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El Tapeo, Oak Brook, IL

El Tapeo

4.2
4.2
576 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 576 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

  • West Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • West Suburbs

    Lively

  • West Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled on the ninth floor of Le Meridien, El Tapeo offers "phenomenal food and view" with tapas that are "absolutely fabulous." Guests rave about the "magnificent chef" and "delicious" cocktails. The "friendliest staff" and "spectacular" views make it a "hidden gem" worth discovering. Highly recommended for special occasions!

576 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. TRACY

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at El Tapeo for the “Bourbon and Bonfire” experience, and it exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of delightful. We kicked off the evening with some light appetizers that paired perfectly with the bourbon flights. The standout for us was the charcuterie board, which featured an impressive selection of cheeses that complemented the bourbons beautifully. The live music added an incredible atmosphere to the evening, creating a relaxed vibe that made our night even more special. It was the perfect backdrop for good conversation and laughter. As the night progressed, we enjoyed a delicious grilled skirt steak on the patio. The combination of the tender steak and the freshly rolled cigars provided by the restaurant was simply divine! Savoring a cigar while sitting by the bonfires under the crisp fall sky made for a cozy and romantic setting. Overall, Bourbon and Bonfire provided an unforgettable experience.

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  6. Alexander

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were staying at the Le Meridien hotel in Oak Brook and decided to try out El Tapeo. The food and drinks were delicious! Our server was excellent, very attentive and provided good insight when answering our questions! From a value standpoint the price was okay, a dinner will run you $50 to $100 with drinks for 1 person.

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  7. Martina

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, little hard to find. They need bigger display outside and inside. We couldn’t even tell which floor to go to. Food and drinks were delicious, but definitely overpriced. Not enough servers, but he did his best.

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  8. Kip

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, albeit we went on a Monday night so it was fairly empty. We had a nice outside view from the 9th floor and the food was good and so was the service.

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  9. Santiago

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    nice environment, excellent service, and great food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t realize it was in the 9th floor of the le Meridian hotel. The sign is small on the back end of the hotel. The food was one of the best my party of six ever had for Tapas. The paella was outstanding, incredible and plenty for the six of us. The service was lovely. The view also pleasurable. We all feel we found a hidden gem in the suburbs and will be back. I have already recommended to several friends. We found accidentally while leaving Drury Lane Theatre. Less than 5 minutes away and able to accommodate us with short notice - weekday at 5:00 pm.

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FAQs

El Tapeo is rated 4.2 stars by 576 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for El Tapeo

2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    22nd
  • Neighbourhood
    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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