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    Emilio's Tapas

    4.4 (677 reviews)
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    EMILIO'S TAPAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bread
    Dawn S.

    Excellent service excellent food this is a must do kind restaurant it was amazing and everything was absolutely delicious. nothing was really bad. There was just a few things that were out of this world.

    Ambiance
    Art J.

    Well craving for Spanish paella and took my neighborhood friend to try it for the first time. He his Mexican and likes it. Overall it was okay the pallet was delicious. I went with a lot of traditional stuff the only disappointment my four stars is because certain tapas that they serve in Spain was not on the menu. Our waitress Adriana was great and entertaining. They were playing music up in front with the guitars but it wasn't flamenco. Some of the tapas were probably new twist to traditional ones but I really wanted traditional tapas. Food was delicious as much as I wanted more traditional Spanish food from Spain that I remember. A bit overpriced but I guess I was celebrating with my friend trying and then I might start a new career as a tractor making more the following week after. That's four out of five stars

    Beet salad
    Rebecca L.

    Fantastic service, quaint, adorable restaurant, interior centrally, located outside of Chicago. Excellent food.

    Prosciutto wrapped dates.
    Jennifer G.

    I really enjoyed the decor, the service and the food. This was my second time being there. I had stuffed mushrooms, prosciutto wrapped dates and a sandwich for lunch with my son.

    Veg paella
    Van K.

    It's a large restaurant with closed patio. And lots of tables to entertain the guests. We had grapefruit cocktail and the sangria. Clean and service was nice. We had paella, dates and bacon and shrimp in some butter sauce and potatoes bravas. Everything was great, we were looking forward to dessert but we were too full. In reply to the owner's question- we were hoping for more flavorful paella. We had great paella in Spain and potato bravas but the restaurant didn't quite make it the way we expected. The rice was baked but not crunchy on the side. The potatoes seemed more saucy than we would like it unlike our trip. That is the reason I give this restaurant a 3 stars.

    Pincho De Solomillo a La Pimienta
    Vivian H.

    What a cozy little restaurant with so much attention to detail on interior decor. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Waiters/waitresses are super friendly and helpful. All of the food was excellent and extremely delicious, cooked to perfection. My recommended dishes: Bacon wrapped dates: Your typical sweet baked dates wrapped in bacon but with a unique creamy tomato sauce that takes it to the next level! Free tuna salad on bread: Dont actually know what this is but it was on the house and I enjoyed this very much. It was light, flavorful, and so refreshing. Gambas A La Pancha: Extremely soft and juicy shrimp with much roasted garlic in lemon garlic Platanos con Helado: Ugh so good! Sauteed banana thats fragrant and soft, drizzled in caramel served with a side of vanilla ice cream. In love with this dessert, would come back for it. Overall had a wonderful experience and 10/10 would come again and recommend!

    Sangria flight
    Joan N.

    So old school and yet so good. Happy Hour in the bar was perfection. Sangria flights, small bites, yummy dessert and great service

    Table and friends.... With Sangria

    Went here for Valentine's Day, I usually come to Thai restaurant at least 3 to 4 times a year and the restaurant use to be consistent, the taste were always the same. EXCEPT today. The food was quite bland, service was okay, we had a 530 reservation and stayed until 745pm but as soon as we closed the tab were immediately ushered out. Granted it was Valentine's Day but there was about 8 other tables open. As we left the restaurant we spoke to the daughter of the now RETIRED owners, they have sold the restaurant to a non Spanish company. Now it makes sense on why the restaurant's taste were off par. The new company doesn't have an authentic Spanish chef, where as the ownership prior was from Spain and the owner actually was the chef. I gave it a 3 star due to the friendly waiter and that the daughter of the previous owner was there. We spent $600.00 and I'll try it one more time in the future to see if it remains the same. Check it out for yourselves. Let me know if you notice the difference in tastes too. I would gladly pay for authenticity, but not for non authenticity. Shame on you for not stating that your Under new ownership!

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    they overbook everything and there is nowhere to park. We left without being able to even get in. f in ridiculous. I hope they lost money.

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    Gracias Gracias gracias....for your 5 * rating!!!

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    6 years ago

    For years I have been blessed with the best tapas! The service and food are incredible!! My family and friends will ALWAYS be loyal ...

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    I cant thank you enough for those kind words....

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    While i don't get here as often as i like to, BUT WHEN I DO it doesn't disappoint. The meal was…read moreprepared and served with care. When I hear "your order will be ready in 15mins" I already know that it's being made to order..and guess what i like that! I dined in and grabbed a window seat for my lunch, the seating was decent, the music was soothing as I sat and destroyed my lunch! I am not sure why they serve the sauce (rhetorically speaking) because my shrimp were cooked to perfection and the wings were like being at a family member's house. M The owner was on his way in with supplies, and greeted me as he was completing his task. The team member has always been pleasant, she is a staple there whenever i visit. Ok, my review is done, I've received my nourishment for the day and now back to serve the community. Enjoy, be safe and Make It happen D

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