Jaleo by José Andrés

"A tapas restaurant by celebrity chef José Andrés, known for its Spanish cuisine and part of the José Andrés Group. It opened in Chicago in 2021 but is closing due to shifting focus on partnerships with hotels and retail." - Ashok Selvam

"When: Mon-Fri 3:30-6pm The Deal: $7 Tapas, $4-$8 Beer, $6-$10 Wine, $7 Vermouth, $5 Sangria, $8-$10 Cocktails Happy Hour at River North's Jaleo is actually a fun experience, despite being surrounded by couples rambling on about "flying buttresses" after their architectural boat tour. Rather than being unbearable, this Spanish restaurant channels that touristy energy into a pleasant, lively atmosphere. But the real draw are the deals—stop by for $7 patatas bravas or chicken croquettes and wash it down with some sangria, wine, or draft beers which all cost around $8." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Chicago is the fifth location of this casual Spanish restaurant that opened in D.C. back in 1993, and the brightly lit, busy space can definitely give you chain restaurant vibes. But that concern will disappear fast thanks to the attentive service and great food. The menu includes tapas, paellas, sangrias, and a long list of Spanish wines. And the crowd—while a mixed bag of tourists—is clearly having some fun. It’s contagious, so even if you come here in a bad mood, you’ll be joining them soon. It’s a great spot for dinner and drinks before going out downtown, or if you just want to get together with some friends and not worry about how loud you’re being." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés brought his flagship restaurant to River North in 2021, imbuing Jaleo Chicago with all the classics that earned acclaim for his locations in D.C. and Vegas. There are a few wrinkles for the local set (table-side paella is exclusive to Chicago). It also has a subterranean sister bar, Pigtail, but Jaleo is well positioned as a strong happy hour destination. Grab a gin and tonic and play a few rounds of foosball for a fun night." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Jaleo is a Spanish restaurant with four locations all over the country, and on July 15th another one is opening in River North. The menu will include tapas, paellas, sangrias, and a long list of Spanish wines. For more details and reservations, check out their website." - adrian kane