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Queimada 2026: Halloween Dinner in Valparaiso at Don Quijote

Jim Jano Janesheski October 22, 2026 0 comment

A Spanish celebration is becoming a Valparaiso tradition! Don Quijote invites you to its second annual Queimada Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. Join us in downtown Valparaiso for a spooky restaurant celebration with Spanish flavor, a special menu, date night offers, and a costume contest. Make it a night […]

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Valpo’s Legendary Tapas Restaurant Becomes Destination for Sizzling Date Night

Jim Jano Janesheski July 17, 2026 0 comment

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

Jim Jano Janesheski April 15, 2026 0 comment

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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Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner is April 19th | 2026 Edition

Jim Jano Janesheski April 15, 2026 0 comment

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

Jim Jano Janesheski April 8, 2026 0 comment

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!

Jim Jano Janesheski December 16, 2025 0 comment

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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Valpo Chefs Night Out: Chefs Share Table with Locals & Celebrate Food

Jim Jano Janesheski September 30, 2025 0 comment

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

Jim Jano Janesheski June 26, 2025 0 comment

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!

Jim Jano Janesheski June 26, 2025 0 comment

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

Jim Jano Janesheski May 23, 2025 2 comments

🎶 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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Don Quijote is a favorite in the Valparaiso area, but with the popularity of the Mediterranean diet & International cuisine, we recommend setting reservations to assure a wonderful culinary experience.

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OUR LOCATION & HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 5 PM – 9PM
Friday: 5PM – 10PM
Saturday: 2 PM – 10 PM
Sunday: CLOSED (Except for Special Events)

119 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 462-7976      Send Us an Email

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