Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

4.5 (320)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

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2 people

May 14, 2025

May 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

In January 2020, Little Madrid Tapas Café opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a small, cozy, and colorful space. The restaurant transported guests back to Old Madrid with its warm atmosphere, delicious flavors, and enticing aromas that emanated from the kitchen. With a global pandemic raging around the world, Little Madrid Tapas Café remained a steady presence in the neighborhood and soon emerged as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Chicago.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, European, Southern Spain
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 973-0462
Website
https://littlemadridtapascafe.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Neighborhood
Andersonville
Parking details
None

Experiences

“Money Heist” LA BOTA at Little Madrid
Multiple dates available
Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., our team transforms into the iconic characters from the Money Heist series, complete with the famous Salvador Dalí masks & an electrifying atmosphere. • The Wine Bota: Your table becomes the center of attention as we serve traditional Spanish wine directly from the bota. For the bold, it’s poured straight into your mouth with precision & flair. • Money Heist Soundtrack: The unforgettable music of the series sets the stage, creating an immersive atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re part of the heist. • Spanish Fans & Applause: Traditional Spanish fans add a festive touch, & we celebrate every toast with cheers & applause.

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour & Pinxtos Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for our everyday happy hour with 50% off Pinxtos, daily specials on tapas, and drink specials of your favorite Sangrias, red wine, sparkling wine, and more.

What 320 people are saying

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe offers an authentic slice of Spain with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "wonderfully nostalgic" ambiance and "divine" live flamenco performances. The paella and tapas are culinary highlights, creating a "party in your mouth." Perfect for special occasions or a casual meal, it's a Chicago gem.

320 Reviews

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Amy
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good tapas and wine. We went for happy hour, good deals too. Will be back!
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Luis
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and service! I give them a 10/10! I’ll be back very soon to try the paella again! And the great variety of tapas they sell!
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DKWG
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & great experience for all 5 of us. Such a cool way to enjoy a meal together by sharing tapas & the best paella.
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Chris
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great ambience. I’ve done my birthday here twice now, it’s the best for a special night!
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Iris VIP
Chicago86 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Because it was Saturday HH, we were able to go and enjoy this restaurant. This was our first time and we will go back. Lovely place, great authentic food, good prices overall.
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Karen
Chicago24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We both studied in Madrid back in our college days and had a wonderful time revisiting the flavors of some of our favorite Spanish tapas. The service was impeccable, the food was amazing and the ambience was wonderfully nostalgic. If you haven't been, you need to go there!! You won't be disappointed. Such a great little gem in the heart of Andersonville. Can't wait to get back to Chicago so we can enjoy another evening there!!
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Courtenay
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow what an experience! Highly recommend. Live music and amazing tapas in an intimate setting. Very unassuming restaurant that was one of our favorite experiences.
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Sandra VIP
Chicago21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We’ve been dining there ever since it was a barebones 2-person BYOB hole in the wall without even wineglasses or a decent corkscrew (much less someone who knew how to use one). But it’s gotten too big for its britches, and suffers for its decision to go all-in on attracting Gen-Z and younger millennials. Food still great but too many changes in the menu, especially presentations and composition of existing dishes. Pinxtos seem available only during happy hour (“Hora Feliz,”per the menu—which doesn’t list hours)! Service was rushed. Noise level has become deafening. Absence of any sherries from the wine list is puzzling (as is lack of after-dinner brandies). Prices rising—but that’s the case everywhere so I can’t fault them for that. Haven’t been on a Saturday night where there’s entertainment, but on the Friday we were there, roving waiters bearing botas (wineskins) directed diners to open our mouths—but I think they may themselves have been partaking of the red wine they squirted everywhere but our mouths. (Splashed my eyeglasses. Stained my husband’s shirt and my sweater—ruined because removing the stain made its colors bleed).
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Moises
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Suzy was the best hostess / manager of the restaurant. Its rate to find such a wonderful and delightful hostess.
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Samantha
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant, food, and service!!! Will definitely be visiting again!
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FAQs

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

Additional information

Neighborhood
Andersonville
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, European, Southern Spain
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://littlemadridtapascafe.com/
Phone number
(312) 973-0462

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

“Money Heist” LA BOTA at Little Madrid

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour & Pinxtos Specials

Menu

What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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