Don Quijote is a favorite in the Valparaiso area, and is even beloved by visitors from all around. Tapas are a huge hit, and Don Quijote serves that and much more in their authentic Spanish cuisine restaurant. With the owners hailing from Spain, the restaurant honors what it really means to be immersed in the most delicious parts of Spanish culture. Along with the food, the staff is incredibly polite and attentive. Don Quijote prides themselves on great customer service. Stop by soon and try some appetizing tapas, enticing family-style entrees, and tempting Spanish wine.
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Mediterranean Food
So where did Chef Carlos get his inspiration? What influences such passion for Spanish food and wine? Family. With a father that was a celebrated Mediterranean Chef and a mother that woke up and went to bed with the chickens, young Carlos Rivero had farming and cooking in his DNA... and wine in his blood. Passion wasn’t taught, it was lived. Every meal was a celebration of family and friends. Every meal was an expression of love. Welcome to Don Quijote!
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Elena Jambrina
Elena is a native of the historic and picturesque town of Zamora, located in the northern Spanish region of Castile. She came to the United States in 1980 and began working at Restaurante Don Quijote in 1985 as a dessert chef. Her ability to replicate traditional Spanish dishes and desserts and her talent for innovation made her a valuable addition to the staff. In 1991, she became a partner in the business and assumed her present position of Assistant Chef and Business Manager.
