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El Meson and Chispa! Tapas Bar
213 Washington Ave. - Santa Fe, NM
Phone:505-983-6756

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El Meson and Chispa! Tapas Bar

Website:http://www.elmeson-santafe.com
Area:Downtown
Category:Spanish, Tapas
E-Mail:chef-huertas@elmeson-santafe.com
Beer/Wine: Yes
Full Bar: Yes
Accept Local Card Care: Yes
Payment Type: Cash, Credit card
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Restaurant Hours
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MON Closed
TUES 05:00 PM 10:00 PM
WED 05:00 PM 10:00 PM
THUR 05:00 PM 10:00 PM
FRI 05:00 PM 10:00 PM
SAT Not Mentioned
SUN Closed
MENUS

SOUPS AND SALADS
SOPAS DEL DIA
Soups of the day - ask your server for today's choices
$6
ENSALADA VERDE
Seasonal Baby Greens tossed with Champagne-Citrus Vinaigrette, diced Tomatoes and Garlic-Oregano Croutons
$6
ENSALADA DE QUESOS DE CABRA
Four Goat Cheese Salad with sliced Pears, Toasted Pine Nuts, Baby Greens, and an Aged Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
$10
ENSALADA MEDITERRÁNEA
Baby Greens, Tomato, Hearts of Palm, Sweet Bell Peppers, Avocado, Shrimp, Calamari, and Cured Bluefin Tuna Loin with White Wine Vinaigrette
$12
ENSALADA DEL MONJE
Baby Spinach with imported Cabrales Blue Cheese,Toasted Pine Nuts, Red Onion, with an Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
$9
ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y GAMBAS
Hearts of Romaine, Carrots, Hearts of Palm, Avocado, Tomato and Shrimp with Housemade Brandy Dressing
$10

VEGETABLES AND CHEESES
ACEITUNAS VARIADAS Y ALCAPARRONES
Selected Imported Olives and Caperberries
$5
PIMIENTOS DEL PIQUILLO AL AJILLO
Sauteed strips of roasted Piquillo Peppers with toasted Garlic slivers
$7
QUESO MAHÓN FRITO CON SALSA DE TOMATE
Fried Mahon Cheese with Spicy Tomato Sauce
$3
PATATAS A LO POBRE
Oven-roasted slices of Russet Potatoes with Onion and Bell Peppers
$8
PATATAS ALI-OLI
Fried Baby Red Potatoes with an unabashed Garlic Ali-oli
$6
QUESO IDIAZABAL CON TOMATE, ORÉGANO Y ALCAPARRONES
Smoked Basque Idizabal Cheese with sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Oregano, and Caperberries
$10
CHAMPIÑONES AL AJILLO
Sauteed Baby Button Mushrooms with Pequin Chile Flake, Garlic, and chopped Oregano
$6
PIMIENTOS ASADOS EN CAZUELA CON QUESO DE CABRA
Marinated roasted Red and Yellow Bell Peppers with melted fresh Spanish Goat Cheese
$8
SETAS A LA PARRILLA
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$7
ALCACHOFAS RELLENAS
Fried Hearts of Artichokes stuffed with Fresh Spanish Goat Cheese over Romesco Sauce
$8
PA AMB TOMAQUET
Tomato and Garlic Bread Catalan Style
$5
PA AMB TOMAQUET
Tomato and Garlic Bread Catalan Style with Serrano Ham
$9
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
The Classic Potato and Onion Omelette from Spain
$8
BERENJENA FRITA AL SALMOREJO
Fried Eggplant with Salmorejo Sauce
$7
BERENJENA FRITA AL SALMOREJO
Fried Eggplant with Salmorejo Sauce with Serrano Ham
$10
PATATAS BRAVAS CON MOJO PICANTE
Fried baby Red Potatoes with Spicy Red Chile Dipping Sauce
$7

FISH AND SEAFOOD
MOJAMA EN ACEITE CON ALMENDRAS
Shaved cured Bluefin Tuna Loin with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and toasted sliced Almonds
$6
VIEIRAS AL VINO BLANCO CON JAMÓN SERRANO
Sauteed Scallops with White WIne and Serrano Ham
$10
PEZ EN ADOBO
Fresh Mahi-Mahi, cubed and marinated in the style of Cadiz, battered and perfectly fried
$7
CROQUETAS DE CANGREJO DE MAR
Blue Crab Croquettes with Roast Garlic-Caper Alioli and Baby Greens
$7
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Sauteed Shrimp with sliced Garlic and Pequin Chile Flake served sizzling hot in a Cazuela
$7
BOQUERONES EN ESCABECHE
Fresh white Anchovy filets marinated in Garlic and Parsley
$7
MEJILLONES AL VINO CON TOMATE
Steamed cultured Mediterranean Black Mussels with herbed White Wine and Tomato Broth
$12
OSTRAS FRITAS AL ROMESCO
Flash fried fresh Pacific Oysters with spicy Romesco Sauce
$8
VIERAS A LA GALLEGA
Baked Scallops in their own Shell with Galician Tomato, Paprika and White Wine Sauce topped with Bread Crumbs
$10
CALAMARES FRITOS CON DOS SALSAS
Flash fried Baby Calamari with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Roast Garlic Caper Ali-oli
$8

MEAT AND POULTRY
JAMÓN SERRANO
The famous mountain cured Ham of Spain, shaved to order
$12
FLAMENQUÍN
Fried Veal Cutlet rolled with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese, served with a spicy tomato sauce
$9
PINCHOS MORUNOS
Spicy marinated grilled Brochettes Lamb
$9
PINCHOS MORUNOS
Spicy marinated grilled Brochettes Chicken
$6
ALBÓNDIGAS A LA CORDOBESA
Braised Pork Meatballs in a Saffron Roast Chicken Broth
$6
CHORIZO A LA PARRILLA CON PESTO
Grilled Chorizo Sausage with Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto
$7
SOLOMILLO DE RES AL CABRALES
Grilled 3oz Filet Mignon with Cabrales Blue Cheese Cream Sauce and Red Wine Carmelized Onions
$12
CHAMPINONES RELLENOS DE CHORIZO
Broiled Mushroom Caps stuffed with Chorizo Sausage and topped with Manchego Cheese
$8

Sopas y Ensalasdas - Soups and Salads
Sopa del Dia
Soup of the Day-Ask your server for Today's Choices Starter Size
$4
Sopa del Dia
Soup of the Day-Ask your server for Today's Choices Entree Size
$9
Ensalada de la Casa
House Salad: Romaine Hearts, Carrots, Tomato, Olives, Hard-Boiled Egg, Hearts of Palm, drizzled with a Spanish Onion Sherry Vinaigrette
$6
Ensalada del Monje
Baby Spinach with imported Monje Blue Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts, Spanish Onion and Sherry Vinegar
$7
Ensalada Verde
Seasonal Greens tossed with Citrus Vinaigrette and Garlic-Oregano Croutons
$4
Aceitunas de la Casa Variadas
Varied select imported Olives
$4

Verduras y Quesos - Vegetables and Cheeses
Manchego en Aceite con Alcaparrones
Manchego cheese marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Caperberries
$4
Pimientos Asados en Cazuela
Marinated roasted sweet red and yellow Bell Peppers with Oregano and melted Fresh Spanish Goat Cheese
$5
Patatas a lo Pobre
Thin slices of Idaho Russet Potatoes oven-roasted with sliced Onions, Garlic and Green Bell Peppers
$2
Patatas Alioli
Fried Baby Red Potatoes with an unabashed Garlic Alioli
$4
Champinones Salteadas
Sauteed Baby Button Mushrooms with Olive Oil, Chili Flakes, Garlic and fresh Chopped Oregano
$5
Tortilla Española
The classic Potato and Onion "Omelette" from Spain
$7

Pescados y Mariscos - Fish and Seafood
Pez en Adobo
Pacific Swordfish, cubed and marinated in the style of Cadiz, then battered and perfectly fried

$8
Gambas al Ajillo
White Shrimp sauteed with Sliced Garlic and Red Chile Flake, served sizzling hot in a Spanish Cazuela
$5
Mejillones al Vino con Tomate
Steamed cultured Mediterranean Black Mussels with herbed White Wine and Tomato Broth
$9
Calamares Fritos dos Salsas
Select Baby Calamari, battered and ash-fried, with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Roast Garlic-Caper Alioli
$7

Carnes y Aves - Meat and Poultry
Jamón Serrano
The famous Mountain Cured Ham of Spain, thinly sliced to order
$9
Pinchos Morunos
Spicy marinated grilled Brochettes
Lamb $7.65 - Chicken $5.45
Chorizo de Chistorra a la Parrilla
Grilled Basque style Chorizo Sausage
$4

Platos
SALMÓN SAN SEBASTIÁN
Grilled Filet of Sterling Salmon with a Brandied Tomato-Caper Cream Sauce
$20
BACALAO A LA VIZCAINA
Baked Fresh North Atlantic Cod Biscayne style with Red and Yellow Bell Peppers and Serrano Ham
$26
ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS
Stewed Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari and Mahi-Mahi in a Tomato Saffron Broth with Potatoes and Vegetables
$25
CORDERO EN CALDERETA
Tender Braised Lamb Andalusian style with Mint and Garlic served with Baby Red Potatoes and Artichoke Hearts
$26
SAN JACOBO
Roast Breast of Chicken stuffed with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese served with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
$22
CANELONES A LA CATALANA
Baked Canneloni Shells stuffed with Veal, smothered in a Bechamel Sauce and finished with a Manchego Cheese au Gratin, served with a green salad
$22
CHULETÓN EL MESÓN
Grilled 16oz Bone-in Ribeye Steak with Salsa Chimichurri
$28
CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE
Sweet Spanish Fritters with thick Hot Chocolate
$5

Paellas(half hour preparation time)
PAELLA A LA VALENCIANA
Chorizo, Chicken, Mediterranean Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, and Mahi-Mahi
$48 for two people, $24 each additional person
PAELLA DE MARISCOS
Mediterranean Mussels, Manila Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, and Mahi-Mahi
$52 for two people, $26 each additional person
PAELLA DE LA HUERTA
Our Fresh Vegetable of the Day with Tomato, Bell Peppers, Carrots,Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Hearts of Palm, Onion and Garlic
$44 for two people, $22 each additional person
PAELLA DE ARROZ NEGRO A LA catalana
Catalan style "Black" Rice Paella with Clams, Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari, Mahi-Mahi, and Serrano Ham
$48 for two people, $24 each additional person

Postres
FLAN DE NARANJA
Orange Flan
$6
ARROZ CON LECHE CON COMPOTA DE FRUTAS Y PEDRO XIMINEZ
Rice Pudding with Sweet Sherry and Fruit Compote
$6
MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE
Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse
$8
CREMA CATALANA
The original "Creme Brulea"
$7
NATILLAS ALMENDRADAS
Almond Natillas
$6
FRUTAS DE TEMPORADA
Seasonal Fruit Plate
$10
POSTRE DEL DIA
Dessert Special
priced daily
Note: Menu items and prices are subject to change at any time.
 
El Meson and Chispa! Tapas Bar » User Reviews
Posted by Leahi M. on Tue, Apr, 26 2011
I love coming here for a light dinner...the service is fantastic and the entertainment is great! Andrea, the restaurant's manager, is always so fabulous at...more
Posted by Elizabeth K. on Sun, May, 16 2010
So um, Tango Tuesday, as we discovered too late, is NOT a professional show (we were led to believe otherwise). It's a place for the public to go tango on...more
Posted by Joe M. on Sun, Jul, 12 2009
Chispa is the Tapas Bar at El Meson. Our family of four enjoyed a fabulous, if rather expensive, meal there last night. We started out with two sopas del...more
 
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