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The
Origin of Tapas
Tapas are a time-honored and cherished part of Spanish cuisine. The tapa (from the verb tapar - to cover) originally was a slice of bread or cured ham placed over the mouth of a wine glass. As the popularity grew, so did the variety. In Spain, tapas are much more than a culinary delight - they represent a lifestyle - an opportunity to share good times with friends in an unrushed, carefree manner. We
encourage you to do the same at Modesto.
Tapas
Frias (Cold Tapas)
Aceitunas a la Sevillana – marinated Spanish olives with red peppers, garlic and thyme, $5.95
Montadito de Verduras en Escabeche - grilled toasts with goat cheese and house-pickled vegetables, $7.95
Tortilla Española - Spanish omelet with egg, potato and onion, $5.95
Puré de Garbanzos - chickpea purée with olive oil, garlic, lemon and croutons, $4.95
Plato de Quesos - daily selection of Spanish cheeses with honey, walnuts and grapes, $9.95
Boquerones con Alubias - white anchovies with white beans, red onion, radish, capers and moscatel vinegar, $7.95
Salpicón de Marisco - shrimp, calamari and crab in dijon-tarragon vinaigrette, $7.95
Trucha Ahumada de la Casa - house-smoked trout with Serrano bacon, membrillo, and lemon vinaigrette, $7.95
Filete de Ternera con Samfaina - roasted veal slices with creamy roasted vegetable sauce and fried capers, $8.95
Plato de Jamón Serrano - plate of sliced Serrano ham, $11.95
Tapas
Calientes (Hot Tapas)
Empanadillas de Seta y Calabaza - roasted squash and mushroom pastry with creamy garlic sauce, $7.95
Coliflor Refrita - fried cauliflower with paprika, garlic and white truffle oil, $5.95
Champiñones con Mojo - roasted mushrooms with almond mojo, $7.95
Judias Verdes con Ajo - sautéed green beans with garlic, onion and sherry reduction, $5.95
Papas Fritas - crispy fingerling potatoes with smoked sea salt and alioli, $5.95
Queso Frito - fried Manchego cheese with shallot vinaigrette, $8.95
Queso de Cabra al Horno - baked goat cheese and mushrooms with spicy tomato sauce and croutons,$ 7.95
Patatas Dos Salsas - fried potatoes in piquant tomato sauce with aioli, $4.95
Arroz Negro - creamy black rice with lobster and citrus aioli, $7.95
Rape con Romesco - roasted monkfish with crispy potatoes and romesco, $9.95
Gambas al Ajillo - sautéed shrimp with garlic and guindilla peppers, $7.95
Pulpo a la Parilla - grilled baby octopus with fried potatoes and warm bacon-sherry vinaigrette, $6.95
Croquetas de Pescado - creamy seafood croquettes, $6.95
Buñuelos de Bacalao - salt cod fritters with lemon aioli, $6.95
Migas de Camarón - grilled bread with Catalan shrimp butter, $5.95
Calamares Fritos - fried calamari and cherry peppers with salbitxada, $6.95
Zarzuela de Mariscos - Catalan seafood stew with autumn squash, tomato, and saffron, $8.95
Mejillones en Salsa de Sidra - mussels steamed in hard cider with chorizo and peppers, $6.95
Pinchos Morunos - grilled lamb skewers with herb picada and yogurt, $8.95
Dátiles Rellenos - bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with Cabrales cheese, $6.95
Salchichas de la Casa - grilled homemade sausages sautéed with onion, peppers, olives and amontillado, $7.95
Pinchitos de Puerco - marinated pork tenderloin skewers with preserved lemon, $6.95
Croquetas de Patata - mashed potato croquettes filled with pork and veal ragoût with creamy piquillo sauce, $5.95
Pollo a la Graciela - paprika-grilled chicken breast with smoked bacon, Cabrales cheese and grapes, $6.95
Albóndigas Caseras - veal and pork meatballs with Manchego cheese and tomato sauce, $7.95
Bistec a la Cabrales - grilled hanger steak with Cabrales cheese and port wine sauce, $7.95
Sopas
(Soups)
Sopa de Ajo - creamy garlic and saffron soup with lemon croutons, $4.95
Ensaladas
(Salads)
Ensalada Mixta –mixed greens, roasted red peppers, hearts of palm and Majon cheese with
sherry vinaigrette, $6.95
Ensalada de Otoño - autumn salad of arugula, apples, Serrano ham, almonds and Cabrales
cheese with sherry reduction, $7.95
Ensalada de Modesto - sweet gem lettuce, Manchego cheese and fried shallots with
creamy garlic dressing, $5.95
Paellas (Traditional Spanish Rice Dishes)
Paella Mixta- saffron rice with chicken, shrimp, mussels, clams, chorizo and vegetables, $17.95/per person
Paella Heurtana de Murcia- saffron rice with peas, peppers, onion, tomato and artichokes, $13.95/per person
Fideuà Marinera- vermicelli noodles with shrimp, clams, mussels, fish and tomato, $18.95/per person
Arroz con Costra- crusted paella with pork, chicken and sausage, $16.95/per person
Arroz con Pollo- saffron rice with chicken, Serrano bacon, spinach, peppers and tomato, $15.95/per person
Postres
(Desserts)
Churros y Chocolate– Spanish fried doughnuts with hot chocolate sauce, $5.95
Pastel de Tres Leches – sponge cake with “3 milks” and fresh berries, $5.95
Flan del Gran Flanero – traditional Spanish caramel custard, $4.95
Helado con Dulce de Leche - vanilla ice cream with rich caramel sauce, Catalan butter cookies and almond, $5.95
Torte de Chocolate– flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake with Pedro Ximinez
whipped cream, $6.95
Tarta de Manzana - warm apple and white chocolate bread pudding with Licor 43 caramel sauce, $6.95
¿Que Pasa?
Monday – Any bottle of wine for ½ price with minimum purchase of $40
Wednesday – Spanish Fly late-night happy hour with food and drink specials and DJs
Happy Hour - Every weeknight from 5-7 in the bar - drink specials and pinchos for 25¢-$1
Pinchos Especíales (Happy Hour Menu)
MONTADITOS
Manchego y Jamon - Manchego cheese and
Serrano ham, $1.00
Sobrasada - housemade paprika sausage
spread with piquillo pepper and garlic, $1.00
Pimiento Relleno - tuna stuffed pepper, $1.00
Tapenada - artichoke and piquillo pepper
tapenade, $.50
Gamba y Pimentón - grilled shrimp, $.75
Sardiña - sardine and mustard, $1.00
PINCHOS
Champiñone Relleno - stuffed mushroom, $.50
Almendras - spiced Marcona almonds, $1.00
Queso Montelarriena -
sheep’s milk cheese, $.25
Boquerone Frito -
fried Mediterranean anchovy, $.25
Gilda - bacon and cabrales stuffed olive,
onion, boquerone and cornichon, $1.00
Piparras - Basque sweet peppers, $1.00
Datile Relleno - Cabrales-stuffed date wrapped
in bacon, $1.00
Albondiga - veal and pork meatball, $.50
Chorizo - slice of grilled Spanish sausage, $.25
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