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Bryan/College Station's Corner Of Spanish Cuisine  - Elia Cafe Tapas Bar, Bryan, TX

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.6 (163)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803-3927

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About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Join us for a culinary journey through Spain at Elia Cafe Tapas Bar. Our delectable tapas, paella, sangria, and mouthwatering dishes will transport you to the heart of Spain. Enjoy a glass of wine from our distinctive wine selection to bring out the flavors in every bite. Located in the beautiful Old Bryan Marketplace, Downtown Bryan's historic building dating back to 1910, the warm ambiance and relaxed elegance of our restaurant will have you feeling right at home. And, to make your experience even more special, we offer live music every weekend. Come for the food, stay for the music, and leave with unforgettable memories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tani Family
  • Private party facilities
    We specialize in private events, from weddings, baby showers, and first communions, to business dinners, recitals and fundraisers. We have a variety of private rooms to offer our guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Bryan
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 163 people are saying

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Texas

    Great for brunch

  • Central Texas

    Healthy

  • Central Texas

    Hot spot

  • Central Texas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Texas

    Lively

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Overall

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Service

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Ambiance

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Value

  • College Station / Bryan

    Good for groups

  • College Station / Bryan

    Healthy

  • College Station / Bryan

    Hot spot

  • College Station / Bryan

    Neighborhood gem

  • College Station / Bryan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia Cafe Tapas Bar is a delightful spot for authentic Spanish tapas with "excellent service" and a "charming atmosphere". Guests love the "amazing" empanadas and sangria. The ambience is enhanced by live Spanish guitar music, offering a perfect setting to relax. Despite occasional wait times, "great food" and friendly staff ensure a memorable visit.
163 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m happy to write a rave review about Elia’s. Best place in town for a husband and wife dinner date or with a group of friends. The restaurant is not a large box noisy restaurant, but a thoughtfully architectural interior designed restaurant. The grand piano player fills the air quietly with calming music so the entire date night experience can be enjoyable while eating the delicious, very very very delicious, satisfying and generously portioned plated food. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and very courteous. The hostess wanted us to be happy with our table location. The only downside is the cafe style metal chairs. Not all the chairs are metal cafe style, only a few in which my husband can’t sit in bc he is recovering from a broken tailbone, but that’s just him. Other seating is very comfortable. Again the hostess wants to please, so speak up if you can’t sit on metal. The cocktails, desserts and coffee are delicious. Best coffee and desserts in town.

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  2. Adam

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service , will continue to come back

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  3. Amy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent ambience. The food was AMAZING. We will be back — as often as we can!!!

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  4. SALLY

    Houston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mother’s Day brunch, not a large selection and would have preferred their lunch menu. Food was okay, I wouldn’t order what I selected normally. If there is a next time, I won’t choose to come when they have “limited” menu options. Of course very crowded and took longer than desired, had 11:30am reservations and left at 1:00pm without ordering dessert.

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  5. Amy

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Graduation celebration and couldn't be more pleased with the meal! We started with a couple of tapas. The empanadas were particularly tasty. Entrees were great~ pasta, pecan chicken, lamb chops and duck. All great!

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  6. ARLENE

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall not a good experience. It wasn't that crowded when we got there, but the wait time for the food was long even though they had a set lunch menu for the day. Our water was never refilled unless we had to flag down a waiter. The tapas were relatively very small in serving size for the price which was almost the price of an entree. The food was just OK, but the angel hair with shrimp was really bad -- the shrimp was good, but I felt the angel hair had water sauce! It literally tasted like it was in water! Sorry, but we won't be back.

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  7. Echo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very large party of 16. Food and service were both excellent!

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  8. Mark or Kim

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 3, one male and not a big eater. We girls each ordered 2 Tapas and my husband ordered 3 to share with table, we had plenty of food. All of the tapas were great! Loved the Spanish guitar playing in the back ground!

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  9. Michael

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dinner with friends. They let us uncork our own wine! Great timing on the courses. Wonderful food and service!

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  10. Lori

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem of a restaurant! We have had tapas in Spain, and these were authentic Spanish tapas! Just awesome! All 10 of us in our group truly enjoyed it! Our server, he was awesome too! Great at explaining the menu and the wines. We’ll be back!

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FAQs

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (979) 485-5595.

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

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

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202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803-3927

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bryan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tani Family
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We specialize in private events, from weddings, baby showers, and first communions, to business dinners, recitals and fundraisers. We have a variety of private rooms to offer our guests.
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