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Cafe Iberico
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Café$$$$
River North, Chicago
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Curtis HillerApril 4, 2015Excellent service sitting at the bar. Reminded me of Barcelona for sure. Tapas are all awesome. Loved the clams. Wine list is only okay by the glass, bit better by the bottle. Sangria is great.
Tony WaightJuly 14, 2013Yum this place is great definitely. Patatas bravas. Queso de cabra. Chorizo y morcilla. Calamares fritos. Almejas en salsa verde. Plátano al caramelo. Hope u guys enjoy and of course sangria.
SatishOctober 27, 2014An old favorite continues to please with an extensive menu and palatable tapas. Try the Patatas Bravas, Queso de Cabra, Plantano al Caramelo (dessert)
William QuiñonesMay 22, 2017Been here many times and I like really all their tapas. The paella is on point. Their Spanish beers are good try them.
So Lux Med SpaJuly 31, 2013Tapas eating is social eating! You can tell a lot about your dining partners by watching how they order as a group, and more importantly, how they SHARE the delicious plates coming out of the kitchen.
Julio CaesarsSeptember 1, 2015Paella Marinara and Estrella Galicia 👌🏼 You also hace to try the Pulpo A La Gallega.
John NasserNovember 2, 2013Olives are a must. Tenderloin skewer w/Caramelized onions also excellent! Tinge of sweetness. Spicy potatoes good too.
Mandy LewisMay 28, 2010Go to Cafe Iberico for an authentic Spanish cuisine experience-this place is my favorite in Chicago! Great tapas at a great price! The Pulpo, camarones, goat cheese, and sangria are all to die for!
best dishes: salmon ahumado, patatas ali oli or bravas, pulpo a la plancha. cannot forget the white sangrias! the inside is a little too loud to hold a conversation, but still a lively environment :)
Angie KJuly 14, 2012Cheaper and more authentic than ba-ba-reeba! Get the seafood paella, patatas bravas and sangria and you'll leave with a smile :)
Erika DavisJuly 16, 2015Sangria tastes sweet & refreshing. Half a pitcher was enough to split with two. Great place for groups.
Christine EstacioNovember 9, 2010Always my go-to place when downtown. Definitely try the croquetas de pollo, pulpo a la plancha and white sangria. Weekend nights are crazy - try it for lunch!
Alli SchusterMay 23, 2012Don't be scared off by the microwave this place is delicious!! I took the common advice of goat cheese with sangria and am not disappointed!
Jeff TuckerJune 4, 2014The pulpo a la gallega is amazing. The octopus is tender with a savory grilled flavor.
Esra TasdelenMarch 15, 2015Grilled octopus was the most tender one I ever had. Spicy potatoes are also delish.
Chicago magazineApril 13, 2012Best bets: thin ham with manchego and tomato bread or the char-grilled octopus–french fry duo. Pintxos lounge upstairs on weekends. Read more
The seafood paella alone is worth a visit. As good or better than some I've had in Spain.
Ask for the Xtra specials, this week: Casuela con Chuletas de cordero & Dates with jam stuffed with goat cheese.
DiannaNovember 8, 2012Get their scallop with saffron sauce, my favorite tapas dish there. Plus the mushrooms, yummy!
AmmaMay 18, 2014Patatas Ali -Oli, Delicious! Instead of ordering one single entree, request for the small $2-3 tapas menu.
Christopher RollysonOctober 6, 2011Everything exceptional here, it's rhe real deal; tell your server you're there for the real thing; do extended "courses" of tapas, don't order "meals" wrong packaging
Chris BuiJuly 13, 2010We order new dishes every time but the must-haves are Vieiras a la Plancha, Patatas Ali-Oil, and Salmon Ahumado. Order Carajillo with dessert and thank me later.
Dima ElissaFebruary 24, 2013Passing beef off as lamb. Added onions to a couple menu items such as the mixed seafood salad and the Rusa. Very proud of themselves. Won't be back!
Christopher NicholsFebruary 6, 2013sangria pitchers are a must....you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
melissa krecicMarch 10, 2012Get the dates wrapped in bacon stuffed with goat cheese! Not on the menu but a special treat!!
M Ben-DavidMarch 9, 2012Delicious Place for reasonably priced Tapas. Love me some Cafe Iberico. Yum!
Samia BarudAugust 6, 2011The best tapas in Chicago, the sangria is awesome and the price is joke! Crowdy but great fun!
Vania Sandoval AraizaMay 18, 2013For dessert try the pera al vino! Sweet but not too sweet and light!
Daniel.MDJuly 28, 2013Sangria is not impressive, Paella is great and it would be good for 2... So share it.
The goat cheese and tapas is amazing..!!! Best thing on the menu without a doubt..!!!!
Tamara AlonsoFebruary 20, 2013As a Northern Spaniard, I had to try 'Pulpo a la plancha'. Too good for words.
The kitchen's open until 1:30a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Great cocktails, fabulous paella.
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Since 1992 we have been dedicated to serving you the most authentic tapas and regional specialties from all across Spain.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(312) 573-1510
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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