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El Tapeo, Oak Brook, IL

El Tapeo

4.2
4.2
597 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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.

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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 597 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Innovative

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Innovative

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • West Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • West Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Tapeo offers a vibrant Spanish tapas experience on the ninth floor of Le Meridien Hotel. Guests praise the "fantastic service," "delicious tapas," and "spectacular views." The ambiance is lively, making it a "hidden gem" for a memorable dining experience. While some find it pricey, the diverse menu and friendly staff leave a lasting impression.
597 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Shannon

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Michael VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible experience. Poor wine list. We selected a wine, from the list, after a 30 minute wait, we were informed they did not have the wine I ordered. We ordered. Two tapas and a seafood paella. 45 minutes after we ordered, the tapas arrived. Chicken skewers were tepid as was the carne asada. Appeared to have been sitting somewhere. Paella arrived shortly thereafter. 3 shrimp 4 mussels and 4 clams. Rice had no flavor. Appeared to be seasoned with turmeric and no saffron. Really tasted like boiled shrimp and rice not traditional paella seasoning. Actually dish was predominantly rice with few pieces of fish.
    El TapeoResponded on March 20, 2025
    Hi Michael, Thank you for your feedback, I will share this information with our chef. We are celebrating National Paella Day from March 27 to April 5 - order any paella and get a complimentary order of our bacon-wrapped, almond-stuffed dates - Datiles. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Johnny

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious!!!! Everytime me and my wife come here.it's been the same consistency since the first time we can which was 5 years ago we love this place!!!and honestly me and my wife has kinda kept it to ourselves lol. But definitely a must try, you won't be disappointed.
    El TapeoResponded on March 20, 2025
    Johnny, Thank you for your feedback and being a loyal customer ! We are celebrating National Paella Day from March 27 to April 5 - order any paella and get a complimentary order of our bacon-wrapped, almond-stuffed dates - Datiles. We hope to see you again soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. SonaK

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious , definitely worth trying !! The ambience can be made more intimate then it would be a perfect date night place

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What I didn’t know it was on the seventh floor inside the Meridian hotel, and that should be noted because I was driving around and around trying to find it. My GPS couldn’t find it because it was inside of the hotel that should be noted. Thank you

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Chandra

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality mouthwatering cuisine. Welcoming, friendly staff. Nice Ambience.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Morgan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here and we will be back. Lots of different tapas to choose from that will satisfy everyone..from meat, seafood, vegetarian, and gluten free. Service was attentive, drinks were yummy and the food was delish!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Marshall

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El tapeo is a great place for Spanish tapas!My wife and I had a date night there and we are definitely going back in the future! Super friendly staff, and the restaurant is on the 9th floor so it has a good view too.

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  10. James VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maggie was a wonderful server and people were all friendly. Tapas were surprisingly good – some of the best brussels sprouts and churros I’ve ever had! The paella was ok, but I would recommend going with the tapas. Overall, had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend and will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

El Tapeo is rated 4.2 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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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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