Latin Tortilla Soup
chicken, lime salsa fresca
Four bean Salad
with salted cod
Latin Caesar
with red tortilla croutons
Ensalada de la casa
with black butter lemon caper dressing
Cold marinated Artichoke hearts
with lemon, garlic cumin
Escabeche
spicy pickled vegetables peppers
Heart of palm
on a bed of romaine, with chili aioli salsa fresca
Mixed Olives
marinated in house
Chickpea and Chorizo Salad
with artichokes and parsley
Grilled Carrots
with sweet mustard sauce
Papas bravas
fried potatoes with chili tomato sauce or with roasted garlic aioli
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
mango vinaigrette, onions on a bed of romaine
Chile Relleno
roasted poblano pepper, stuffed with cheese salsa fresca on a corn tortilla topped topped with sour cream
Chile con queso Fondue
roasted poblano pepper, garlic, mixed with cheese, baked, served with tortilla chips
Hot to trot Tarts
baked flour tortillas filled with cheese, egg, roasted peppers and onions
Tostada
crisp corn tortilla topped with salsa verde, mushrooms goat cheese
Vegetarian Cubanette
open faced focaccia, melted cheese, grilled portabellos, avocado, beans salsa fresca
Grilled Eggplant
with tomato basil sauce and goat cheese
Grilled Kale
marinated in coconut milk, cayenne and lemon
Rice and Beans
pinto beans basmati rice
Seafood Tostada
crisp corn tortilla topped with sautéed seasonal fish, red onions, cilantro pineapple
Calamari fritos
fried squid with salsa verde or tzatziki
Seafood Ceviche
chiles, onion cilantro fresh lime
Mussels de cha cha cha
Salt Spring Island mussels in fiery pepper sauce
Saffron Mussels
Salt Spring Island mussels in a saffron cream sauce
Three baked Oysters
with cilantro, pesto melted parmesan cheese
Fried Fanny Bay Oysters
on grilled focaccia bread with chili aioli
Gambas con Coco
prawns in coconut milk curry with cucumber tomato
Gambas chipotle
prawns sizzled in white wine chipotle peppers
Garlic prawns
garlic prawns
Portuguese Sardines
two whole sardines broiled and served with lemon and rock salt
Tapa Platter for Two
Marinated artichokes, four bean salad with salted cod, escabeche, smoked chicken breast, chorizo, garlic wings, mussels de cha cha cha, grilled eggplant with goat cheese, tortellini con salsa rose chile relleno
( Served sliced for sharing, with salsa fresca, sweet pickled onion marmalade focaccia )
New York Steak
charbroiled New York steak
Bistek al ajillo
charbroiled New York steak served with white wine, butter and garlic sauce
Bistek Madagascar
charbroiled New York steak covered in Madagascar peppercorn gravy
Balsamic, Blue Cheese Bistek
charbroiled New York steak served with crumbled blue cheese balsamic reduction
House smoked chicken breast salad
with sweet pickled onion marmalade chili aioli
Pollo chipotle
marinated chicken wings, fried and finished with garlic, white wine chipotle peppers
Pollo al ajillo
marinated chicken wings, fried and finished with white wine, butter garlic
Cubanette con Pollo
open faced focaccia, melted cheese, grilled chicken breast, avocado, beans salsa fresca
Pollo Armanda
charbroiled chicken breast with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon white wine
Almond Stuffed Dates
5 dates wrapped in bacon, served with crumbled blue cheese and balsamic reduction
Cubanette
open faced focaccia, melted cheese, grilled loin of pork, avocado, beans salsa fresca
Chorizo Fondue
diced chorizo, garlic, mixed with cheese, baked, served with tortilla chips
Grilled Chorizo
served with lemon
Salchicha de la Casa
server with stewed beans
Seafood Fettuccine
mussels, prawns, seasonal fish, in a garlic cream sauce
Baked Tortellini
cheese tortellini baked with mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce
Fettuccine con Salchicha
house-made sausage, onions, olives, capers and basil in tomato sauce
Fettuccine con salsa rose
chicken breast, portabello mushrooms, basil in a tomato cream sauce, topped with goat cheese
Grilled Kale Pizza
spicy kale, goat cheese, parmesan and sweet pickled onions
House smoked chicken breast
with tomato sauce, fresh basil mozzarella
Chorizo and mushrooms
mozzarella fontina
Margarita
tomato sauce, fresh basil parmesan
Pesto Pizza
cilantro pesto, apples, pecans smoked mozzarella, with lime on the side
Drinks
Whites
Reds
Sparkling
Bloodletting
Cocktails
Martinis
House smoked chicken breast salad
with sweet pickled onion marmalade chili aioli
Pollo chipotle
marinated chicken wings, fried and finished with garlic, white wine chipotle peppers
Pollo al ajillo
marinated chicken wings, fried and finished with white wine, butter garlic
Cubanette con Pollo
open faced focaccia, melted cheese, grilled chicken breast, avocado, beans salsa fresca
Pollo Armanda
charbroiled chicken breast with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon white wine
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The Tapa Bar’s slogan is “Food For Sharing,” and their rich, Spanish-inspired menu backs this up, featuring a wide variety of Spanish tapas for you to share with your girlfriends. Forget tired old Canadian pub food and expand your culinary horizons with some spicy, savory Spanish delights. The extensive menu includes a selection of vegetarian and vegan options and plenty of tasty wine options. Join the party on Wine Wednesday for $10.00 off all wine bottles or Sangria Sunday for $18 Sangria pitchers.
View this Smart ListThe phrase “hidden gem” is overused, but Tapa Bar is the real hidden-gem deal. Tucked into historic Trounce Alley, it’s easy to miss, especially if it’s off-patio season. Those who do find it are privy to classic Spanish-style tapas such as calamari with salsa verde, mixed olives and bistek (sliced steak). Can’t decide what to try? The tapa platter for two features an array of house specialties from marinated artichokes and escabeche to chorizo and garlic wings.
View this Smart ListLocated in historic Trounce Alley, this Mediterranean gem is a favourite with locals for its energetic atmosphere. Wines are mostly Spanish or local, and pair well with the delicious small plates on offer. Enjoy bottles of wine at a discount on Wine Wednesdays, or stop in for Sangria Sunday to share a pitcher of fruit-filled wine with friends.
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