Cafe Galicia
- 230 W. Front St.
- Wheaton, IL 60187
- 630-682-0664
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Wheatonites who have missed chowing down on tapas at the corner of Front and Hale Streets since Emilio's closed are in luck: Now open in the same address is Cafe Galicia, also serving -- you guessed it -- tapas. In fact, three guys who worked at Emilio's are behind this eatery: general manager Eddie Miguel, chef Alex Arellano and sous chef Carlos Hernandez. Scaled-back prices and bigger portions on small plates is the strategy, says Miguel, along with affordable wines by the glass, with nothing exceeding 10 bucks. Signature dishes Arellano dreamed up while working for Emilio's will feature, including bacon-wrapped scallops with sweet potato puree and grilled shrimp with crabmeat served up in a martini glass. In addition to a roster of traditional Spanish tapas, expect a few entree-sized specials on a daily basis.
Getting There
- Public Transportation:
- Metra Train: Wheaton.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Spanish and Tapas
- Meals Served:
- Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15). Most small plates $6-$13; entrees $14-$15
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Seating 18
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 125
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"Stay Away from this place!!"
By glemkau from Carol Stream, March 20, 2009
My wife and I went here last fall, and thought it was great! We just went back, and it was some of the worst food I have ever had. The marinated ...
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"Pretty good!"
By LG from west suburbs of Chicago, November 12, 2008
I was impressed that the chefs improved upon several old La Rioja favorites - even though they changed the names, which forces me to read the menu ...
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"Best Tapas Around"
By lisawilliamson81 from wheaton, il, September 28, 2008
Food is fantastic and the sangria is even better. Great place, great price. The chef is really talented. Customer service is phenomenal.
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