El Tapeo Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Tapeo, a vibrant Spanish restaurant nestled in the heart of Oak Brook, Illinois. This trendy eatery excelled in capturing the essence of Spanish cuisine through its tantalizing menu, primarily featuring exquisite tapas and hearty paellas that celebrate fresh, quality ingredients.
- Tapas Highlights: Indulge in the Suquet seafood stew or flavorful Cangrejo with lump crab and avocado, perfect for sharing.
- Paella Varieties: The Paella de Mariscos showcases a symphony of seafood, while the Paella de Verduras caters to vegetarian diners.
- Entradas: Don't miss the Pulpo served with gnocchi, a delightful twist on traditional flavors.
With options for everyone—including pescatarians and vegetarians—El Tapeo beautifully blends ambiance and taste. Its inviting atmosphere, enhanced by heated outdoor seating and a full bar, makes it perfect for groups or a cozy dinner.
Tapas
Suquet
seafood stew, mussels, clams, shrimp, bay scallops, white wine, lemon, grilled sourdough bread
Pan Asado*
grilled sourdough bread, salted butter, herbed garlic oil
Pincho de Pollo
chicken skewers, marcona almonds, red chimichurri
Pan con Tomate
roasted garlic, heirloom tomato, aged cheese
Carne Asada
skirt steak, roasted mushrooms, mojo rojo, fried leek
Ensalada de Patatas
potato salad, garlic aioli, fried garlic, chives
Gazpacho
heirloom tomato, cucumber, olive oil
Cangrejo
lump crab meat, avocado, lime aioli, saffron gelee, tapioca crisp
Carne Tirade
braised short rib, piquillo pepper jam, queso fresco, pickled red onion, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Alcachofa
fried artichoke, caper aioli, serrano ham vinaigrette, golden raisins
Croquette de Pollo
chicken, mirepoix, sage, Calabrian chili aioli
Queso de Cabra*
herbed goat cheese, sherry tomato jam, buttered bread
Gambas*
shrimp, garlic, tomato, white wine, espelette toast
Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes, bravas sauce, garlic aioli
Aceituna*
olives, garlic, orange, grilled bread
Pimientos
shishito peppers, flaky salt, garlic aioli, fennel pollen
Mejillones*
mussels, white wine, chorizo, saffron
Datiles
dates, marcona almonds, bacon, bravas sauce
Empanada
chicken + mushroom, harissa cream, beef, guindilla pepper aioli
Bruselas
fried brussels sprouts, whole grain balsamic glaze
Paella de Carne
saffron rice, braised short rib, caramelized onions, peppers, garlic, roasted tomato, vedalia onion aioli
Paella de Diablo
saffron rice, spicy chorizo, shrimp, chicken, onion, pepper, garlic, peas, spicy aioli
Paella de Verduras*
saffron rice, summer baby squash, peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, peas, citrus aioli
Paella de Mariscos
saffron rice, mussels, clams, shrimp, piquillo jam, peppers, onions, peas
Paellas
Entradas
Pescasdo
dorade, fingerling potatoes, charred lemon, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs
Pulpo
gnocchi, nduja romesco, serrano ham, watercress, orange vinaigrette
Ensalada de la Casa
mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, vinaigrette
Burrata*
heirloom tomato, cucumber, shallot, tangerine oil, grilled bread
Ensaladas
Embutidos y Quesos (Meat Cheese)
Spanish Tasting Plato*
serrano, calabrese, drunken goat, idiazabal, strawberry fig jam, whole grain mustard, guindilla peppers
El Tapeo Plato*
chorizo, serrano, truffled gouda, spicy paprika mustard, guindilla peppers
Valor Chocolate Crunch Cake
toasted marshmallow, hazelnut cake, Bavarian cream, white + dark chocolate mousse, peanut butter powder
Dulce de Leche
salted bourbon caramel
Churros
caramel, cinnamon sugar
Sorbet
mango, tangerine
Gelato
vanilla, chocolate, banana foster, salted caramel