As a Tapas Restaurant, Don Quijote can serve Tapas as a stand-alone menu or a perfect companion to a remarkable Spanish experience. Tapas are small Spanish appetizer plates meant to be shared with family and friends. But these are not just any small plates, they are Spanish Tapas. Spain is known for its tapas culture, where small plates of food are shared among friends and family. This encourages socializing and allows friends & family to sample a variety of dishes in one sitting.
Spanish Tapas
TAPAS RESTAURANTS
Spanish
Tapas
Chef Carlos discovered his passion for Spanish food and Spain's diverse cultural regions as a child. Tapas are inspired by the traditional Spanish dishes of Chef Carlos's childhood and elevated through his experiences as a renowned chef in Spain and America.
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Tapas Bars
Chef Carlos’s passion and diverse Tapa skills were inherited from from his father. Chef Carlos’s father was a celebrity chef on a Mediterranean cruise ship and was well-respected for mastering different cuisines. His Spanish food and tapas were celebrated in his Village, and people planned weddings around when his father would come home!
Spanish Food
Tapas
According to Chef Carlos, ``The tradition of tapas is said to have originated from the practice of covering drinks with a small plate or ``tapa`` to keep flies away. Over time, these covers evolved into small dishes of food served alongside drinks at tapas bars.
Serrano Ham with Anciano Rioja
Patatas Bravas
Indiana's Authentic
Tapas Bar Food
Originated as Spanish tapas bar food, the tapas are made from authentic Spanish and local ingredients, developed from the culture and tradition of the different Spanish regions, prepared and enjoyed with family and friends!
Tapas
Meal
Spanish tapas can be ordered as standalone appetizers, but people often will order a table full of tapas and Spanish wine. This is a very popular way of exploring the Spanish wine regions with family and friends.
Spanish Appetizers | Shared with Friends
Empanada
Savory meat pastry made with peppers, tomatoes, and onions
Tortilla a la Española
Spanish style omelette made with potatoes, onions, and eggs
Croquetas
Creamed chicken dipped in egg & bread crumbs then deep fried
Mejillones al Natural
Steamed mussels
Gambas al Ajillo
Tasty shrimp sautéed with garlic in a white wine sauce
Gambas a la Riojana
Tasty shrimp Rioja style (sautéed with garlic in a white wine sauce)
Calamares a la Romana
French fried squid
Calamares en su Tinta
Squid sauteed with onion, garlic and herbs, then simmered in its own ink.
Pulpo a la Gallega
Galacian-style octopus with paprika and olive oil
Albondigas
Uniquely delicious Spanish meatballs
Pinchos Morunos
Moorish-style skewered pork marinated in wine, paprika, oregano, parsley, garlic and olive oil
Chorizo
Mild smoked Spanish sausage simmered in white wine
Jamón Serrano
Sliced cured Spanish ham
Higaditos de Pollo al Jeréz
Chicken livers sautéed with onions, garlic, and herbs in a delicious sherry sauce
Champiñones al Ajillo
Fresh mushrooms sautéed with garlic
Champiñones a la Plancha
Grilled fresh mushrooms with garlic and olive oil
Alcachofas con Jamón
Artichoke hearts sautéed with garlic, roasted red peppers and cured Spanish ham (also available without ham)
Coliflór Rebozada
French fried cauliflower
Coliflór al ajo Arriero
Fresh cauliflower sautéed with garlic, paprika and roasted red peppers
Patatas Ali-Oli
Cold potatoes in a creamy garlic sauce
Patatas Bravas
Potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce
Queso Manchego
Semi-soft Spanish cheese
Combo Tapa
A sampling of some of our most popular appetizers. Includes tortilla a la Española, albóndigas, chorizo, champiñones al ajillo and patatas bravas
Vegetarian Combo Tapa
A sampling of some of our most popular vegetable appetizers. Includes tortilla a la Española, champiñones al ajillo, coliflór al ajo Arriero and patatas bravas
