Menu for El Meson Restaurante

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Soup & Salad Tapas‍

8.00 Sopa Del Dia Soup of the day, often more than one. Please inquire.

12.00 Ensalada Con Quesos De Cabra Four goat cheese salad w/ sliced pears, toasted pine nuts, baby greens, & an aged balsamic vinegar reduction

7.00 Ensalada Verde Seasonal baby greens tossed w/ diced tomatoes, garlic-oregano croutons, & champagne-citrus vinaigrette

12.00 Cogollos a La Crema De Cabrales heart of living butter lettuce w/ Cabrales blue cheese cream dressing, toasted pine nuts, & crispy serrano ham

Vegetables & Cheese Tapas

7.50 Aceitunas Variadas Con Alcaparrones An inspired selection of imported olives & caperberries

8.00 Queso Manchego Anejo Con Membrillo De Chimayo Aged manchego cheese served w/ house-made chimayo quince preserves

9.50 Berenjena Frita a La Cordobesa Lightly battered eggplant fries served w/ tomato salmorejo dipping sauce

6.50 Pa Amb Tomaquet Catalan-style grilled bread rubbed w/ tomato & garlic Options: With serrano ham (+10.00)

8.50 Tortilla Espanola The classic spanish potato & onion omelet

7.50 Pimientos Asados en Cazuela Con Queso Fresco De Cabra Sweet red & yellow bell peppers roasted in-house, topped w/ fresh spanish goat cheese, served in a sizzling hot cazuela.

9.50 Alcachofas Rellenas De Queso Con Romesco Hearts of artichoke, stuffed w/ fresh herbed spanish goat cheese, flash-fried, & served over romesco sauce

9.50 Setas a La Parilla Grilled oyster‍ mushrooms marinated in garlic & parsley infused extra virgin olive oil

7.00 Patatas Dos Salsas Baby red potatoes twice-fried, served w/ a spicy red chile dipping sauce & garlic aioli

Fish & Seafood Tapas‍

12.50 Vieiras Al Vino Blanco Con Jamon Fresh scallops sauteed w/ white wine, tomato, herbs, & serrano ham

8.00 Gambas Al Ajillo Shrimp sauteed w/ sliced garlic & pequin chile flake served in a sizzling hot cazuela

8.50 Croquetas De Cangrejo Blue crab croquettes served w/ a roast garlic-caper aioli

7.50 Boquerones en Escabeche Fresh white anchovy filets marinated in garlic & parsley

9.50 Ostras Fritas Al Romesco Pacific oysters flash-fried w/ spicy romesco sauce

9.00 Calamares Dos Salsas Baby calamari flash-fried served w/ tomato sauce & a roast garlic-caper aioli

Meat & Poultry Tapas

15.00 Jamon Serrano The famous mountain cured ham of Spain from producer Redondo iglesias, aged one year & carved to order

Market Jamon Iberico Cured hams from acornfed Iberian pigs. Aged two years by producer Felix fermin. Widely considered the very best in the world. availability may vary, please inquire.

9.00 Champinones Rellenos Con Chorizo mushroom caps‍ stuffed w/ chorizo, broiled w/ manchego cheese & served in a sizzling hot Cazuela

10.00 Flamenquin fried veal cutlet Roulade stuffed w/ serrano ham & manchego cheese served over a sweet tomato sauce

8.50 Churrasco De Cerdo a La Parrilla Butterflied pork tenderloin filet w/ a smoked paprika rub, grilled to order, & served on a bed of cider-braised onions

8.50 Pinchos De Pollo Con Puerros Y Salbitxada Chicken & leek skewers marinated, grilled, & served w/ a spicy salbitxada sauce

10.50 Pinchos Morunos grilled locally-raised lamb brochettes, marinated in a Moorish spice blend

14.50 Solomillo De Res Al Cabrales Grilled 3oz. Filet mignon served over a cabrales blue cheese besamel sauce, topped w/ caramelized onions in a red wine reduction

Bebidas‍

Agua Mineral Mineral Water

Sparkling San Pellegrino Options: Half liter (4.00) , One liter (7.00)

Still Acqua Panna Options: Half liter (4.00) , One liter (7.00)

3.00 Refrescos Soft Drinks Coca cola, diet coke, 7up, dr. pepper, ginger ale Options: Coca cola, Diet coke, 7up, Dr. pepper, Ginger ale

Infusiones—Teas

3.00 Shangri La Iced Tea

3.50 Shangri La Hot Teas

4.00 Chocolate Caliente Hot Chocolate Imported hot chocolate from Spain, served extra thick, rich & dense.

Cafes - Coffees

Aroma Coffee Blends

3.50 Regular or Decaffeinated Options: Regular, Decaffeinated

3.50 Espresso Single

6.00 Espresso Double

3.50 Cortado Single

6.00 Cortado Double

3.50 Con Leche Single

6.00 Con Leche Double

3.50 Cappuccino Single

6.00 Cappuccino Double

Cervezas - Beers‍

4.50 Corona

4.50 Corona Light

4.50 Pacifico

4.50 Negra Modelo

5.00 Alhambra Premium

5.00 Alhambra Dark

5.00 Estrella Damm

5.00 Pilsner Urquell

5.00 Santa Fe Pale Ale

5.50 Guinness

5.00 Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic

5.50 Daura Gluten-Free

Paella

Paella a La Valenciana Chorizo sausage, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, Mediterranean mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, mahi-mahi & bomba rice simmered in a roast chicken broth. Options: For two people (50.00) , Additional person (+25 each)

Paella De Mariscos Mediterranean mussels,‍ clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari, mahi-mahi & bomba rice simmered in white fish broth. Options: For two people (56.00) , Additional person (+28 each)

Paella De La Huerta Medley of seasonal vegetables w/ tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, sweet peas, hearts of palm & bomba rice simmered in a fresh vegetable broth. Options: For two people (44.00) , Additional person (+22 each)

Arroz Negro a La Catalana Catalan-style “black” rice w/ clams, scallops, shrimp, calamari, mahi-mahi, serrano ham & bomba rice simmered in a white fish broth. Options: For two people (54.00) , Additional person (+27 each)

Platos‍

25.00 Pollo a La Jerezana Chicken prepared‍ two ways: sherry-braised leg & thigh & grilled breast w/ saffron, tomatoes & green olives

22.00 Salmon en Sidra butterflied, skin-on salmon filet poached in galician hard cider w/ crispy Jamon serrano

32.00 Chuleton El Meson 16oz. Bone-in ribeye steak grilled to order w/ salsa chimichurri

27.00 Zarzuela De Mariscos Con Fideos Mediterranean mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops & calamari delicately simmered in a tomato-saffron broth w/ maestri noodles

36.00 Parillada Mixta Two lamb chops, beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, chorizo & morcilla sausage grilled & served w/ salsa chimichurri & salsa salbitxada

Postres

7.00 Flan Al Perfume De Naranja Orange scented‍ flan

8.00 Arroz Con Leche Con Compota De Frutas Al Pedro Ximénez Creamy rice‍ pudding w/ dried fruit & sweet pedro ximenez sherry compote

9.00 Tarta De Santiago Traditional almond cake that the pilgrims received on their journey to Santiago de compostela, served w/ a berry coulis.

8.50 Mousse De Chocolate Dark Belgian chocolate mousse

8.50 Crema Catalana the Original “Crème brulee,”‍ a creamy-style custard topped w/ carmelized sugar.

7.50 Churros Con Chocolate Sweet spanish‍ fritters w/ thick spanish hot chocolate

9.00 Sorbete Con Galletas A selection‍ of sorbets served w/ delicate butter wafers.

12.00 Frutas De Temporada A large plate of freshly carved seasonal fruits, ideal for sharing.

Licores‍

Sweet Sherries

9.00 Bodegas Osborne, Sweet Cream Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, NV

10.00 Bodegas Barbadillo, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Sanlucar De Barrameda, NV

9.00 Bodegas Alvear, Carlos Vii, Amontillado Sherry, Montilla-Moriles, NV

10.00 Bodegas Alvear, Asuncion, Oloroso Sherry, Montilla-Moriles, NV

14.00 Bodegas Alvear, Solera 1927, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, NV

Ports

9.00 Dow, Late Bottle Vintage Ruby, Oporto Portugal, Cv

9.00 Dow, Boardroom Premium Reserve Tawny, Oporto, Portugal, NV

14.00 Porto Kopke, 10 Year Tawny, Oporto, Portugal, NV

17.00 Porto Kopke, 20 Year Tawny, Oporto, Portugal, NV

24.00 Porto Kopke, Over 40 Year Tawny, Oporto, Portugal, NV

Liqueurs

9.00 Anis Machaquito, Pacharan Zoco, Pacharan Baines, Chambourd, Lucid Absinthe,

9.00 Grand Marnier, Gran Torres, Tuaca, Amaretto Disaronno, B&B, Licor 43, Frangelico,

9.00 Kahlua, Tia Maria, Baileys, Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Sambuca Di Amore

Brandies

9.50 Fundador, Solera Reserva, Pedro Domecq, Jerez De La Frontera

9.50 Senor Lustau, Solera Reserva, Emilio Lustau, Jerez De La Frontera

12.00 Cardenal Mendoza, Solera Gran Reserva, Sanchez Romate Hermanos, Jerez De Al Frontera

12.00 Torres 10, Imperial Brandy, Gran Reserva, Vilafranca Del Penedes

14.00 Gran Duque De Alba, Solera Gran Reserva, Bodegas Williams & Humbert S.A., Jerez De La Frontera

14.00 Courvoisier V.S.O.P., Champagne, France

14.00 Remy Martin, V.S.O.P., Champagne, France

Blended Scotches

9.00 J&B, Dewers

12.00 Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker Black Label, Aged 12 Years Options: Chivas regal, Johnnie walker black label

15.00 The Glenlivet or the Macallan, Aged 12 Years Options: The glenlivet, The macallan

Coffee Drinks‍

7.50 Spanish, Irish, Mexican, Keoke

8.50 Carajillo w/ Brandy or Dry Anis Options: Brandy, Dry anis

Wine

Sherry‍

Jerez

7.00 Tio Pepe Gonzales Byass Winery, Dry Palomino Fino, NV

8.00 Papirusa, Bodegas Lustau, Very Dry Manzanilla, NV

8.00 Los Arcos, Bodegas Lustau, Medium Dry Amontillado, NV

7.00 Manzanilla, Bodegas Osborne, Very Dry, NV

7.00 Fine, Bodegas Osborne, Dry, NV

7.00 Amontillado, Bodegas Osborne, Medium Dry, NV

9.00 Oloroso, Bodegas Osborne, Sweet Cream, NV

Sanlucar De Barrameda

8.00 Manzanilla, La Gitana, Bodegas Hidalgo, Very Dry, NV

10.00 Pedro Ximenez, Bodegas Barbadillo, Very Sweet, NV

Montilla-Moriles

8.00 Fino en Rama, Bodegas Alvear, Dry, 2004

9.00 Carlos Vii Amontillado, Bodegas Alvear, Medium Dry, NV

10.00 Oloroso, Bodegas Alvear, Sweet Cream, NV

14.00 1927 Solera Pedro Ximenez, Bodegas Alvear, Very Sweet

White Wines

28.00 Viura, El Meson, Bodegas El Meson, Rioja, 2006

35.00 Verdejo, Lurton, Lurton Brothers, Rueda, 2008

40.00 Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas, 2008

36.00 Chardonnay, Vega Sindoa, Bodegas Nekeas, Navarra, 2008

38.00 Selccio Blanc, Can Feixes, Bodegas Huguet, Penedes, 2008

58.00 Txacoli, Istas Mendi, Bizkaiko Txacolina, 2008

54.00 Txakoli, Txomin Etxaniz, Getaraiko Txacolina, 2008

46.00 White Oak, Bodegas Muga, Rioja, 2009

52.00 Albariño Bodegas Morgadio, Rias Baixas, 2009

80.00 White Priorat, Font De La Figuera, Priorat, 2006

Rose‍

28.00 Rosado, El Meson, Bodegas El Meson, Rioja, 2009

34.00 Rosado Garnacha, Gran Feudo, Bod. J. Chivite, Navarra 2007

35.00 Rosé, Cabernet / Tempranillo, Care, Carignan, 2007

36.00 Rosado Tempranillo / Garnacha, Muga, Rioja, 2009

Sparkling

9.00 Cava, Brut, Codorniu, Penedes, NV (Split Bottle)

39.00 Cava Brut Reserva, Marques De Gelida, Penedes, 2006

35.00 Cava, Brut, Codorniu, Penedes, NV

40.00 Cava, Brut, Pinot Noir Rose, Codorniu, Penedes, NV

50.00 Cava Brut Reserva "the Family", Juve Y Camps, Penedes, 2005

55.00 Cava Brut Reserva, Pinot Noir Rose Juve Y Camps, Penedes, NV

27.00 Cider, Astarbe, Basque Cider Barrel Aged Natural, Gipuzkoa, 2008

Sangria‍

35.00 One Liter Pitcher (6 Glasses)

19.00 One Half Liter Pitcher (3 Glasses)

7.00 By the Glass Glass

Red Wines

Rioja

36.00 Foster, El Meson, Bodegas El Meson, 2005

38.00 Tinto, Faustino Vii, Bodegas Faustino, 2007

39.00 Foster, Ramirez De La Piscina, Bodegas Ramirez Sl, 2006

37.00 Foster, Campo Viejo, Bodegas Campo Viejo, 2007

32.00 Foster, Montecillo, Bodegas Montecillo, 2006

32.00 Foster, Castillo Labastida, Bodegas Labastida,

36.00 Foster, Castillo Labastida, Bodegas Labastida, 2006

42.00 Foster, Cde. Valdemar, Bodegas Martinez-Bujanda, 2005

44.00 Foster, Sierra Cantabria, Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, 2005

50.00 Foster, Loriñon, Bodegas Breton Breeders Sl, 2005

75.00 Breeding, Farm Our Lady of Remelluri, 2004

48.00 Reserve, El Meson, Bodegas El Meson, 2001

49.00 Reserve, Campo Viejo, Bodegas Campo Viejo, 2005

64.00 Reserve Castillo Labastida, Bodegas Labastida, 2001

54.00 Reserve, Cde. De Valdemar, Bodegas Martinz Bujanda, 2003

52.00 Reserva, Marques De Riscal, Bodegas Mqs. De Riscal, 2005

145.00 Reserve Remirez of Ganuza, 2004

72.00 Reserve Allende Finca Allende Sl, 2005

68.00 Reserve, Conde De Salceda, Vina Salceda Sl, 2001

67.00 Reserve Unfiltered, Muga, Bodegas Muga, 2005

138.00 Gran Reserva, "Prado Enea", Bodegas Muga, 2000

182.00 "Torre Muga", Bodegas Muga, 2004

160.00 Gran Reserva, Bordon, Bodegas Franco-Spanish, 1993

Ribera Del Duero

38.00 Harvest, Alvides, Sl Alvides Married, 2005

56.00 Foster, Condado De Haza, Bod. Alejandro Fernandez, 2006

68.00 Breeding, Fisheries, Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez, 2006

74.00 Harvest, Emilio Moro, 2006

115.00 Harvest, Domain Atauta, 2004

125.00 Foster, Convent of San Francisco, 2003

54.00 Reserva, Vina Mayor, Hijos De Antonio Barcelo Sa, 2003

354.00 Gran Reserva, Alenza, Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez, 1999

Navarre

38.00 Foster, Gran Feudo, Bodegas Julian Chivite, 2004

46.00 Reserva, Gran Feudo, Bodegas Julian Chivite, 2003

34.00 Tempranillo, Vega Sindoa, Bodegas Nekeas, 2008

38.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vega Sindoa, Bodegas Nekeas, 2007

37.00 Artazuri Tinto, Bodegas Artazu, 2006

34.00 Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon "North", Bodega Inurrieta, 2006

Penedes

62.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateldon, Bod. Pinord, 2002

59.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Coronas, Bodegas Torres, 2003

58.00 Merlot, Reserve, Bodegas Jean Len, 2002

Priorat & Montsant

48.00 Can Blau, Mazuelo / Grenache / Syrah, Montsant, 2008

235.00 Font De La Figuera, Clos Figueras, Gratallops, Priorat, 2005

135.00 Montgarnatx, Bodegas Francesc Sanchez Bas, Priorat 2003

Other Spanish

67.00 The Link, Parenting, Bod. A. Fernandez, La Mancha, 2003

62.00 Dehesa La Granja, Bodegas Fernandez Rivera, Zamora, 2003

37.00 Atteca, Old Vines Grenache, Bod. Ateca, Calatayud, 2008

43.00 Juan Gil, Monastrell, Jumilla, 2008

48.00 Rivola, Bodegas Abadia Retuerta, Castile & Len, 2007

Argentina

38.00 Malbec, Don Nicanor, Bod. Nieto Senetiner, Mendoza, 2008

44.00 Malbec, Terrazas, Chandon Group, Mendoza, 2008

68.00 Malbec, Catena, Mendoza, 2007

38.00 Bonarda, Durigutti, Mendoza, 2007

Chile

44.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Book, Cousino Macul, 2007

45.00 Cab. Sauvignon-Carmenere, Montes, Colchuaga 2008

66.00 Cordillera, Bodega Miguel Torres, Curico, 2001

New Mexico

36.00 Black Mesa Winery, Desenzano, 2006