La Taberna Tapas Menu and Prices

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La Taberna Tapas Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Primeros

Caldo Gallego

Price may varies

a traditional soup from the galician region of spain, navy bean, ham, bacon, spanish cured chorizo, potato, carrot, kale and greens.

Ensalada De Arugula

Price may varies

an arugula salad with figs, red onions, mixed greens, marcona almonds, la pearl cheese and shaved green apples. served with a balsamic vinaigrette

Olivos

Price may varies

manzanilla, godal, kalamata, arbequina and cuquillo olives. accompanied with dried peppers, roasted garlic, oranges and served with crostinis and a drizzle of olive oil

Ceviche De Gambas

Price may varies

shrimp ceviche made with jalapenos, tomato, olives, citrus and cilantro. served with homemade malagna chips

Ensalada Primavera

Price may varies

mixed greens, oranges, green apples, avocado, red onions and goat cheese, served with a sherry vinaigrette dressing

Pan Con Tomate

Price may varies

catalonian herbed crostinis topped with shaved tomato, serrano ham and manchego cheese

Queso De Cabra

Price may varies

baked goat cheese in a tomato-basil sauce with truffle oil.

Crema De Champignones

Price may varies

cream of mushroom soup, croutons, truffle oil.

Trigueros

Price may varies

grilled asparagus served with romesco sauce.


Segundos

Pincho Moruno

Price may varies

spice rubbed pork tenderloin, bell peppers and onions. served with a chile ancho sauce

Pinacho De Pollo

Price may varies

grilled chicken breast, bell peppers and onions. served with a basil aioli and a pistachio pesto

Paella Tapa

Price may varies

traditional paella made with saffron rice, chicken breast and spanish cured chorizo

Paella Negra Tapa

Price may varies

black squid ink rice, asparagus, artichoke, green peas, shrimp and scallops

Tortilla Espanola

Price may varies

traditional spanish potato omelet, made with egg, potato and onion. served with a chipotle aioli

Albondigas

Price may varies

spanish meatballs made with pork and beef, capers and mint. served in a tomato-fennel saffron sauce

Queso Fundido

Price may varies

melted asadero cheese topped with roasted poblano peppers, piquillo peppers and onions. served with pita bread, ancho sauce and chile de arbol sauce

Champinones Con Caracoles

Price may varies

sherry glazed mushrooms and escargot in a lemon butter parsley sauce


A La Carte

Patatas Bravas

$7.00

spicy potatoes served with a chipotle aioli

Empanadas De Picadillo

$8.00

four ground beef turnover, stuffed with raisins, queso fresco and chile ancho sauce. garnished with avocado mousse and radish

Datiles Con Tocino

$7.00

dates filled with chistorra sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon. served with a sweet sherry reduction

Mejillones Al Ajillo

$9.00

mussels, bacon, bell pepper, onion, tomato and queso fresco

Calamares A La Plancha

$8.00

grilled calamari and bell peppers served with garlic, lemon and olive oil

Gambas Al Ajillo

$7.00

sauteed shrimp in infused garlic and crushed chili pepper olive oil

Torre De Berenjena Y Tomate

$7.00

grilled eggplant and tomato in a spicy tomato basil sauce, manzanilla olives.


SandwichesServed With Your Choice Of Potatoes Bravas Or Petit Arugula Salad

La Cubana

$9.00

grilled pork loin, serrano ham black beans, avocado and asadero cheese on telera roll

Bocadillo

$7.00

queso manchego, arugula, chipotle aioli on a baby baguette

Bocadillo De Pancita De Lechon

$9.00

pork belly, arugula, avocado, spicy tomato sauce.


CocasCatalonian-Style Flatbread

La Taberna Coca

$10.00

spicy spanish chorizo, fresh mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, tomato, arugula, mushroom and shaved manchego cheese

Vegetariana Coca

$9.00

black olive tapenade, basil, red onion, arugula and manchego cheese

Coca De Mariscos

$12.00

spicy tomato basil sauce, shrimp, scallops, calamari and chihuahua cheese.

La Taberna Coca

$12.00

spicy spanish chorizo, fresh mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, tomato, arugula, mushroom and shaved manchego cheese

Vegetarian Coca

$10.00

olive tapenade, red onions, basil, arugula, mushrooms, red bell peppers, tomatoes.

Coca De Mariscos

$12.00

spicy basil tomato sauce, shrimp, scallops, squids, chihuahua cheese.

Coca De Anchoas

$12.00

olive oil, white anchovies, black olive tapenade, red bell peppers.


Soups & Salads

Zarzuela

$8.00

shrimp, calamari and mussels in a tomato-seafood broth

Caldo Gallego

$6.00

a hearty soup with navy bean, ham, bacon and kale

Ensalada De Arugula

$6.00

la peral bleu cheese, green apple and red onion served on a bed of arugula and mixed greens with a balsamic vinaigrette

Ensalada La Taberna

$6.00

green mix, cherry tomato, serrano ham, manchego cheese, red onion, piquillos, aged sherry vinaigrette.


Hot Tapas

Charcuterie

$8.00

serrano ham, chistorra and grilled chorizo. served with grainy mustard, cornichons and herbed crostinis

Queso De Cabra

$7.00

baked goat cheese in a tomato-basil sauce with truffle oil

Patatas Bravas

$7.00

traditional spanish spicy potatoes served with a chipotle aioli

Empanadas De Picadillo

$8.00

ground beef turnover, stuffed with raisins and queso fresco served with chile ancho sauce and garnished with avocado mousse and sliced radish

Datiles Con Tocino

$7.00

dates filled with chistorra sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon. served with a sweet sherry reduction

Champinones Y Caracoles Al Jerez

$7.00

sherry glazed mushrooms and escargot. parsley

Queso Fundido

$7.00

melted asadero cheese, topped with roasted poblano peppers, piquillo peppers and onion. served with grilled pita bread

Croquetas De Pollo

$7.00

chicken croquettes served with a chipotle aioli

Berenjena Rellena Con Tres Quesos

$7.00

grilled eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella, goat and parmesan cheese. served over a tomato-basil sauce

Albondigas

$7.00

pork and beef spanish meatballs, garnished with capers and mint. served in a tomato-fennel saffron sauce

Pollo Al Curry De Costa Rica

$7.00

grilled chicken breast marinated with yellow curry and saffron rice.

Pechuga De Pollo

$9.00

chicken breast in a plum sherry sauce.

Reo En Salsa De Azafran

$9.00

poached salmon in a creamy saffron sauce.

Pancita De Lechon Con Salsa De Guayaba

$9.00

pork belly, served in guava sauce.

Calamares Con Pancita De Lechon

$10.00

sauteed squids, pork belly, basil, chile de arbol, lemon, olive oil


Seafood Tapas

Pulpo A La Plancha

$9.00

grilled octopus mixed with paprika, almond pesto and roasted potatoes

Vieras Salteadas

$10.00

sauteed scallops, chistorra sausage and arbequina olives. served with a creamy saffron sauce

Gambas Al Ajillo

$7.00

black tiger shrimp sauteed in a garlic and chili pepper-infused olive oil

Mejillones Al Ajillo

$9.00

mussels, bacon, bell pepper, onion, tomato and queso fresco

Calamares A La Plancha

$8.00

grilled calamari and bell peppers served with garlic, lemon and olive oil

Tortitas De Bacalao

$7.00

salted cod and potato fritters, served with a chipotle aioli

Ceviche De Gambas

$7.00

shrimp ceviche garnished with jalapeno, olives, tomato, lime juice and cilantro. served with malanga chips

Ropa Vieja De Pulpo

$7.00

octopus cuts in a spicy tomato sauce.


Cold Tapas

Olivos

$4.00

assorted olives, citrus, fennel, dried peppers and roasted garlic

Pan Con Tomate

$6.00

herbed crostinis topped with tomato, serrano ham & manchego cheese

Trigueros Con Romesco

$4.00

grilled asparagus, served with romesco sauce and avocado oil

Tortilla Espanola

$6.00

traditional spanish omelette made with egg, potato, onion and parsley, served with a chipotle aioli

Pizarra De Quesos

$9.00

manchego, la peral, goat cheese, fig and apple compote, marcona almonds and date artisan bread.


Paellas $12

La Taberna Paella

Price may varies

saffron rice, pork, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, calamari, mussels and seasonal vegetables

Vegetariana Paella

Price may varies

saffron rice, eggplant, artichoke, zucchini, roasted pepper and mushrooms

Arroz Mediterraneo

Price may varies

bomba rice, shrimp, scallops, mushroom and asparagus

La Paella Negra

Price may varies

black squid ink, rice, shrimp, scallops, artichokes.

Paella Con Pollo Y Conejo

Price may varies

saffron rice, rabbit, chicken, eggplant, belle peppers, green peas, onions, mushrooms. chile de arbol


Entrees From The Grill

Nueva York

$16.00

8oz new york strip steak, grilled to order, served with a chimichurri sauce and patatas bravas

Salmon

$14.00

grilled salmon filet served with chile ancho sauce and a side of seasonal vegetables

Gallanita

$14.00

grilled cornish hen served with romesco and chile ancho sauce and a petite mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes

Chuleta De Puerco Estilo Iker

$14.00

pork chop served with a grilled pineapple slice, cherry tomatoes and chile de arbol sauce

Duck

$12.00

grilled duck with caramelized figs, asparagus and spicy raspberries.


PinchosSpanish-Moorish Skewers

Camaron Y Chorizo

$8.00

shrimp and spicy spanish chorizo sausage, served with a chipotle aioli

Moruno

$7.00

spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, bell pepper and onion, served with a chile ancho sauce

Punta De Res

$7.00

beef tips seasoned with crushed black pepper, topped with caramelized onion and served with creamy horseradish sauce

Pollo Con Romero

$7.00

chicken breast marinated in garlic, rosemary and olive oil, served with a basil aioli


Cocktails & Sangrias

Sangria La Taberna

$30.00 - $8.00

a red sangria with blueberries, orange, ginger and cinnamon

Sangria Brava

$30.00 - $8.00

a chile piquin spiced sangria made with jalapeno infused tequila and citrus, finished with your choice of red or white wine

Sangria Catalana

$30.00 - $8.00

a white citrus sangria infused with lavender, served with marinated oranges, red and green apples

Sangria Flight

$12.00

a flight of our signature sangrias

Mojito Valencia

$8.00

brandy and ginger liquor with muddled limes, mint and blueberries mixed with a splash of simple syrup and ginger ale

Sangre Fria

$8.00

vodka, chile de arbol spiced tomato juice, served with a chile piquin rim. served with chorizo, olive and a sadero cheese skewer

Paloma Organica

$9.00

casa noble cristal organic tequila, agave nectar, and organic grapefruit juice served over ice in salt rimmred glass

Margarita Urbana

$10.00

a new age margarita for the urban chicagoan. tequila blanco, homemade cucumber and chile powder syrup, and orange liqueur served over ice in a chile spice rimmed glass

Conquistador

$8.00

north shore gin, cointreau, homemade habanco pepper syrup, fresh basil and orange juice. served orver ice with a sparkling wine float

Tango Passion Martini

$8.00

pisco brandy, orange liqueur, passion fruit puree, blood orange puree floated with cava

Tropical Colada Martini

$8.00

crusan mango rum, orange liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice and coconut cream

Lime In The Coconut

$8.00

coconut-lime martini topped with coconut water

Raspberry Batida

$9.00

a brasilian classic made with cachaca 51, fresh muddled limes, raspberries, house-made mint syrup, and raspberry sorbet

Aristocrat

$8.00

a pbr cocktail for the sophisticated only. pabst blue ribbon tall boy accompanied with ketel one citroen, passion fruit puree, habanero syrup, grapefruit and pineapple juice served in a chile pequin


Beer

Quihues

$5.00

Alhambra Negra

$5.00

Pabst Blue Ribbon

$4.00

Warsteiner N/A

$5.00

Red Fig Mexican Ale

$5.00

Bell's Oberon Ale

$6.00

Estrella De Galicia

$5.00

Estrella Damn Draft

$4.00

Sol

$5.00

Victoria

$5.00


Specials

Sunday

$5.00

bloody mary, michelada

Monday

$4.00

sangria

Monday

$15.00

pitcher of sangria

Monday

$3.00

pbr

Tuesday

$5.00

mojito, caipirinha, paloma

Wednesday

$3.00

estrella damm draft

Wednesday

$3.50

spanish bottles

Thursday

$20.00

bottle of wine


Vino BlancoWhites

Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Penzenas, France 2009

$6.00

Alomos, Chardonnay, Mendosa, Argentina 2009

$7.00

Cosamatta, Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy 2009

$7.00

Lo Tengo, Torrontes, Mendosa, Argentina 2009

$7.00

New Age, Sauvignon Blanc, Makasia, Mendosa, Argentina 2009

$7.00

Marques De Caceres, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Masuelo, Spain 2009

$7.00

St. Gabrid, Riesling, Masel-Soar-Ruwer, Germany 2005

$8.00

Vina Gormas, Verdejo, Viwa, Rueda, Spain 2009

$8.00

Fillabon, Albarino, Rias Baivas, Spain 2008

$9.00


CavaSparkling

Taso, Chardonnay Brut, Mendoza, Argentina 2009

$6.00

Segura Viudas Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-Lo, Penedes, Spain N.V.

$7.00

Mount-Marval, Trepat Brut Rasada, Penedes, Spain 2007

$10.00


Vino TintoReds

Paul Mas, Grenache Rouge, Carignan, Syrah, Merlot, Penzenas, Spain 2009

$6.00

La Mano, Macia, Bierza, Spain 2008

$7.00

Casas Patronales, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Maule, Chile 2008

$7.00

Glaza Quintay, Pinot Noir, Casa Blanca, Chile 2009

$8.00

Alla Visa, Malbec, Mendosa, Argentina 2008

$9.00

Penelope, Garnacha, Syrah, Campo De Borja, Spain, 2009

$9.00

Twisted Oak, Muzedre, Syrah, Granache, Calaveras Co., USA 2006

$10.00


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