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Vega Tapas Cafe
(504) 836-2007
2051 Metairie Rd.
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Metairie
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70005
29.985285
-90.145877
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Cena (Dinner)
Ensalatas Y Sopas (Salads and Soups)
Ensalada De La Vega
Baby greens, almonds & manchego in sun-dried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette.
Manzana Y Queso Brie
Baby greens, granny smith apples, creamy Brie & caramelized leeks in cider vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Remolochas
Baby spinach, roasted golden beets, candied walnuts & goat cheese tossed w/ curried vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Cangrejo
Jumbo lump crab, baby arugula, crumbled feta, red onion, & crispy shallots tossed w/ blood orange vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Ostras
Golden fried la oysters w/ crispy Jamon serrano on hearts of romaine w/ fresh basil-caesar dressing.
Ensalada De Provoleta
BBQ provolone cheese stacked w/ creole tomatoes w/ tarragon chimichurri.
Gazpacho De La Vega
Chilled creole tomatoes & vegetable soup.
Tapas Frias (Cold Tapas)
Salsa De Berenjena
Smoked eggplant dip w/ olives & pita.
Creamy Carp Roe Dip
With toasted pita & traditional garni.
Atuna Del Coriandro
Seared rare ahi w/ avocado-tomato relish & chili-cilantro vinaigrette.
Carne De Vaca Pimienta
Seared beef tossed in peppercorn vinaigrette on sun-dried tomato cous cous.
Plato De Quesos
Spanish artisan cheeses & accompaniments.
Foie Gras Terrine
Country style duck liver pate w/ exotic mustards & croutons.
Berenjena Apilado
Grilled eggplant layered w/ fresh mozzarella, arugula, sun-dried tomato & basil pestos.
Ceviche De La Vega
Gulf fish, herbs, peppers, & citrus.
Escabeche De Pulpo
Galician octopus carpaccio w/ peppers, garlic & smoked paprika.
Tapas Calientes (Hot Tapas)
Alcachofas a La Plancha
Grilled roman artichokes w/ feta relish.
Vete a Frier Esparragos
Crispy tempura asparagus w/ red pepper aioli.
Patatas Bravas
Spicy brave potatoes w/ garlic aioli.
Pastas Cebollas
Fresh pasta tossed w/ leeks in madeira-goat cheese cream.
Calamares Fritos
Crispy squid w/ tarragon-lime aioli.
Pescado Fresco
Pan roasted gulf fish on creamy parmesan-English pea risotto.
Gambas Al Pil Pil
Jumbo gulf shrimp in smoked paprika-garlic oil.
Camarónes Con Calabaza
Cardamom dusted jumbo gulf shrimp on roasted pumpkin ravioli w/ basil cream.
Mejillones Cocidos Al Vapor
Steamed mussels w/ capers, red onion & fresh dill in white wine-butter broth.
Conchas De Peregrine
Seared jumbo diver scallops on israeli cous cous w/ mango-jalapeno butter.
Mejillones Verdes Al Curry Picantes
Spicy curried giant green mussels.
Pollo en Papel
Chicken, wild mushrooms, leeks & feta in crispy phyllo pastry.
Costillas Marroquies
Moroccan ribs exotic spiced babyback pork ribs w/ steens-cilantro glaze.
Terneras Salteado
Sauteed baby veal on sun-dried tomato & kalamata crema.
Moorish Pork
Cured & grilled tenderloin over flash fried spinach& horseradish sour cream.
Bocaditos De Pato
Roasted duck confit & manchego sliders.
Vaca Al a Plancha
8Oz. Grilled beef tenderloin w/ valdeon butter.
Albondigas De Cordero
Spicy lamb meatballs w/ manchego-marcona bechamel.
Paella De La Vega
Shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamari, scallops, chicken & vegetables in saffron rice.
Desserts
Crema Catalana
Burnt Catalan creme custard.
Tres Leches Waffle
With caramel, candies nuts, coconut & sweet cream.
Natillas De Pan
White chocolate bread puddings w/ saffron anglaise & coconut gelato.
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Flourless cake w/ orange gelee.
House Made Gelatos & Sorbets
Ask your server about daily flavors.
Cheesecake De La Vega
With seasonal fruit compote.
Assortment of Artisan Spanish Cheeses
With croutons, fruits & accompaniments.
Specials
Especiales Del Dia
9.00
Verano Y Mariscos
Chilled cucumber broth w/ jumbo lump crab & basil oil.
6.00
Hojas De Uva Rellena Griego
Greek-style stuffed grape leaves w/ currant, dill, & lemon.
15.00
Ensalada De Codorniz
Crispy semi-boneless quail w/ grilled pears, mixed greens, manchego, & chestnut vinaigrette.
14.00
Salchichas Mixta
Grilled mixed sausages spicy venison, duck & green onion, & pork merguez-boudin w/ accompaniments.
9.00
Ostras Al Horno
Baked oysters, house-made chorizo, & manchego.
11.00
Salmon a La Parilla
Pan roasted wild Alaskan salmon w/ chive aioli.
8.00
Ranas Fritas Con Queso
Parmesan panéed frog legs w/ chorizo braised local mustard greens.
9.00
Palitos De Calabaza
Crispy sweet & salty' tempura zucchini sticks.
14.00
Mollejas Fritas Con Champinones
Crispy veal sweetbreads w/ Jamon serrano & crimini mushrooms over sherry butter.
Steals From Our Cellar
2.00
Tapas Bar Specials, Domestic Beers, Well Drinks, & Sangria
5.00
Winey Wednesdays All Wines By the Glass
Drinks
Wine
Vinos Blancos
Martin Codax
Rias Baixas Albariño 2008
MAR de FRADES
Rias Biaxas Albariño 2009
Segura Viudas
‘Creu de Lavit’ Penedes Xarelo 2005
Txomin Etxaniz
Getariako (Basque) Txakoli 2008
Pares Balta
‘Blanc de Pacs’ Penedes Macabeo, Parellada, Xarello 2009
BARRANC dels CLOSOS
Priorat Garnatxa Blanca-Macabeu-Pedro Ximenez 2009
VINHA de DEFESA
Alentejano 2008
Broadbent
Minho Vinho Verde 2009
Louis Latour
Chablis Chardonnay 2009
CHATEAU de VALMER
Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2008
CLOS de la COULEE de SERRANT
Savennières Chenin Blanc 2003
August Kesseler
Mosel Saar Riesling Kabinett 2008
Boutari
Mantini Moschofilero 2009
Gabbiano
Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2008
Estancia
Sonoma Pinot Grigio 2009
Saddleback Cellars
Napa Viognier 2007
Grgich Hills
Napa Fumé Blanc 2008
Selby
Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Cartlidge & Brown
Napa Chardonnay 2009
Sonoma Cutrer
Napa Chardonnay 2007
Charles Smith ‘Eve’
Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2007
Cono Sur
Colchagua Valley Viognier 2008
Kavaklidere
Anatolia Çankaya (Emir, Narince & Sultana) 2009
D’Arenburg
‘Hermit Crab’ McLaren Vale Marsanne-Viognier 2008
Rosés, Sparklings, Cavas, Champagnes
Crios
Mendoza, Argentina Rosé of Malbec 2009
Volteo
Tierra de Castilla, Spain Rosé of Garnacha 2008
Pares Balta
Penedes Catalunya, Spain Cava Brut NV
Segura Viudas
Penedes Sant Sadurni, Spain Reserva Cava NV 187ml.
Gruet
Blanc de Noirs New Mexico Brut NV 375 ml.
Louis Roederer
Reims, France Brut Premier NV
Vinos Tintos
Avignonesi
Tuscany Sangiovese-Cabernet-Merlot 2007
Iby
Horitschon (Burgenländ) Zweigelt 2006
Crasto
Douro Touriga Franca –Tinto Roriz (Tempranillo) 2007
Esporào
Reserva Alentejo Aragonês, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet 2007
Ramon Bilbao
Rioja Tempranillo 2006
MARQUES de CACERES
Rioja Tempranillo Reserva 2004
PICOS del MONTGO
‘Old Vines’ Cariñena Garnacha 2009
Red Guitar
‘Old Vine’ Navarra Tempranillo-Garnacha 2008
Castro Ventosa
Bierzo Mencia 2007
Viña Sastre
Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2008
MONTE la SARDA
Aragón Garnacha 2009
Ardevol ‘Anjoli’
Priorat Granache-Cab. Sauvignon-Syrah-Merlot 2007
Domaine Grand Nicolet
Côtes du Rhône Granache-Syrah-Mouvedre 2008
Black Castle
‘Bull’s Blood’ Szekszárd Cab Franc-Cab Sauvignon-Merlot-Kekfrankos 2007
Boutari
Nemea, Agiorgitko 2007
Wild Horse
Central Coast Pinot Noir 2008
Kunde
Sonoma Merlot 2005
Robert Mondavi
Napa Merlot 2006
Grgich Hills
Napa Merlot 2005
Ramspeck
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Hendry Ranch
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Smith & Hook
Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Selby
‘Old Vines’ Sonoma County Zinfandel 2007
Treana
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah 2007
Bonterra
Mendocino Syrah 2007
Niebaum – Coppola Estate
“Rubicon” Napa Meritage 2004
Moises
‘Holmes Hill’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006
J. Daan
Columbia Valley Syrah 2007
D’Arenberg
‘Footbolt ‘McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006
Terra Rosa
Mendoza Malbec 2008
Diseno
Mendoza Malbec 2010
Graffigna
Pedernal Valley Malbec 2005 3liter
Sherries
Tio Pepe
‘Palomino Fino’ Fino
Alvear
‘Fino en Rama’ 2000 Fino
Osborne
‘Pale Dry’ Fino
Hidalgo
‘La Gitano’ Manzanilla
Hartley & Gibson
Manzanilla
Osborne
‘Bailen’ Dry Oloroso
Williams & Humbert
‘Dry Sack’ Oloroso
Williams & Humbert
‘Solera Especial’ Oloroso
Hidalgo
‘Napoleon’ Amontillado
Domecq
‘Very Rare’ Amontillado
Savory & James
Amontillado
Romate
Cream Pedro Ximénez
Hidalgo
‘Triana’ Pedro Ximénez
Domecq
Viña 25 Pedro Ximénez
Steals From Our Cellar
2.00
Tapas Twos-Days Well Drinks, Domestic Beers, & Sangria
5.00
Winey Wednesdays All Wines by the Glass
Martini List
Specialty Martinis
Vegatini
Traditional martini, served chilled, straight up w/ kalamata olives & a twist.
The Dirty Vegatini
With a little bit of olive juice.
The Cosmotini
Vodka, cranberry, orange liquer & lime juice.
The Caiprini
Cachaca, fresh limes & mint.
The Ruskini
Vodka & coffee liquer.
The Mochatini
Vodka, chocolate liqueur & espresso bean.
Green Martini
Vodka, midori & kiwi slice.
The Appletini
Apple liqueur & vodka citron.
The Mandarini
Orange infused vodka w/ mandarin puree.
The Pristini
Absolut Kurant, raspberry liquer & currants.
The Itty Bitty Teenie Weenie
Half sized version of any of the above martinis.
The Meanie Tini
Double version of any of the above.
Coffee Drinks
Vega Coffee
Kahlua, Amaretto, rum & vodka.
Nutty Vega
Nocello, frangelico & Bailey's.
Berry Nutty Vega
Chambord, Nocello & whipped cream.
Berry Mocha Vega
Chambord, white creme de cocoa, Godiva & whipped cream.
Vega Naranja
liquor 43, Grand Marnier, Godiva & espresso.
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