El Tapeo Announces Exciting New Menu for Spring

Indulge in a fresh, seasonal update of handcrafted Tapas and specialty cocktails at El Tapeo

El Tapeo, located at 2100 Spring Road, is excited to introduce a new spring menu for 2017 that accentuates fresh, local ingredients as the exquisite flavors are at their prime in the Midwest. An unveiling event will be held Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m. As the premier Tapas restaurant in the Western Suburbs, El Tapeo offers handcrafted Spanish cuisine from the award-winning Executive Chef Matthew Cappellini. With his innovative, comprehensive, and seasonal culinary style, Chef Cappellini presents a divine spring selection of small plates and main courses to share among family and friends.

The bold, savory menu at El Tapeo has been updated to feature seasonal ingredients, locally grown produce, and countless options that all guests are sure to enjoy. The spring spread includes delicious Tapas such as Croquettas de Pollo: braised chicken fritters with tarragon mustard sauce and Ensalada de Remolachas prepared from sangria gel, baby beets, mixed greens, and orange thyme vinaigrette; a new Paella de Diablo with spicy chorizo, shrimp, chicken, peas, peppers, onions and spicy aioli; and entrees including Cerdo Dulce: orange honey brined pork tenderloin, celery root puree, beer mustard, baby beets, Bajo Carbonizado: sea bass, charred leek puree, ramps, baby leeks, brown butter espuma, and Vieira Borracha made from scallops, corn puree, spring onion, bacon lardon, and brandied morels. Added to the dessert menu is Tarta de Rujbarbo, rhubarb and strawberry tart with mint puree and champagne sorbet.

El Tapeo allows customers to unwind over the restaurant’s signature Sangria or Spring specialty cocktails and share laughs as well as Tapas at a table in dining room, the new communal table, or at the intimate 12-seat bar. For reservations or additional information, please call 630.828.2044 or visit www.eltapeorestaurant.com.

About El Tapeo

Located on the Ninth Floor of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center at 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois, El Tapeo offers guests Spanish cuisine that is infused with bold, flavorful ingredients and served to share as well as handcrafted cocktails, a signature Sangria, and fine wines and champagnes.