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    Tapas Barcelona

    3.7 (743 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sheyenne H.

    Last I came to this place, we were seated next to the entrance. It did give me Barcelona vibes as the table was so small lol. Of all the dishes we ordered, there was oke that I hated with a passion haha. The aguacate con cangrejo that's supposed to have crab but I not find crab or tasted anything that like crab, whatever white lump I ate was tasteless. Was a far cry from the other stupendous dishes.

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    Pa Zao L.

    Came here with 4 friends on a Sunday evening right when they opened at 5 PM. It was quiet for half an hour and then groups started trickling in. Attentive and friendly service. The men's bathroom is straight ahead, the women's bathroom is on the right. There's not clear signage so it caused some confusion for my friends. We ordered a variety of dishes but the stars of the show: - Cabrillas Barcelona - Pulpito a la Plancha - Mero con espinacas al Limon The patatas bravas has a small kick to it. This was my first time having this dish smothered in the aioli. I prefer the aioli on the side so I can dip my potatoes.

    Karyn M.

    I remember dining here years ago, and if you fancy a colorful and lively atmosphere with Spanish plates for sharing, you'll get an authentic taste of Barcelona at Tapas Barcelona. We returned again recently and met up with friends, for a convivial evening of sangria and small plates. Of course we ordered Paella Valenciana, and also, well, what didn't we order? We enjoyed: Alcachofas a la Vinagreta, Aceitunas Alinadas, Datilles a la Sevillana, Queso de Cabra con Tomate and Patatas Bravas and many others. Followed up by Bizcocho Borracho. Fun to share, lively and fun, veg plates available, parking challenging, a nice place for friends.

    Elanna M.

    This tapas restaurant in Evanston is great! They have a variety of cold and hot dishes, all with good prices. For a party of 4 we shared 6 or 7 dishes as well as a pitcher of white sangria. The food came out really quickly and was brought out as it was ready. Each dish that we ordered was good but I think my personal favorites were the octopus and the grilled squid! The texture and flavoring of the octopus was so good and the sauce with the squid was delicious. I can't wait to come back and try some more dishes.

    Hojaldre Catalan

    Service was quick and attentive. Food was delicious and authentic. Ambiance, the tables were a bit too small

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    Ali C.

    This is a very cute place to have lunch. Nice sit down tables enough room for a good conversation with a little bit of privacy. The entrees were good, thoughtfully done portions were not gigantic but they were enough. Service was attentive without being overwhelming. It was overall a very good experience and a place that we would like to visit again.

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    Nazia C.

    Came here for an impromptu date night with my husband. I've been here many times over the years. I'll be honest that it's decent tapas but it's not the best tapas. They have the advantage that they are the only tapas restaurant in the area so when in the mood and we don't want to go downtown, we come here! The complimentary bread is very tasty and I ate it with the queso de cabra because the dish only came with 4 skinny pieces of bread! The datiles are delicious and definitely worth a try. The bravas aren't spicy, nor are the potatoes crispy which is typical for other tapas restaurants, but good flavor nonetheless.

    Tapas Barcelona

    Food was delicious! Valencia paella was outstanding. Crab, avocado, cucumber cold plate was delightfully refreshing. Chicken Empanada, steak skewers, snails, pizza, roasted seasoned potatoes, were all wonderful! Creme brulee for dessert - yum! Red sangria and chardonnay for beverages. We had an amazing late lunch, highly recommend. Or server was informative, excellent service! We ate outside, delightful breeze.

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    Frank T.

    I don't give a lot of 5 stars, but this place deserves it. We dropped in around 6:30 and luckily they found a table for three of us. We had the pitcher of sangria, which they did right. No ice in the pitcher just in the glasses. pieces of apple, citrus in the glasses. We ordered an emapanadilla. A large empanada filled with lamb and chorizo. comes with spinach leaves and tomato. Wow a great decision on our part. Really good with a honey mustard mayo. We had the Valencia paella. It was perfect for the three of us. We had a small amount of leftover. Fresh mussels chicken chorizo and chewy rice. So yummy. There's so many dishes to choose from. We'll be back often.

    Vuyelwa W.

    My darling daughter and I came for dinner ! We had been wanting to come here for a few weeks already . Guess what ? Best decision ever! The food was so delicious and uniquely spiced. Every dish and something special to it . We ordered the Patatas Bravas, Fettuccine, Scalloped Pork and Eggplant with goat cheese!! Wow wow wow! Highly recommend and service was great ! Make sure you reserve your table in advance because they get really full. Great customer service and quality!

    Paella Valenciana

    Yummy food and great service. We will surely come back if in Evanston. We ordered Paella Valenciana as well as the seafood only paella, Bacon Wrapped dates, Gambas, Octopus Plancha, Calamari, Patatas Bravas, Rigatoni Pasta for the younger ones, the Feta cheese dip and pitchers of Sangria, and several desserts. Ice cream, Banana, Tiramisu. Everything was yummy, orders arrived at a reasonable time.

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    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! - Seafood Paella

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    4.3(5.2k reviews)
    9.0 miLincoln Park, DePaul
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    We've been in Chicago for three days and, until now, hadn't found a restaurant we could honestly…read moresay was truly delicious. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba finally changed that. The patatas bravas were flavorful. The garlic shrimp was cooked perfectly. The fried calamari was the only dish that missed the mark for us, as it was a bit too greasy. The highlight of the meal was the seafood paella. Both the shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly, but what really impressed us was the rice. Paella can be difficult to get right, and the rice had excellent texture and flavor, making the dish a pleasure to eat. We ended with the butterscotch custard which was perfect and the almond caramel bar. After several disappointing dining experiences during our short trip to Chicago, Café Ba-Ba-Reeba finally delivered a meal that left us satisfied. The service was great. She was attentive and efficient. We'd gladly come back.

    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is a famous tapas restaurant in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Is it the…read morebest tapas I've ever had? No, but it's pretty damn good and doesn't disappoint. Highlights included the deviled eggs, bacon-wrapped dates, and tuna tartare. All very good! The layout itself goes very deep and is decorated very fun, plus it's in a great neighborhood with lots to do. For sure recommend stopping by here.

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    Meson Sabika - Profiteroles del Pirineo ($11)

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    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    31.5 mi
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    Mesón Sabika was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We sat outside with our family, and…read morethe ambiance was absolutely beautiful. The patio is peaceful, charming, and the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. Our server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made some excellent recommendations that did not disappoint. The shrimp dish with the assortment of sauces was outstanding, the skirt steak was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the pitcher of sangria was refreshing and a great complement to the meal. Between the excellent service, delicious food, and gorgeous outdoor setting, this is a place we'll definitely be returning to. Highly recommend Mesón Sabika for a family meal, date night, or any special occasion.

    Beautiful setting with fountains and greenery around the historic mansion. They even left a cute…read morecard on our table wishing us a happy anniversary which was a sweet touch! We were seated immediately upon arrival and placed our order shortly after. Our waiter recommended 2-3 tapas per person. A quick tip: if you order a paella, order fewer tapas overall as the rice makes it very filling! The standout tapas were the cold Patatas Con Alioli (the garlic in the potato salad was divine), the Vieiras Albariño (scallops were tender and cooked to perfection), and the Calamares A La Plancha (very clean squid, no strong fishy taste). The Solomillos A La Plancha was a unique take on beef tenderloin, though it was ultimately forgettable and the Pollo Al Limón was sadly overcooked and needed more lemon. While we got seated quickly, the dish delivery was very slow and spread out, stretching our total meal to two hours. By the time our Blanco Y Negro dessert arrived, we didn't bother mentioning our missing Queso De Cabra just because we wanted to wrap things up. Another staff member tipped off our waiter about our anniversary, so he congratulated us, took our picture, and brought two glasses of champagne. While a cute moment, we were surprised to be charged for the champagne on our bill afterward. Since I'm not much of a drinker and we already had a pitcher of sangria, we would have declined had we known it wasn't complimentary. Great ambiance and seafood, but watch out for slow food rollout and unexpected charges.

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    La Vieja Castilla - Flan- full size $10

    La Vieja Castilla

    4.7(133 reviews)
    27.0 mi
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    Ambiance- quiet on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of seating space. Beautiful art on the walls. A cozy…read morespot. Reminds me a a small café that can be found in Spain. There is a Service- service at the door. But from there, it was hit or miss. No one asked to refill a glass or add ice. Had to run one of the servers down for ketchup while he sat at the front door. Food- i wasn't sure what to order so i went with the Meatballs. And that was an excellent choice. The beef tasted fresh and tender. The red sauce and cheese paired well. It also came with garlic bread. I made it through three of the five meat balls and was stuffed. The Flan and ice cream came with the meal. I had a little one with me and she got the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken did not taste manufactured. Definitely rib meat (breast meat). Crispy, crunchy and delicious. Fries were on point too. I was happy to see the meal was served with fruit. Soup and garlic bread is served.. please don't ask for salsa and chips, wrong place. Pink Lemonade was a perfect mix between sweet and tart. Overall, I recommend this little space of Spain. Not for my service experience, but for the food.

    Great place, we can't wait to go back. My husband and I were just walking around the area looking…read morefor a place to try and luckily we chose this place! Great, friendly service, the seafood paella was amazing and I loved the sangria! It was a little small inside but really cozy. Great find.

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    La Vieja Castilla - Gambas al Ajillo- omg! This shrimp is the best !!! So much flavor! I love this!!!

    Gambas al Ajillo- omg! This shrimp is the best !!! So much flavor! I love this!!!

    La Vieja Castilla - Pinchos Carne comes with 2 sides. The meat was cooked perfectly med rare and had a ton of flavor!

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    Pinchos Carne comes with 2 sides. The meat was cooked perfectly med rare and had a ton of flavor!

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