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Chicago Map: Café IbericoCafé Iberico Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Spanish, Tapas
Hours Mon-Thurs 11am-11:30pm; Fri 11am-1:30am; Sat noon-1:30am; Sun noon-11pm
Address
739 N. LaSalle St
Location Between Chicago Ave. and Superior St, River North
Transportation Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago or Brown Line to Chicago
Reservations Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more; no reservations for Fri-Sat dinner
Phone 312/573-1510
Web site www.cafeiberico.com
Prices Tapas $4-$7; main courses $7-$10
Credit Cards DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

This no-frills tapas spot won't win any points for style, but the consistently good food and festive atmosphere make it a longtime local favorite for singles in their 20s and 30s. Café Iberico gets very loud, especially on weekends, so it makes a fun group destination -- but plan your romantic tête-à-tête elsewhere. Crowds begin pouring in at the end of the workday, so you'll probably have to wait for a table. Not to worry: Order a pitcher of fruit-filled sangria at the bar with everyone else. When you get a table, I'd suggest starting with the queso de cabra (baked goat cheese with fresh tomato-basil sauce), then continue ordering rounds of hot and cold tapas as your hunger demands. A few standout dishes are the vegetarian Spanish omelet, spicy potatoes with tomato sauce, chicken brochette with caramelized onions and rice, and grilled octopus with potatoes and olive oil. There are a handful of entrees on the menu, and a few desserts if you're still not sated.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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