Bodegon Spanish Tapas

Name: Bodegon Spanish Tapas
Address: 515 8th St SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 560-5061
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

77 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME AUTHENTIC SPANISH FOOD?
Look no further! At Bodegon Spanish Tapas , we take you right to the Iberian Peninsula. From wonderful authentic cuisine to our Spanish atmosphere, we give you an experience you won't soon forget!
Our open kitchen and dining room provide authentic Spanish décor including a display of original bullfighting costumes previously used in Spanish arenas. A display of cured Spanish meats corner will awaken your senses and transport you to Spanish neighborhood markets.
Bodegon Spanish Tapas offers Saturday and Sunday brunches with bottomless mimosas, our famous Sangria, special events such as Flamenco dancing, special wine tasting and much more. We also offer private party and event opportunities.
We look forward to serving you soon. From our famous authentic paella selection to our hot and cold tapas and our full brunch menu, we aim to please! Olé!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

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Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 560-5061
Website
http://www.bodegondc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Elvin Sanchez

Location
515 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
We are located on 8th St - in between E and G Street.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Eastern Market Station - 900 ft
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sopa de Pescado con Fideos$14.00
Traditional Seafood Broth with Shrimp, Clams, Mussels and Fideo Noodles
Gazpacho Andaluz$8.00
Traditional Andalucían Chilled Gazpacho Soup
Ensalada de Peras y Nueces$12.00
Field Green Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Goat Cheese tossed in a Honey Vinaigrette
Ensalada de la Casa$11.00
Romaine Lettuce tossed in a Garlic Anchovy Dressing topped with shaved Idiazábal Cheese

Cold Tapas

Add Jamón Serrano - $4, Queso Manchego - $3

Boquerones con Guindilla Vasca$10.00
Cured, Marinated Anchovies with Basque Pepper
Aceitunas de la Casa con Guindilla Vasca$9.00
Marinated House Olives with Basque Peppers
Escalibada con Tostadas de Pan$9.00
Roasted Eggplant, Peppers, Onions, Tomato Served on Toasted bread
Ensaladilla Remolacha con Queso de Cabra y Nueces$13.00
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Ensalada de Tomate con Bonito del Norte$13.00
Beefsteak Tomatoes, Onions and Bonito Tuna
Tostada de Queso de Cabra con Miel$10.00
Toasted Bread with Goat Cheese and Honey
Pan con Tomate$7.00
Catalonian Tomato Bread with Olive Oil

Paellas*

Paella Negra
Traditional Squid Ink "Black" Paella with Squid, Scallops, Monkfish & Shrimp
- Sml$24.00
- Lrg$48.00
Paella de Pollo y Chorizo
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
- Sml$22.00
- Lrg$44.00
Paella Marinera con Bogavante
Seafood Paella with Monkfish, Clams, Mussels, Squid, Scallops, Shrimp & Lobster
- Sml$35.00
- Lrg$68.00
Paella Vegetariana
Paella with Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Sml$22.00
- Lrg$44.00
Arroz a Banda
Paella of Shrimp, Monkfish, Squid & Scallops
- Sml$24.00
- Lrg$48.00
Pollo con Gambon
Spicy Chicken & Tiger Prawn Paella
- Sml$24.00
- Lrg$48.00

Hot Tapas

Croquetas de Pollo$11.00
Crispy, Golden Chicken Croquettes
Pimentos del Piquillio a la Plancha$10.00
Grilled Piquillio Peppers with E.V.O.O & Sea Salt
Tortilla Española$9.00
Spanish Tortilla – Potato, Onion and Egg Omelet
Arroz Meloso de Setas y Queso Idiazabal$12.00
Creamy Mushroom Rice With Idiazabal Cheese
Judías Verdes Finas Salteadas con Almendras$12.00
French Green Beans with Almonds
Espárragos con Romesco$12.00
Grilled Asparagus, Almond Romesco
Setas a la Plancha$12.00
Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Espinacas a la Catalana$12.00
Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts, Apples and Raisins
Atún a la Plancha con Emulsión de Escabeche y su Guarnición*$15.00
Seared Tuna with Escabeche Emulsion Sauce
Salmón Agridulce$14.00
Grilled Salmon, Capers, Raisins, Braised Leeks
Gambas al Ajillo$16.00
Shrimp Sautéed in Garlic, Piri-Piri Peppers and Olive Oil
Camarones a la Plancha*$16.00
Grilled Head-On Prawns with Sea Salt and Olive Oil
Calamares Fritos con Ali-Oli$12.00
Fried Calamari with Ali-Oli
Pulpo a la Gallega*$15.00
Seared Octopus with Potatoes and Smoked Paprika
Mejillones al Vapor$15.00
Steamed Mussels in a White Wine and Saffron Broth
Dátiles con Tocino$10.00
Crispy Dates Wrapped In Bacon
Brocheta de Pollo al Ajillo con Salsa Picante de Pimiento$12.00
Grilled Chicken Skewers served with Pepper Emulsion
Patatas Bravas$9.00
Crispy Potatoes tossed in a Spicy Ali-Oli topped with garlic Ali-Oli
Pinchitos a la Plancha$12.00
Bite Size Grilled Smoked Paprika Chorizo
Albóndigas Estofadas$12.00
Cocktail Meatballs Stewed in a Red Wine Sauce
Bistec a la Plancha*$15.00
Seared Beef Steak a la Plancha
Chuletillas de Cordero con Vino Tinto*$18.00
Grilled Lamb Chops with Red Wine Sauce
Brocheta de Solomillo de Ternera*$18.00
Beef Tenderloin Skewer with Peppers, Onions, and Cherry Tomatoes

Entrees

Served with Choice of: Mashed Potatoes or Bravas, Green Beans, Asparagus or Spinach

Entrecôte a la Parrilla$28.00
Grilled NY Steak, Red Wine Sauce
Pollo al Ajillo$24.00
Traditional Garlic Chicken
Salmón a la Plancha$24.00
Seared Salmon Filet

What 77 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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StephenP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with the small plates, and they all were delicious. Lamb chops, grilled octopus, spinach, dates, and coquettes, were very tasty. Enjoyed a bottle of Pinot noir that was a great compliment to the dishes. Our server was very attentive. We’re coming back soon and trying the paella next.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is great, highly recommended!!!
LK
LydiaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great addition to barracks row and easily one of the best paellas in DC.
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ChrisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food atmosphere and service exceptional. My wife and I enjoyed every plate we ordered and the sangria was delicious.
RM
RohanM
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Our server didn’t greet us for well over 10 minutes. We must have been sat in a section previously closed because we had two different servers, who only checked in once each. Food was alright, but communication on this team is severely lacking and it’s illustrated through their service. One entree was brought out at the same time as the soup. The other entree was forgotten all together; we waited about an hour before the other entree arrived (Belgian waffle with berries).
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Olivia
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for a family brunch outing following a graduation. The staff were very kind and patient, especially with some of the elderly members of our party. We had a wonderful time and would gladly come back
J
Jane
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
We order salads and a few tapas. The salads arrived after about 20min, tasted fine. Over an hour later, nothing else arrived. Tables around us, much larger groups, turned over while we ate. They were served some of the same dishes we ordered. We asked our server to check at least three times and was told the kitchen was backed up... even though people arrived after us ate the same food we ordered. We asked for the manager twice and eventually got a shift leader and was told to wait for the food. We asked to close the bill and pay for our salads... that took another 20min. Yes, we received 30% off but it's not going to bring us back.
LC
LeonardoC
Washington DC
127 reviews
vip
4.0
127 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoyed our experience here. I was pleasantly surprised as this was a last minute Mother's Day brunch selection. We enjoyed our selected dishes (Salmon eggs benedict and French toast).
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Roxaroni
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and excellent service! Since we had never been here before, we took the waiter’s recommendations and were extremely happy with the food. The octopus was tender and flavorful, the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the anchovies were delicious (even the non-fisher eater in our party liked them), and the flan was wonderful, although a bit different with the chocolate sauce. The other dishes we had were also very good. Overall, we were incredibly happy with our experience and will be heading back here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glad we finally tried this place - really great food and service. We will definitely be back.
C
Culle
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kelly is the best part
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Nelt
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Authentic Spanish tapas and cooked exactly as requested. My new favorite restaurant!
B
Buccaroo
Washington DC
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really good traditional tapas and delicious gazpacho. Asparagus and mushroom rice are fantastic - so fresh and tasty. Chicken skewers are also a must-have!
G
Geezmom
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
$40 Brunch and $20 mimosas. Good food with great service (thanks Walter). The ambient music gets too loud but that is the only complaint fora party of 8. Highly recommended for weekend brunch if you enjoy tapas/small plates. I can’t wait to return with my brunch buddies.
B
Buccaroo
Washington DC
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful tapas dining in charming neighborhood restaurant. Go early for very attentive service and ambiance that permits easy conversation at the table. Street noise can be distracting if you chose sidewalk dining.
CW
CW33
Greensboro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
The squid ink paella was fabulous. High-quality seafood, well-made, well-presented. Wine pairing was a hit. The charred octopus was excellent as well. Service was a tad slow but it helped the evening feel right - a nice slow pace for tapas can be just the right thing when the conversation and ambiance are good. Our party agreed we'd all recommend this restaurant. Cute little area of town, easily accessible by metro.
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ThurmanR
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Service was a little slow, but the food was really good and a great value
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience was great. Service was excellent. Food was delicious!!
VW
VickiW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was so so good! Loved the paella, chicken skewers, and bistec aka planche
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dcluv2dine
Washington DC
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious meal, service was outstanding. Will be back😋
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Amarone
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Quality has gone downhill since opening last year. It's decent but not amazing. Exception is the gambas. Those are still amazing.
LR
LarryR
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was EXCELLENT. We had a wide variety of tapas, all were well made and delicious. Very good house wine and service was perfect.
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ajfoodie
Chicago
124 reviews
vip
4.0
124 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First experience dining in this neighborhood tapas place, which is quite noisy but has an energetic vibe. Our server recommended “2-3” tapas per person and made some recommendations, including at least 2 that we wouldn’t have chosen on our own that turned out to be terrific (sautéed spinach and toasted bread with honey and feta cheese). Nice wine selection, also some Spanish draft beers which was an interesting experience. Good addition to the neighborhood!
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eatingwell
Washington DC
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We have been looking for a great Spanish restaurant on Capitol Hill since we moved here 45 years ago and have definitely found it at Bodegon. The bread was amazing, the octopus, tuna, and sausage appetizers were all worth getting again, and the paella was phenomenal. The sangria was also well worthwhile. We will absolutely go back and recommend it to everyone we know.
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dcluv2dine
Washington DC
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and our waitress was pleasant and kind. Will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, nice ambiance, tasty food, quick and attentive service.
B
Buccaroo
Washington DC
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good classic tapas, great service, moderate street noise if outside. Really enjoyed dinner with my friend. Cava sangria was refeshing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We have been to this restaurant three times before. The food is good, as well as the service. I wish they have kept the unlimited tapas deal during the evenings meals, not just during the brunch over the weekends. But good overall. Will eat here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Enjoyed the bottomless brunch on a Saturday morning for $49 and the service was excellent. Most items were pretty good. The best thing I had was the crispy potatoes and the French toast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous addition to our neighborhood.
LW
LaurenW
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We loved this place! It was our first time there and the service and food were both outstanding. As we have noticed elsewhere, prices seem a bit high, but we believe that this is the "new normal." Dining out is simply more expensive than in the past, so food quality is critical. The tapas were all delicious! Definitely going o try paella next time!
DS
DanyShey
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience2
Went for the bottomless brunch and the place is beautiful and the food was great! But there was bad organisation when it came to the servers and runners. We didn’t have a one waiter for the table there were 4 of them sharing the entire restaurant which made it chaotic when ordering bottomless food. Most of what we ordered went to the table next to us and instead of accommodating the staff blamed it on us and said “it’s coming.” When it came to the drinks it was ok but they were also slow on bringing it to the table and only provided one bottle for 5 people.
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kathat
Baltimore
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
We went on Valentine's Day and they had really awesome live music which was a very pleasant surprise. It was a little loud within the space, so we felt bad asking them to turn it down, but even at a table at the back we were having to scream at each other. They were very understanding and accommodated us. On top of everything else, the food was incredible. Exactly what I wanted for a night out with my girlfriends!
M
Miaaa
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is and was perfect. Love the people, the food, and ambiance. I will definitely be back!
IA
IsaA
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Tapas were good. White cava sangria was delicious. Staff was very friendly. The seafood paella was just OK. Restaurant was full the Saturday before Valentine’s Day but was not noisy so still good for having a good conversation with our friends. Ambience lighting was a bit too dark for our taste. Menu text was too small and difficult to read specially with the lighting condition.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , met the chef , what a fantastic time. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Every dish. Amazing Bread and olive oil. Amazing Sangria. Amazing Service. Amazing I only wish they could bring back the flamenco show, but I understand the COVID economic of it. Best Spanish food I’ve had in a long long time.
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dales
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious!! We went for brunch. The service was very good. We will definitely go back!!
SC
SandraC
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed Sunday brunch at Bodegon yesterday. The staff and owner are so friendly and accommodating, the service was spot on and flexible, and the food was out of this world! Everything was delicious! I highly recommend Bodegon for brunch and every meal!
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Cherie
Washington DC
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food for the price. Well executed cuisine from Catalunian region of Spain. Tasty, basic and well-presented.

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Bodegon Spanish Tapas does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Bodegon Spanish Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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515 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

Cross street
We are located on 8th St - in between E and G Street.
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Eastern Market Station - 900 ft
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Elvin Sanchez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bodegondc.com/
Phone number
(202) 560-5061

Bodegon Spanish Tapas

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Tablas

Tabla de Quesos Españoles con Acompañamientos$19.00

Tabla de Jamón Serrano con Manchego$21.00

Soup & Salads

Sopa de Pescado con Fideos$14.00

Gazpacho Andaluz$8.00

Ensalada de Peras y Nueces$12.00

Ensalada de la Casa$11.00

Cold Tapas

Boquerones con Guindilla Vasca$10.00

Aceitunas de la Casa con Guindilla Vasca$9.00

Escalibada con Tostadas de Pan$9.00

Ensaladilla Remolacha con Queso de Cabra y Nueces$13.00

Ensalada de Tomate con Bonito del Norte$13.00

Tostada de Queso de Cabra con Miel$10.00

Pan con Tomate$7.00

Paellas*

Paella Negra

Paella de Pollo y Chorizo

Paella Marinera con Bogavante

Paella Vegetariana

Arroz a Banda

Pollo con Gambon

Hot Tapas

Croquetas de Pollo$11.00

Pimentos del Piquillio a la Plancha$10.00

Tortilla Española$9.00

Arroz Meloso de Setas y Queso Idiazabal$12.00

Judías Verdes Finas Salteadas con Almendras$12.00

Espárragos con Romesco$12.00

Setas a la Plancha$12.00

Espinacas a la Catalana$12.00

Atún a la Plancha con Emulsión de Escabeche y su Guarnición*$15.00

Salmón Agridulce$14.00

Gambas al Ajillo$16.00

Camarones a la Plancha*$16.00

Calamares Fritos con Ali-Oli$12.00

Pulpo a la Gallega*$15.00

Mejillones al Vapor$15.00

Dátiles con Tocino$10.00

Brocheta de Pollo al Ajillo con Salsa Picante de Pimiento$12.00

Patatas Bravas$9.00

Pinchitos a la Plancha$12.00

Albóndigas Estofadas$12.00

Bistec a la Plancha*$15.00

Chuletillas de Cordero con Vino Tinto*$18.00

Brocheta de Solomillo de Ternera*$18.00

Entrees

Entrecôte a la Parrilla$28.00

Pollo al Ajillo$24.00

Salmón a la Plancha$24.00

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