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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

2074 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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2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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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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Popular dishes

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 2,074 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was all great. Our favorite sangria was the pomegranate. Complimentary valet parking was a very welcome surprise.
YM
YumMe
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
No complaints or constructive comments about the service and food. A delicious experience I’ll repeat!
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Amanda
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing, friendly, and communicative, and the hostess was also amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, great atmosphere!
HJ
HumbertoJ
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente paella de mariscos
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
No I just had an okay time
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day PrixFixe meal was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food, and ambiance were simply amazing. Mother’s Day brunch served it purpose and we enjoyed our time there. Looking forward to visiting again.
e
elsam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great will definitely be back the food is great
M
Mathkat
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Shina was the best server I have had in months! She was attentive, personable, and even anticipated our every need. Go for the food. Stay because you feel welcome and taken care of!
DB
DanielB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and friendly staff! The wine flight was fun!
MW
MeganW
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tapas Valencia never disappoints. It starts with the ownership. And they are nothing but 100% committed to making sure everything is wonderful.
E
Ellen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We ate at the bar and ordered from the $3 happy hour (5:00-6:30) menu. We had 7 small plates - all were very tasty - and white wine sangria. We had 4 veggie plates and cheesecake so good choices for a vegetarian. Overall a great experience at a very good price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We made a return trip here after 5 years. It has really grown since our last visit and as amazing as I remembered. It’s a much more happening place! Only dish that’s somewhat changed was the patatas bravas. The chuletas de cordero, pulpo con salsa verde and gambas a la plancha were all amazing. Definitely recommend!
CS
ChristinaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
First time there. Overall it was a good experience.
A
Anhh
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food isn’t worth the tapas prices. Expensive and you don’t get much for what you pay for. This includes flavor. Hard pass.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic service min a lovely warm environment with great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Very flavorful food, great dessert, mediocre drinks
LW
LindaW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would definitely recommend to a friend. In fact I was out with 3 friends and we all have a great time. Our server was friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. We had wonderful food, and just enjoyed our entire meals. We were remarking that the sauces were flavorful and just the right accompaniment for the dishes we ordered. We tried quite a few things, and while none of us drank any alcohol, we can still say for all the food we had, including coffee and dessert, the price was really good.
MS
MelanieS
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrate colleague’s new job and move
CB
CBT1
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here based on previous reviews both on Google and OpenTable, didn't disappoint! The waiter was very helpful recommending various dishes. We had it all including a great Paella that was made in about 30 min. Sangria flight was awesome and a great value as well. Definitely will be back when in the mood for tapas!
EB
EllenB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. The mised drinks, while excellent, were very over-priced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jose and the staff are amazing!
S
Scott
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food that is matched by the fun atmosphere, great vibe and wonderful service. Every dish was delicious.
R
Rita
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful options for great tastes! Share plates for all types
AP
AngieP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. The food, drinks and ambiance were phenomenal!! I will definitely go back. It’s great for date night or an evening out with friends. Kudos!!!
M
Mmaureen
Chicago
168 reviews
vip
5.0
168 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful selection of wine and food topped off by a delicious flan. Perfect!
PS
PaulS
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had friends from Iowa join us and we enjoyed it very much!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
My server, Shin, was excellent. The tapas were overpriced. The shrimp sliders & salad presented well but were bland. However, the scallops were flavorful.
TG
TGuildersleeve
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Outstanding staff at this restaurant. Very helpful with recommendations. I was especially impressed by the server at an adjacent table who learned the names of the 6 guests at the table and had a pretty good handle on who ordered what when the food was brought out, without referring back to her notes. Everything we tried was very good, although I was expecting a bit more seasoning, especially on the vegetables. Overall a good experience that I could do again.
c
cheverlyguy
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Careful and pleasant service, kitchen a little slow but excellent Spanish food.
RR
RachelR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a fantastic group dinner here. Two or three tapas/person was plenty of food for all, and the tapas were delicious. The restaurant was extremely noisy (Friday night), but so were we. I would return.
ES
EricaS
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
While the food was still delish the service was a little slower.
TT
TasteTester
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
This has been one of our favorite local spots since we moved to the S. Loop five years ago and remains high on our neighborhood list for so many reasons: delicious food, friendly staff, warm & friendly room without being too noisy. And now, with an improved craft cocktail list! You were there for us throughout COVID with comforting carryout and we're delighted to see a busy room each time we return in person. Favorites include the Pincho de Solomillo, Patatas Bravas, Champiñones Rellenos, and Gambas a la Plancha. Added Albondigas con Almendras to the list this trip but, to be clear, we've never ordered a dish here we didn't think was tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Tapas Valencia was exceptional, especially our waitress Sheena. She was outstanding, she address us by name and was very attentive. She made sure we were well taken care of, especially the Birthday celebrant. Her personality shined and was very carefree. The food was delicious and the sangria was just right. Ambiance and lighting were perfect. I highly recommend.
MB
MsBey
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
Our server wasn’t very helpful. He rarely came to our table and my order was wrong. I had to get one of the managers to fix my order.
JT
JTsreviews
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and the highest quality of food!
SF
SoupForYou
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, as always!
K
Kimberly
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! I come here every year for my birthday so this year I decided to bring my sister for her birthday! The service is great! The food is perfect! All the way from the presentation, to the temperature to the taste to the potions....everything is PERFECT!!
C
Cecilia
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a festive atmosphere! The flight of sangria was perfect with the many tasty tapas!

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 2074 OpenTable diners.

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

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