La Tasca is a careful blend of everything that is good about Spain. Warm décor, authentic cuisine an...d friendly hospitality. All these go together to create a unique and genuine atmosphere. The combination of over 30 tapas dishes, paellas and wide range of Spanish wines and beers served in our warm and colourful surroundings, make it a truly unique experience.
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday Noon-11pm,
Sunday Noon-10.30pm
Sample Dinner menu:
MARISCOS - SEAFOOD
Fritura Mixta de Pescado £4.55
For seafood lovers! Deep fried squid, tuna, whitebait & king prawn served with lemon, sea salt & garlic mayonnaise
Gambas Gabardina £4.35
King prawns deep fried in our special batter, served with garlic mayonnaise
Gambas Pil Pil £4.35 (GF)
King prawns sautéed and sizzling in olive oil, fresh garlic & hot Spanish guindilla peppers
Langostinos a la Plancha £4.45 (GF)
Grilled tiger prawns on a bed of fresh lettuce with fresh lemon & sea salt.
Calamares Andaluza £3.85
Rings of squid coated in batter, deep fried & served with the traditional accompaniment of garlic mayonnaise
Brocheta de Gambas £4.95
Prawn Brocheta served with lime and coriander mayonnaise
CHARCUTERIA - CHARCUTERIE
Selección de Embutidos £3.85
A selection of cured Spanish meats
Jamón Serrano £3.85 (GF)
The famous Spanish cured Serrano ham
Queso Manchego £3.85 (GF)
Spanish Manchego cheese served with olive oil and fresh tomato
Boquerones en Vinagre £3.65 (GF)
Fresh white anchovies (not the salty type!) topped with garlic & olive oil
Montado de Jamon y Queso £3.85
The best of traditional Spanish: Serrano ham and Manchego cheese, lightly grilled served on toasted bread
CARNE - MEAT
Chorizo frito al Vino £3.85
The spicy Spanish sausage sautéed in red wine
Costillas de Cerdo £3.85
Pork spare ribs served in a tangy sauce
Patatas Riojana regular £3.15 grande £3.85
Fried potato and chorizo sautéed with onions, red and green peppers
Paella de Chorizo £3.85
Paella with chorizo, the spicy Spanish sausage
Pinchito Moruno £3.85
Pork marinated in spices, served on a skewer with a spicy sauce
Cordero en Salsa £4.05
Casserole of tender lamb with wine, potatoes, mustard & peppercorns
Albondigas a la Jardinera £4.15
Our famous Spanish meatballs, served in a vegetable and tomato sauce
Montado de Lomo £3.85
Tender grilled pork loin marinated with paprika & garlic, served on toasted bread
Croquetas de Paella Chorizo £3.75
Our new house speciality - Paella Croquettes served with garlic mayonnaise
VERDURAS - VEGETARIAN
Patatas Bravas regular £2.85 grande £3.65 (V)
The best known tapas - fried potato pieces in a spicy sauce
Paella de Verduras £3.65 (V) (GF)
Vegetarian paella with seasonal vegetables
Champiñones al Ajillo £3.35 (V) (GF)
Mushrooms lightly sautéed in garlic & olive oil
Berenjenas Gratinadas £3.35 (V)
Fresh aubergine topped with cheese, tomato & herbs
Patatas a la Pobre regular £2.85 grande £3.65 (V) (GF)
Potato pieces fried with onions and red & green peppers
Tortilla Española £3.45 (V) (GF)
The traditional Spanish potato & onion omelette
Empedrado de Lentejas con Tomates £3.75 (V)
Lentil and butterbean casserole in a cherry tomato sauce
POLLO - CHICKEN
Pollo al Ajillo £3.85
Chicken breast cooked in white wine & garlic
Croquetas de Pollo £3.85
Croquettes of chicken served with garlic mayonnaise
Delicias de Pollo £3.65
Chicken breast, breadcrumbed and served in a creamy sauce, with a salad garnish
Alitas de Pollo £3.65 (GF)
Chicken wings marinated with garlic and paprika
Brocheta de Pollo £3.85 (GF)
Skewers of fresh chicken breast & red peppers, marinated with spices
Paella Valenciana £3.85 (GF)
Traditional paella rice with mixed seafood and chicken
ENSALADAS - SALADS
Ensalada de Alcachofas £3.75 (V)
Artichoke and lemon salad served on a bed of rocket leaves
Ensalada de Pollo Aliñada con lima y limón £3.55
Chicken marinated in lemon and lime served on tossed green leaves
Ensalada de Aguacate y Naranjas £3.55 (V)
A refreshing orange and avocado salad
Ensalada de Gambas £4.25
Prawns marinaded in lime and chilli served with little gem lettuce
Ensalada de Tomate y Queso de Cabra £3.65 (V) (GF)
Fresh tomato and goats cheese with olive oil vinaigrette
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