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Little Madrid Tapas Cafe, Chicago, IL

Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

What 236 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little Madrid Tapas Cafe offers a delightful taste of Spain in the heart of Chicago. Expect "excellent, authentic Spanish food" with standout dishes like albóndigas and croquettes, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. While some found the service uneven, many praised the "great service" and vibrant ambiance. Highly recommended for tapas lovers.

236 Reviews
  1. Erika

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Little Madrid Tapas Cafe was perfect. Having spent many years in Spain, this place is the real deal. They have a fabulous selection of wine and a wide array of traditional tapas and pintxos from anchovies and croquetas to morcilla and queso de cabra. The service was perhaps my favorite part. Our waiter went above and beyond for us and our requests and was very attentive to our needs and experience while also giving us plenty of space to catch up without too many interruptions. This is a gem of a cafe that can serve as both a great date night spot or a place for a casual happy hour with friends or colleagues.

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  2. Jay

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Spanish tapas and wine selection. Our host was friendly and will go back. It’s a real gem!

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  3. Marilene

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Ambiance, food, drink, and service. Perfect night!

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  4. Carole

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant! We will certainly go back.

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  5. Steve

    Chicago

    65 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food...a bit pretty cry for size of dishes...Manuel is excellent host

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little Madrid has become one of our favorite restaurants. Truly delicious and authentic tapas, wonderful service and a charming, lively atmosphere.

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  7. Brian

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and cozy, warm atmosphere. Top notch service.

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  8. Beatriz

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little Madrid NEVER disappoints, from the delicious and most authentic Spanish food (I have tried many Spanish food restaurants) in Chicago, to the ambience and the service, Little Madrid is always perfect. I will always go to Little Madrid and no other place for a true taste of my Spanish heritage.

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  9. Maria

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just celebrated my birthday at Little Madrid Tapas Cafe last night and the flamenco show, the vibes and the food were spectacular! This restaurant always takes me back to Spain 🇪🇸 I hope they host flamenco shows often. Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

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  10. Pam

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been here before and enjoyed it. However this visit wasn’t as enjoyable. It was a Saturday night and it was really crowded with tables crammed together. I was bumped many times by waiters navigating the narrow aisles. There was a flamenco performance that was loud and the singing was not great. Unbeknownst to us, we had to pay a surcharge of $15, $7.50 per person, for the entertainment. Food was ok. Note also that their automatic selection of a tip calculates it including the entertainment charge and tax. Id go back, but not on a weekend.

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Little Madrid Tapas Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • Parking details
    None
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