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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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