Ive been to every tapas restaurant in Chicago and none compare to LaTasca. Right in the heart of downtown Arlington Hts., LaTasca offers the perfect dining experience. The sangria is outstanding and the extensive wine list has something for everyone's taste. I recommend trying the ""Vina Ardanza"" which is a vino from Rioja that is simply liquid heaven. Some of my favorite tapas here are the goat cheese, scallops in a vegtable bechemel, trio of grilled sausages, and of course, the beef tenderloin fillet with the cabrales cheese sauce. Also, pay attention to the wonderful collection of daily specials which are always the highlight of my meal. LaTasca also offers a traditional Spanish paella which no other tapas restaurant in Chicago can rival. The service is top notch and everyone is consistantly very helpful, curtious, and energetic. For dessert I recommend trying the flan, which is some of the best flan you will ever have. If custard isnt youre thing then i would go with the sauteed bannana topped with caramel and pistaccios. Overall, LaTasca is head and shouders above the rest in the tapas world. If youve never been yet, crawl out from under that rock and head to downtown Arlington Hts. for the most incredible tapas experience youve ever had!
Pros: extensive wine list, daily specials, wonderful service
Cons: weekend reservations reserved for parties of 6 or more
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