Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

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   Elizabeth

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   After a dispute over the bill, the owner attacked my in-laws on the basis of their national origin. We reserved a table for 5 on Tuesday, November 26, at 8:00pm., to celebrate my son's birthday and our in-laws' arrival in town for the holidays. This was my and my husband's third trip to Little Madrid in less than a month, and we were well on our way to becoming regulars. The food and wine are terrific, and until last Tuesday, we thought the service was pretty great too. After a really nice dinner, my in-laws arrived back at their hotel to discover that Little Madrid had charged us for an extra bottle of wine and two glasses of wine, which we did not order or drink. The difference was nearly $100. Unfortunately, we didn't notice it while we were still in the restaurant. When my in-laws called, the manager and the owner both accused them of trying to run a scam on the restaurant. They said they had "proof" that we drank the extra wine (we didn't) and they hung up on her. When she called back, the owner said to my mother-in-law (a gentle and polite person): "Look, this isn't Cuba." The implication being that Cubans are liars and thieves, and low-class, and always trying to run a scam. So I guess we know how they talk about us when we're not in earshot. We won't be back, obviously, and since we live only a 10-minute walk away, and have been in the neighborhood for nearly thirty years, we will do our part to let every friend, neighbor, and local business owner know that the owner of Little Madrid is a BIGOT.
   

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   Carri

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely experience. Wonderful food and service. We loved every dish that we tried.
   

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   Erika

   Omaha

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about Little Madrid Tapas Cafe was perfect. Having spent many years in Spain, this place is the real deal. They have a fabulous selection of wine and a wide array of traditional tapas and pintxos from anchovies and croquetas to morcilla and queso de cabra. The service was perhaps my favorite part. Our waiter went above and beyond for us and our requests and was very attentive to our needs and experience while also giving us plenty of space to catch up without too many interruptions. This is a gem of a cafe that can serve as both a great date night spot or a place for a casual happy hour with friends or colleagues.
   

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   Jay

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great Spanish tapas and wine selection. Our host was friendly and will go back. It’s a real gem!
   

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   Marilene

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was amazing! Ambiance, food, drink, and service. Perfect night!
   

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   Carole

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend this restaurant! We will certainly go back.
   

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   Steve

   Chicago

   66 reviews

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   4.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good food...a bit pretty cry for size of dishes...Manuel is excellent host
   

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   Kevin

   Chicago

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Little Madrid has become one of our favorite restaurants. Truly delicious and authentic tapas, wonderful service and a charming, lively atmosphere.
   

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   Brian

   Chicago

   39 reviews

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   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and cozy, warm atmosphere. Top notch service.
   

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    Beatriz

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Little Madrid NEVER disappoints, from the delicious and most authentic Spanish food (I have tried many Spanish food restaurants) in Chicago, to the ambience and the service, Little Madrid is always perfect. I will always go to Little Madrid and no other place for a true taste of my Spanish heritage.
    

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