Hidden gem in south loop. Came here midday before Taylor Swift concert at Soldier Field. There aren't a ton of great options in the area but I was pleasantly surprised by Tapas Valencia. Food was great. Garlic shrimp were cooked perfectly! We loved our waitress but drink service was very very very slow. However, there were a lot of customers who were clearly going to the concert so I think they may have just been understaffed for the odd time of day (our reservation was 3:30 pm). I would 100% recommend this place if you're looking for something a little nicer before a game or event at Soldier Field. They also have a small outdoor patio! read more

I've been for brunch and dinner and both are reliably tasty! Tapas are always great for sharing and it's fun to get to try everything. Not the best tapas in the city, but certainly the best in the south loop. read more

I've been here about six or seven times and I don't think I've ever eaten a bad meal there. If you go to check the place out, check in on yelp once you get there as they've had a free dessert with each check in deal for a while (I'm not sure how long they'll keep that around). The service is always good, the place is rarely super crowded which is nice, and some nights they even have live music, which is great. The croquettes and the bacon wrapped dates are my favorites there and each time we go we try to branch out and get a few new things. The last time we went we chose something that had wine soaked peaches on the side and it was the best thing I've ever had there. The portions are about what you'd expect, and for a party of two we usually get five or sometimes six things to share. The food also comes out really quickly, so it's a great option if you're hungry and they aren't too busy. Definitely one of the best places in the neighborhood. read more

Tapas Valencia is a hidden gem in South Loop! I came here with a large group on a Saturday night, and we were warmly welcomed by the staff. The space is quite large so you probably don't have to worry about a long wait even on the weekends. It's also nice that they take reservations. We ordered many things on the menu and pretty much everything tasted delicious. The highlights for me were the Datiles con Tocino, Patatas Bravas, Queso de Cabra con Pecanas, and Beef Empanadas. The desserts were also amazing so make sure you don't leave without trying the chocolate tart. Would love to come back from the paella next time! read more

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What a great neighborhood gem! There aren't too many restaurants to dine at in South Loop, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover this place. My gf and I dined here during the week and the crowd was lively. They have a large menu and with so many options, it is best to come with a group so that you can share a lot of dishes. We had the following: Mejillones Cabrales Alcachofas Cabra Gambas Pimientos del Piquel All of our choices were really good and we appreciated having Victor as our waiter. read more

With a 4 star restaurant , I expected food to be delicious. I thought food was just average for the price we paid for. We ordered a lamb's head avocado salad, stuffed mushrooms , salmon, tenderloin steak, potato salad, some shrimp with different sauces, seafood paella ,and creme brûlée. My favorites were the stuffed mushrooms and the potato salad. It The steak and salmon were a little dry for me. The dishes tasted normal and I probably cook better. I was hoping the seafood paella to be better. It was just ok and didn't give me the "wow" when I ate it. You need to order the paellas ahead of time because it takes 45 minutes to cook it. I wanted to like this place because it's close by where I stay. Overall, it was a 3.5 stars for me. read more

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So disappointed at this place, it's my first time here and I was so excited to give it a try. My waiter was really nice but the busboy was so careless, twice he dropped the butter and water all over the table. The food is not authentic, I am a spaniard living in Chicago and know everything about Spanish food. The patatas bravas where cold and not spicy at all. The tortilla the patatas was awful and I felt I was eating a weird quiche with vegetables. The octopus was not bad but only 3 tiny pieces on a plate. The seafood paella was the worst of all, it didn't taste at all like a seafood paella and it tasted like rice cooked with tomato paste and some dry pieces if seafood on top, rubbery! No seafood taste at all. I did mention this to my server. The best was the queso de cabra, that was perfect!! I would if just order this and nothing else. Portions are really small and tasteless, not worth the money I spent. read more

Tapas Valencia - Receipt - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came back again and really this place is always a hit. Finally tried the Paella (the chorizo, chicken, veggie) and it was very good. Good size for two people. Also got the scallops again which did not disappoint. Tried something new with the Alaskan king crab and avocado on a piece of bread and it was so fresh and good. read more

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Nice menu selection. The dining area very relaxing and spacious great service. Would have loved to taste all the entrees. next time.

Service was top notch. My husband and I are both vegetarian and the menu made it so easy to know what was vegetarian. Many options for us! The food was brought out within a reasonable amount of time and it was so delicious! We both had a great time dinning here! read more

Tapas Valencia - Dessert!! - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for one of our first post-vaccination indoor meals and it was fun and tasty! The vibe was very clean and tables were well spaced out. Some dishes were fantastic, and some were so-so. Their menu has tons of items that makes it really fun though, so I highly recommend if you enjoy tapas! - Rose Cava sangria - yum, a great match of fruit with the wine. Use caution if randomly biting into the fruit - I had some orange peel in there which added great aroma to the wine, but isn't as tasty directly! - Jamon serrano - the ham and cheese paired very well with the pesto toast! We skipped the tomato slices. One had a clove of raw garlic on it (no oil or anything) - not sure why. - Tortilla española - there's two types and a refreshing side salad. It was great having a classic potato one (could have had a pinch more salt), but I loved the mixed vegetable one!! - Bacon wrapped dates - delicious, with its big juicy dates and perfectly cooked bacon. - Albondigas - we weren't a huge fan of this one. It mainly had an earthy bitter red pepper flavor that overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. - Beef empanadas - in contrast, we loved this one! Really rich depth of flavor and spices in each bite. - Platanos dessert - so so good! I will never see a banana in the same way again. The way it was cooked perfectly draws out the banana flavor, which is then adeptly complemented by the caramel sauce and ice cream. I want to learn how to make this! Overall a fun and pretty tasty place to grab tapas! read more

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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 that it would take us 5 more minutes to get there. She told us we can not save the table. 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 eating 90 min later it was still only half full. Not sure why we were not told on the phone that they would try to seat us. We understand the need to have a policy in place for no shows. All we wanted to know is how likely it would be we could still be seated if we were 5 min late. Our server at the table was really great and we enjoyed our visit. read more

The food was EXCELLENT! I must eat there again. My good friends and I shared a pitcher of sangria...Yummy

My friend and I both live in the neighborhood 2-3 years and had never been here before. Limited indoor dining with very adequate social distancing. All staff wore masks and were great with service. On to the drinks an meal, we went with the basic red sangria pitcher and it was very well made. We went right for the gambas, patatas brava, a goat cheese bake, lambchops and pulpo! Everything was very good but the winner was the lambchops and ordered another round. read more

Sweetest spot in South loop - will definitely be back! Great covid safe facilities include temperature check. Outside space is plenty. The food tasted incredible - empanada was perfectly crispy, the patatas very just the right mix of spicey and tangy. I was too full by the time I got to the paella but finished that too. Above all, the service was amazing! Really attentive and friendly staff read more

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Came with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I got the beef empanada and the lamb chops both light and seasoned well! I sat outside and the service was great. I tried the stuffed mushrooms I think there could be a little more salt added but it was still good! I topped off my dinner with the sautéed banana and ice cream. I was thrown off with a full banana on my plate covered in caramel and pistachios . I guess I was thinking something else but I tried it and cleared my plate it was really good think I'm gonna try doing that at home. I would definitely come back! read more

Late review for several dinners that I have had here. It was still warm enough to sit outside and tapas Valencia was on point in terms of social distancing, individually wrapped silverware and plates and bread for the table. Several times when I've been there I have had Lupillo as our server. He is great with suggestions from the menu and is an excellent server. I am definitely going to make sure that I order takeout to support this fabulous business. I've been to Spain and can attest that the tapas here are excellent! read more

Meh. Went here to celebrate my birthday with a friend I hadn't seen in some time. We sat outside as it was a gorgeous day, and our server was very quick to greet us. We ordered five dishes and a round of drinks, followed by another round and dessert. The Good: - beet salad had both golden and purple beets, which were very tasty with the vinaigrette lightly drizzled on top - goat cheese with pecans and toast points was tasty - churros were light and airy, with lots of cinnamon - yum...these bump my rating up to 3 stars :) - wine pours were generous...I ordered a wine flight to start and definitely had more than a "taste" or two of each of the four wines The Meh: - stuffed mushrooms were tasty-ish, though more Italian in flavors than Spanish, with a tomato-y sauce that lacked flavor - tiger shrimp a la plancha had no flavor - no garlicky goodness it promised - though the shrimp themselves were cooked very nicely The Bad: - the lemon chicken pasta was bland and lukewarm at best; the chicken breast was so dry I couldn't eat most of my half - our server totally forgot to order the shrimp above, bringing us dessert menus after sitting without food for about 25 minutes (we had finished the four other dishes) - each of the four wine glasses used for my flight were dirty, with debris stuck to them inside...I only discovered this after finishing the flight (ew) - after finishing our churros, we waited about 35 minutes before seeing our waiter again...we were seated at one end of the outside seating area, with 3 other tables seated at the other end...we definitely felt forgotten This would be a place to head solo or with another person for a drink or two, coupled with a few dishes to share, at the bar, though I wouldn't rush to go back. Everyone was nice - our primary server, the bussers, and the host - but things were rather hit-or-miss. read more

A hidden gem in Chicago! This place is by far one of the best tapas places compared to other in Chicago. It's not super fancy...but the food always delivers. Happy hour is worth it here! Check it out! $3.00 tapas and you will be full! Service is also great! read more

Tapas Valencia - Prickly pear sangria and pecan cheese cake - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

​I had a dinner date with my mom, and we both loved our evening. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance was relaxed and fun. Sopa de Alubias Negras- black bean soup with chorizo. It was the perfect portion to warm up from the cold outside. Alcachofas Marinada- Marinated artichokes with asparagus and avocado, drizzled with a sherry vinaigrette. It was a cold tapa, but I ​ think it could be warmed up a bit. Delicious either way. Queso de Cabra- Oven-baked goat cheese in tomato basil sauce, served with garlic bread. The cheese was very tasty, and the bread it came with was delicious and warm. Dátiles con Tocino- Roasted dates wrapped in bacon. My favorite tapa, a delicious​ version here. Patatas Bravas- Spicy potatoes with Manchego cheese. I loved the potatoes, but they were not too spicy. Paella Valenciana- Chicken, shrimp, mussels, clams. There is no minimum order for the paella, and​ one paella is enough for two people. The prices are approachable and hands down, the best paella prices in the city. The location is also easy to get to via bus, train, or driving (I went on a Friday​ and found street parking to be ok). read more

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Four stars, we really enjoyed the tapas. I was impressed with their beer selection. Wasn't a big tap list however, they have six beers imported from Spain. Don't see that very often. The Sangrias are very nice, as you'd expect at a tapas restaurant. Cant remember everything we ordered but, The Grilled New Zealand lamb chopS were amazing. They're served with a very flavorful cous cous. Pasta with sauce was okay. Salmon was slightly above average. Calamari was a bit rubbery. They are kid friendly, and It looks like they have a decent size section that can accommodate a group. They are kid friendly, with crayons and learning games for the kids. read more

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Alex, the hostess and other servers were all so attentive and great yesterday! This place has tasty margaritas and the chicken skewer was delicious. They have WiFi and outdoor seating so I got to complete some work and enjoy the weather with some great drinks and food. read more

Having lived in the neighborhood and having only gone once in 6 years, todays rude experience from the staff reminded us why we don't come here. For Father's Day our family of 8 (5 adults and 3 children) made 2 different reservations for 4 people knowing full well we would not be able to sit together and did not expect to sit together. When we got the restaurant we requested if we could at least have the 2 table be next to each other, whether 6 or 10 feet apart so that if needed me or my wife could help at one table with 3 kids. At no point were we asking the Restaurant to combine our tables or to seat us all together. We were clear we would follow all social distancing rules between our tables and wear masks if needed. Both the host and manager were beyond rude and did not even make an attempt to talk to us or understand what we were requesting. You can have the best food in the world but if you don't know how to treat people and customers, who cares. Stay away if you want good service. Luckily we don't let their attitude and rudeness ruin our Father's Day. We headed to Flo & Santos where we were met with pleasant people and had no issues! read more

We went on a slow night and was pleasantly pleased. The food was wonderful and the free valet parking was great too!

I am a tapas fiend, and this place definitely gets my stamp of approval!! The menu is huge, as is typical with a tapas place, but it was very easy to navigate. I loved that most of their sauces were tomato based, and that their patatas bravas was different than a lot of the other Chicago tapas joints. The sauce that came with the croquetas was also phenominal. We were practically eating it off the plate!! The only dish I didn't care for was the cured salmon toast, but my boyfriend absolutely loved it. There really is something for everyone. Our waiter was pretty sparse, but the bussers were all incredibly attentive. They even had one gentleman wipe down our table inbetween our tapas and dessert, which really elevated the experience. I also highly recommend their flan of the day if you actually have room for dessert!!! The Bananas Foster cocktail is also a great way to end the meal. We will definitely be back! read more

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When you go out the night before brunch and realize you can't function until 13:30, and all the other spots close at 15:00. This is definitely a crisis. However, the lifesaver came in stumbling upon Tapas Valencia on Super Bowl Sunday and getting a hearty meal of Spanish flavors. Sunday offers a great brunch menu with very affordable prices. Right when we were seated, we were given some olives to nibble on and a mimosa/sangria to start. Each were $5 on their drink specials. Next, we ordered our main dish which ended up being the same for both of us: filet mignon sliders with poached eggs and a side of fruit. The meal was amazing! The two sliders were cooked to our liking, the egg whites weren't elastic, but soft; almost gelatinous. Once you pricked open the egg yolks, they spewed out and complimented the sliders so well. On top of that, you have an assortment of seasonal fresh fruits to finish your plate. At $11.95 a plate, it was well worth it for a good meal that did not send you over the edge. I'm very happy that we stumbled upon TV and would love to come back to try more of their drink specials and tapas on hand. Parking is available via valet ($6) or around the corner next to the daycare. read more

Tapas Valencia - Filet mignon with poached egg brunch - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great little neighborhood spot. The food never disappoints and the mojitos are good too. I've been coming here for over 3 years now, and it's always the place I bring people when they come to South Loop. Definitely go, you won't regret it read more

Tapas Valencia - Bar area - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing food and even better service from Shina! Just what a tapas restaurant is supposed to be. Nice small plates with plenty of variety to suit any appetite. The peach sangria is wonderful and a must when visiting. Service was outstanding and Very attentive. Every time I am in Chicago I like to visit this location or their sister location-I like this one better. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, and there is plenty to try for everyone with different tastes. read more

Every tapas restaurant has tapas. Every tapas restaurant has sangria. Every tapas restaurant has (some semblance of) paella. Not every tapas restaurant has this menu, this location (with realistic street parking), and this top quality wait staff. My dad and his wife had a wonderful time. This is now my go-to tapas restaurant. Thanks, guys. read more

We had a reservation and needed to adjust the time. They accommodated us easily. Thanks for that. The food was excellent. Our waitress offered good suggestions, and altered some items for a vegetarian friend. We actually had a reservation elsewhere the next night and discussed returning here, instead. Avocado dish, lamb shank, red peppers, scallops....all were delicious read more

Had a great time here celebrating a birthday. They have prix-fix menu (min 2 ppl) as well as a regular menu. We had 5 ppl, 2 ordered the prix-fix menu ($35 each) and the rest ordered 7 items to share. That's plenty of good for everyone. It was hard to stuff in dessert. Place - nicely decorated with Valencia tiles on the wall - imagine yourself in Parc Guell. Drinks - tried the mango margarita and cava sangria. Have to say I have had better ones else where. Food - excellent. The beef tenderloin were tender, scallops were fresh, crepes were thin and crispy. Very tasty all around. Dessert was good too! Not the usual super sweet type. Bonus - free dessert with yelp check in and when I told the server we were celebrating a birthday, he came out with a ice cream puff with a candle on top! Highly recommended and will return. read more

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I have no complaints. The staff was nice, funny and attentive. The food was Amazing! I mean that lemon sauce is something to remember! The salmon was so fresh, light and tasty! OMG, I'm coming back for that salmon! The shrimp in the lemon sauce was just as good. The drinks were good too read more

Great experience. Fabulous food and our waiter (Brian) was a true showman. Highly recommend for anyone that's looking for a small plates experience. read more

Good. Lovely interior. Pricey to very pricey for the actual food they provide. Ex: 3 very small pieces of octopus were $18. Free valet is nice. read more

Ordered Mariscos (paella with shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and squid) and champiñones rellenos (stuffed mushroom) for takeout. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious but the paella seafood to rice ratio seemed a little off. TONS of seafood but just enough rice to cover the bottom of the pan. I wished they included a little bit more but am overall satisfied with the portion size. read more

Tapas Valencia - Mariscos - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sooo let me say this EMPANDA EMPANADA EMPANADA ... I'm not a mushroom fan at all but if you go to tapas Valencia try the empanda which has a ground beef and mushroom filling a creamy tomato sauce with what I believe was manchego cheese full of flavor and delish! read more

Love this place! I've been here multiple times and always go back for the drink deal and food! The service is great and super friendly. Daniel was my waiter twice and he's super attentive and amicable! The food is delicious. My favorites thus far are: blue cheese with steak (and I hate blue cheese but the steak is worth it), bacon wrapped dates, the patatas bravas, the creme brûlée, the octopus and shrimp. Lots to name! I really like the $5 drink deal Sunday through Thursday, that makes the visit 10x better. A little known fact is their sister restaurant is Meson Sabika in Naperville - a place I've heard great reviews about as well. This is a nice neighborhood gem in the Sloop that I always come back to! I love tapas and my favorite used to cafe iberico, but not anymore. Sorry CI! Plus this is the place that got me hooked on cava! read more

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Eh, nothing special here. Food is ok, not terrible but not good. Also so expensive for what you get, not sure how they have 4 stars. I know, I know, it's Tapas, but it's just so below basic and not Spanish way. It's just small little plates with basic appetizers that have zero to some Spanish influence. It's quite disappointing and not what you expect when the food comes out. Save your money. Go somewhere else. Server was nice, she was funny and attentive. read more

Sit outside and be sure to visit on Wednesdays for HALF PRICE WINE NIGHT! It's pretty gooooood! I can't remember what all we ordered, but 9 out of 10 things were pretty darn good. The calamari was rubbery, but I'm not into fish (telling you what the table said). Here's what I remember eating: table bread and butter = yum. Goat cheese + tomato sauce + garlic bread = FAV. Could eat a whooole bunch of this. Steak (2) + mashed potatoes = really good, very tender. Patatas Bravas = good potatoes with a zing. Jamon croquettes = I'd order them again. read more

Tapas Valencia - Half price wine on Wednesdays! - Spanish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our favorite Chicago restaurant. Anytime we are in the area, we come here. The food is always amazing! The service and atmosphere are also outstanding. We have been here several times and it is consistently amazing. read more