Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

4.5

138 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.eliabcs.com/
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.

Location
202 S Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX 77803-3927
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

Tomato "Basque"
A savory fusion of fresh tomatoes and vegetables simmered into a classic tomato bisque with a Spanish twist -basque style
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$11.00
Beet Salad with Goat CheeseUS$15.00
Colorful beet salad, tossed with arugula, mandarin orange, goat cheese crumbs, with our house-made orange Dijon dressing
Tomate y MozzarellaUS$15.00
Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, greens tossed in a Sherry vinaigrette, Spanish olives, herb and smoked paprika oil
Jamon y Huevo de PatoUS$15.00
Local poached duck eggs, shaved Spanish jamon, roasted beet relish, greens tossed with smoked paprika and pickled onions
Elia Cobb SaladUS$17.00
Romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed with a creamy Sherry dressing with diced tomatoes. bleu cheese, farm fresh duck eggs, diced chicken, bacon, avocado, shisito peppers, and pickled onions
Classic CaesarUS$17.00
Grilled caesar with no short-cuts. Romaine lettuce topped with a creamy house-made caesar dressing, grilled chicken, and house made croutons
Soup and Salad ComboUS$15.00
Choice of our Tomato "Basque" or our Soup of the Day, along with our Caesar or Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Spanish Garlic Soup
Basque garlic soup with soft poached quail eggs and smoked paprika croutons
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$11.00

Tapas

Gambas Al AjilloUS$16.00
Fresh shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, lemon, butter and olive oil
Patatas BravasUS$10.00
Roasted potatoes in brava sauce and garlic aioli
Setas de Cardo ImperialesUS$10.00
King trumpeter mushrooms in white wine and garlic
ChipironesUS$11.00
Fried Calamari with our red pepper aioli.
Croquetas De Jamon Y QuesoUS$10.00
Serrano ham and a blend of Spanish cheeses topped with quindio aioli, fried to crispy perfection
AlbondigasUS$13.00
Spanish meatballs served with our roasted red pepper romeseco sauce

Sandwiches

Milanesa de PolloUS$16.00
Open faced pan fried chicken sandwich with Sherry wine sauce, garlic aioli and shredded greens tossed with tomatoes and grated Manchego cheese
Avocado ToastUS$14.00
Open-faced toasted bread, garlic and roasted red pepper aiolis, avocado, soft poached local duck egg, tomato and smoked paprika oil
Elia Bacon Grilled CheeseUS$14.00
Garlic aioli, bacon, muenster and Manchego cheeses grilled to perfection. Served with a cup of tomato "basque" soup
Albonedigas AbiertasUS$15.00
Open-faced Spanish meatball sandwich in romesco sauce with mozzarella cheese, herb oil, parsley, and grated Manchego cheese
Salmon BLTUS$16.00
Garlic aioli, avocado, seared salmon, bacon, and shredded greens tossed with tomato and pickled onions
Bocadillo de CochinilloUS$15.00
Braised pulled pork sandwich with pickled pepperoncini peppers, and a zesty BBQ sauce.

Entrees

Pulled Pork Mac & CheeseUS$16.00
Fried mac & cheese topped with pulled pork, brava sauce, sundried tomato relish, parsley, and smoked paprika oil
Gambas in Angel HairUS$16.00
Shrimp cooked with bacon and red pepper flakes in a Sherry wine sauce with parmesan and parsley
QuesadillaUS$15.00
Pulled pork and muenster cheese quesadilla cooked in smoked paprika oil with pickled onions, and shredded greens tossed with dried tomato relish
Paella MixtaUS$16.00
Saffron bomba rice with a delightful combination of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chicken, and pork
EmpanadasUS$14.00
Beef empanadas with garlic and roasted red pepper aiolis. Served with shredded greens and tomatoes in Sherry vinaigrette. Add patatas bravas for $1.50

Desserts

Burnt Basque CheesecakeUS$13.00
Traditional Basque cheesecake, bruleed tableside
Pastel de ChocolateUS$10.00
Warm...Chocolate...Cake!!! With a side of ice-cream
Crema CatalanaUS$10.00
The original vanilla crème brûlée
Flor De SevillaUS$10.00
Almond crisp filled with limoncello mascarpone cream and mixed berries

What 138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 Ambience
College Station / Bryan
Best Value
College Station / Bryan
Great for brunch
College Station / Bryan
Healthy
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 delightful dining experience with "great food, great ambience," and attentive service. Guests rave about the empanadas, croquettes, and live music, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Though some found portions small, the overall experience is "fabulous" and "wonderful," making it a top choice for special occasions and casual outings alike.

138 Reviews

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Walter
VIP
Austin
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and pleasant atmosphere. The service was great.
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Debbie
VIP
Dallas
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu items! First time trying this restaurant while traveling. So many great choices.
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Kate
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Great good, great atmosphere. Just lovely.
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Danny
Houston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends enjoyed their lunches. I ordered the paella! The rice was good, however the seafood was rubbery! There was not enough eatable seafood in the dish and there was only one shrimp in the entire dish. The dessert was delicious.
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Xavier
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabolous, great food and ambience. It is now top 5 places for me at CS / Bryan.
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Edward
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The few complaints should be tempered with- it was Valentine’s weekend, the restaurant was packed and they were still making everything happen. The meal was great! Mushrooms, beet salad, and lamb- all awesome! Paella and scallops- a little overdone. I am sure the kitchen was overwhelmed. They got the order right and kept the food coming out so, they deserve recognition for their hard work. We arrived on time for our reservation but had about a 15 minute wait before we were seated. Axle our waiter was well informed, made excellent suggestions, had a great sense of humor, and was witty even with a crushing load. In my opinion, great job Elias. We will definitely visit again.
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Jerry
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed it very much!!! Proposed to my now fiancé !!! Had a Wonderful waiter, Bella!!! Thank so very much for the complimentary champagne 🥂 We will be back!!!
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Aadith
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the Valentine’s Day four-course meal! I would love to try out the tapas and other dishes on a normal day.
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Gary
Central Texas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second year to experience Elia on Valentines Day. This time was even better than the first. Our party of 4 opted to order from the $75 per person pre fixe menu. Two had the tenderloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Two had the cod. Everyone was happy with their choice. The empanada and date appetizers were fantastic as was the potato soup and arugula salad. Deserts were delicious. Our server, Isabella, was spot on. All in all, a very nice dining experience.
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Courtney
Central Texas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Frustrated with how Elia handles Valentine’s Day. The limited Valentine’s Day menu was highly disappointing and was not posted on their website nor were reservation holders informed of the menu change beforehand. We made this reservation looking forward to eating at a tapas bar and were disappointed with the required and very limited menu. The tables were also redone to cram as many people into 2 seater tables in the restaurant as possible and we could not sit at our table without bumping into the people seated behind each of us. Not the atmosphere or food service we hoped for or are use to. We did not stay to order or eat. Our waiter was understanding and service was great while we were there.
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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 4.5 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.eliabcs.com/
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.

Elia Cafe Tapas Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Soups & Salads

Tomato "Basque"

Beet Salad with Goat CheeseUS$15.00

Tomate y MozzarellaUS$15.00

Jamon y Huevo de PatoUS$15.00

Elia Cobb SaladUS$17.00

Classic CaesarUS$17.00

Soup and Salad ComboUS$15.00

Spanish Garlic Soup

Tapas

Gambas Al AjilloUS$16.00

Patatas BravasUS$10.00

Setas de Cardo ImperialesUS$10.00

ChipironesUS$11.00

Croquetas De Jamon Y QuesoUS$10.00

AlbondigasUS$13.00

Sandwiches

Milanesa de PolloUS$16.00

Avocado ToastUS$14.00

Elia Bacon Grilled CheeseUS$14.00

Albonedigas AbiertasUS$15.00

Salmon BLTUS$16.00

Bocadillo de CochinilloUS$15.00

Entrees

Pulled Pork Mac & CheeseUS$16.00

Gambas in Angel HairUS$16.00

QuesadillaUS$15.00

Paella MixtaUS$16.00

EmpanadasUS$14.00

Desserts

Burnt Basque CheesecakeUS$13.00

Pastel de ChocolateUS$10.00

Crema CatalanaUS$10.00

Flor De SevillaUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Elia Cafe Tapas Bar restaurant rated?

Is Elia Cafe Tapas Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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