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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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