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PINTXOS




Chorizo al Vino Tinto

Spiced chorizo marinated in red vino

$4

Mild
Gluten free
Chorizo al Vino Tinto


Pan con Tomate

Olive brushed toasted bread served with a whole garlic clove and fresh tomato

$3

Vegan
Gluten free
Pan con Tomate


Montadito de Jamon

Olive oil brushed toasted bread layered wit jamon and whole olives

$8

Montadito de Jamon


Spiedini

Moorish-spiced ground pork and lamb skewer with yogurt sauce

$8

Spiedini


Soup of the day

Ask your server

$7




COLD




Patatas con Aioli

Fingerling potatoes marinated in a creamy citrus aioli and topped with fresh herbs

$7



Pequillos con Atun

Sweet red Spanish chillies filled with tuna, capers and chimichurri sauce and topped with a creamy citrus aioli

$12

Pequillos con Atun


Insalata Caprese

Colored tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and herbs, served with mozzarella pearls and fresh basil topped with a balsamic glaze

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Insalata Caprese


Insalata Cetriolo

Mixed baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet shaved onion and crisp radish with a coriander citrus drizzle, topped with aleppo

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Insalata Cetriolo


Insalata Cavolo

Shaved black kale and rocket with a creamy citrus drizzle and grated Manchego cheese

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Insalata Cavolo


Insalata Mexla

Mixed baby greens, olives and mini tomatoes, with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Insalata Mexla



CHARCUTERIE




Meat and Cheese Board

Soppressata, proscuitto, Manchego cheese and burrata topped with toasted hazelnuts and smoked honey, served with dried fruit and olives

$24

Gluten free
Meat and Cheese Board



HOT




Patatas Bravas

Fried potato wedges topped with smoky romesco sauce

$7

Vegan
Patatas Bravas


Croquettes

Fried round croquettes filled with Swiss cheese and jamón, served with yogurt sauce

$8

Croquettes


Gambas a la Plancha

Tail-on shrimp, hard seared on the iron grill and topped with smoky romesco sauce, chimichurri sauce and topped with Manchego cheese

$16

Gluten free
Gambas a la Plancha


Gambas al Ajillo

Tail-on shrimp, hard seared on the iron grill and marinated in a brandy reduction, topped with garlic aioli and aleppo spice

$16

Gluten free
Gambas al Ajillo


Datilles con tocino

Dates stuffed with Manchego cheese wrapped in bacon and served on a bed of rocket

$12

Datilles con tocino


Cavolfiore

Olive oil blanched charred cauliflower, served with whipped goat cheese and topped with smoked honey and toasted hazelnuts

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Cavolfiore


Tri-Coloured Cavolfiore

Colorful olive oil blanched charred cauliflower, served with whipped goat cheese and topped with smoked honey and toasted hazelnuts

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Tri-Coloured Cavolfiore


Cavoletti

Fire roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta and pine nuts, served with smoky romesco sauce

$12

Vegan
Gluten free
Cavoletti


Queso de Cabra

Creamy goat cheese simmered in smoky tomato sauce

$13

Gluten free
Queso de Cabra


Albondigas*

Tender spiced beef, pork and lamb meatballs simmered in smoky tomato sauce and topped with shredded Manchego cheese

$14

Albondigas*



PIZZAIOLO

Hand stretched dough, topped with fresh, local ingredients




Carne

Ground sausage, prosciutto, soppressata, pepperoncini and creamy mozzarella cheese

$19

Carne


Funghi

Exotic mushroom blend topped with Manchego cheese, rocket and extra virgin olive oil

$18

Vegan
Funghi


Elote

Flame-roasted corn blend and creamy goat cheese, topped with pancetta, queso fresco and chopped parsley

$18

Vegan
Elote


Burrata

Creamy fresh Italian cheese and fresh basil. Option: Smoked honey and toasted hazelnuts

$18

Burrata


Blanco

Creamy goat cheese, artichoke hearts, soppressata and red onion

$18

Blanco


Calavasin

Exotic summer fresh yellow and green squash and creamy goat cheese, topped with burrata cheese and basil

$18

Vegan
Calavasin


Caprese

Sliced mini tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Option: Add balsamic glaze

$18

Vegan
Caprese



PASTA




Fettuccine Alfredo

Long, thin strands of pasta tossed in Alfredo sauce, Wild roasted mushrooms and fresh herbs

$12

Fettuccine Alfredo


Chicken Parmigiana

Grilled chicken bites baked with Ziti pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan

$13

Chicken Parmigiana


Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed pasta tossed in sundried tomato pesto

$12

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli


Potato Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi dressed with smokey romesco sauce, chorizo, and fire roasted red peppers

$12

Potato Gnocchi



PAELLAS

Rich, oven-simmered Spanish rice dishes, made with fresh, local ingredients and served in two styles: TRADITIONAL - with golden saffron, VERDE – with citrus and herbs




Paella de Marisco

Shrimp, mussels, scallops, roasted red peppers, red onions and lemon wedges topped with chimichurri sauce

$22

Gluten free
Paella de Marisco


Paella de Carne

Chicken, ground sausage, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions and lemon wedges

$21

Gluten free
Paella de Carne


Paella de Verduras

Roasted red peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, red onions and lemon wedges topped with smoky romesco sauce

$18

Vegan
Gluten free
Paella de Verduras



LARGER PLATES




Chimichurri Pescado*

Herb and pepper crust salmon topped with chimichurri sauce, served on a bed of fresh rocket and steamed broccoli

$25

Gluten free
Chimichurri Pescado*


Iron-Seared Double Chicken Breast*

Chimichurri marinated chicken served with verde rice and a creamy cucumber sauce

$19

Gluten free
Iron-Seared
Double Chicken Breast*


Fire-Roasted Ribeye*

Ten ounce ribeye with a tarragon herb and pepper crust, hard seared a top a creamy mushroom sauce and served with bacon wrapped asparagus

$31

Gluten free
Fire-Roasted Ribeye*


Fire-Roasted Beef Tenderloin*

An eight ounce beef tenderloin hard seared and served over a wild mushroom glaze, topped with chimichurri sauce and served with patatas bravas. Option: A lo pobre (with a fried egg!)

$30

Fire-Roasted
Beef Tenderloin*


Surf and Turf*

An eight ounce beef tenderloin topped with gambas al ajillo and alioli, served with a side of broccoli

$32

Gluten free
Surf and Turf*


Pork Chop*

An 8 ounce pork chop, hard-seared and oven-roasted with an herb and pepper crust, served with saffron rice and asparagus

$22

Gluten free
Pork Chop*



SWEETS




Coconut Cake

Allergy Warning: coconut milk, peanuts, soybeans topped with coconut flakes

$8

Peanuts
Soy
Coconut Milk
Coconut Cake


Chocolate Pot

Chocolate, topped with smoked honey and toasted hazelnuts

$7

Chocolate Pot


Goat Cheese Panna Cotta

Cream Cheese, Goat Cheese, topped with raspberries and a balsamic glaze

$7

Goat Cheese Panna Cotta


Churro

Traditional fried dough churro topped with cinnamon sugar, served with a chocolate drizzle on top

$7



Zeppole

Fried "donut holes" served with a homemade vanilla sauce

$7

Zeppole

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