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

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.7
4.7
120 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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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
    (979) 485-5595
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Texas

    Best Overall

  • Central Texas

    Best Food

  • Central Texas

    Best Service

  • Central Texas

    Best Ambience

  • Central Texas

    Best Value

  • Central Texas

    Great for brunch

  • Central Texas

    Healthy

  • Central Texas

    Hot spot

  • Central Texas

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Texas

    Romantic

  • Central Texas

    Lively

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Overall

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Food

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Service

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Ambience

  • College Station / Bryan

    Best Value

  • College Station / Bryan

    Great for brunch

  • College Station / Bryan

    Innovative

  • College Station / Bryan

    Hot spot

  • College Station / Bryan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • College Station / Bryan

    Romantic

  • College Station / Bryan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia Cafe Tapas Bar offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The Spanish cuisine and tapas are perfect for sharing, complemented by a "nice wine selection" and "seasonal drinks." The "cozy Spanish aesthetic" and live music create a "magical" ambiance, ideal for "romantic date nights" or group gatherings.

120 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Central Texas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Tapas were great for two people to share.

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  2. Grac

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered three different “ appetizers” of sorts. Those were good although very small portions. The “meals” were awful. The mashed potatoes (which come with lots of the meals) were awful, they tasted the same as hospital potato’s. There was not a single difference I swear they were the same. The duck was so dry, flavorless, and all around badly cooked. Food presentation was all right. But the food food itself lacked. It was very expensive for food that (if it was homemade even) was terrible. With four people we paid over $350 and it was so disappointing. The atmosphere is beautiful. And service was great. The food is bad.

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  3. Dorothy

    VIP

    Houston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried a number of main dishes tonight including the paella and all were delicious! Our friends from Houston enjoyed the meal and they have promised to return. We’re so glad to have this addition to downtown Bryan!

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  4. Becky

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, excellent service and amazing ambience!

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  5. KarenC

    VIP

    San Antonio

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a cute place with outstanding food and service. Only complaint was our table location. I recommend not sitting under the wood structure next to piano, it’s cumbersome and waiters have a really hard time trying to serve and clear.

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  6. janie

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Fabulous menu! Treat yourself!

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  7. T .

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to several Tapas bars in Spain, so we were excited to try one in our own backyard. We were not disappointed. Everything was wonderful. Noise level was moderate only because there was great live music. We will definitely return.

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had visited earlier in the year and paella and all tapas were fantastic. This time, the paella was underwhelming and dry as we had to send it back twice. We are willing to give it another try in the future since the owner did not charge us for those paellas. Love the live music, tapas and sangria were excellent.

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  9. john

    VIP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Elia several times. The food was good , as usual, on this visit. The service was very slow throughout the visit. Slow enough that I took my check from the table to the bar to pay out

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  10. Sara

    VIP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome ambiance, fun seasonal drinks, delicious food. The connected retail store was fabulous too. A great experience. Will come again!!

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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 4.7 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803-3927

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (979) 485-5595
  • 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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