Vega Tapas Cafe American (New)

Vega Tapas Cafe Menu

(504) 836-2007
2051 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
$$$$$

Salads


Ensalada De La Vega
Baby greens, almonds & manchego in sun-dried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette.
Ensalada De Ostras
Golden fried la oysters with crispy Jamon serrano on hearts of romaine with fresh basil-caesar dressing.
Ensalada De Remolochas
Baby spinach, roasted golden beets, candied walnuts & goat cheese tossed with curried vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Aguacate
Baby green, grilled avocado, pancetta, red onion, crispy shallot and mahon cheese tossed in a portuguese chestnut vanilla vinaigrette
Ensalada de Cangrejo
Baby arugula, jumbo lump crab, red onion and crispy shallots tossed in a blood orange vinaigrette
Ensalada de Lyonnaisse
Baby arugula and lardon bacon tossed in warm bacon vinaigrette and topped with a poached egg
Sopa del Dia

Cold Tapas


Caviar y Salmon Rosado
Pink caviar, smoked salmon, tossed pita and traditional garni
Atun del Coriander
Coriander seared rare ahi with avocado puree and chili cilantro vinaigrette
Plato de Quesos
Spanish artisan cheeses with chefs choice of accompaniments
Dolmades Griego
Stuffed grade leaves with lamb, rice and mint served over lemon alioli
Salsa de Berenjena
Grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella and agurula drizzled with sun-dried tomato and basil pestos
Alcachofas a la Plancha
Marinated and grilled reman artichokes with feta relish

Hot Tapas


Tortilla Espanola de la Vega
Potato, sweet onion and manchega cheese frittata
Patatas Bravas
Spicy brave potatoes with garlic alioli and romesco sauce
Gambas Barbacoas
Gulf shrimp and chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions
Ostras Asado
Plump louisiana oysters baked in house-made chorizo and manchego
Papas Fritas las Trufas
Duck fat fries with smoked cotija cheese fondue
Vieiras de Buceador Chamuscados
Seared diver scallops over garlic butter farro
Fritto Misto
Crispy squid shrimp and fish with meyer lemon garlic alioli
Gambas al Pil Pil
Jumbo gulf shrimp basque style pil pil in smoked paprika garlic oil
Mejillones Cocidos al Vapor
Steamed mussels with capers, red onion, fresh dill in white wine-butter broth
Pollo en Papel
Chicken, wild mushrooms, leeks and feta in crispy phyllo pastry
Costillas
Moroccan spiced babyback ribs with cilantro steens glaze
Cerdo Moro
Cured and grilled pork tenderloin over flash fried spinach - substitute garlic wilted spinach with horseradish sour cream
Bocaditos de Pato
Roasted duck confit and manchego sliders on buttered brioche
Vaca al la Plancha
8oz grilled tenderloin with valdeon butter
Albondigas con Cuscus Tunecino
Spicy lamb meatballs with apricot mint glaze

Paella y Fideos


Paella de la Vega
Shrimp mussels, calamare, chicken, chorizo and vegetables sauteed in saffron rice
Paella con Carne
All meat version
All Vegetable Version
Fideo Pasta Version

Special Menu

Per person. Coffee & tea included
Maiz Asado con Alioli y Queso Cotjila
$40.00
Grilled corn with alioli, lime, cayenne pepper and aged cheese
Leche Frita
$40.00
Fried whole milk cakes with cinnamon
Empanadas de Mariscos y Carne
$40.00
Surf n turf empanadas with shrimp empanada and lamb and beef empanada
Cazuela de Arroz y Pollo
40.00
Grilled chicken eggplant saffron rice sundried tomatoes, capers, onions, feta and walnut in a cream casserole

$Desserts


Budin de Pan
House made bread pudding with tres leches sauce
Tortitas Rellenas de Natillas al Aguardiente
Lemon custard filled pancakes splashed with aguardiente sauce
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Served with orange glaze
Frutas y Bayas
Seasoned fresh fruits and berries with creme
Pastel de Avena
Sweet and salty oatmeal pie
House-Made Gelatos & Sorberts
Artisanal Spanish Cheeses
Served with assorted accompaniments

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