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Address:
151 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60654

Neighborhood:
River North

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Cuisine:
Latin / Spanish

Price: $31 to $50

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Tavernita Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.tavernita.com
Email: info@tavernita.com
Phone: (312) 274-1111
Hours of Operation: DINNER Sunday-Monday: 5pm-12am Tuesday-Thursday: 5pm-1am Friday: 5pm-2am Saturday: 5pm-3am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Executive Chef: Ryan Poli
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: LaSalle St
Public Transit: 156 Bus CTA Train: Chicago-Brown Line Grand-Red Line
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet parking available. Street parking & public parking lots available around the area.

A word from Tavernita

Tavernita, a sexy, spirited, modern restaurant that offers dishes inspired in Spanish and Latin flavors. Tavernita brings an innovative beverage program offering selections from all around the world. Designed to encourage sampling and sharing, the small-plate-menu will offer something for every… taste.

The premise of Tavernita is creating a warm and inviting environment to socialize in as well as offering a tailored dining experience where guests can enjoy both an exciting night on the town as well as a casual meal with friends. Continued

Tavernita

3.8

502 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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367 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

367 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot(236)
vibrant bar scene(209)
fit for foodies(202)

good for groups(168)
special occasion(63)
neighborhood gem(45)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (367)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Vibrant New Hot Spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went here because we kept seeing this restaurant top the charts of Chicago restaurant hot lists. The decor is amazing, very modern and trendy. We went at 5:30 on a Saturday because we had to be in the 'burbs by 8pm. By 7pm, the place was completely full! So definitely be sure to get a reservation ahead of time if you're planning to go on a weekend.

The food is tapas style, which we enjoyed because then we could split our choices. We thought our two cold dishes were great, but the Cod and cochetes were just average. And as for sangria, I wouldn't recommend the white, but the red was good.

All in all, definitely a fun scene and worth checking out!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were impressed by Tavernita,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2005

Dined on 04/11/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were impressed by Tavernita, loved Hamachi, artichoke salad, oyster cocktail, fried custard.
Lamb sausage was just ok.The waitress tried a little too hard, and it was hard to hear each other, but god experience overall, we will certainly be back."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Music was very loud and difficult

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Music was very loud and difficult to hold conversation."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very loud young crowd. Probably

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2003

Dined on 04/07/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very loud young crowd. Probably too young for us."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

we had a really good time.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"we had a really good time. The service was exceptional!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The dishes were tasty and,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The dishes were tasty and, at 1 p.m., the place was quiet. But the number of items on the menu is small, so when my wife and I had each had two dishes we had sampled a significant percentage of what was available and so probably would not return.

Tavernita is somewhat out of the way, but if you're going to the Driehaus Museum walk several blocks West on Erie and eat here."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The tables are very close

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The tables are very close together. Definitely make reservations as they filled up fast. A few tapas were very good - Corn bread and pork belly. We did not care for the cod. The service was good."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was delicious and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was delicious and a new take on mexican. Be prepared though when the bill comes, it aint cheap. Not your everyday dinner place, keep for special occasions... or when your dates picking up with check."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not your regular Spanish tapas,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Not your regular Spanish tapas, but very innovative. Tha pok belly sliders are great."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Bad attitude - get over yourselves

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2004

Dined on 03/29/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My friend and I arrived at 7 for an 8:15 reservation due to a change of plans expecting to wait at the bar until 8:15. When I explained our situation to the hostesses they were extremely rude. I tried to explain I was just letting them know we were there, but they acted like we wanted something and were bothering them. The bartenders and drinks were great. At 8:15 she came up to us and said a table was ready but it was going to be in the back room, we would probably have complaints about the noise and space but we HAD to sit there. It was a completely different room from the restaurant and it was horrible. I asked to be sat in one of the many open tables for two in the main area but she said no and walked off without even looking at us"