Vela’s Restaurant & Lounge - Joliet, Illinois

Vela's Restaurant & Lounge

Vela's Restaurant & Lounge, located at 226 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432, is a popular bar & grill and restaurant that offers a wide range of dining options. The establishment is well-known for its fast service, great beer selection, and delicious cocktails. With a focus on comfort food and a cozy atmosphere, Vela's is a perfect spot for solo dining, groups, and families.

About Vela's Restaurant & Lounge

Specialties

Specializing in bar & grill and restaurant fare, Vela's offers an extensive menu featuring lunch, dinner, and dessert options. Their menu also includes small plates and quick bites for those looking for a light meal. The bar onsite serves a variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, cocktails, and hard liquor, as well as coffee and non-alcoholic drinks.

Other Points of Interest

• Takeout
• Dine-in
• Delivery
• Fast service
• Great beer selection
• Great cocktails
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Solo dining
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot
• Wheelchair accessible restroom
• Wheelchair accessible seating
• Alcohol
• Beer
• Cocktails
• Coffee
• Comfort food
• Food
• Food at bar
• Happy hour drinks
• Hard liquor
• Quick bite
• Small plates
• Wine
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Dessert
• Seating
• Bar onsite
• Restroom
• Casual
• Cozy
• Trendy
• Groups
• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• NFC mobile payments
• Credit cards
• Good for kids
• High chairs
• Kids' menu
• Free parking lot
• Free street parking

Opinions

Vela's Restaurant & Lounge has received 143 reviews on Google My Business, with an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Many patrons appreciate the friendly service, delicious food, and comfortable atmosphere. Some guests have mentioned that parking can be challenging, and prices may be a bit high compared to other options in the area.

👍 Reviews of Vela’s Restaurant & Lounge

David O.

5/5

Small bar and restaurant with food. The Caldo de Res was fantastic. The beef was tender and juicy. The owners are very nice and accommodating. The parking can be challenging. Large portions. Reasonable prices.

Live L. L.

5/5

Wonderful friendly place. Can't wait to go again. I enjoyed the drinks, slots, food and the wonderful conversation. Keep up the good work.

Tony A.

4/5

As a busy real estate agent on the go, Vela’s Tap is a great stop for a quick bit with great quality. Would be 5 stars but price is a bit high - $11.50 for a burrito is a bit higher than other options.

David D.

5/5

Love this place. I have been going there for years. The food is awesome and the owner is a great guy

James K.

5/5

Friendly atmosphere and good food , fast service. we asked for gluten free food and they knew what it was! When I visit Joliet to meet with my good friend, we always stop at Vela's for lunch. Is it the good food? Yes! Is it the friendly, but professional service? Yes! Is it the kind of place where you can just relax,spend time and not feel rushed with friends or family in the warmth of an enjoyable restaurant? Absolutely! The cost of lunch, also makes it a practical choice for families and friends to enjoy. You know I love it so much, that I'm going back tomorrow.

Michael B.

5/5

I love every experience I have coming to this restaurant. Its food, warm and friendly environment, and the kindness of the owner speak for themselves. A great spot to step into for a quick lunch or to kick back for a few hours and have a beer or two. Affordable prices and great serving sizes - favorite thing to get are the Steak and Potato tacos, traditional style, on corn tortillas with plenty of green salsa! Highly recommend eating here!

Jonathan F.

5/5

Great food and people

Dan B.

5/5

We had a great meal at Vela's tonight. My wife and I shared chicken fajitas. The margaritas were great. The owner stopped by our table and we found out that our waitress had been with the business for 13 years. This is the kind of family business that you want to support.