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Tapas Valencia

Name: Tapas Valencia
Address: 1530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60605
Telephone: (312) 842-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2140 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Located in Chicago’s South loop, we offer creative Spanish tapas, unique cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with walls adorned in multi-colored mosaic artwork reminiscent of the art of the great Spanish artists Joan Miro and Antoni Gaudí! Whether you’re dining with friends and family, exploring on a first date, or planning your next big event, Tapas Valencia is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. We carry on the tradition of great food and service that was started at our original location, Mesón Sabika in Naperville.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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Other options

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Carry out Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 842-4444
Website
http://www.tapasvalencia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Crispin Plata and Ofni Perez
Catering
Please contact the event department at 630.983.3000x1
Private party facilities
Tapas Valencia offers unique options to host events up to 200 guests, with a required food & beverage minimum. We can also accommodate a semi-private area for your event in our main dining room or bar area. Please contact our event department for more details and/or to schedule a personal tour at (630) 983-3000.
Private party contact
Events Coordinator: (630) 983-3000

Location
1530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
State and Roosevelt
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking Available
Public transit
CTA bus: King Drive-3, State-29, Archer-62; Red/Orange/Green Line "L" stop: Roosevelt
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Complimentary Traditional Thanksgiving dinner
Nov 24, 2022 only
Every year we give away thousands of traditional To-Go Thanksgiving dinners for those in need. Please make a reservation for the timeslot of your choice with how many dinners you would like. Then arrive at the time slot you chose to pick up your dinners that day. Please call us directly to make a reservation for the time slots at 312.842.4444 .

Ensalada de la Casa*
Mixed greens with Mozzarella cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion and sherry balsamic vinaigrette.
Cabrales*
Mixed greens topped with Cabrales blue cheese and honeyed walnuts with a sherry vinaigrette.
Remolacha*
Gold and red beets with lamb's ear lettuce, honeyed walnuts, Manchego cheese and a lemon mayonnaise dressing

Cold Tapas

The Item with a symbol (*) used to mark, it may modified to Gluten Free or Vegan. please ask the the wait staff to guide you

Tortilla Española
Combination plate of traditional Spanish omelet of potatoes and onion, and vegetarian omelet served with mixed greens and sherry balsamic vinaigrette.
Aceitunas Aliñadas
Marinated Spanish olives
Patatas con Alioli
Robust garlic potato salad
Queso con Pacanas
Goat cheese rolled in crushed toasted pecans, red wine poached pear slices and toast points, drizzled with honey
Jamón Serrano
Traditional Serrano ham with Manchego cheese, tomatoes, and toast points
Jamon Iberico
Acorn-fed Iberico Bellota ham aged a minimum of 36 months, served with tomato concasse, minced garlic, and toast points
Salmón Curado con Queso*
House-cured Atlantic salmon rolled with dill cream cheese served on toast points spread with sour cream
Salpicón de Mariscos
Chilled seafood medley with bell peppers, cilantro, onions, lemon juice, and sherry vinegar and olive oil GF
Tostada con Centollo*
Toast Points topped avocado relish and Alaskan King crab meat
Pollo al Curry
Chicken curry salad with red grapes and celery

Hot Tapas

The Item with a symbol (*) used to mark, it may modified to Gluten Free or Vegan. please ask the the wait staff to guide you

Alcachofas a la Mostaza*
Grilled artichoke hearts and spinach in a honey Dijon mustard sauce
Patatas Bravas*
Spicy potatoes with Manchego cheese
Champiñones Rellenos
Stuffed mushroom caps filled with Manchego cheese & spinach, served with tomato basil sauce
Queso de Cabra
Oven-baked goat cheese in tomato basil sauce, served with garlic bread V
Pasta Vegetariana
Fettuccine pasta tossed with spinach, asparagus, Swiss chard, and pea pods in a tomato goat cheese sauce
Pimientos del Piquillo*
Imported Piquillo peppers stuffed with a blend of cheeses and spinach, served with black bean sauce
Salteado de Hortalisas
Sautéed mixed vegetables with an herded tomato sauce
Pincho de Pollo
Grilled chicken tenderloin skewer with chorizo and cumin mayonnaise sauce
Pollo a Limon
Sautéed chicken breast, angel hair pasta and broccoli sereved with lemon cream sauce
Empanada de Buey
Puff pastry filled with ground beef tenderloin and wild mushrooms topped with Monterrey Jack cheese and tomato sauce
Pipirianna de Buey
Sautéed beef skirt steak with Sevillana potatoes, onions and served with Cava cream sauce and Cabrales blue cheese
Pincho de Solomillo
Grilled skewer of beef tenderloin rolled in cracked black pepper, served with onions and horseradish sour cream
Solomillos a la Plancha
Grilled beef tenderloins served with mashed potatoes, drizzled with a red wine sauce
Albondigas con Almendras
Lamb, beef, and pork meatballs served with spicy tomato sauce and toasted almonds
Montaditos de Cerdo
Grilled pork tenderloin medallions on top of croutons with caramelized onions and a lemon marjoram sauce
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
Lightly breaded croquettes of Serrano ham and chicken breast with an herbed tomato sauce
Chorizo Españoles
Grilled assorted Spanish sausages
Dátiles con Tocino
Roasted dates wrapped in bacon
Chuletas de Cordero
Grilled lamb chops served with roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, with a red wine sauce
Gambas a la Plancha
Grilled tiger shrimp in garlic lemon butter
Calamares a la Plancha
Grilled squid with garlic olive oil
Salmón a la Plancha
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with Sauteed vegetables and lemon butter sauce and an alioli
Pulpo con Salsa Verde
Grilled fresh octopus served with potatoes and a spicy green vegetable and pine nut vinaigrette
Vieiras al Albariño
Grilled sea scallops served over Mediterranean cous cous with a tomato butter sauce

Paellas

Originating in its modern form in the mid-19th century near Lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain, Paella quickly became an iconic dish of Valencia and Spain in turn. According to tradition in Valencia, paella is cooked by men over an open fire, fueled by orange and pine branches along with pine cones. This produces an aromatic smoke which infuses the paella. Additionally, dinner guests traditionally eat directly out of the paellera. Add chorizo to any paella for $4.50 ~ bay scallops for $8 ~ 6 shrimp for $12~ 3 oz Lobster for $22. Please allow for up to 45 minutes of cooking time.

Vegetariana
Saffron rice with seasonal vegetables
Compensina
Saffron rice with chicken, chorizo and season vegetables
Valenciana
Saffron rice with chicken, shrimp, mussels, clams
Mariscos
Saffron rice with shrimp, Mussels, clams, scallops and calamari

Specialty Desserts

Tarta de Pera
Almond pound cake with pear served with caramel sauce & ice cream
Delicia de Chocolate
Chocolate terrine with honeyed roasted walnuts and fresh raspberry
Flan del Dia
Flan of the day. GF
Crema Catalana
Creamy vanilla custard with bittersweet chocolate & caramelized sugar topping
Plátano con Helado*
Sautéed banana with pistachios, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Tarta de Pacanas
Cheese cake baked with pecans served with bittersweet chocolate sauce and caramel sauce
Profiteroles del Pirineo
Puff pastries with ice cream & chocolate sauce
Cazuelita de Chocolate
Soft-centered, warm chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream
Churros con Chocolate
Fried dough coated in cinnamon-sugar and served with vanilla ice cream, pistachios, and bittersweet chocolate sauce
Tarta de Chocolate y Caramelo
Warm, bittersweet chocolate and caramel custard, baked in a hazelnut tart crust

What 2,140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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AleP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Juan was a great server! Great tapas selection and drinks!
S
Susan
Chicago
154 reviews
vip
3.0
154 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was excellent as usual but lots of drama and confusion when we asked for separate checks Never an issue in the past but policy must have changed And we were not told until we got the check We prefer separate checks so drinkers can relax and order whatever they like Being told when we asked for them when we ordered would have saved time and hassle when trying to leave
l
luv2eatout
Chicago
222 reviews
vip
4.0
222 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our food (multiple tapas and one entree) was outstanding - bacon wrapped dates are "to die for". Once we got the attention of someone service was outstanding. Our reservation was for 5:30pm, but it wasn't until 5:50 that we actually got a service to give us the menu of wines by the glass and could order drinks. By then we already knew what tapas we wanted to order. The reason for the delay was that we arrived right at a shift change and that many after Bears game people had arrived without reservations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as always!
AC
AlistairC
Cleveland
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
A little noisy and a large place. A little on the pricey side and service a little slow.
KT
KirstinT
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sam our server was wonderful- helpful but not hovering. We had a full table of 8 and the restaurant was not crowded; nice atmosphere; casual and relaxed fun. The food was fantastic. Flavorful but not over the top on preparation; the chef is not trying to make a statement where it's not needed! it's tapas, people! Delicious, simple food! We were visiting from out of town but would make it a point to come again.
SH
SteveH
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Our server was very attentive, but he did have to take care of outdoor and indoor seating. We always love the food at Tapas Valencia.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was mine and my sister‘s birthday, food was good atmosphere was great, sangria was very good. We were a little bit unhappy about receiving the house birthday dessert with no candles and no happy birthday sung from staff but it seemed everyone around us that was celebrating a birthday got the dessert with candles and the staff sung. 😕
MT
MimiTT
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious drinks, food and great ambiance. Outdoor seating was wonderful. Thanks for the hospitality!
l
ladybird
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was great! I went for my birthday and had an amazing experience. I can't wait to go back!
c
catmandu
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cute restaurant in a quite block in south loop. Service was personable and helped us navigate the extensive tapas menu. The food was incredible, even the complimentary olives were delicious! And the dessert did not disappoint! Definitely my new go to for tapas in the city!
IM
ItalianMama
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have been coming to Tapas Valencia off and on for years and have always enjoyed the small, tasty tapas dishes. Last night they were exceptionally good. There are always dishes on the menu for every taste and budget. A great neighborhood asset for a special occasion, regular dining, or just a drink and small tasty bite at the bar.
RB
RitaB
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was memorable, service was outstanding, Sunday late afternoon provided a quiet atmosphere to enjoy the space and background music.
MS
MatthewS
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far the best tapas I have ever had. The seafood was spectacular. I will definitely be coming back.
EC
ErikC
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
It did not feel like Spanish food at all. Croquetas in tomato sauce? That’s a NO NO. Hardly any rice in the Paella, tried compensating it with excessive amount of scallops. Queso de Cabra submerged in tomato sauce again? A waste of Queso de Cabra.
j
jazintellect
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great atmosphere. A wonderful place for a private dinner or a lovely group meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although Tapas Valencia is one of our go to restaurants, this was a social occasion. The other 3 diners were enjoying their first meal at a restaurant in almost 3 years. Because of this restaurants cleaning protocols and other safety measures, they choose this to be their first dining experience !
R
Rian
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town for a concert and decided to grab an early dinner at Tapas Valencia. Our server, Bryan, was extremely friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly, as you might expect at a tapas restaurant, and everything was delicious. Would highly recommend.
DH
DaliaH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious Tapas the menu has extraordinary flavor
A
Alamo
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Awesome ambiance and service. This is a must see in the south loop. The beef skewer, goat cheese and tomato dip, and empanada were solid.
NO
NormaO
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Queso de cabra is amazing, a must try. The paella was decent. Gonna try something different when I return for some queso de cabra.
CC
CapttonyC
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Food and drinks outstanding.
S
Susan
Chicago
155 reviews
vip
4.0
155 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
This was a much better experience at this restaurant we had excellent service the food was delicious and we did not have to wait an insane amount of time to get it They have the very best paella
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Urbanmom
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the hidden gems of the South Loop and downtown in general. Friendly and efficient service, which is hard to get these days. Delicious variety of small plates for sharing. This place would be jammed on the north side. Hot and cold tapas which include yummy sea food dishes. The crab with avocado on toast is amazing! One of our favorite places to visit with family and friends.
BE
BigEater
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was top notch. Brian was an amazing server
BN
BridgetN
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good menu and food. Service was only okay this time.
ES
EmilyS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing meal at Tapas Valencia! Everything was delicious. Our waiter Bryan was the highlight of dinner. He was so engaging and took care of our every need. If you go, ask to sit in his section..he will make it a special event❤️
J
Jannie
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Love this place but was crazy busy this time and impossible to hear my dinner companions speak. I will not come on a Friday night again.
CA
ChristaA
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went here before a concert at soldier field. It was a great location as we had a comfortable 15-20 minutes walk from there. The food was excellent with a good selection of tapas and also some entree options. Our server was friendly and helpful, although he didn’t follow up with us much after we ordered. Other servers brought the food and extra water so we were still taken care of. Overall the experience was very good and I look forward to going back!
KL
KyleL
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. There’s a lot of variety on the menu to please everyone.
J
James
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place! Been meaning to try it for a while now and it definitely exceeded my expectations! Great service, atmosphere, and absolutely amazing food!!!
E
Enakshi
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat outside and our waiter was awesone - very attentive, food came out quickly on a friday night. We had ordered 3 tapas and a paella and we could have done without the paella as we were full by that time - we each had a spoonfull and then took it home
JK
JanetK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday here, and everything was AMAZING! All of my friends were impressed by every tapa plate (they wanted to order 2 of each tapa). We ordered about 12 tapas and paella - everything was delicious. The red sangria was also wonderful. The waitress, Sheena was amazing and fun- she made the bday extra special!
JO
JeromyO
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was here with a group of 6 and ordered almost everything on the menu and literally everything we had was great! Good service and not too noisy. The sangria was good, but not great, everything else was fantastic, highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening with great food & service. A little noisy but worth it for the delicious meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was amazing. She was very busy but got all of our food out on time and checked us regularly. Loved it!
S
Susan
Chicago
155 reviews
vip
2.0
155 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food5service4ambience5
The food was delicious and the server Sheena tried very hard to be attentive but it took over an hour and a half to get any food out of the kitchen We were there for 3 hours I imagine the kitchen was completely understaffed If you have northing to do and not very hungry The paella is delicious but took 2 hours to get it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dinner out with my college age daughter. Great menu and excellent service. We plan to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Waiter was very passive aggressive and making jokes going too far. I was very uncomfortable and did not enjoy my dining experience at all. Because of her I will not come back anymore as a repeat customer. I don’t even know if she realized how unprofessional she was coming across.
M
Mercedes
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and the staff and chef did not disappoint! Joaquin was a very attentive server and his suggestions where on point. We most certainly will be back to this charming spot!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tapas Valencia does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tapas Valencia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 842-4444.

Tapas Valencia is rated 4.7 stars by 2140 OpenTable diners.

Tapas Valencia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.