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TAPAS
French Fries (Ali-oli Sauce / Salsa Brava)
Patatas Fritas (Salsa Ali-oli / Salsa Brava)
French fries served with a choice of ali-oli (garlic mayonnaise) or salsa brava (spicy tomato sauce). Ali-oli is a Mediterranean sauce made with garlic and olive oil, while salsa brava is a classic Spanish spicy sauce.
€ 4
Spanish Omelette
Tortilla de Patatas
A traditional Spanish omelette made with potatoes and eggs. It's a thick, savory omelette that is often served as a tapa.
€ 5
"La Espuela" Salad
Ensaladilla "La Espuela"
A house salad, likely a potato salad variation, named after the restaurant. The exact ingredients are not specified, but it is likely to include potatoes, mayonnaise, and other vegetables.
€ 5
Broken Eggs with Serrano Ham
Huevos rotos con Jamón serrano
Fried eggs served over a bed of potatoes and topped with slices of Serrano ham. The "broken eggs" refer to the yolk being broken and mixed with the potatoes.
€ 5.5
Eggs, Potatoes and Galician Chorizo
Huevos, patatas y chorizo gallego
Eggs served with potatoes and Galician chorizo. Galician chorizo is a type of Spanish sausage that is typically smoked and has a slightly sweet flavor.
€ 5.5
Ranch Eggs
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs Rancheros is a breakfast dish consisting of fried eggs served on lightly fried tortillas and topped with a tomato-chili sauce.
€ 5.5
Moorish Skewer with French Fries
Pincho Moruno con Patatas Fritas
A skewer of marinated meat, typically pork or lamb, seasoned with Moorish spices, served with french fries. It reflects the influence of Moorish cuisine in Spain.
€ 5.5
Squid
Calamares
Fried squid, often served as rings. A popular tapa in Spain.
€ 6
Galician-Style Octopus
Pulpo a la Feria
Octopus cooked in the Galician style, typically boiled and seasoned with olive oil, paprika, and salt. A classic Galician dish.
€ 8.5
Galician-Style Pig's Ear
Oreja a la Gallega
Pig's ear cooked in the Galician style, typically boiled and seasoned with paprika, garlic, and olive oil. It is a traditional tapa in Galicia.
€ 5.5
Padrón Peppers
Pimientos de Padrón
Small green peppers from Padrón, Galicia, typically fried and sprinkled with salt. Some are mild, while others can be surprisingly spicy.
€ 5
Chorizo in Wine
Chorizo al vino
Chorizo sausage cooked in wine. The wine infuses the chorizo with flavor and tenderizes it.
€ 4.5
Ham/Iberian Chorizo/Smoked Tetilla Cheese Croquettes
Croquetas de Jamón/Chorizo Ibérico/Tetilla Ahumada
Croquettes filled with a mixture of ham, Iberian chorizo, and smoked Tetilla cheese. Tetilla is a cow's milk cheese from Galicia, Spain.
€ 5.5
Assorted Croquettes
Surtido de Croquetas
A selection of different types of croquettes. The specific fillings may vary.
€ 6
"La Espuela" Croquettes (Smoked salmon with cheese / Oxtail)
Croquetas "La Espuela" (Salmón ahumado con queso / Rabo de toro)
House specialty croquettes with two filling options: smoked salmon with cheese or oxtail. Named after the restaurant.
€ 5.5
San Jacobitos filled with bechamel ham and cheese with potatoes
San Jacobitos rellenos de bechamel jamón y queso c/patatas
Breaded and fried ham and cheese sandwiches filled with bechamel sauce, served with potatoes. San Jacobitos are a popular Spanish tapa.
€ 6
Breaded mushrooms stuffed with meat or spinach and cheese
Champiñones empanados rellenos de carne o espinacas y queso
Breaded and fried mushrooms stuffed with either meat or a mixture of spinach and cheese.
€ 6
Galician Veal Croca with Potatoes
Croca de ternera gallega con patatas
Galician veal croca served with potatoes. Croca is a cut of beef from the rump, typical of Galician cuisine.
€ 8.5
Prawns breaded with Kataifi pastry and sea urchin sauce
Langostinos rebozados con pasta Kataiffi y salsa de erizo
Prawns wrapped in Kataifi pastry (a type of shredded phyllo dough) and fried, served with a sea urchin sauce. A more modern and creative tapa.
€ 7.5
Breaded mushrooms with Ali-oli Sauce
Setas rebozadas con Salsa Ali-oli
Breaded and fried mushrooms served with ali-oli (garlic mayonnaise). A simple and flavorful tapa.
€ 5.5
"La Espuela" Toast (Salmon, green asparagus, poached egg and cheese)
Tosta "La Espuela" (Salmón, espárrago verde, huevo escalfado y queso)
A slice of toasted bread topped with salmon, green asparagus, a poached egg, and cheese. A more substantial tapa.
€ 6.5
Scrambled eggs with prawns, gulas and baby garlic
Revuelto de gambas, gulas y ajetes
Scrambled eggs with prawns, gulas (eel substitutes made from fish), and baby garlic. A flavorful and rich tapa.
€ 6.5
Breaded Brie cheese with raspberry jam
Queso Brie rebozado con mermelada de frambuesa
Brie cheese that is breaded and fried, served with raspberry jam. The combination of creamy cheese and sweet jam is a popular pairing.
€ 5
Arzúa-Ulloa Cheese D.O. with quince jelly
Queso D.O. Arzúa-Ulloa con membrillo
Arzúa-Ulloa cheese (a cow's milk cheese from Galicia with Protected Designation of Origin) served with quince jelly (membrillo). A classic Spanish dessert or tapa.
€ 4.5
Fried Milk
Leche frita
A traditional Spanish dessert made from a custard that is breaded and fried. It is typically dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
€ 4
From the sea
Del mar
Galician-style octopus
Pulpo a feira
Pulpo a la gallega, also known as pulpo a feira, is a traditional Galician dish. It consists of octopus that is boiled until tender, then seasoned with olive oil, paprika, and salt. It is typically served on a wooden platter.
€ 20
Squid
Calamares
This dish consists of squid, typically fried or grilled. It is a popular seafood dish in Spain.
€ 16.5
Fried small fish (depending on market availability)
Pescaditos fritos (s/mercado)
This dish features small fish that are lightly battered and fried. The specific type of fish used may vary depending on what is available at the market.
€ 12
Steamed mussels
Mejillones al vapor
Mussels steamed open, often with a simple broth of white wine, garlic, and herbs. A classic and simple seafood preparation.
€ 10.5
Grilled razor clams
Navajas a la plancha
Razor clams grilled on a flat top or griddle. They are typically seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
€ 18.5
Grilled scallops
Zamburiñas a la plancha
Small scallops grilled on a flat top or griddle. They are typically seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
€ 17.5
Clams in marinera sauce
Almejas a la marinera
Clams cooked in a marinera sauce, which typically includes tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine, and herbs.
€ 17.5
Garlic shrimp
Gambas al ajillo
Shrimp cooked in garlic-infused olive oil, often with a touch of chili pepper for heat. A popular tapas dish.
€ 15
Steamed cockles
Berberechos al vapor
Cockles steamed open, often with a simple broth of white wine, garlic, and herbs. A simple seafood preparation.
€ 14
Grilled baby squid
Chipirones a la plancha
Small squid grilled on a flat top or griddle. They are typically seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
€ 13.5
Meats
Carnes
Zorza with fried potatoes
Zorza con patatas fritas
Zorza is a Galician dish made with marinated pork loin, typically seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. It is served with fried potatoes.
€ 13.5
Pork raxo with fried potatoes and Arzúa cheese
Raxo de cerdo con patatas fritas y queso Arzúa
Pork raxo is a Galician dish made with marinated pork loin, typically seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. It is served with fried potatoes and Arzúa cheese, a creamy cow's milk cheese from Galicia.
€ 15
Veal croca (on a stone) with fried potatoes
Croca de ternera (a la piedra) con patatas fritas
Veal croca is a Galician dish made with thinly sliced veal that is cooked on a hot stone at the table. It is served with fried potatoes.
€ 17
Veal picaña (on a stone) with fried potatoes
Picaña de ternera (a la piedra) con patatas fritas
Picaña is a cut of beef popular in Brazil and Portugal. It is cooked on a hot stone at the table and served with fried potatoes.
€ 17.5
Pork secreto (on a stone) with fried potatoes
Secreto de cerdo (a la piedra) con patatas fritas
Secreto is a cut of pork from the shoulder area. It is cooked on a hot stone at the table and served with fried potatoes.
€ 17
Pork raxo with fried potatoes and red pepper
Raxo de cerdo con patatas fritas y pimiento rojo
Pork raxo is a Galician dish made with marinated pork loin, typically seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. It is served with fried potatoes and red pepper.
€ 13.5
Mixed meats (croca, picaña, secreto and criollo chorizo (on a stone) with fried potatoes
Mix de carnes (croca, picaña, secreto y chorizo criollo (a la piedra) con patatas fritas
A mixed grill featuring veal croca, beef picaña, pork secreto, and criollo chorizo, all cooked on a hot stone at the table. It is served with fried potatoes.
€ 49
Bread
Pan
Bread
Pan
A serving of bread, likely a crusty white bread.
€ 2
Desserts
Postres
Chocolate coulant with vanilla ice cream
Coulant de chocolate con helado de vainilla
A chocolate lava cake with a molten chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream.
€ 5.5
Cheesecake with raspberry jam
Crema de queso con mermelada de frambuesa
A creamy cheesecake served with raspberry jam.
€ 5
Egg flan
Flan de huevo
A classic Spanish custard dessert made with eggs, milk, and sugar, topped with caramel.
€ 5
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Queso de tetilla con membrillo
Tetilla cheese is a cow's milk cheese from Galicia, known for its distinctive breast-like shape. It is served with quince paste, a sweet and slightly tart jelly made from quince fruit.
€ 5.5
Santiago cake
Tarta de Santiago
A traditional Galician almond cake, typically decorated with the cross of St. James.
€ 5