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| 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.
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Author: Elizabeth Canning Blackwell |
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