice cold. Room temperature would have been fine. Ice cold eas a bit shocking. We also ordered... read more I loved the tapas. I was not expecting the tortilla española to be ice cold. Room temperature would have been fine. Ice cold eas a bit shocking. We also ordered salmon, patatas bravas (my favorite! and queso de cabra. All were accompanied by a flight of sangria. The white wine with peach was the best!

Expensive! The portions are decent, and the food tastes good. I had the Paella Camposina, which is a vegetable paella; it was alright, but I've had better. The... read more Expensive! The portions are decent, and the food tastes good. I had the Paella Camposina, which is a vegetable paella; it was alright, but I've had better. The skirt steak was excellent, especially paired with the roasted red peppers. The croquettes were absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding as well, so my only real complaint is the high price. I'm not entirely sure I would label it as completely authentic Spanish cuisine, but it comes pretty close. We used to be fans of Cafe Ibérico, which has now closed, so this is our second choice!

The service was outstanding! The live music was so enjoyable. Selection and food was very good. Looking forward to going again! read more The service was outstanding! The live music was so enjoyable. Selection and food was very good. Looking forward to going again!