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Cafe Iberico

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Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Café$$$$

River North, Chicago

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Cafe Iberico

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Curtis HillerApril 4, 2015
Excellent 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, 2013
Yum 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, 2014
An old favorite continues to please with an extensive menu and palatable tapas. Try the Patatas Bravas, Queso de Cabra, Plantano al Caramelo (dessert)
So Lux Med SpaJuly 31, 2013
Tapas 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.
William QuiñonesMay 22, 2017
Been here many times and I like really all their tapas. The paella is on point. Their Spanish beers are good try them.
Julio CaesarsSeptember 1, 2015
Paella Marinara and Estrella Galicia 👌🏼 You also hace to try the Pulpo A La Gallega.
John NasserNovember 2, 2013
Olives are a must. Tenderloin skewer w/Caramelized onions also excellent! Tinge of sweetness. Spicy potatoes good too.
michelle jimenezAugust 19, 2015
Very nice atmosphere. Good for a big group. Sangria is so good.
Audrey ChouJanuary 5, 2018
Gambas al ajilla were delicious!
Mandy LewisMay 28, 2010
Go 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!
TammyJuly 15, 2010
Been here 10+ times
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, 2012
Cheaper and more authentic than ba-ba-reeba! Get the seafood paella, patatas bravas and sangria and you'll leave with a smile :)
Chicago magazineApril 13, 2012
Best bets: thin ham with manchego and tomato bread or the char-grilled octopus–french fry duo. Pintxos lounge upstairs on weekends. Read more
Alli SchusterMay 23, 2012
Don'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!
AmmaMay 18, 2014
Patatas Ali -Oli, Delicious! Instead of ordering one single entree, request for the small $2-3 tapas menu.
Jessica FloresAugust 31, 2013
The grilled octopus over fries are out of this world!
Christine EstacioNovember 9, 2010
Always 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!
Joshua YeungMarch 31, 2017
Always ask for what the special is with a pitcher of sangria
Sophia LeeSeptember 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The seafood paella alone is worth a visit. As good or better than some I've had in Spain.
Erika DavisJuly 16, 2015
Sangria tastes sweet & refreshing. Half a pitcher was enough to split with two. Great place for groups.
Jeff TuckerJune 4, 2014
The pulpo a la gallega is amazing. The octopus is tender with a savory grilled flavor.
Esra TasdelenMarch 15, 2015
Grilled octopus was the most tender one I ever had. Spicy potatoes are also delish.
Fallon CampbellNovember 8, 2016
The muscles are great. Also the goat cheese dishes were amazing.
Gregorio LopezMay 12, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Ask for the Xtra specials, this week: Casuela con Chuletas de cordero & Dates with jam stuffed with goat cheese.
DiannaNovember 8, 2012
Get their scallop with saffron sauce, my favorite tapas dish there. Plus the mushrooms, yummy!
Dima ElissaFebruary 24, 2013
Passing 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!
Ajana A.August 18, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Pulpo a la plancha is my absolute go to EVERY time!
melissa krecicMarch 10, 2012
Get the dates wrapped in bacon stuffed with goat cheese! Not on the menu but a special treat!!
Christopher RollysonOctober 6, 2011
Everything 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, 2010
We 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.
Joseph B.August 11, 2017
Good place for tapas and sangria.
Christopher NicholsFebruary 6, 2013
sangria pitchers are a must....you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
James ShayMarch 9, 2014
Pulpo a la plancha a definite winner and ate here with someone from Spain.
Kat S.July 22, 2014
Cheap tapas and great for large groups!
Daniel.MDJuly 28, 2013
Sangria is not impressive, Paella is great and it would be good for 2... So share it.
Samia BarudAugust 6, 2011
The best tapas in Chicago, the sangria is awesome and the price is joke! Crowdy but great fun!
Lupe GuerraFebruary 2, 2013
Place ia too loud; the tapas are either amazing or blah, their sangria quality's slipping, but still decent
Abby BrownMarch 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great food but it's hot as hell inside, especially if you sit up by the kitchen.
OmisayaOctober 27, 2016
Great place for affordable good tapas. Trendy place
DidiTH Ad! W!jaYaDecember 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The goat cheese and tapas is amazing..!!! Best thing on the menu without a doubt..!!!!
M Ben-DavidMarch 9, 2012
Delicious Place for reasonably priced Tapas. Love me some Cafe Iberico. Yum!
Jing LeeSeptember 21, 2013
White sangria and squid/calamari with garlic & lemon :)
Chris SteeleAugust 8, 2014
My red sangria trumps your white sangria any day. Just the facts, ma'am.
BigTab R.N.October 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The kitchen's open until 1:30a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Great cocktails, fabulous paella.
Jeff CarterAugust 22, 2014
This is a hit or miss spot. Can be awesome and can stink
Vania Sandoval AraizaMay 18, 2013
For dessert try the pera al vino! Sweet but not too sweet and light!
Nguyen-Anh LeJuly 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Clams and mussels are great too. Scoop up the mussel sauce with some bread!
Tamara AlonsoFebruary 20, 2013
As a Northern Spaniard, I had to try 'Pulpo a la plancha'. Too good for words.
Sarah FalkenthalFebruary 26, 2015
Go with a group, and get the potatoes!
Ambra RobertsJuly 31, 2012
The red wine sangria is great and the Lamb shank is delicious!

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