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Tapas Valencia

4.7
4.7
2308 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
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

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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Dining areas

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–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 842-4444
  • 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
  • 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<br /><br />*Valet Service Temporarily Suspended*<br />For the everyone's safety, the building has scheduled improvements for our garage starting 9/11/2023 until further notice. We will inform you when valet service has returned. We anticipate the work to be done within the next 2 months. Thank you for your patience.
  • 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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What 2,308 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

2,308 Reviews
  1. ChicagoElle

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every small plate was delicious! Presentation was well done, Service was excellent, and the bill surprised me, it was actually much less than I estimated and we ate a lot of yummy food. If you order a pitcher of Sangria, you may think it’s too little for two people, however, it’s a magic pitcher, we just kept pouring.

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  2. Ddisney

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Visiting Chicago and staying on Magnificent Mile. Wanted tapas and checked menu of multiple places, trying for closer to hotel. None of the others had the full tapas menu like this restaurant. A bit of a walk to get to, but DEFINITELY worth it. Highly recommend if you want delicious tapas in a wonderful atmosphere with attentive staff. Plus you can easily have tasty dessert when you’re stuffed, knowing you’ll walk off the calories 😉

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  3. Ks24

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food, service, and happy hour deals at the bar

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  4. Craig

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great variety on menu. Food was well prepared and the service was very good.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tapas Valencia was incredible. We don't eat meat and were thrilled with how many options there were for us to have on the Sunday brunch menu. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was outstanding. We were already planning when to come back before we had even left!

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  6. AnnaG

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Margarita was an excellent server. So sweet, attentive, efficient. This was our first time dining here and we were blown away! The grilled calamari was to die for. Sangria on point. We will be back!

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  7. AdrienneH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit and it was excellent. We ordered 7 dishes and they were all more delicious than expected. All of the wait staff including the manager were exceptionally nice and attentive without seeming ingenuine.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and wonderful service! Empanadas were outstanding!

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  9. MariaD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been searching for a restaurant that had good paella for quite some time and today I discovered Tapas Valencia. I made a reservation and when we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated right away. Our waiter was Johan. He was very pleasant and professional. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms and empanadas to start, which were delicious. Our entree was the Mariscos Paella which was fantastic!! It had lots of seafood in it and the flavors were spot on. I definitely will return to try out other things in the menu.

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  10. AndreaD

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are visiting from San Francisco, and I had read about Tapas Valencia. It is a beautiful restaurant with an authentic Spanish feel. Each of our choices were terrific. The Gazpacho was creamy with blue cheese, and each bite brought various tastes. The lamb chops, scallops, the appetizers could not have been tastier. The service was friendly and most attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  11. JeromeP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very good experience overall. We ate outside on the patio. The atmosphere was pleasant and the noise level not too high despite the close proximity of State St traffic. Great selection of Spanish wines. Food was not outstanding but above average compared to other tapas restaurants I tried in Chicago. Attentive service. I would definitely go back. One of the best restaurants in that neighborhood.

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  12. Noir

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to thei restaurant many times and it never fails on its service and food. We always come back here.

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  13. UlsenA

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been here 4 times with different people. The service and food is great.

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  14. ChicagoBest

    Chicago

    88 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food lacked some flavor, being a Tapas restaurant was a bit disappointed compared to others we've visited. It's worth trying, but keep your expectations at a minimum! Service was great, sangrías were delicious, try the flight so you can try some of their flavors! Pomegranate and pear was best choice for us..

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  15. dnice2b

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food is always great and the cocktails are wicked. Great place for a group gathering.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent tapas and great service- enjoyed a leisurely dinner.

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  17. RobotLemur

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to this restaurant every time we're in Chicago! It's an absolute gem!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening! All the staff was very welcoming and Joaquin (our server) was very nice and very attentive. Thanks!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great dinner with friends and family. We really enjoyed the food. We had a vegetarian with us, and she has lots of options.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best food!! Love the salmon, goat cheese are my favorites

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It's our favorite Spanish restaurant. The food is fabulous. It was a very busy night, so even the manager was taking our order. Spice and Ice cocktail is the best!

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  22. Delicious

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Enjoyed the food and the ambience; terrific service.

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  23. Chicagodiner

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    We had a reservation before a show and got caught in terrible traffic. We called to say we would be 5 min late. They said they would not hold the table after 15 min. We said we did not want to walk 20 min there if there would not be a table and she told us we will it save it. We did walk over to see if we could still eat. When we got there we were again reminded about the 15 min policy. The restaurant was not even half full and by the time we finished we left it was still only half full. Not sure why we were not told on the phone that they would try to seat us.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a late night dinner with our kids. The food was absolutely spot on, the Sangria was lovely, and our server was wonderful. There is an egg allergy in our family and they were extremely responsive to that.

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  25. Deeliscious

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very flavorful tapas, excellent service, would definitely return and try more options also! One of our favorites: patatas bravas!

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  26. Juang

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Everything was great. Second time coming back and love the goat cheese, dates and so good and empanadas are fire 👌🏽 Sangria is so good

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  27. edsmom

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tapas are excellent. Don’t pass up the dates or potato salad. Had an excellent ciprhiana (sp?) Our friends loved it all as well

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  28. Susan

    Chicago

    184 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food has always been outstanding. but in the past the service was not it was spotty at best BUT today the service was outstanding. Our server Joaquín was wonderful. :))) Everyone was friendly we were greeted upon arrival. It was like a totally different experience of hospitality. Noticeable. Different and very appreciated 

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  29. EricaA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food service and ambiance. I wish the portion sizes were a little bit bigger 🙏🏾.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Just go. You won’t regret it. I go here at least once a quarter and they never disappoint.

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  31. AlexC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    I took my wife here for an anniversary dinner. The food is really good. They have decent portion sizes and it is flavorful. Where this restaurant lacks is its service. Our server messed up multiple times but two stand out. We ordered a red wine flight and received a flight of sangria. After explaining we did not want the sangria, he brought the wine flight (4 glasses) and just put them down on the table. When we asked what wine was what, he just looked at us as if we were the ones that messed up. Finally a manager just so happened to walk by and brought us the bartender who poured the wine and then explained it (Which he did thoroughly). The second large mess up is the waiter forgot a whole dish. This dish was the main portion of our meal, but because he did not even put it into the system, the food was not going to come out for another 20 minutes. We just decided to scratch it and deal with it. They did try to make it up with complimentary cheap prossecco, but the damage was already done. This restaurant wants to be a finer dining experience, but their service needs to drastically improve. If you are okay with not great service or sitting at the bar, I would recommend this place.

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  32. AlvaroM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    La comida está muy buena,pero está más caro que en Café Ibérico. Son algo exagerados los precios

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  33. ChristinaE

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I am all about tapas and regularly seek out tapas when traveling because I know what I’ll get and love trying lots of different foods. These are not tapas. A lemon chicken tapa with Angel hair pasta was nothing more than a Olive Garden chicken and noddle the size of an entree. The steak with peppers was flavorless and overcooked/tough. Standout was the the baked goat cheese. That was the best thing we had. Everything else was a huge miss and just disappointing. Serving sizes and prices are just off and not in line with Spanish tapas.

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  34. BarbM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and server was fantastic- very attentive.

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  35. LorraineB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food for value ; service top notch and informative. Fun and not loud

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  36. poeticj

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, great service! Highly recommend it! A lovely gem on the south side!

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  37. LThomas

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Restaurant has been around for years and still serves tasty dishes amidst a nice ambiance. Dining outdoors was nice. Drink options are many and good. Service is also good. Enjoyable evening.

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  38. PKdiner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great all around, as usual. Great service, food, ambiance, decor, etc.

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  39. steve

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Spanish food. Very nice and efficient staff. Great variety of hot and cold tapas. Enough variety that my whole picky family has items they can order and share. Highly recommend.

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  40. Bettsy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Server was very friendly and helpful. Went for fathers days and wasn’t extremely busy or noisy.

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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 2308 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tapas Valencia

1530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State and Roosevelt
  • Neighborhood
    South Loop
  • 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–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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*Valet Service Temporarily Suspended*For the everyone's safety, the building has scheduled improvements for our garage starting 9/11/2023 until further notice. We will inform you when valet service has returned. We anticipate the work to be done within the next 2 months. Thank you for your patience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Crispin Plata and Ofni Perez
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (312) 842-4444
  • 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
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