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Tapas & Pintxos

Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes Of spain.
Create a meal with a variety Of tapas, or choose a selection as An appetizer. Chicago's Original Tapas Bar since 1985

Vegetables & Cheese

black coarse salt7.95

spicy potatoes with tomato aioli9.95

tomato purée, garlic & manchego11.95

house garlic bread10.95

manchego cream & chive oil13.95

Roasted Hen of the Woods Mushrooms with manchego cream & chive oil

rosemary, citrus6.95

warm potato & onion omelette10.95

manchego, candied marcona almonds10.95

lemon aioli14.95

Ibérico Pork

Regarded as the wagyu of pork, the Ibérian pigs of Spain free-grazed on acorns, giving the cured ham & pork cuts a rich & nutty flavor

jamón ibérico de bellota "pata negra" renowned as perhaps the best ham in the world; served with manchego cheese33.95

ibérico chorizo, stracciatella, piquillo pepper, drizzled honey19.95

presa cut of the famous ibérian pig, red chimichurri & baby herbs23.95

sherry aioli11.95

"secreto" cut of ibérico pork, steamed buns, gordal olive relish, chinese hot mustard11.95

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks.
You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

*These food items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance

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Sangria • Cocktails • Beer

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Cocktails

nordés spanish gin, grapefruit, mint, cardamom, mediterranean tonic16

banhez mezcal, passion fruit, ancho, falernum16

rittenhouse rye, oloroso sherry, chocolate bitters orange oleo demerara, tobacco spritz16

sunny vodka, cueva nueva vermut, spiced black tea, lemon15

corazón tequila, pomegranate, dry curacao, cueva nueva vermut, lime, ginger, sage15

classic martini, spanish gin mg, white vermouth, orange bitters, gilda garnish17

surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks.
You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance

Spanish Wines

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Wines by the Glass

Tinto - Red Wines

Michelini I Mufatto "En el Camino" - Mencía, Bierzo, '23 tart red fruit, hints of floral & spice, good pairing for pinot noir loverss14

Marqués de Griñon "Caliza" - Syrah/Petit Verdot/Graciano, '20 smooth, medium bodied, notes of plum, black cherry, smoky, dark chocolate finish14

Marques de Riscal Reserva - Tempranillo/Graciano, Rioja, '20 named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balanced16

Señorío de Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera del Duero, '21 medium-full bodied, dark fruit, cinnamon, toasted oak, ripe, velvety tannins16

Breca "Cepas Viejas" - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20 full bodied, concentrated, blue fruits, smoke16

Triton - Tinta de Toro, Toro, '22 rich, powerful, dark & red fruit, pepper, sandalwood, strong, well-balanced tannins20

Wines by the Bottle

Cava & Sparkling

Avinyó Reserva Cava Brut - Parellada/Xarel-lo/Macabeo, Penedès, '22 classic cava in the champagne method; notes of lemon, crisp green apple & toast60

Caves Naveran Brut Rosado - Parellada/Pinot Noir, Cava D.O., '22 brut rosé with ripe strawberries & cherries; light, bright & fun64

Giuliana Extra Brut - Prosecco D.O.C., NV house prosecco from our friend giuliana; peaches & white flowers with an aggressive, but fun, bubble56

Mascaró 'Indòmit' Brut Nature Gran Reserva - Garnacha Tintorera, Catalonia, '19 crisp & dry, creamy apricot, slightly salty finish70

Raventós 'Textures de Pedra' Blanc de Noirs - Xarel-lo/Sumoll/Bastard, Conca del Riu Anoia, '19 serious & intense, full-bodied, toasty lemon notes, long finish105

Blanco - White

Inazio Urruzola Txakolina - Hondarrabi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina, '24 the classic white wine pairing of the basque country; slight effervescence with a crisp, clean & dry finish56

Goros - Garnacha Blanca, Navarra, '21 crisp, refreshing minerality, citrus zest58

Cuatro Rayas '40 Vendimias' - Verdejo, Rueda, '24 clean notes of apricot & citrus; well-balanced acidity with honey on the finish52

Hermanos del Villar 'Oro de Castilla' - Verdejo, Rueda '24 bright, fresh minerality, dry citrus, herbaceous, juicy stonefruits on the finish60

The Flower & the Bee - Treixadura, Ribeiro, '23 rare single varietal from galicia; juicy nectarine, honeysuckle, mineral finish60

Columna - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '24 peaches, crisp lemon, sea salt, bright & lively; think seaside pinot grigio60

Castaño Barrica - Chardonnay, Yecla, '23 classic galician varietal from a 16th century estate; a rare barrel-aged chardonnay from spain, ripe orchard fruit, buttery texture60

Rafael Palacios 'As Sortes' - Godello, Valdeorras, '17 rich galician varietal; ripe citrus fruit, lots of herbs, with an elegant, balanced finish125

Do Ferreiro 'Cepas Vellas' - Albariño, Rías Baixas, '18 old vine albariño with ripe peach, light creaminess & a long dry finish141

Remelluri 'Labastida de Alava' - Garnatxa Blanca/Viura/Roussane, Rioja, '19 a lush, intense white with slight salinity & acidity that compliment the orchard fruit215

Tinto - Red

Michelini I Mufatto 'En El Camino' - Mencía, Bierzo, '23 tart red fruit, hints of floral & spice, good pairing for pinot noir lovers56

Marqués de Griñón 'Caliza' - Syrah/Petit Verdot/Graciano, Castilla la Mancha, '20 smooth & medium bodied with plum, dark cherry & notes of dark chocolate on the finish56

Abadía de Gomariz - Souson/Mencia, Ribeiro, '21 sripe dark fruit, hint of smoke, light tannins70

Luberri, 'Biga de Luberri' Crianza - Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, '20 classic example of old world rioja at a great value; dark fruits & toasted oak68

Marques de Riscal Reserva - Tempranillo/Graciano, Rioja, '20 named one of the best vineyards '24; prototypical rioja wine - dark cherry, black pepper, well-balanced64

Señorío de Sotillo Crianza - Tinto Fino, Ribera del Duero, '21 medium-full body with dark fruit, cinnamon & baking spices; velvety tannins on the finish64

Breca 'Cepas Viejas' - Garnacha, Calatayud, '20 full bodied, concentrated & lush with dark fruits & a hint of smoke64

Black Slate 'Escaladei' - Garnacha/Cabernet Sauvignon, Priorat, '21 juicy red fruit, herbaceous, elegant60

Triton - Tinta de Toro, Toro, '22 full-bodied & bold with ripe red & dark fruits, peppery herbs; spice & sandalwood on the finish64

Ocho Dos Dos - Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, '20 blackberry, currants, oak, well-balanced, smooth finish72

Roda 'Sela' - Tempranillo, Rioja, '22 medium-bodied new world rioja; fresh red fruit with lively but balanced tannins89

Barahonda 'Casa del Capitán' - Monastrell, Yecla, '22 excellent acidity, silky on the palate, rich & bold red fruit, light touches of french oak96

Viña Ardanza - Tempranillo/Garnacha, Rioja Alta, '17 well-balanced acidity & tannins, dark cherry, toasted vanilla, elegant finish105

Remelluri Reserva - Tempranillo/Garnacha/Graciano, Rioja, '16 one of the most renowned producers in la rioja; dark fruits & elegant herbs with a bold structure & a long, intense finish125

Hacienda Monasterio - Tinto Fino/Cabernet Sauvignon, Ribera del Duero, '19 soft & silky tannins with fresh acidity, bright red fruits; a long & elegant finish145

Vatan - Tinta de Toro, Toro, '20 from the renowned winemaker jorge ordóñez using the oldest clone of tempranillo grapes; dried berries, figs & dark chocolate with chewy tannins120

Muga 'Prado Enea' Gran Reserva - Tempranillo/Garnacha/Graciano, Rioja, '15 storied 3rd generation winemakers in la rioja; well-aged intense wine with dark berries, semi-sweet chocolate; notes of smoke, spice & toasted vanilla245

Marques de Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' Gran Reserva - Tempranillo/Mazuelo, Rioja, '12 beautiful, intense wine from a strong vintage; lush fruit, well-balanced structure, long layered finish550

Liquor List

Tequila

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks.
You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

Weekend Brunch

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Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes Of spain.
Create a meal with a variety Of tapas, or choose a selection as An appetizer. Chicago's Original Tapas Bar since 1985

Brunch Tapas

tomato crudo, soft-scrambled eggs, avocado & spicy pepper marmaladeAdd Bacon or Txistorra Sausage, 3.0015.95

warm potato & onion omelette10.95

spicy potatoes with tomato aioli, sunny-side up eggAdd Bacon or Txistorra Sausage, 3.0010.95

three churros, chocolate & strawberry-membrillo sauces9.95

spanish-style french toast, farm fruit compote, whipped cream10.95

fideuà is the paella-style noodle dish that originated on the coast of valencia; we like it for brunch with txistorra sausage, slab bacon, and 2 baked eggs20.95