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Cafe Sevilla 555 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone. (619) 233-5979 Website. www.cafesevilla.com Email. sandiego@cafesevilla.com
Hours. Open 5:00pm - 2:00am |
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Feel like nibbling on some tasty Spanish-style appetizers and sipping authentic sangria while listening to live flamenco or rumba guitarists? Well, then you’d probably seek out a Tapas Bar. On second thought, you’d rather try a full dinner of paella and other Spanish specialties with some fine Rioja wine in an elegant atmosphere. Better look for a gourmet Spanish restaurant. Or maybe you actually feel like cutting loose and dancing up a storm to live salsa music and other Latin flavored tunes. Well, there must be a Latin nightclub around here somewhere… Believe it or not, you can do all these things and more at one of San Diego's original restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter, Cafe Sevilla. It’s truly unique – a combination of Tapas Bar, restaurant and nightclub that covers the gamut of Latin dining and entertainment. In addition to the live music and dancing mentioned above, there's also exciting dinner dance shows on the weekends highlighting Salsa (Thursdays), Tango (Friday) and Flamenco (Saturday) with professional dancers and live music. |
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| For "a touch of Spain", the "young
power crowd" heads to this "festive" duo where it's "always hopping" thanks
in no small part to the "lively" flamenco entertainment (at the Gaslamp
flagship on most nights); aficionados recommend the "delicious tapas" ("fun
to share") ... Zagat Survey |
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Tapas are Spanish appetizers
or hors d'oeuvres, a few of these tasty little dishes selected from an
infinite variety can make a full meal. Long before the discovery of America it was obligatory for innkeepers to serve food with wine, so a tasty morsel of cured ham, chorizo, cheese or olives were served on a small plate which covered the jug of wine like a lid, top or "tapa." Tapas are an extension of the spontaneous Spanish character, chosen and eaten at whim, accompanied by wine, sherry, beer or sangria, to be shared with friends in a convivial setting, with folk songs, dance and lively conversation. |
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~ From the Tapas Bar ~ Tapa Sampler ~ $19.95 Tortilla Española ~
$3.95 Alcachofas a la
Vinagreta con Jamón ~ $4.95 Champiñones a la
Vinagreta ~ $4.50 Pulpo a la Vinagreta ~
$5.95 Calamares a la
Vinagreta ~ $5.75 Alioli y Salsa de
Tomate con Pan ~ $3.95
~ Aceitunas ~ Aceitunas Negras o Verdes ~ $3.95 Super colossal Sicilian green olives or Greek black colossal olives marinated with a house mix of fresh thyme, rosemary, garlic, shallots, and whole pink and black peppercorns Aceitunas Rellenas con Anchoa ~ $3.95 Imported Spanish small green olives stuffed with anchovy paste
~ Bocadillos ~ Jamón Serrano ~ $8.50 Fine sliced, dried cured ham, a Spanish delicacy Salmón Ahumado ~ $6.95 Thin sliced smoked salmon, garnished with capers Queso Manchego ~ $6.75 Imported sheep cheese from La Mancha, a province of Spain Unto de Aceituna- Tapenade ~ $4.95 Homemade green and black olive spread- a Mediterranean specialty Bocadillo Platter ~ $9.95 Includes two bocadillos each of Jamón Serrano, smoked salmon and Queso Manchego
~ Ensaladas ~ Ensalada Sevillana ~ $3.95 Mixed baby greens tossed in orange citrus vinaigrette, topped with olives, Manchego cheese, and Mandarin orange wedges Ensalada a la Parrilla ~ $6.75 Fresh marinated grilled aparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, sweet bell peppers and mixed greens with balsamic honey vinaigrette Ensalada de Espinaca ~ $6.95 Grilled marinated chicken breast over fresh spinach tossed in a warm honey vinaigrette, with pine nuts, bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled Cabrales blue cheese
~ Tapas ~ Paella Valenciana ~ $10.95 Traditional saffron rice with seafood, chicken and Spanish sausage Arrozal Azafran ~ $5.75 Traditional saffron rice with Spanish sausage and calamari Gambas a la Plancha ~ $7.25 Pan seared shrimp with olive oil and Chef’s spices, over mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette Gambas al Ajillo ~ $7.75 Sautéed shrimp in white wine sauce with garlic Cordero Madrid ~ $8.50 Grilled, marinated New Zealand lamb chops, served over fava beans Cordero a la Cordobesa ~ $7.75 Thin sliced roasted leg of lamb in a Rioja red wine sauce with olives, mushrooms and carrots Lingüisa Flameada en Brandi ~ $5.50 Grilled Spanish sausage and red onions flambé in brandy Pinchos Morunos ó de Pollo ~ $6.75 Grilled marinated pork or chicken skewers with bell peppers and onions over a light red wine sauce Albondigas al Jerez ~ $5.75 Meatballs in a sherry garlic sauce Pollo al Ajillo ~ $5.95 Marinated chicken sautéed in a white wine sauce with garlic Croquetas de Pollo ó
Gambas Chicken or shrimp croquettes served with spicy tomato sauce Caracol Catalan ~ $6.50 Escargot sautéed in butter, white wine, garlic and parlsey Calamares Fritos ~ $6.95 Fried calamari in paprika seasoned flour Calamares al Ajillo ~ $6.75 Calamari sautéed in white wine sauce with lemon, garlic and parsley ~ Platter of 4 Tapas ~ $23.95 Pinchos Morunos - marinated pork on skewers Gambas a la Plancha - pan seared shrimp Calamares Fritos - fried calamari Patatas a la Brava - sautéed potatoes in spicy tomato sauce Platter of 6 Tapas ~ $32.95 Add: Empanada Barcelona - salmon mousse, shrimp, sautéed spinach, rice, raisins and pine nuts in a puff pastry topped with a cranberry port sauce Croquetas de Pollo - chicken croquettes Mejillones Miró ~ $13.95 Steamed Prince Edward Island black mussels sautéed and served in a rich white wine saffron sauce * Makes a great appetizer for 2-4 people ~ Fabada ~ $4.95 Asturian dish of large white beans, Morcilla sausage and pork Champiñones al Ajillo ~ $4.95 Mushrooms sautéed in a sherry sauce with fresh garlic Pisto Manchego ~ $4.95 Typical vegetable dish of La Mancha, chopped zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomatoes and bell peppers stewed together with fresh herbs, gratiné with Manchego cheese Empanada Barcelona ~ $6.95 Salmon mousse, shrimp, sautéed spinach, rice, raisins and pine nuts baked in a puff pastry, topped with a cranberry port sauce Crepa de Mariscos ~ $6.95 Crêpe filled with rich seafood, topped with a light lobster and saffron sauce Patatas a la Brava ó Alioli ~ $4.75 Fried potatoes sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce or topped with garlic mayonnaise Queso Fundido ~ $6.50 Imported Spanish Manchego cheese and goat cheese baked together in a clay pot With Chorizo sausage, add ~ $1.95
~ Sopas ~ Sopa de Ajo con Huevo ~ $4.75 Garlic soup with a poached egg and crouton Gazpacho Andaluz ~ $3.75 Refreshing cold vegetable soup Mariscos Bisque ~ $8.95 Seafood bisque with saffron and shellfish, baked with a puff pastry crown and garnished tableside with sherry
~ House Specialty-
Paella ~ Paella Valenciana [traditional paella] ~ $19.50 Famous Spanish dish of mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops, crayfish, chorizo and roasted chicken cooked in aromatic saffron rice Paella Marinera [seafood paella] ~ $22.50 Famous Spanish dish of mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, crayfish and scallops cooked in aromatic saffron rice Paella Vegetariana [Vegetarian paella] ~ $15.50 Grilled seasoned asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet red and yellow bell peppers, eggplant, carrots and Portobello mushroom over saffron rice
~ Traditional Spanish Dinners ~ Conejo a la Catalana [Baked rabbit] ~ $19.75 Baked with fresh rosemary and thyme in a Rioja red wine sauce, served with rosemary potatoes and Catalan tomato Medallónes de Castilla [Grilled beef medallions] ~ $21.50 Topped with Calbrales bleu cheese sauce, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes with Manchego cheese, and seasonal vegetables Bistec a la Parrilla [Grilled New York steak] ~ $22.95 Choice 10 oz. center cut, served with a light Rioja red wine Sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes topped with Manchego cheese, red onion rings, and a Catalan tomato Pollo al Xerez [braised chicken] ~ $14.50 Braised chicken served with a mushroom-sherry sauce, roasted rosemary potatoes and a Catalan tomato Cordero a la Cordobesa [Roasted leg of lamb] ~ $17.50 Thin sliced, in hearty red wine sauce with olives, mushrooms and carrots, roasted rosemary potatoes and a Catalan tomato Lomo de Cerdo al Horno [Roasted pork tenderloin] ~ $17.95 With a traditional Spanish spiced honey port sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes with Manchego cheese, and seasonal vegetables
~ Spanish Seafood Creations ~ Tuna Ahi de Cádiz [pan seared fresh ahi tuna] ~ $19.50 Pan seared rare, with sautéed Portobello mushroom, spinach, rosemary potatoes and roasted garlic sauce Mero Cantábrico [sea bass] ~ $20.75 Pan seared Chilean sea bass in a creamy garlic thyme sauce with shrimp and clams, served with saffron rice and Pisto Manchego Salmón a la Parrilla [fresh salmon filet] ~ $17.75 Flame broiled and served with goat cheese and spinach Tortilla Española and fresh tomato, basil, garlic and Kalamata olive salsa Zarzuela de Mariscos [seafood operetta] ~ $18.95 Traditional Spanish seafood consommé with clams, calamari, shrimp, salmon, crayfish and scallops in a tomato base broth with sautéed roasted almonds and a hint of mint, served with a side of saffron rice Gambas al Azafran [sautéed shrimp] ~ $18.75 Served “La Plancha” style, with saffron & hazelnut liqueur sauce and a side of saffron rice topped with Pisto Manchego Mejillones Miró ~ $13.95 Steamed Prince Edward Island black mussels sautéed and served in a rich white wine saffron sauce * Makes a great appetizer for 2-4 people Pasta Mar y Tierra ~ $15.95 Authentic Spanish fideua pasta prepared in seafood reduction with saffron, garlic, black mussels, shrimp, clams, Spanish chorizo and New Zealand lamp chop, served in a traditional paella pan.
* Any
entrée can be served with a cold water lobster tail- add $10.95
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