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Little Madrid Tapas Cafe, Chicago, IL

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

4.5
4.5
260 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
In January 2020, Little Madrid Tapas Café opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a small, cozy, and colorful space. The restaurant transported guests back to Old Madrid with its warm atmosphere, delicious flavors, and enticing aromas that emanated from the kitchen. With a global pandemic raging around the world, Little Madrid Tapas Café remained a steady presence in the neighborhood and soon emerged as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Chicago.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, European, Southern Spain
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 973-0462
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Flavors of Madrid - Chicago Restaurant Week

    $60.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Includes a starter, pintxos, tapas, & special wine menu.
    Flavors of Madrid - Chicago Restaurant Week Photo
  • Spanish Essence Dinner - Chicago Restaurant Week

    $45.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Includes a starter, tapas, & special wine menu. Gluten-Free menu option available.
    Spanish Essence Dinner - Chicago Restaurant Week Photo
  • Tapas & Pintxos Brunch - Chicago Restaurant Week

    $30.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Includes a selection of pintxos: Euro Bacon- Dates stued with brie cheese and almonds, wrapped in bacon and topped with a fresh strawberry. A perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ensaladilla Rusa- A mini version of the classic Spanish potato salad with tuna, peas, and a light touch of alioli. Patatas Bravioli- Crispy potatoes with alioli and paprika sauce, for a touch of spice and creaminess. Montadito de Jamón - Simple and authentic, with serrano ham on crusty bread, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Boquerones con Aceituna- Marinated anchovies served with olives, delivering a refreshing, briny avor from the sea.
    Tapas & Pintxos Brunch - Chicago Restaurant Week Photo

Offers

  • Everyday Happy Hour & Pinxtos Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Join us for our everyday happy hour with 50% off Pinxtos, daily specials on tapas, and drink specials of your favorite Sangrias, red wine, sparkling wine, and more.

    Everyday Happy Hour & Pinxtos Specials Photo

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Madrid Tapas Cafe offers an authentic Spanish dining experience, praised for its "delicious and authentic" tapas and "wonderful service." Guests love the cozy atmosphere and "outstanding" paella. The restaurant's ambiance makes diners feel "like we were in Madrid," with a "charming, lively atmosphere." A "gem" in Chicago!
260 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, authentic ambience and decor. Excellent choice of tapas, ample portions for sharing and attentive service. Great desserts. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Dana

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very under impressed and expensive for what you get. Will not be returning.

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  3. Mark

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I forgot it was restaurant week in Andersonville and the main dining was packed and noisy but they moved us to the other room. The food and service was good and we plan to come back. A big bonus, when you order wine they bring the bottle for you to see and sample.

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  4. Kate

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was calm. The staff were nice. They do have a bar it is no longer BYOB. The food came out cold and/or warm. Nothing was hot. When we asked our server about the dates he said it was supposed to be cold which didn’t seem right. The flavors of everything were great but because the dishes were cold it didn’t taste as well as it could have. The pacing of everything getting to the table was slow so we sat for a while between each tapa being delivered. We had to ask where one of our dishes was because it was about an hour since our order went in. Overall great ambiance and taste, if the food was hot and pacing was quicker would be a great place to dine.

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  5. Joe

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here on a busy Friday night during restaurant week. Outstanding food and service despite a very busy night. Energetic and fun with a roving server offering a short stream of sangria to anyone interested - the tables got into it.

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  6. Carrie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and experience were amazing. All dishes we ordered were exceptional. The Cava was an excellent choice that complemented the dishes fabulously. I highly recommend.

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  7. Teresa

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is excellent - from the food to the ambience to the service. Manuel our waiter couldn't have been nicer. He explained everything very well, and even suggested a pintxos serving instead of a tapas size as we had said we weren't very hungry and didn't want to overeat. We live in the neighborhood and couldn't be happier for the success of this restaurant!

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  8. Susana

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place in Chicago, food is amazing and the service spectacular. I had a great time and it is definitely a must in town.

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  9. Panagiotis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambience, and service. Highly recommend!

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  10. jerry

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, authentic tapas and excellent service.

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FAQs

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Andersonville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, European, Southern Spain
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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    None
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