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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
Terrina de Conejo– rabbit terrine with pickled
onions, caper berries, grain mustard and toast,
8.95
Montadito de Cangrejo- grilled toasts with lump
crab, asparagus picada and harissa, $8.95
Puré de Berenjena- curried eggplant dip with
sesame-manchego crackers, $5.95
Ensalada de Aguacate- avocado, goat cheese,
and basil in Serrano ham cups with beet
vinaigrette, $7.95
Boquerones –marinated white anchovies with
red onion, radish, capers and parsley oil, $6.95
Tortilla con Tocino y Cebolla – Spanish omelet
with bacon, egg, potato and onion, $5.95
Salpicón de Marisco– shrimp, calamari and crab
in dijon-tarragon vinaigrette, $7.95
Esparragos Envueltos en Jamón- grilled
asparagus wrapped in Serrano ham with moscatel
vinegar and olive oil, $7.95
Puré de Garbanzos –chickpea purée with olive
oil, garlic, lemon and croutons, $4.95
Trucha Ahumada de la Casa– house-smoked
trout with Serrano bacon, membrillo, and lemon
vinaigrette, $7.95
Plato de Quesos – daily selection of Spanish
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cheeses with walnuts, honey and grapes, $9.95
Plato de Jamón Serrano – plate of sliced
Serrano ham, $11.95
Tapas Calientes (Hot Tapas)
Gambas al Ajillo – sautéed shrimp with garlic
and guindilla peppers, $7.95
Alitas de Pollo al Eduardo- crispy,
Moroccan-spiced chicken wings with lemon-garlic
alioli, $8.95
Coca de Brandada- grilled flatbread with
whipped brandade, sliced truffle and olive oil,
$7.95
Albóndigas Caseras – veal and pork meatballs
with Manchego cheese and tomato sauce, $7.95
Empanadillas de Pollo y Chorizo- savory
chicken and chorizo pastries with creamy piquillo
pepper sauce, $6.95
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
Judias Verdes con Ajo- sautéed green beans
with garlic, onion and sherry reduction, $4.95
Camarones al Diablo- baked shrimp with
Manchego bread crumbs and Creole mojo, $8.95
Pinchos Morunos- grilled lamb skewers with
herb picada and yogurt, $8.95
Coliflor Refrita- fried cauliflower with paprika,
garlic and white truffle oil, $5.95
Bienmesabe- flash-fried marinated shark bites
with alioli, $6.95
Mejillones en Salsa de Sidra- mussels steamed
in hard cider with chorizo and peppers, $6.95
Champiñones al Ajillo- sautéed mushrooms
with garlic, sherry and herbs, $6.95
Patatas Dos Salsas- fried potatoes in piquant
tomato sauce with aioli, 4.95
Costillas Cortas- garlic-braised beef ribs with
orange sofrito and cabbage, 10.95
Dátiles Rellenos- bacon-wrapped dates stuffed
with Cabrales cheese, $6.95
Salchichas de la Casa- grilled homemade
sausages with roasted onion and quince sauce,
$6.95
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Fritada de Verduras- mixed fry of seasonal
vegetables with pine nut alioli, $5.95
Pinchos de Pollo a la Plancha- seared chicken
skewers with salsa verde, $5.95
Bistec a la Cabrales- grilled hanger steak with
Cabrales cheese and port wine sauce, $7.95
Calamares Fritos- fried calamari and cherry
peppers with salbitxada, $6.95
Queso de Cabra al Horno- baked goat cheese
and mushrooms with spicy tomato sauce and
croutons, $7.95
Sopas (Soups)
Gazpacho Andaluz- chilled tomato and
vegetable soup with herbed crouton, $5.95
Ensaladas (Salads)
Ensalada Mixta – mixed greens, artichoke
hearts, hearts of palm and Majon cheese with
sherry vinaigrette, $6.95
Ensalada Picada- chopped salad of mixed
lettuces, tuna, Serrano ham and hard-boiled egg
with lemon-pepper dressing, $6.95
Ensalada Caesar – Caesar salad with capers,
Manchego cheese and croutons, $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”, $5.95
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Flan del Gran Flanero – Spanish caramel
custard, $4.95
Torte de Chocolate– flourless chocolate and
hazelnut cake with Pedro Ximinez
whipped cream, $6.95
Pudín de Crema Dulce- custard cake with
quince paste and Gran Torres orange liqueur,
$5.95
¿Que Pasa?
Monday – Any bottle of wine for ½ price with
minimum purchase of $30
Wednesday – Spanish Fly late-night happy hour
with food and drink specials and DJs
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm.
All Night Tuesday!
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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