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Upcoming Events

Don Quijote is a favorite in the Valparaiso Indiana area,
and is even beloved by visitors from all around.

Don Quijote hosts ‘Meals on Wheels’ Benefit Dinner is March 13th

Event proceeds will be used toward the purchase of a new VNA Meals on Wheels van to serve South Porter County. 50/50 Raffle Auction The auction Opens Tuesday, March 8th- attendance not required to participate Four-Course Dinner The Don Quijote “Meals on Wheels” fundraiser includes appetizer sampler red fish w/ salad Carlos’s Signature Paella assorted […]

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All-inclusive Dinner for 2 at Chef Carlos’ Table plus Wine Cellar Tour

Experience Extraordinaire… All-inclusive Don Quijote experience    Dinner for 2 at Chef Carlos’ Table plus Wine Cellar Tour   For a truly extraordinary dining experience, Don Quijote Restaurant offers the Chef’s Table plus Cellar Tour on Friday and Saturday evenings. Each course is personally selected, prepared, and served by Chef Carlos Rivero.   A remarkable […]

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Don Quijote & Valpo Restaurants partner with VU to welcome visitors.

Don Quijote and the downtown Valparaiso restaurants couldn’t be more excited to partner with Valparaiso University for a special Intro to Valpo Day visitors. As a team, we wish the best visitor experience possible! After your on-campus visit, all visitors will receive a voucher to dine at the downtown restaurant of their choice, including: Details […]

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Carlos & Elena’s leadership featured in “Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining”

In the article, Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining: Da best is over dare…in Valpo! Carlos and Elena are featured for there selfless leadership and passion for their adopted town of Valparaiso. The article discusses the early years when Valpo was on the decline and when people were placing bets how quickly the Spanish Restaurant would […]

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Torres Las Pisadas

Las Pisadas At our La Carbonera winery we produce Rioja Alavesa wines of the best quality in a landscape of 70 year old vines. The name of the winery comes from the iconic La Carbonera vineyard located in the municipality of Labastida. The word carbonera brings to mind the coal stone and the mines dug […]

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Marqués de Cáceres 

AWARDS Throughout the winery’s history, Marqués de Cáceres has received numerous awards at international wine competitions. Find out here the main prizes and awards obtained by Marqués de Cáceres. CRIANZA YEAR 2016 GRAPE VARIETIES 90% Tempranillo, 10% Others varieties CRIANZA YEAR 2016 91 POINTS – James Suckling Report 2019 90 POINTS– Vinous 2019 90 POINTS – Gourmets  Guide 2020 92 […]

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Valentine’s Day

Bring your Valentine and we will provide the two of you with a romantic candle light dinner experience. Feel the Passion! Check out our Don Q Events Page

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Radius-Valpo named Restaurant of the Year…and nobody is happier then Don Q’s Chef Carlos!

Radius-Valpo was recently named Restaurant of the Year–much to the delight of Downtown Valparaiso’s celebrity chef, Carlos Rivero.   When Carlos Rivero first met Chef Chris Pavlou, owner and chef of Radius, he saw something special. Carlos saw the potential of a restaurant that could help the Downtown Valpo Restaurants achieve a vision that Carlos […]

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Valpo’s Don Quijote Imports stocked for Christmas: Wine, oils, and more!

A memorable Christmas shopping experience in downtown Valparaiso If you’re looking for a remarkable Christmas shopping experience, you’ll want to stop by Downtown Valparaiso’s legendary Don Quijote Store. The only thing better than “one-stop shopping” is when it comes with a glass of remarkable wine and impeccable service. Perhaps best known for remarkable wines from […]

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Don Quijote excited to launch recipe, food & wine blog

Introducing the Food and Wine Blog of Don Quijote

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