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El Tapeo, Oak Brook, IL

El Tapeo

4.1
4.1
582 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
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
    (630) 828-2044
  • 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 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Innovative

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Innovative

  • West Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • West Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Tapeo delights guests with its "hidden gem" quality, offering superb Spanish cuisine like "outstanding" paella and bacon-wrapped dates. Located on the 9th floor of the Le Meridien hotel, it impresses with "great service," a "nice environment," and a scenic view. A must-visit for an "unforgettable experience."

582 Reviews
  1. Frances

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I decided to El Tapeo out for restaurant week. Frankly, we were extremely disappointed in our experience. While we understand how tapas style plates work, that’s fine with us. Not once, but twice a dish we did not order was brought to us (we declined both times) while we waited for our actual dish fish to come out. I had to ask our server twice if it was actually coming out. For references it was a brussel sprout dish, which I imagine doesn’t take 45 minutes to make. It finally came out after we finished our entire meal, without a single apology or notice aside from “it’s still coming.” The experience was underwhelming to say the least

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  2. Eric

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to have dinner, food is good, and so are the drinks

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  3. Jenna

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great staff, Krystal was so kind! Food was just okay, and the ambience overall could have been better. Better music, better lighting etc. felt like a hotel.
    El TapeoResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hi Jenna, Thank you for your review ! We appreciate your kind words about Krystal. As our menu and ambiance continue to evolve, we invite you to return and allow us to improve on your previous experience.

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it!! I didn’t expect to find good Spanish food in the suburbs, and I was so wrong. Totally exceeded my expectations. The paella diablo & queso de cabra were my favorite dishes.
    El TapeoResponded on January 13, 2025
    Paul, Thank you for your review and kind words. We love passing along feedback to our culinary team. Please come see us again soon !

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  5. Michael

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here over multiple years, bacon wrapped dates are by far the best. Each experience was outstanding and as time goes on, quality stays on point.
    El TapeoResponded on January 13, 2025
    Michael, Thank you for your review. We appreciate having such loyal customers over the years. Thank you and come see us again soon !

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  6. Ieshia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited el tapeo with my sisters. We had a great time the ambiance is very nice we had the sangria which was great . The only thing we say is the Gambas should not be Tapas and please serve the gambas with the garlic aioli. We will be retuning again to enjoy. Our waitress was a little confused on the promotion but she was attentive .
    El TapeoResponded on January 13, 2025
    Leshia, Thank you for your feedback. We will share this information with our culinary team. Please come and visit us again soon !

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  7. Luis

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I rarely rate a restaurant this bad but since the moment we arrive the experience was just bad experience. Hostess was probably having a bad day, very bad attitude, waitress were nice. The carpet was very dirty, at least under our table, food from previous customer probably. We arrived with a toddler and had to ask and get the high chair by myself. Very basic breakfast menu, food was ok. Restaurant it’s inside a hotel so nothing beyond from a common hotel restaurant. That was my mistake, to think the restaurant was independent, I was very embarrassed for taking my family there for an anniversary celebration. Unfortunately I can’t recommend.

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  8. Carrie

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a decent experience. Food was good but not overwhelmingly so. Service was very slow overall - our first tapas came before our cocktails. It also took us a long time to be waited on or even greeted. Seems like a staffing issue. Lastly, the wine prices were absurd given the 4 ounce pour they give. Should be 6 oz as standard. I would go back for ambience but nothing here knocked my socks off.

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  9. Grace

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kind of a hidden gem tucked inside the hotel. We were really impressed with the food, so many delicious plates. Absolutely will return.

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  10. Donna

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Every plate was delicious. Chicken skewers were mouth-watering. Enjoyed the experience, and the chairs were very comfortable.

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FAQs

El Tapeo is rated 4.1 stars by 582 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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