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An authentic taste of Spain, right in the middle of Lincoln Park! The menu is designed to share, featuring tapas, pintxos (bite-sized tapas) and the classic Valencian rice dish, paella.

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Weekend Brunch

Brunch Tapas & Paella

housemade bread, avocado, gazpacho, cilantro, fresno chilies & two poached eggs16

add a poached egg* for $18

marcona almonds6.50

housemade brioche & candied marcona almond nutella9

manchego cheese, mushroom, shallot7

housemade english muffin with serrano ham, poached egg & hollandaise9.50

housemade english muffin, poached egg & hollandaise9.50

tortilla española10

bomba rice, spanish sausages & scrambled egg crustserves 2 ppl 29

Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes of Spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer and enjoy one of our paellas as your main course

Vegetables & Cheese

tomato pureé, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese7.50

gazpacho andaluz5.50

gazpacho andaluz

burrata con tomates, pepinos, pimientos de padrón, vinagreta de albahaca y pan de la casa11

ensalada mixta con calabaza, tomates, pepitas y vinagreta de jerez7

ensalada de bruselas, almendras, queso manchego9

aceitunas aliñadas6

ensalada de patatas con alioli6

ensalada de patatas con alioli

Warm Potato & Onion Omelette tortilla española10

patatas bravas9

champiñones rellenos9

queso de cabra al horno9.50

pimientos de padrón fritos7

Chicken and Pork

albondigas al jerez9

Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce

presa de iberico bellota a la parrilla con nuez-piquillo muhammara17

jamón ibérico, lomo ibérico, queso manchego y aceitunas18

empanada de pollo7

croquetas de jamón ibérico con alioli de jerez10

pollo frito al suero de leche y salsa piri-piri9.50

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri

dátiles con tocino10.50

pincho de pollo y chorizo con piquillos9.50

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer, Grilled Piquillo Peppers, Herb Oil

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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

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Sangria • Cocktails • Beer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For every half or whole pitcher of our Sangria del Día sold, $1 of the proceeds will benefit the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.

Craft Cocktails

allen's cold brew coffee liqueur, torres magdala orange, península palo cortado sherry12

wolf point "ba-ba-reeba" private barrel whiskey, greenbar poppy amaro, lemon13

400 conejos mezcal, ginger beer, lime, agave, cucumber, passion fruit, chili powder13

nordes atlantic galician gin, marigold, torres magdala orange, lemon, fever tree mediterranean tonic14

empress 1908 gin, lemon, fever tree mediterranean tonic14

espolon reposado tequila, torres magdala orange, greenbar hibiscus liqueur, black sea salt14

tito's vodka, apologue saffron liquor, torres magdala orange, lemon14

espolòn blanco tequila, callejuela manzanilla sherry, apologue celery root liqueur, cucumber, lime, basil, agave14

Sangria!

The traditional drink of Spain made with wine, liqueurs & diced fresh fruit

red or whiteGlass 101/2 Pitcher 21Pitcher 33

absolut peachGlass 111/2 Pitcher 23Pitcher 38

skyy infusion raspberryGlass 111/2 Pitcher 23Pitcher 38

passion fruitGlass 111/2 Pitcher 23Pitcher 38

Sangria del Día seasonal sangria, ask your serverGlass 121/2 Pitcher 25Pitcher 39

Cava Sangria raspberry liqueur, brandyGlass 111/2 Pitcher 23Pitcher 38

Beer/Cerveza

Flights

Sangria Flight a sampling of 412

Sweet Sherry Flight "Old East India", Capataz Andrés Deluxe Cream, "San Emilio" Pedro Ximénez, César Florido Moscatel Dorado15

Dry Sherry Flight Manuel Aragón "Fino Granero" Palomino Fino, Callejuela Manzanilla, Viña AB Amontillado, "Peninsula" Palo CortadoDry 17

Red Spanish Wine Flight Marques de Caceres "Excellens" Tempranillo, Tres Picos Old Vine Garnacha, Avancia "cuvée de o" MenciaRed 16

White Spanish Wine Flight Nisia Verdejo, Martin Codax Albarino, Txomin Extaniz14

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Dining Menu

Tapas

Tapas are the famous small dishes of Spain. Create a meal with a variety of tapas, or choose a selection as an appetizer and enjoy one of our paellas as your main course

Vegetables & Cheese

fresh-baked in house daily, served catalan style with tomato pureé, garlic, olive oil & shaved manchego cheese7.50

burrata con tomates, pepinos, pimientos de padrón, vinagreta de albahaca y pan de la casa11

gazpacho andaluz5.50

gazpacho andaluz

ensalada de bruselas, almendras, queso manchego9

ensalada mixta con calabaza, tomates, pepitas y vinagreta de jerez7

aceitunas aliñadas6

ensalada de patatas con alioli6

ensalada de patatas con alioli

estofado de garbanzos al marroqui8

tortilla española10

patatas bravas9

champiñones rellenos9

queso de cabra al horno9.50

pimientos de padrón fritos7

Chicken and Pork

albondigas al jeréz9

Meatballs with Sherry Tomato Sauce

presa de iberico bellota a la parrilla con nuez-piquillo muhammara17

jamón ibérico, chorizo, salchichon, queso manchego y aceitunas18

empanada de pollo7

croquetas de jamón ibérico con alioli de jerez10

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri9.50

pollo frito con suero de leche y salsa piri-piri

pincho de pollo y chorizo con piquillos9.50

Chicken & Chorizo Skewer, Grilled Piquillo Peppers, Herb Oil

dátiles con tocino10.50

Paella

Savor the flavors of Valencia, the province of Spain that gives us the classic rice dish paella

paella con pollo y verdurasServes 2-3 30

paella con pollo y verduras

paella mixta con puerco confit, txistorra y polloServes 2-3 34

paella de mariscos con gambas, calamares, vieira de la bahia y hinojooServes 2-3 38

paella de verduras y legumbresServes 2-3 28

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*These items are cooked-to-order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please alert your server if you have special dietary restrictions due to a food allergy or intolerance.

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Spanish Wines

Wines by the Glass

Cava - Sparkling Wines

avinyó reserva brut cava- macabeo, xarel-lo, parellada, 19 bright white fruits combine with toast notes. the palate is fresh and vibrant.Glass 11Bottle 44

caves naveran brut rosé - pinot noir/parellada, cava d.o. '18 strawberries and cherries in a light and bright sparkling roseGlass 14Bottle 56

raventos blanc de blancs xarel-lo/macabeo/parellada, penedès 18 white floral notes on the nose. impeccably balanced with marked minerality, soft and fresh fruit notes. light nuttiness. slightly creamy texture.Glass 15Bottle 60

Blanco - White Wines

nisia- verdejo, rueda 21 aromas of passionfruit, pineapple, and minerality dance on the nose; on the palate, a rich texture is balanced by bright acidity and flavors of lemon curdGlass 10Jarra 19Bottle 40

akarregi txikki "lasalde elkartea"- hondarrabi zuri , getariako txakolina 21 notes of white fruit and apple on the nose and palate; slight salinity on the finish11 Glass21 Jarra44 Bottle

albarino from rias baixas with notes of peach and ocean sprayGlass 12Jarra 23Bottle 48

bodegas emilio moro "polvorete"-godello, bierzo 20 nose highlighs white flowers; the palate is fresh with balanced acidityGlass 13Jarra 24Bottle 52

akemi- viura, rioja 18 subtle oaking; bright tropical fruit, vanilla & grapefruitGlass 14Jarra 26Bottle 54

Tinto - Red Wines

ergo – tempranillo blend, españa 15 strawberry, blackberry, white pepper; think merlot meets malbecGlass 10Jarra 19Bottle 40

excellens – tempranillo, rioja a rioja exclusive to restaurants - black currants, notes of vanilla, well-balanced tanninsGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

black cherry, plum, cinnamon & clove; think a less peppery, dense cali zinfandelGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

tres picos - old vine garnacha, campo de borja '18 plum, blackberry, tobacco, vanilla; juicy, syrah-like bombGlass 11Jarra 21Bottle 44

ultreia saint jacques – mencía, bierzo 19 medium-bodied with flavors of cherries & earth; think Spain's answer to pinot noirGlass 13Jarra 25Bottle 52

marqués de cáceres reserva – tempranillo, rioja 15 renowned rioja producer - aged 18 months; ripe cassis & blackberry with balanced acidityGlass 14Jarra 27Bottle 56

costers del priorat "petit pissarres" – garnacha / samsò 19 plush dark cherry & blackberry, licorice; toasty oak finishGlass 15Jarra 29Bottle 60

Wines by the Bottle

Medium White Wines

ladera sagrada "castelo do papa" godello, valdeorras 19 aromas of rosemary, thyme, and oregano, underscored by a firm mineral character. tightly focused lemon and pear scents are complemented by deeper melon and peach notes. offering vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a gingery nuance that adds back-end spiciness. finishes featuring lingering suggestions of bitter lemon pith and dusty minerals.48

pazo das bruxas albariño, rías baixas 20 delicate and fragrant, with fine floral, lime blossom and lemon marmalade notes. silky and savory on the palate, elegantly structured.50

torres celeste verdejo, rueda 19 potently aromatic nose displaying varietal notes of fennel and green almond with white floral undertones; silky and firm on the palate, with fine, elegant acidity conferring great length52

montrubí white xarel-lo, penedès 18 sweet, herbal nose. full fruit flavors: tart green apple, pear, faint notes of spanish jasmine58

Medium Red Wines

torres ibericos crianza tempranillo, rioja 15 damascus rose and strawberry/raspberry on the nose. spicy/smoky notes on the palate. oak aging leads to a nice velvety mouthfeel41

atteca old vine garnacha, calatayud 18 morello cherry and plum flavors, accented by mint, orange peel and sassafras notes. smoky finish43

can blau cariñena/syrah/garnacha, montsant 18 aged 12 months in french oak, notes of smoke, spice, lavender, black cherry and plum46

bodega los bujeos "a pasos" syrah/garnacha, malaga 14 woody aromas on the nose, red fruit on the palate.50

sardón tempranillo/garnacha/albillo, castilla y león 19 notes of black cherry and sour cherry with spiced undertones from barrel aging. nicely balanced tannins and acidity52

bodegas viñátigo listan negro, canary islands 19 black pepper, fig leaves and black plum. soft tannins60

roda "sela" tempranillo/graciano/garnacha, rioja 18 red cherries, undertones of cedar and sage. fine, silky tannins for a persistent finish62

vara y pulgar tintilla, cádiz 14 smoky aroma with candied flowers, herbs and black and blue fruit on the nose. juicy and focused on the palate with boysenberry, bitter cherry and violet flavors64

palacios "petalos" mencia, bierzo 19 aromas of blackberry and violet. herbal freshness with a dry palate and a long, crisp mineral finish67

anime an/2 monte negra/callet/syrah, mallorca 18 aromas of savory spices, wild raspberries, dark cherry fruit. hints of smokiness and violet. silky and elegent with intense flavors of mature fruit.70

lindes de remelluri "labastida" tempranillo, rioja 16 fresh fruit on the nose and palate with a long finish78

scala dei prior garnacha/cabernet/syrah, priorat 17 aromas of jammy black and purple fruit, spice, minerals and wood. bright black fruit and chocolate on the palate80

marques de vargas reserva tempranillo/mazuela/garnacha tinto, rioja 16 sweet spiciness, hints of balsamic, aged in french, american and russian oak96

Full Red Wines

juan gil monastrell, jumilla 18 aromas of ripe currant, red berries and smokiness. on the palate are notes of creme de cassis with a spicy, well-balanced finish including toasted notes provided by french wood43

giné giné garnacha/cariñena, priorat 18 dry & extremely fruity on the palate56

márques de murrieta reserva tempranillo/graciano, rioja 15 dried berries & floral notes. full bodied, silky tannins73

lopez de heredia "cubillo" crianza tempranillo/garnacha, rioja 13 fresh licorice aroma on the nose. smooth and persistent finish75

emilio moro, tempranillo, ribera del duero 19 baking spices and aged fruit on the nose; on the palate you'll find sweet tannins and a long finish85

remelluri reserva tempranillo, rioja 14 aromas of wild herbs and tobacco/sandalwood. balsamic wild strawberries. well balanced palate with an excellent finish99

torres "salmos" garnacha/cariñena/syrah, priorat 17 notes of black olive and forest bramble on the nose with tart cherry and red plum flavors. orange peel acidity keeps the wine perky and light on the palate120

hacienda monasterio tinto fino/cabernet sauvignon, ribera del duero 16 floral nose with mineral aromas. light minerality and cinnamon on the palate124

quinta sardonia tempranillo/cabernet/merlot, castilla y león 15 red fruit, hints of violets and blackberries. rosemary and pepper. mouthfeel is smooth and elegant. silky tannins. very mineralistic180

torres "mas la plana" cabernet sauvignon, penedes 16 aromas of black currant, blackberries, and ripe almonds. notes of cedar. made in the classic Bordeaux style220

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Liquor & Liqueurs

Scotch

Dewars Blended citrus, honey, pear10

Johnny Walker Black Label Blended Creamy toffee, sweet fruit and spice roll over the tongue with a warm, smoky finish13

Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Aged in Rum Barrels; Rich caramel toffee notes, followed by flavors of tropical fruit13

Glenlivet 12 Year Well-balanced and fruity, with strong pineapple notes13

Chivas Regal 12 Year Blended Round and creamy with a full, rich taste of honey and ripe pears alongside vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch notes14

Glenfiddich 12 Year Single Malt Characteristic sweet, fruity notes. Develops into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavours14

Laphroig 10 year Surprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness17

Tequila & Mezcal

400 Conejos Mezcal well-balanced and smooth with soft hints of wood, sweet notes of cooked agave, and a pleasant smoky finish10

JaJa Blanco small-batch tequila that is gluten-free; crafted of 100% Agave Azul for a smooth experience; notes of black pepper, and is sweet & herbal; utilizes volcanic water sourced from the springs10

Espolon Reposado bold notes of roasted herbs, summer squash, guava, vanilla, fresh pepper, and toasted oak11

Espolon Blanco the palate is soft, with a flavor profile that builds on the aromas with added herbal and earthiness11

Los Sietes Misterios Mezcal12

Patron Silver dry and mineral, with savory, slightly funky roasted agave and white pepper, underscored by vanilla and anise, it has a very smooth, lush mouthfeel13

Corralejo Anejo double distilled and aged for twelve months in charred American oak barrels; intense wood flavor and smoky tones14

Casamigos Anejo Perfect balance of sweetness from the Blue Weber agaves layered with hints of spice and barrel oak14

Código Rosa aged in napa cabernet french white oak barrels17

Aman Blanco fresh crispness to the palate delivers aromas of herbs like rosemary, basil, and offers notes of sweetness from fresh fruits finishing with light sweet summer vanilla18

Aman Reposado A medium robust, aged tequila that develops in oak barrels for months, inhale the light notes of basil and mint, while tasting the abundant but light sweetness of fruits like apple and peach19

Cincoro Anejo Complex, toasted oak, cooked agave, butterscotch, dark chocolate, dried fruits, baking spices20

Brandy & Cognac

Pisco Control This young grape brandy pairs its fruit notes with subtle hints of citrus and vanilla that linger pleasantly on the palate8

Torres 10 Year Brandy Penedès, Spain Intense aroma with warm hints of wood, as well as vanilla and cinnamon. Full and persistent finish with aromatic hints of oak. Awarded Gold Medal SF World Spirits Competition 20219

Copper & Kings Brandy Matured in Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey and medium-char American white oak barrels for balance, complexity and a polished, velvety finish11

Hennessey VS Cognac A blend of over 40 eaux de vies from the four premier growing regions of Cognac. Beautiful golden color with a fruity sweetness and a hint of vanilla in the finish14

Gran Duque D'Alba Brandy Jerez, Spain Aged in sherry barrels. The palate is medium-dry, smooth and full, with smoky undertones and hints of vanilla, followed by a long, pleasing finish.14

Cardenal Mendoza Brandy Jerez, Spain Originally produced in 1887 and it is still made the same way today. Round and smooth with a rich palate and finish.15

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac This versatile V.S.O.P is twice the age of a standard V.S, with notes of vanilla and stone fruit such as apricot.18

Torres Jaime 30 Year Brandy With notes highly suggestive of vanilla, walnut, flowers, plum, cedar and sandalwood.25

Port

Noval Black Ruby flavors of black cherry; acidity spices it up and adds to the juiciness of the finish. It's plum in the middle, ending on a touch of chocolate from oak.8

Warres Otima 10 Year Tawny There's good intensity here, with a racy hazelnut edge alongside the core of singed walnut, sesame, toffee and cinnamon notes. Offers a focused, dry edge through the finish.10

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny12

Quinta Da Corte Late Bottle Vintage This LBV reveals aromas of fresh black fruits (blackberry and blackcurrant), followed by cherries. The palate develops complex flavours, amongst which cocoa and mint stand out12

Quinta Da Corte 20 Year Pale amber-tawny in colour with a touch of orange too; mature, savoury and a touch leathery on the nose, showing great complexity with soft, smooth, suave fruit and great texture18

Apertif & Digestif

Atxa Pacharan A powerful, intense red, this is fruit-forward and sweet with a light undertone of anise and orange. The palate is soft, rich and velvety and the finish is long with slight bitter chocolate notes8

Anis Del Mono Dulce Spain8

Amaro dell'Etna original recipe dates to 1901 in Sicily orange peel & rhubarb9

Bonanto Barcelona, Spain Spain's organic version of Aperol. Try it in a spritz!10

Greenbar Grand Poppy Amaro Organic. 1 tree planted for each bottle sold. Bittersweet with intense flavors of flowers, roots, herbs, and citrus10

Amaro Montenegro Lightly sweet and leads with rose petals, dried orange peel, and cherry11

Dry Sherry

Callejuela Manzanilla; 3 years in solera and shows classic almond and saline notes7

Gonzalez Byass "Vina AB" 12 year Amontillado; On the nose it has delicate nutty aromas of hazlenut and dough. On the palate is have lovely balanced flavors of nut, subtle oak and caramel with slight saltiness on the finish8

Emilio Lustau Peninsula Palo Cortado; Nutty and dry with nuances of vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. Dry and concentrated, this wine has a long and elegant finish8

Manuel Aragón "Fino Granero" Palomino Fino Fino; sharp and delicate aromas, with light almond and fresh bread dough notes. On the palate it is very dry, delicate, light and salty. In the aftertaste the almond return9

Sweet Sherry

Emilio Lustau "Capataz" Deluxe Cream; with sweetness accentuated by flavors of chestnut cream and marron glacé7

Bodegas Cesar Florido "Especial" Moscatel; characterized by notes of orange blossom, jasmine, and a honeyed, raisiny palate7

Emilio Lustau "Old East India" Oloroso; Brown sugar and caramel. Prunes with a spicy background. Noble wood. Mocha. Again there's a very light salty edge and a good acidity. Very long finish with hints of Turkish coffee8

Emilio Lustau "San Emilio" PX Pedro Ximenez; aromas are reminiscent of figs, raisins and dates. Enormously sweet, velvety and soft on the palate, well balanced, with a very long finish8

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