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04/01/2025
After 18 incredible years, we have made the difficult decision to close the doors of our restaurant. This journey has been more that just serving food- it's been about building relationships, sharing stories, and being part of your lives.
We want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support over the years. Watching your families grow, seeing your children turn into young adults, and being part of your special moments has been one of the greatest joys of our lives.
The memories created within these walls will always hold a special place in our hearts. From the bottom of our hearts, thanks for allowing us to be part of your lives.
We wish you all the very best in the years to come.
With gratitude and love,
Maria R & Chef Virgilio T
03/28/2025
💃Thanks for your support during all the years.🕺
💃Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago Phone # 773 930-3368.
"Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Chicken lemon soup.
Canalones A La Catalana $11.95
Cheese stuffed cannelloni served with basil tomato sauce.
Fritura De Txangurro $14.95
Pan-fried soft shell crab, served with ali oli.
Zarzuela De Mariscos $17.95
Seafood combination with Pernod and tomato cream sauce.
Ahi Tuna Tartar $17.95
Fresh ahi tuna tartar with avocado.
Mignon A La Pimienta $21.95
Sautéed filet mignon with cracked black peppercorn and brandy cream sauce.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
03/21/2025
💃Ole!🕺
💃Welcome back🕺
Visit us or order to pick up or delivery to enjoy our delicious👨🍳 specials.
💃Thank you for your support during the past 18+ years🕺
💃Located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago 🕺
Full menu available in our website cafemarbellatapas.com
Phone # 773 930-3368
Chef Specials
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Split pea soup.
Montaditos De Lomo Embuchado $11.95
Smoked pork loin crostini with ali oli.
Huevos De Codorniz $13.95
Fried quail eggs served with grilled polenta and white truffle oil.
Pintxos De Chorizo $14.95
Grilled Spanish chorizo skewers.
Crabarroca A La Gallega $14.95
Sauteed rock fish filet with garlic, potatoes, chorizo and white wine.
Crudo En Ponzu $17.95
Ahi tuna marinated in ponzu lime juice, served with seaweed salad.
Churrasco A La Parrilla $21.95
Grilled New York steak, served with mushroom bordelaise.
Ensalada De Manzana Y Queso $13.95
Spring mix, apple, raisins, almonds and goat cheese salad.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
03/14/2025
💃Welcome back to our page🕺
💃Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL.
Call for reservations 773 930-3368
💃Delivery and carry out available through Grubhub, UberEats and our website cafemarbellatapas.com🕺
💃See you soon!🕺
“Chef Specials”
Sopa Del Dia 7.95
Crab meat bisque.
Empanadillas De Lomo $11.95
Pulled pork turnovers.
Cuajadas En Cazuela $13.95
Pan fried cheese curds, served in a earthern cazuela with bordelaise.
Merluza Con Almejas $14.95
Sautéed cod fish filet with garlic, parsley, clams and white wine sauce.
Pechuga Al Romero $13.95
Sautéed chicken breast with garlic, fresh rosemary and white wine cream sauce.
Mahi Mahi A La Plantxa $15.95
Blackened mahi mahi filet served with lemon butter.
Zarzuela De Mariscos $17.95
Sautéed seafood combination with garlic, tomato, and Pernod cream sauce.
Ensalada De Manzana Y Queso $13.95
Spring mix, apple, raisins, almonds and goat cheese salad.
03/07/2025
💃Welcome to Café Marbella Page🕺
💃We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL.🕺
💃Our business hours are Tuesday - Thursday from 5PM-9PM, Friday and Saturday from 5PM-10PM, and Sunday 2PM-8PM🕺
💃Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
"Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Cream of mushroom soup.
Ensalada De Queso Y Tomate $11.95
Caprese salad.
Aguacate Con Langosta $14.95
Stuffed avocado with lobster and brandy mayonnaise.
Salmon Con Alcaparras $14.95
Sautéed salmon filet served with caper butter sauce.
Cavatelli Con Gambas $14.95
Sautéed shrimp and cavatelli pasta with garlic and pesto sauce.
Pimientos Con Cuajadas $13.95
Stuffed poblano peppers with cheese curds and tomato basil sauce.
Cordero Al Romero $15.95
Griddled lamb scaloppini marinated with garlic and fresh rosemary.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
02/28/2025
💃Welcome to our page. Happy Friday!🕺
💃Visit us at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
💃You can order for deliveries through our website cafemarbellatapas.com, Grubhub or UberEats🕺
Call for reservations 773 930-3368, walk-ins are welcome.
See you soon!
"Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Chicken lemon soup.
Ensalada De Manzana Y Queso $13.95
Apple, raisins, almonds, goat cheese and mixed green salad with honey mustard vinaigrette.
Croquetas De Queso $11.95
Pan fried blue cheese croquets. Served with bordelaise sauce.
Celestine D' Porc $13.95
Sautéed pork loin strip with onions, mushroom, potatoes, and cracked black peppercorn brandy sauce.
Poulet Coq Au Vin $12.95
Slow cooked chicken thigh in red wine and vegetables.
Barramundi A La Madrilena $14.95
Sautéed Barramundi filet with onions, garlic, tomato and white wine.
Fritura De Txangurro $14.95
Pan-fried soft-shell crab. Served with mashed potatoes and ali oli mayonnaise.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
02/21/2025
💃Ole!🕺
💃Welcome to Café Marbella Tapas Restaurant🕺
💃Visit us in our location at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL to enjoy our delicious chef special🕺
💃Visit our website for more information, www.cafemarbellatapas.com🕺
"Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Chicken gumbo soup.
Setas con Panceta $12.95
Sautéed oyster mushroom with shallots, parsley, pork belly and sherry cream sauce.
Empanada Gallega $11.95
Stuffed puff pastry with tuna, cut into squares.
Trucha Almondine $14.95
Sautéed rainbow trout filet, served with almond butter sauce.
Pechuga Con Queso $14.95
Sautéed chicken breast served with bordelaise and blue cheese sauce.
Pastelito De Txangurro $13.95
Sautéed crab cake served with red pepper coulis sauce.
Mignon A La Pimienta $19.95
Sautéed petite filet mignon with cracked black peppercorn and brandy cream sauce.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
02/14/2025
💃Welcome back🕺
💝Celebrate your Valentines Day/"weekend" with us enjoying our delicious chef specials💘
💃We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL.🕺
💃Phone # 773 930-3368🕺
"Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $8.95
Shrimp bisque soup.
Albondigas De Cordero $13.95
Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, served with risotto.
Crepas con Salmon $14.95
Salmon and prosciutto wrapped in a crepe, then fried and served with dill cream sauce.
Calamares A La Gallega $17.95
Griddled squid rings with potatoes, parsley, paprika and garlic.
Raya Con Alcaparras $14.95
Sauteed skate wing served with caper lemon butter sauce.
Mignon Con Duxelle $20.95
Grilled fillet mignon served with duxelle of mushroom sauce.
Langosta A La Pimienta $21.95
Pan fried lobster tail, then flambé with brandy and cracked black peppercorn cream sauce.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
02/07/2025
💃Welcome back!🕺
💃Visit to enjoy our delicious chef special at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL in Gladstone Park.🕺
💃Full menu available online cafemarbellatapas.com🕺
💝Now taking reservation for Valentines Day💘
Call 773 930-3368
“Chef Specials”
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Cream of navy bean soup.
Ceviche De Mero, Gambas & Tilapia $14.95
Shrimp, grouper and tilapia ceviche cure in lime juice.
Champinones Rellenos $12.95
Stuffed mushroom caps with chicken and pork mousse. Served in a sherry cream sauce.
Merluza Con Almejas $13.95
Sautéed cod fish filet with shallots, garlic, clams and white wine.
Salmon A la Plantxa $15.95
Griddled salmon filet served with blueberry sauce.
Pierna De Lechon Al Horno $14.95
Oven roasted leg of pork served with Chimichurri
Crudo En Ponzu $17.95
Ahi tuna marinated in ponzu lime juice, served with hearts of palm salad.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
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Ceviche De Mero, Gambas & Tilapia
Chanpinones Rellenos
Salmon A La Plantxa
01/24/2025
💃Welcome Back!🕺
💃Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef special 🕺
We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL
Visit our website to check our full menu cafemarbellatapas.com
phone # 773 930-3368
See you soon!
" Chef Specials"
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Artichoke cream soup.
Esparragos Con Jamon $12.95
Griddled wrapped asparagus with prosciutto ham, served with Provençale sauce.
Berenjena Caprese $11.95
Eggplant medallion, lightly breaded au gratin with fresh mozzarella cheese. served with tomato basil sauce.
Lomo A La Mostaza $13.95
Oven roasted pork loin, sliced and served with Dijon mustard cream sauce.
Trofie Con Gambas $14.95
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, shiitake mushroom and trofie pasta. Served with sherry cream sauce.
Merluza A La Vizcaina $14.95
Sautéed cod fish filet with garlic and Vizcaina sauce.
Crepas De Salmon $15.95
Stuffed crepes with salmon baked. Served with shrimp butter sauce.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
01/17/2025
💃welcome back!🕺
Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
💃We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago.🕺
💃Phone # 773 930-3368🕺
💃Visit our website cafemarbellatapas.com🕺
See you soon!
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Chicken rice soup.
Pimientos Shish*to Asados $10.95
Blistered Shish*to peppers served with pan fried cheese curd pintxo.
Empanadillas De Pollo $10.95
Pan fried stuffed turnovers with chicken, shiitake mushroom and flavored with white truffle oil.
Queso Brie Frito $11.95
Pan fried brie cheese, served with sliced apple and toast.
Salmon Con Eneldo $14.95
Sauteed salmon belly strips, served with dill butter sauce.
Merluza Con Almejas $14.95
Sautéed cod fish filet with garlic, onions, parsley and clams with white wine cream sauce.
Cazuela De Mariscos $17.95
Sautéed seafood combination with tri color bell peppers, garlic, onions, and tomato basil.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
01/10/2025
💃Welcome to our page!🕺
💃Visit us to enjoy our delicious chef specials🕺
💃We are located at 5527 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL.🕺
💃Call us for reservations 773 930-3368🕺
See you soon!
Sopa Del Dia $6.95
Split pea soup
Huevos De Codorniz $12.95
Fried quail eggs. Served over shiitake mushroom risotto and white truffle oil.
Cuajadas Iberia $14.95
Pan fried cheese curds served in toasted baguette crouton with bordelaise sauce.
Pierna De Lechon Al Horno $13.95
Oven roasted leg of pork with chimichurri.
Trucha Con Almendras $14.95
Sautéed rainbow trout with garlic almonds, parsley and lemon butter.
Gambas La Plantxa $15.95
Griddled shell on prawns, served with garlic brown butter.
Mero A La Plantxa $17.95
Blackened grouper filet served with white butter sauce.
Ensalada De Aguacate, Queso y Tocino $14.95
Spring mix with avocado, bacon, goat cheese with our signature house vinaigrette and balsamic glaze.
Address
5527 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
60630
To get to the restaurant at N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, you can take the Blue Line train to the Logan Square station and then walk south on Milwaukee. Alternatively, you can take the #56 Milwaukee bus straight to the location. If driving, there is street parking available on Milwaukee Avenue and nearby side streets.
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Spanish restaurants are known for their warm and inviting ambiance, delicious food, and friendly service. Cafe Marbella Tapas Restaurant on N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago is no exception. This delightful tapas restaurant offers a charming European ambiance that transports you to Spain with its rustic decor and old-world charm.
One of the highlights of Cafe Marbella is its Chef Virgilio Trujillo, who has cooked in some of the city's favorite Spanish-style kitchens. Chef Trujillo and his team serve a wide selection of classic cold and hot tapas like Gazpacho Andaluz, Gambas al Ajillo, Piquillos con Atun, and Tortilla Española. The flavors are authentic and the portions are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on a romantic date.
Cafe Marbella is also northwest Chicago’s only BYOB tapas restaurant! This makes it an affordable option for those who want to enjoy a night out without breaking the bank. For special events, Cafe Marbella has a private room that can host up to 60 guests.
Overall, Cafe Marbella Tapas Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Spanish dining experience in Chicago. From the delicious food to the inviting ambiance, this restaurant will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more.
