| Caldo Gallego |
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a traditional soup from the galician region of spain, navy bean, ham, bacon, spanish cured chorizo, potato, carrot, kale and greens. |
| Ensalada De Arugula |
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an arugula salad with figs, red onions, mixed greens, marcona almonds, la pearl cheese and shaved green apples. served with a balsamic vinaigrette |
| Olivos |
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manzanilla, godal, kalamata, arbequina and cuquillo olives. accompanied with dried peppers, roasted garlic, oranges and served with crostinis and a drizzle of olive oil |
| Ceviche De Gambas |
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shrimp ceviche made with jalapenos, tomato, olives, citrus and cilantro. served with homemade malagna chips |
| Ensalada Primavera |
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mixed greens, oranges, green apples, avocado, red onions and goat cheese, served with a sherry vinaigrette dressing |
| Pan Con Tomate |
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catalonian herbed crostinis topped with shaved tomato, serrano ham and manchego cheese |
| Queso De Cabra |
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baked goat cheese in a tomato-basil sauce with truffle oil. |
| Crema De Champignones |
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cream of mushroom soup, croutons, truffle oil. |
| Trigueros |
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grilled asparagus served with romesco sauce. |
| Pincho Moruno |
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spice rubbed pork tenderloin, bell peppers and onions. served with a chile ancho sauce |
| Pinacho De Pollo |
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grilled chicken breast, bell peppers and onions. served with a basil aioli and a pistachio pesto |
| Paella Tapa |
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traditional paella made with saffron rice, chicken breast and spanish cured chorizo |
| Paella Negra Tapa |
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black squid ink rice, asparagus, artichoke, green peas, shrimp and scallops |
| Tortilla Espanola |
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traditional spanish potato omelet, made with egg, potato and onion. served with a chipotle aioli |
| Albondigas |
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spanish meatballs made with pork and beef, capers and mint. served in a tomato-fennel saffron sauce |
| Queso Fundido |
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melted asadero cheese topped with roasted poblano peppers, piquillo peppers and onions. served with pita bread, ancho sauce and chile de arbol sauce |
| Champinones Con Caracoles |
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sherry glazed mushrooms and escargot in a lemon butter parsley sauce |
| Patatas Bravas |
$7.00 |
spicy potatoes served with a chipotle aioli |
| Empanadas De Picadillo |
$8.00 |
four ground beef turnover, stuffed with raisins, queso fresco and chile ancho sauce. garnished with avocado mousse and radish |
| Datiles Con Tocino |
$7.00 |
dates filled with chistorra sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon. served with a sweet sherry reduction |
| Mejillones Al Ajillo |
$9.00 |
mussels, bacon, bell pepper, onion, tomato and queso fresco |
| Calamares A La Plancha |
$8.00 |
grilled calamari and bell peppers served with garlic, lemon and olive oil |
| Gambas Al Ajillo |
$7.00 |
sauteed shrimp in infused garlic and crushed chili pepper olive oil |
| Torre De Berenjena Y Tomate |
$7.00 |
grilled eggplant and tomato in a spicy tomato basil sauce, manzanilla olives. |
| La Cubana |
$9.00 |
grilled pork loin, serrano ham black beans, avocado and asadero cheese on telera roll |
| Bocadillo |
$7.00 |
queso manchego, arugula, chipotle aioli on a baby baguette |
| Bocadillo De Pancita De Lechon |
$9.00 |
pork belly, arugula, avocado, spicy tomato sauce. |
| La Taberna Coca |
$10.00 |
spicy spanish chorizo, fresh mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, tomato, arugula, mushroom and shaved manchego cheese |
| Vegetariana Coca |
$9.00 |
black olive tapenade, basil, red onion, arugula and manchego cheese |
| Coca De Mariscos |
$12.00 |
spicy tomato basil sauce, shrimp, scallops, calamari and chihuahua cheese. |
| La Taberna Coca |
$12.00 |
spicy spanish chorizo, fresh mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, tomato, arugula, mushroom and shaved manchego cheese |
| Vegetarian Coca |
$10.00 |
olive tapenade, red onions, basil, arugula, mushrooms, red bell peppers, tomatoes. |
| Coca De Mariscos |
$12.00 |
spicy basil tomato sauce, shrimp, scallops, squids, chihuahua cheese. |
| Coca De Anchoas |
$12.00 |
olive oil, white anchovies, black olive tapenade, red bell peppers. |
| Zarzuela |
$8.00 |
shrimp, calamari and mussels in a tomato-seafood broth |
| Caldo Gallego |
$6.00 |
a hearty soup with navy bean, ham, bacon and kale |
| Ensalada De Arugula |
$6.00 |
la peral bleu cheese, green apple and red onion served on a bed of arugula and mixed greens with a balsamic vinaigrette |
| Ensalada La Taberna |
$6.00 |
green mix, cherry tomato, serrano ham, manchego cheese, red onion, piquillos, aged sherry vinaigrette. |
| Charcuterie |
$8.00 |
serrano ham, chistorra and grilled chorizo. served with grainy mustard, cornichons and herbed crostinis |
| Queso De Cabra |
$7.00 |
baked goat cheese in a tomato-basil sauce with truffle oil |
| Patatas Bravas |
$7.00 |
traditional spanish spicy potatoes served with a chipotle aioli |
| Empanadas De Picadillo |
$8.00 |
ground beef turnover, stuffed with raisins and queso fresco served with chile ancho sauce and garnished with avocado mousse and sliced radish |
| Datiles Con Tocino |
$7.00 |
dates filled with chistorra sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon. served with a sweet sherry reduction |
| Champinones Y Caracoles Al Jerez |
$7.00 |
sherry glazed mushrooms and escargot. parsley |
| Queso Fundido |
$7.00 |
melted asadero cheese, topped with roasted poblano peppers, piquillo peppers and onion. served with grilled pita bread |
| Croquetas De Pollo |
$7.00 |
chicken croquettes served with a chipotle aioli |
| Berenjena Rellena Con Tres Quesos |
$7.00 |
grilled eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella, goat and parmesan cheese. served over a tomato-basil sauce |
| Albondigas |
$7.00 |
pork and beef spanish meatballs, garnished with capers and mint. served in a tomato-fennel saffron sauce |
| Pollo Al Curry De Costa Rica |
$7.00 |
grilled chicken breast marinated with yellow curry and saffron rice. |
| Pechuga De Pollo |
$9.00 |
chicken breast in a plum sherry sauce. |
| Reo En Salsa De Azafran |
$9.00 |
poached salmon in a creamy saffron sauce. |
| Pancita De Lechon Con Salsa De Guayaba |
$9.00 |
pork belly, served in guava sauce. |
| Calamares Con Pancita De Lechon |
$10.00 |
sauteed squids, pork belly, basil, chile de arbol, lemon, olive oil |
| Pulpo A La Plancha |
$9.00 |
grilled octopus mixed with paprika, almond pesto and roasted potatoes |
| Vieras Salteadas |
$10.00 |
sauteed scallops, chistorra sausage and arbequina olives. served with a creamy saffron sauce |
| Gambas Al Ajillo |
$7.00 |
black tiger shrimp sauteed in a garlic and chili pepper-infused olive oil |
| Mejillones Al Ajillo |
$9.00 |
mussels, bacon, bell pepper, onion, tomato and queso fresco |
| Calamares A La Plancha |
$8.00 |
grilled calamari and bell peppers served with garlic, lemon and olive oil |
| Tortitas De Bacalao |
$7.00 |
salted cod and potato fritters, served with a chipotle aioli |
| Ceviche De Gambas |
$7.00 |
shrimp ceviche garnished with jalapeno, olives, tomato, lime juice and cilantro. served with malanga chips |
| Ropa Vieja De Pulpo |
$7.00 |
octopus cuts in a spicy tomato sauce. |
| Olivos |
$4.00 |
assorted olives, citrus, fennel, dried peppers and roasted garlic |
| Pan Con Tomate |
$6.00 |
herbed crostinis topped with tomato, serrano ham & manchego cheese |
| Trigueros Con Romesco |
$4.00 |
grilled asparagus, served with romesco sauce and avocado oil |
| Tortilla Espanola |
$6.00 |
traditional spanish omelette made with egg, potato, onion and parsley, served with a chipotle aioli |
| Pizarra De Quesos |
$9.00 |
manchego, la peral, goat cheese, fig and apple compote, marcona almonds and date artisan bread. |
| La Taberna Paella |
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saffron rice, pork, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, calamari, mussels and seasonal vegetables |
| Vegetariana Paella |
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saffron rice, eggplant, artichoke, zucchini, roasted pepper and mushrooms |
| Arroz Mediterraneo |
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bomba rice, shrimp, scallops, mushroom and asparagus |
| La Paella Negra |
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black squid ink, rice, shrimp, scallops, artichokes. |
| Paella Con Pollo Y Conejo |
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saffron rice, rabbit, chicken, eggplant, belle peppers, green peas, onions, mushrooms. chile de arbol |
| Nueva York |
$16.00 |
8oz new york strip steak, grilled to order, served with a chimichurri sauce and patatas bravas |
| Salmon |
$14.00 |
grilled salmon filet served with chile ancho sauce and a side of seasonal vegetables |
| Gallanita |
$14.00 |
grilled cornish hen served with romesco and chile ancho sauce and a petite mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes |
| Chuleta De Puerco Estilo Iker |
$14.00 |
pork chop served with a grilled pineapple slice, cherry tomatoes and chile de arbol sauce |
| Duck |
$12.00 |
grilled duck with caramelized figs, asparagus and spicy raspberries. |
| Camaron Y Chorizo |
$8.00 |
shrimp and spicy spanish chorizo sausage, served with a chipotle aioli |
| Moruno |
$7.00 |
spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, bell pepper and onion, served with a chile ancho sauce |
| Punta De Res |
$7.00 |
beef tips seasoned with crushed black pepper, topped with caramelized onion and served with creamy horseradish sauce |
| Pollo Con Romero |
$7.00 |
chicken breast marinated in garlic, rosemary and olive oil, served with a basil aioli |
| Sangria La Taberna |
$30.00 - $8.00 |
a red sangria with blueberries, orange, ginger and cinnamon |
| Sangria Brava |
$30.00 - $8.00 |
a chile piquin spiced sangria made with jalapeno infused tequila and citrus, finished with your choice of red or white wine |
| Sangria Catalana |
$30.00 - $8.00 |
a white citrus sangria infused with lavender, served with marinated oranges, red and green apples |
| Sangria Flight |
$12.00 |
a flight of our signature sangrias |
| Mojito Valencia |
$8.00 |
brandy and ginger liquor with muddled limes, mint and blueberries mixed with a splash of simple syrup and ginger ale |
| Sangre Fria |
$8.00 |
vodka, chile de arbol spiced tomato juice, served with a chile piquin rim. served with chorizo, olive and a sadero cheese skewer |
| Paloma Organica |
$9.00 |
casa noble cristal organic tequila, agave nectar, and organic grapefruit juice served over ice in salt rimmred glass |
| Margarita Urbana |
$10.00 |
a new age margarita for the urban chicagoan. tequila blanco, homemade cucumber and chile powder syrup, and orange liqueur served over ice in a chile spice rimmed glass |
| Conquistador |
$8.00 |
north shore gin, cointreau, homemade habanco pepper syrup, fresh basil and orange juice. served orver ice with a sparkling wine float |
| Tango Passion Martini |
$8.00 |
pisco brandy, orange liqueur, passion fruit puree, blood orange puree floated with cava |
| Tropical Colada Martini |
$8.00 |
crusan mango rum, orange liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice and coconut cream |
| Lime In The Coconut |
$8.00 |
coconut-lime martini topped with coconut water |
| Raspberry Batida |
$9.00 |
a brasilian classic made with cachaca 51, fresh muddled limes, raspberries, house-made mint syrup, and raspberry sorbet |
| Aristocrat |
$8.00 |
a pbr cocktail for the sophisticated only. pabst blue ribbon tall boy accompanied with ketel one citroen, passion fruit puree, habanero syrup, grapefruit and pineapple juice served in a chile pequin |
| Quihues |
$5.00 |
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| Alhambra Negra |
$5.00 |
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| Pabst Blue Ribbon |
$4.00 |
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| Warsteiner N/A |
$5.00 |
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| Red Fig Mexican Ale |
$5.00 |
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| Bell's Oberon Ale |
$6.00 |
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| Estrella De Galicia |
$5.00 |
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| Estrella Damn Draft |
$4.00 |
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| Sol |
$5.00 |
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| Victoria |
$5.00 |
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| Sunday |
$5.00 |
bloody mary, michelada |
| Monday |
$4.00 |
sangria |
| Monday |
$15.00 |
pitcher of sangria |
| Monday |
$3.00 |
pbr |
| Tuesday |
$5.00 |
mojito, caipirinha, paloma |
| Wednesday |
$3.00 |
estrella damm draft |
| Wednesday |
$3.50 |
spanish bottles |
| Thursday |
$20.00 |
bottle of wine |
| Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Penzenas, France 2009 |
$6.00 |
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| Alomos, Chardonnay, Mendosa, Argentina 2009 |
$7.00 |
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| Cosamatta, Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy 2009 |
$7.00 |
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| Lo Tengo, Torrontes, Mendosa, Argentina 2009 |
$7.00 |
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| New Age, Sauvignon Blanc, Makasia, Mendosa, Argentina 2009 |
$7.00 |
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| Marques De Caceres, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Masuelo, Spain 2009 |
$7.00 |
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| St. Gabrid, Riesling, Masel-Soar-Ruwer, Germany 2005 |
$8.00 |
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| Vina Gormas, Verdejo, Viwa, Rueda, Spain 2009 |
$8.00 |
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| Fillabon, Albarino, Rias Baivas, Spain 2008 |
$9.00 |
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| Taso, Chardonnay Brut, Mendoza, Argentina 2009 |
$6.00 |
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| Segura Viudas Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-Lo, Penedes, Spain N.V. |
$7.00 |
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| Mount-Marval, Trepat Brut Rasada, Penedes, Spain 2007 |
$10.00 |
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| Paul Mas, Grenache Rouge, Carignan, Syrah, Merlot, Penzenas, Spain 2009 |
$6.00 |
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| La Mano, Macia, Bierza, Spain 2008 |
$7.00 |
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| Casas Patronales, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Maule, Chile 2008 |
$7.00 |
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| Glaza Quintay, Pinot Noir, Casa Blanca, Chile 2009 |
$8.00 |
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| Alla Visa, Malbec, Mendosa, Argentina 2008 |
$9.00 |
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| Penelope, Garnacha, Syrah, Campo De Borja, Spain, 2009 |
$9.00 |
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| Twisted Oak, Muzedre, Syrah, Granache, Calaveras Co., USA 2006 |
$10.00 |
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