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Valpo’s Legendary Tapas Restaurant Becomes Destination for Sizzling Date Night
For 40 years, Chef Carlos Rivero has run Indiana’s only Spanish restaurant right in downtown Valparaiso. Today, that same Tapas Restaurant is becoming Valpo’s sizzling date night destination — for first dates, anniversaries, and every generation in between. Ask around Northwest Indiana where to go for date night, and Don Quijote keeps coming […]
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Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner is April 19th | 2026 Edition
It’s back for its 41st year….the Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner. The legendary dinner that bags them from Chicago, Indianapolis, and parts unknown. Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner is April 19th | 2026 Edition You’ll find 20 different species, including fresh alligator meat and kangaroo. Annual event — Valparaiso, Indiana The wildest night in Northwest […]
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Date Night Menus for Valpo’s Young Lovers
Authentic Spanish food doesn’t have to feel intimidating. At Don Quijote in Valparaiso, it just has to taste incredible. Let’s be honest. When someone says “Spanish tapas,” half the table lights up — and the other half quietly wonders what they’re about to order. We get it. Menus with words you haven’t seen before, dishes […]
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Don Quijote Gift Baskets: Wine, EVO & Chocolate Import Sale!
Skip the crowded aisles and build gifts people actually want. During Don Quijote’s Import Sale, you can taste before you buy and create gift baskets filled with Spanish wine, fresh extra-virgin olive oil, and artisan chocolate. Sample curated bottles, compare premium EVOO to everyday grocery options, and discover sweets that turn a simple basket into […]
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‘Queimada’ Coming to Valpo! Spooky Halloween Restaurant Celebration with Taste
Searching for a Halloween restaurant with an authentic atmosphere and flavor? Are you a fan of European culture and looking for a unique and spirited night that combines good taste with spooky traditions? ‘Queimada’ is coming to Valparaiso! It’s a Spooky Halloween Restaurant Celebration with Taste and good wine! Don Quijote in downtown Valparaiso invites […]
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Valpo Chefs Night Out: Chefs Share Table with Locals & Celebrate Food
Locals invited to Share Table, Food & Sangria with Valpo’s Chefs Thursday, 10/9 Chefs Night Out invites Valpo to celebrate great food, meet the chefs, and enjoy a themed evening at Don Quijote. Sit at the Chef’s Table for a curated tasting with stories from the kitchen or order your favorites from the regular menu […]
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Don Q’s Bolero 40 & Sangria Martini Part of Valpo Cocktail Challenge
Cheers to 40 years of flavor and flair! Don Quijote Restaurant is proud to be participating in the Valpo Cocktail Challenge 2025 with two signature entries that raise the bar (literally) for what a cocktail can be: the Bolero 40 and the Sangria Martini. Both are featured in Valparaiso’s curated list of 15 must-try cocktails […]
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40th Celebration Encore Performance | Danae Franco Returns to Don Quijote!
Due to Popular Demand | Danae Franco Returns to Don Quijote! Our hearts are still singing from her last appearance, and now, due to overwhelming demand, vocalist Danae Franco returns for an encore performance as part of Don Quijote’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! If you joined us for her last show, you already know why this […]
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From Cuba with Love | Special 40th Anniversary Celebration at Don Quijote
🎶 From Cuba with Love – A Special 40th Anniversary Celebration at Don Quijote Restaurant in Valparaiso Experience the soul of Cuba with powerhouse vocalist Danae Franco as she brings classic Cuban music to life in a vibrant tribute show. Backed by her sizzling live band, she reimagines timeless boleros, son, and salsa with raw […]
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Valparaiso’s Annual Fishing Tops best Things to Do in May!
10th Annual Family Fishing Extravaganza & Cookout: A Day of Fun That Funds Futures Mark your calendars! The Don Quijote Scholarship Fund invites you to the 10th Annual Family Fishing Extravaganza & Cookout — a heartwarming family event that brings our community together while helping Porter County students explore the world through education and cultural […]
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