Tapa the World Menu

2115 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816
  • Tapas Espanolas

    • Dipping Sauce

      Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & garlic.
      $1.50
    • Tortilla Espanola

      The Spanish poor man’s potato cake cooked in olive oil with onion and egg.
      $4.50
    • Jamon Serrano

      Dry-cured and aged Spanish ham.
      $7.50
    • Champiñones Al Ajillo

      Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic, parsley, and white wine.
      $6.00
    • Queso Español Del Día

      Today’s imported Spanish cheese is described on the daily special insert.
      $6.50
    • Aceitunas

      A selection of olives from Spain and around the world.
      $4.50
    • Patatas Bravas

      Fried potato cubes with a spicy tomato sauce.
      $5.00
    • Calamares Fritos

      Dusted with Spanish pimentón and lightly fried. Served with Romesco sauce.
      $8.50
    • Gambas Al Ajillo

      Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, parsley, white wine & dried red chili.
      $9.00
    • Pinchos Morunos

      Grilled skewers of naturally raised Kurobuta pork marinated with cumin, pimentón and chilies. Drizzled with garlic allioli.
      $7.50
    • Berenjenas

      Eggplant, breaded and fried, topped with a cool tomato, garlic & herb compote and shredded Parmesan.
      $5.50
    • Croquetas Del Día

      Refer to menu insert of specials.
      $8.00
    • Empanadas Del Día

      Refer to menu insert of specials.
      $8.00
    • Plato Combinado

      Tortilla Española, assorted olives, Spanish cured meats and today’s Spanish cheese.
      $15.50
  • Tapas de la Casa

    • Grilled Chicken Strips

      Marinated in Dijon mustard and rosemary. Served with a honey cucumber Dijon allioli.
      $6.00
    • Filet Mignon Beef Tips

      Sautéed in a spicy plum & ginger sauce.
      $9.00
    • Grilled Vegetables

      An assortment of seasonal vegetables garnished with Manchego cheese, balsamic reduction and Romesco sauce.
      $8.50
    • Steamed Mussels

      Sherry, tomatoes, ginger, shallots, and mixed fresh herbs.
      $9.00
    • Kobe Beef

      Naturally raised from Snake River Farms, grilled medium rare & served with Spanish Cabrales blue cheese butter and crispy onion streamers.
      $12.50
  • Ensaladas y Sopas - Salads & Soups

    • Mixta

      Mixed greens with an apple sherry scallion vinaigrette. Garnished with crispy shoestring carrots.
      $5.00
    • Ensalada Del Sol

      Wild organic arugula, Marcona almonds, dates, cucumber, red onion, and piquillo pepper. Tossed with a honey balsamic vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese.
      $7.50
    • Mediterranean

      Artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, red onion, cucumbers, & piquillo peppers tossed with mixed greens in a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Garnished with feta cheese and pepperoncini.
      $7.50
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons.
      $7.50
    • Pollo

      Grilled marinated chicken breast with a three bean, corn, and roasted pepper relish. Served with mixed greens tossed in a cucumber honey Dijon vinaigrette.
      $12.00
    • Madrileña

      Asparagus, olives, tomatoes, red onions, egg slices, ahi tuna seared rare, and shallot vinaigrette.
      $14.00
    • Soups

      Refer to daily specials insert.
      $4.50
  • Salad Adds

    • Grilled Chicken

      $3.50
    • Kobe Beef

      $8.50
    • Shrimp

      $6.00
  • La Comida - Lunch

    • Menu Del Día

      Our daily 3 course lunch special includes soup or salad as a first course, chef’s special of the day as a second course, & dessert or coffee (espresso drinks included) Served ‘til 3.
      $12.00
    • Menu Del Día

      Main course only.
      $8.50
    • Paella Mixta

      Spanish saffron rice with seafood, chicken, and chorizo. Served with mixta salad.
      $10.00
    • Pescado Del Día

      Today’s fresh fish.
    • Veggies ‘N Mash

      Grilled seasonal vegetables served with house mashed potatoes, Manchego cheese, balsamic reduction and Romesco sauce.
      $9.50
    • Vegetarian Pasta

      Choose Garlic Herb, Tomato, or Cream Sauce.
      $9.50
    • Chicken Pasta

      Grilled breast meat tossed with asparagus, mushrooms, red onion, cream, pimentón, Spanish cheeses and a touch of harissa chili paste.
      $12.50
    • Grilled Tri-Tip

      Served with our house blend of russet & sweet mashed potatoes and a caramelized onion, mushroom and paprika sauce. Accompanied by garlic vegetables.
      $10.50
    • Heart Of Spain

      Jamon Serrano, fire-roasted piquillo peppers & melted Manchego cheese on a toasted ciabatta roll with avocado & garlic alliolis.
      $10.00
    • Roasted Veggie

      Grilled eggplant, roasted red bell pepper, avocado, ssprouts and Manchego cheese on a toasted ciabatta roll with garlic allioli.
      $9.50
    • Pesto Chicken Pita

      Pesto marinated strips of chicken breast, roasted red pepper, baby spinach and feta cheese wrapped in a warm pita with allioli.
      $9.50
    • Tapa Burger

      Fresh New Zealand Wagyu grass fed beef served on an onion roll with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Manchego cheese and garlic allioli.
      $10.50
    • Kobe Steak Sandwich

      Grilled medium rare Kobe beef on a toasted onion roll with crispy onion streamers, baby greens, and garlic allioli.
      $14.50
  • Platos Españoles

    • Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos

      Roasted red peppers from Spain stuffed with grilled eggplant, zucchini, caramelized onions and Manchego cheese. Served with a citrus saffron sauce and sweet black risotto.
      $15.00
    • Lomo De Cordero

      Marinated grilled lamb tenderloin served with saffron and wild mushroom rice & 3 Sauces: Rioja wine, Avocado and Balsamic.
      $22.00
    • Marcos Pollo

      Sautéed chicken breast topped with a tomato, Kalamata olive, and garlic pan sauce. Served over organic baby spinach and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
      $16.00
  • Paella

    • Paella De Mariscos

      A variety of shellfish.
      $17.50
    • Paella Mixta

      Combination of seafood, chicken, & chorizo.
      $17.50
    • Paella Vegetariana

      variety of vegetables. Please choose stock: chicken or vegetable.
      $14.00
  • Platos de la Casa

    • Fresh Fish

      Refer to menu insert of daily specials.
    • Grilled Tri-Tip

      Served with our house blend of mashed russet and sweet potatoes and a caramelized onion, mushroom, and paprika sauce. Served with garlic vegetables.
      $15.00
    • Leg Of Lamb Ragout

      Simmered in Spanish red wine with spinach, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and Israeli cous cous.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Pasta

      Grilled breast meat tossed with asparagus, mushrooms, red onion, cream, Spanish cheeses, pimentón & a touch of harissa chili.
      $16.00
    • Vegetarian Pasta

      Choose garlic herb, tomato, or cream sauce.
      $13.00
    • Heart Of Spain

      Jamón Serrano, fire-roasted piquillo peppers and melted Manchego cheese on a toasted ciabatta roll with garlic and avocado alliolis.
      $11.00
    • Tapa Burger

      Fresh New Zealand Wagyu grass fed beef served on an onion roll with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Manchego cheese, and garlic allioli.
      $11.50
    • Pesto Chicken Pita

      Pesto marinated strips of chicken breast, roasted red pepper, baby spinach, & feta cheese wrapped in a warm pita with garlic allioli.
      $10.50
    • Roasted Veggie Sandwich

      Grilled eggplant, roasted red bell pepper, avocado, sprouts and Manchego cheese on a toasted ciabatta roll with garlic allioli.
      $10.50
    • Kobe Steak Sandwich

      Grilled medium rare Kobe beef on a toasted onion roll with crispy onion streamers, baby greens, and garlic allioli.
      $15.50
  • Beer

    • Duvel Belgian Golden Ale

      $6.50
    • Forêt Dupont Organic Belgian Saison Ale

      $7.50
    • Alhambra Spanish Dark Lager

      $5.00
    • Estrella Damm “Gluten Free” Daura Lager

      $5.00
    • Estrella Damm Inedit By Ferran Adrià

      $15.50
    • Paulaner (Non-Alcoholic)

      $5.00
    • Beer Of The Month

  • Draught

    • Estrella Damm Spanish Lager

      $3.00
    • Trumer Pilsner, Berkeley By Way Of Austria

      $3.00
    • Mad River Jamaica Red Ale, Humboldt

      $3.00
    • Anderson Valley I.P.A

      $3.00
    • Old Rasputin Stout, Fort Bragg

      $8.50
  • Sangria

    • Red Wine Fruit Juice Punch

      $3.00
  • Cocktails

    • Kasbahpolitan

      Ultimat Vodka; Pomegranate Juice; Cointreau.
      $8.50
    • Caipirinha

      Aged Brazilian Cachaca Muddled with Cubes of Lemon and Lime.
      $8.50
    • Habibi

      Zaya 12 yr. Guatemalan Rum Muddled with Fresh Orange & Lemon.
      $8.50
  • Other

    • Sodas, Iced & Hot Tea

      $2.50
    • Izze Sparkling Juices

      $3.00
    • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade With Mint

      $3.00
    • Pellegrino Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Waiwera Artesian Water

      $3.00
    • Fresh Mint Tea

      $4.00
    • Temple Dharma Blend

      $3.00
    • Temple Espresso

      $3.00
    • Café Cortado

      $3.50
    • Café Cappuccino

      $4.00
    • Café Latte

      $4.50
    • Café Mocha

      $4.50
  • Postres - Desserts

    • Desserts

      Includes Flan, Rice Pudding, Fruit Empanadas, Chocolate Strawberry Addiction, Cheesecake, Fresh Ice Cream & Sorbet, Sherries, Ports, After Dinner Spirits.
  • Large Plates

    • Lamb “Tagine”

      Potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and lamb braised with cumin, paprika and allspice. Served over vegetable cous-cous
      $14.00
    • Vegetable “Tagine”

      Roasted beets, green peas, & other seasonal vegetables in a saffron tomato sauce. Served with lebne & spinach rice
      $11.50
    • Kefta

      Ground spiced beef & lamb kabobs with vegetable cous cous, lebne, and grilled zucchini.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Kabobs

      Marinated in yogurt, saffron and spices. Grilled and served with Lebne, hummus and spinach rice
      $11.50
    • Lamb Kabobs

      Served with a pomegranate honey sauce, coriander roasted sweet potatoes, and sautéed spinach
      $17.50
    • Housemade Falafel Pita

      Fresh falafel, green tahini sauce, Lebanese yogurt, lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. served with Pommes Berber or Fatoosh
      $8.50
    • Chicken Or Beef Shawarma Pita

      Citrus & zatar marinated chicken or filet mignon, hummus, pickle, tomato & greens. served with Pommes Berber or Fatoosh
      $10.00
    • Gyro Pita

      Marinated lamb sliced thin with tomato, cucumber, feta, & roasted jalapeno cilantro tzatziki. served with Pommes Berber or Fatoosh
      $10.50
    • Kasburger

      Grass fed Wagyu beef on an onion roll with Manchego cheese, caramelized onions, & allioli. served with Pommes Berber or Fatoosh
      $11.00
  • Desserts

    • Baklava

    • Crème Brulée

    • Bananas Beignets

    • Daily Specials

  • Small Plates

    • Kasbolives

      Marinated olives with exotic spices preserved lemon
      $5.50
    • Harira

      Vegan Lentil soup of Ramadan
      $5.50
    • Falafel

      Served with green tahini sauce and preserved lemon yogurt
      $6.50
    • Fátima’s Palette

      Hummus, Lebne and Baba Ganoush spreads served with warm flat bread
      $8.50
    • Harissa Chili Chicken Wings

      Topped with sesame seeds & served with garlic allioli
      $6.50
    • Fatoosh

      Romaine lettuce, toasted pita, cucumber, tomato, chick peas, fresh herbs, falafel croutons and lebne
      $7.50
    • Chi Chi Al Fuego

      Tetilla cheese and membrillo (quince paste) fried in a lemon batter then flamed with brandy
      $9.50
    • Grilled Flatbread

      Brushed with Olive Oil, zatar spices, seasoned lamb & beef, feta, spinach, caramelized onion, tomato
      $9.50
    • Stuffed Dates

      Cabrales blue cheese and Spanish Chorizo stuffed Medjool dates fried in a lemon batter
      $8.50
    • Pommes Berbers

      Crispy French fries served with Harissa chili allioli
      $5.50
    • Ras El Hanout Ahi

      Spice-rubbed ahi tuna seared rare and served with shredded cucumber, Lebanese yogurt and sweet ginger sauce
      $14.50
    • Chicken Or Beef Shwarma With Hummus

      Choose citrus & zatar marinated chicken or filet mignon. Served with hummus
      $8.00
  • Dessert

    • Chocolate Strawberry Addiction

      Pistachio, walnut, pecan and graham cracker crust with double layers of chocolate mousse, chocolate cake and ganache. Served with a warm sangria strawberry sauce.
      $7.50
    • Flan

      Classic creamy custard with caramel.
      $5.00
    • Rice Pudding

      Garnished with golden raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg.
      $4.00
    • Fruit Empanadas

      Three small pastries with today’s fresh fruit filling. Served with chef’s selection of housemade ice cream. Refer to daily insert.
      $7.50
    • Today’s Cheesecake

      Refer to daily specials insert.
      $6.50
    • Homemade Fresh Fruit Sorbet And Ice Cream

      See daily specials insert.
      $4.00
  • Dessert Wines

    • Lustau Oloroso Sherry “Don Nuño”

      $5.00
    • Dios Baco Cream Sherry

      $5.00
    • Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry

      $6.00
    • Vedi Alco Semi-Sweet Armenian Pomegranate Wine

      $7.00
    • Quinta Do Crasto 2005 Late Bottled Vintage Port

      $7.50
    • Jorge Ordoñez Moscatel, 2005

      $8.50
    • Capcanes Pansal Del Calas, 2003

      from 100 yr. old grenache and carignane vines.
      $9.00
    • Henriques & Henriques Madeira-10yr. Old Malmsey

      $11.50
    • Smith Woodhouse Single Year Tawny Port, 1994

      $12.50
  • House Cocktails

    • Kasbahpolitan

      Purity Vodka; Pomegranate Juice; Cointreau
      $8.50
    • Cointreau

      Brazilian Cachaça; Muddled Key; Limes & Lemons
      $8.50
    • Habibi

      Zaya Rum; Muddled Oranges and Lemons
      $8.50
  • Anise

    • Arak Al Mimas, Syria

      $7.50
    • Arak El Massaya, Lebanon

      $9.50
    • Arak Haddad Gold, Jordan

      $8.00
    • Eferaki Green, Turkey

      $8.50
    • Mata Hari Absinthe Bohemia, Austria

      $14.50
    • St. George Absinthe Verte, California

      $18.50
    • Romano Sambucca, Italy

      $8.50
    • Plomari Ouzo, Greece

      $7.50
    • Patxaran, Madroña Fruit Infused Anise, Spain

      $7.50
  • Other

    • Noy 10 Yr. Old Brandy, Armenia

      $9.50
    • Maison Surrenne Cognac, France

      $9.50
    • Dudognon Vieille Reserve Premier Cru Cognac

      $17.00
    • Lepanto Gran Reserva Brandy, Spain

      $12.50
    • Chateau De Pellehaut Armagnac Reserve France

      $9.50
    • Adrien Camut Calvados 6 Yr. France

      $9.50
    • Poire William Pear Brandy, Germany

      $13.50
    • Chartreuse Verte, V.E.P., France

      $20.00
    • Bruichladdich Islay Single Malt 10 Yr. Scotch

      $15.00
    • Bulleit Bourbon, Kentucky Straight Whiskey

      $8.50
    • Flor De Caña Centenario 12 Yr. Rum, Nicaragua

      $8.50
    • El Dorado Special Reserve 15 Yr. Rum, Guyana

      $9.50
    • La Favorite Rhum Agricole Vieux, Martinique

      $13.50
    • Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Yr. Rum, Trinidad

      $8.50
    • Poli Uva Viva Grappa, Italy

      $12.00
    • Milagro Silver Tequila Reserve, Mexico

      $9.50
    • Clase Azul Reposado, Mexico

      $13.50
    • Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, Tobala, Mexico

      $23.00
  • White/Rosé

    • Domaine Wardy, Sauvignon Blanc

      $7.50
    • Zniber Vineyards, Domaine Riad Jamil Chardonnay, Beni M’tir, Morocco

      $38.00
  • Red

    • Les Trois Domaines, Guerrouanne, Morocco (Carignan, Cinsault, Alicante-Bouchet), 2010

      $7.50
    • Amazigh (Carignan, Cinsault, Alicante-Bouchet) Ben M’tir, Morocco 2010

      $7.50
    • Vedi Alco Semi-Sweet Pomegranate Wine, Armenia

      $7.50
    • Château Kefraya-Les Bretèches (Cinsault, Cabernet, Carignan, Grenache) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2009

      $8.00
    • Château Ksara Reserve Du Couvent (Cab Franc, Cab, Syrah) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2009

      $8.50
    • Château Kefraya (Cab, Mouvèdre, Carignan, Grenache) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2006

      $10.00
    • Château Musar (Cab, Carignan) Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2001

      Half Bottle – 375 ml.
      $39.00
    • Château Musar (Cabernet, Carignan) Hocher, Lebanon 2004

      $48.00
    • Château Raslane Premier Cru (Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc) Les Coteaux De L’Atlas, Morocco, 2003

      $48.00
    • Kavaklidere Kalécik Karasi, Ankara, Turkey, 2004

      $52.00
  • Hot Stuff

    • North African Fresh Mint Tea

      semi-sweet
      $5.00
    • Turkish Coffee

      semi-sweet
      $5.00
    • Café Berber

      Turkish coffee seasoned with cardamom
      $5.00
    • French Press Coffee

      $5.00
    • Yerba Mate In Gourd

      $5.00
    • Silver Needle Yinzhen – White

      $5.00
    • Sencha – Green

      $5.00
    • Jasmine Pearls – Green

      $5.00
    • Yunnan Gold – Black

      $5.00
    • Imperial Red – Black

      $5.00
    • Pu-Erh Cha Wang King Of Teas – Black

      $5.00
    • Roiboos With Chai Seasoning – Herbal

      $5.00
  • Beer

    • Kotayk, Armenia

      $5.00
    • Kotayk Gold Lager, Armenia

      $7.50
    • Almaza Pilsner, Lebanon

      $5.00
    • Efes Pilsner, Turkey

      $5.00
    • Efes Dark Lager, Turkey

      $5.00
    • Hebrew Genesis Ale, Brooklyn

      $5.00
    • Erebuni Lager, Armenia

      $7.50
    • Duvel, Belgian Golden Lager

      $7.50
    • Beer Of The Month

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