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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Serving over 30 different small plates, Tapas Barcelona is the perfect dinner spot for Family Weekend or an evening out with friends.

Best Place to Take Your Family: Tapas Barcelona offers bite-sized plates for big appetites

February 26, 2025

At Tapas Barcelona, more is always merrier. This Spanish restaurant serves over 30 different small plates made to savor and share. Located across from Whole Foods on Chicago Avenue, Tapas Barcelona...

Chain restaurants have come and gone in downtown Evanston, but a few local spots like Prairie Moon have been open for decades. Tapas Barcelona and the Five and Dime have also been serving customers for many years.

Best of Evanston: Locally owned Evanston restaurants thrive amid downtown chain movement

February 26, 2025

When Daniel Kelch opened Taco Diablo, LuLu’s, The Blue Horse Tavern and the Five & Dime 33 years ago, fast food chains were not intimidating. Despite familiar favorites like Taco Bell, The Fat Shallot...

Medill Prof. Judy Franks said her favorite Evanston restaurant Tapas Barcelona due to its fun, festive atmosphere and delicious food.

Best of Evanston: NU faculty share their favorite restaurants in downtown Evanston

February 19, 2025

Downtown Evanston is known for its vibrant food scene with plenty of options to snag a bite to eat. The Daily asked some Northwestern faculty members who call Evanston home to share some of their favorite...

 Tapas Barcelona serves eclectic Spanish dishes including tapas, paella and drinks.

Best Splurge: Tapas Barcelona

February 26, 2024

Between the dim, amber lighting, the walls covered in eclectic posters and the artistically plated food, when I first walked into Tapas Barcelona, all I could think was “sophisticated.” Well, that...

Assorted meats and fruits hang from the ceiling above a bar.

Best Ambiance: Tapas Barcelona

February 23, 2023

Paella, delectable drinks and tapas ― what more could you ask for from a restaurant? Located right off south campus on Chicago Ave., the warm lights and hubbub makes Tapas Barcelona the perfect spot...

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