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El Tapeo, Oak Brook, IL

El Tapeo

4.4 (604)
$50 and over
Spanish
2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Romantic
El Tapeo celebrates the bold flavours of a modern Spanish kitchen with a simple, ingredient-driven menu. More than just a restaurant, El Tapeo provides the ultimate gathering place for family and friends to enjoy Spanish-inspired sharable plates, vibrant cocktails and a global wine list designed with every palate in mind. Our team’s mission is dedicated to sparking connections between family, friends and the community through spirited food and wine.

El Tapeo is located on the 9th floor of Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. All diners receive complimentary valet parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lounge Hours Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    William Bothell
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Brook
  • Cross street
    22nd
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking. Valet is available for $5.00.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Offers

  • $10 Off on Paella Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Enjoy our rich Spanish Paella on Mondays and receive $10 off on orders for 2 or more guests. Choose from four different paellas including Carne (braised short rib), Diablo (spicy chorizo, shrimp, and chicken), Verduras (vegetables), and Mariscos (seafood). And, on Paella Mondays we offer our house-made Sangria $7 per glass.

    $10 Off on Paella Mondays Photo
  • Complimentary Charcuterie Board - Ladies Night Out

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Ladies, join us in El Tapeo Lounge on Thursdays for Ladies Night Out from 4 pm - 7 pm and receive a complimentary charcuterie board, half priced bottles of wine, and tapas specials. A drawing is held at 7 pm for bottles of wine and gift certificates. Reservations are recommended.

    Complimentary Charcuterie Board - Ladies Night Out Photo

What 604 people are saying

El Tapeo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • West Suburbs

    Romantic

  • West Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Tapeo offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and "mouthwatering cuisine." Located on the 9th floor, it boasts "nice views" over Oak Brook. The restaurant is perfect for date nights, with standout dishes like "bacon wrapped dates" and "really good red sangria." However, some find the tapas less authentic compared to traditional Spanish flavors.

604 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The paella was disappointing not layered with flavors

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  2. Diane VIP

    Chicago39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time experience. Enjoyed having a window seat! Service was excellent. Food was all very good with one minor issue. We had the Dates, Artichokes, Beef Empanadas and Chicken Kabobs, Tangerine Sorbet (yummy). The Chicken kabobs even with the Chimichurri was very bland and dry. Hard to eat and hard to remove from the skewer. We enjoyed everything else. A nice glass of wine and a Modelo rounded out our meal with a cup of (good) coffee. We will be back.

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  3. John

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice views on the 9th floor overlooking Oak Brook. However the food didn't taste like traditional tapas we usually have in Spain. They were out of two items completely (despite being the only clients in the restaurant). We had an allergy at our table and several items were brought out that contained the allergy item without the waiter having told in advance that they were pre-made and couldn't take it out. Overall don't plan to return.

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  4. Joan VIP

    Wisconsin32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tasteful and prepared perfectly. Our server helped us with our choices

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  5. Angeles

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything I ordered was amazing and really good red sangria, too.

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  6. Daiana VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Nice place for a date! They have great sangrias!!

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  7. Chuck

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat (party of 6) next to the window that provided an overlook of Oak Brook from the 9th floor. The server, Crystal, was very attentive. We had 3 different paella's and a bunch of tapas. It was the perfect atmosphere for 6 friends to get together and catch up.

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  8. James

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Enjoyed the time with my girlfriend, we will be back. Easy choice when staying at Le Méridien.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Michael, took very good care of us, and made great suggestions for what to order. My favorite was the chicken empanadas. They were very flavorful and the pastry was light and flaky. My husband’s favorite was the short rib flatbread. Also very tasty and filling.

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  10. Shannon

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat at the bar and had to repeatedly ask for service?! Water glasses empty. Multiple used plates. Refill on Sangria. The carne asada was good, but the rest of our order wasn’t anything special. The artichokes looked nothing like the photo on their menu, which was a shame. Glad we tried it, but will not be returning.

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FAQs

El Tapeo is rated 4.4 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for El Tapeo

2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Additional information

  • Cross street
    22nd
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Brook
  • Hours of operation
    Lounge Hours Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking. Valet is available for $5.00.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Bothell
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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