Cafe Iberico
3.2
- Neighborhood: River North
- 739 N. La Salle St.
- Chicago, IL 60610-3523
- 312-573-1510
Owner Jose Lagoa, from the town of La Coruna in northwestern Spain, says the Spanish tapas and ambience (noisy, partylike) draw 1,000 people a day on the weekends, 500 to 600 on weekdays. Iberico features both hot and cold tapas and Spanish entrees. Some 60 Spanish wines are offered, about 5,000 bottles in all, displayed in racks on the ceiling. In its bar area, Cafe Iberico tunes in Spanish television, including soccer games and bullfights; when the TV's not on, the bar area can be an easier place to talk than the dining room. Murals of Spanish dancers, musicians and matadors brighten the walls.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Chicago Ave. and LaSalle St.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet not available Sunday afternoon. Valet Parking: Lunch & Dinner.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 66 Chicago, 156 LaSalle. Red Line Train: Chicago Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Main floor only, including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday; noon-1:30 a.m. Saturday; noon-11:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Spanish
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Sunday through Thursday for parties of six or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. .
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Music Style:
- Latin
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- The currency exchange next door.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission and Late Night. No catering. No dancing. No buffet. Spanish television.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. 50-80 for private dining; less than 50 semi-private only.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago's choice winner.
- Specialties:
- Quesa de cabra (baked goat cheese), pulpo a la blancha (grilled octopus), Spanish wines and brandies and beers.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 350
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"Just getting your feet wet in tapas country? Cafe Iberico is for you."
By EnthusedFoodie from Forest Park, June 25, 2009
I wouldn't recommend Iberico for the tapas enthusiast. For someone new to tapas or for touristas, Iberico's large-portioned, fairly-priced plates ...
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"Yes, it is a bit..."
By thomas from Chicago, IL, August 28, 2007
Yes, it is a bit loud but, for the value it's great. The plates are fairly large. If you want to sit at the bar just a wait few and grab a seat. Bi...
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"The best tapas in town. Have..."
By Doug Chin from Louisville, KY, August 23, 2007
The best tapas in town. Have been going here for many years. We ate here 3 times in our five day stay. Always good.
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