La Tasca

  • Tapas
  • Old Town
607 King St. (St. Asaph St.)Alexandria, VA 22314www.latascausa.com
  • 703-299-9810

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MENU

Acompañamientos
To Start With
Aceitunas mixtas mixed olives marinated with peppers, onion and lemon $3.95
Pan de aceitunas y pan de tomate Basket of olive bread and sun dried tomato $2.95
Pan de ajo Garlic Bread $2.95
Pan de ajo con queso Garlic bread with cheese $3.75
Pan a la Catalana Toasted bread topped with garlic, tomato and cilantro $3.25
Patatas panadera con salmorejo Fried slices of potato with a cold dip of tomato & garlic $4.75
Berenjenas fritas con queso cabrales Fried eggplant with a cabrales cheese dip $5.45
Surtido de Entremeses For the table, a sampler mixed olives, anchovies, Manchego cheese, Serrano ham and Spanish cured meat $16.95
Selecion de embutidos A selection of Spanish cured meats $8.75
The Classics
Jamon Serrano y queso Manchego A combination of Serrano ham and Manchego cheese $12.95
Tabla de quesos Españoles A combination of Spanish cheeses served with quince paste $12.95
Seafood Tapas
Fritura mixta de pescado Deep fried squid, monkfish and shrimp $5.95
Boquerones en vinagre Fresh anchovies marinated in garlic and olive oil $4.95
Gambas gabardina Shrimp deep fried in our special batter $6.45
Vieiras gratinadas Scallops sautéed with garlic, onions and peppers $5.45
Rape al pimenton Grilled monkfish served simply with paprika and olive oil $6.95
Atun a la plancha con piquillos y salsa verde Grilled tuna steak with piquillos sweet peppers, garlic and parsley $7.25
Gambas al Ajillo Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic and “Guindilla” peppers $6.45
Langostinos a la plancha Grilled jumbo shrimp with sea salt $9.95
Calamares a la Andaluza Battered squid, deep fried with garlic mayonnaise $5.25
Montado de salmon y queso fresco Toasted bread topped with smoked salmon and cream cheese $4.95
Salmon a la plancha sobre pisto Manchego Grilled salmon over a ragout of vegetables $6.75
Pulpitos a la Gallega Sautéed baby octopus with garlic, paprika & olive oil $6.75
Ensalada mixta Mixed greens, tomato, tuna, onion and egg wedges $4.95
Mejillones a la marinera Fresh mussels cooked with tomato, onion and garlic $6.25
Coctel de gambas Shrimp cocktail with avocado purée $7.95
Meat Tapas
Pollo al ajillo Grilled chicken breast in white wine and garlic $6.25
Buey al jerez Grilled marinated flank steak with a sherry & mushroom sauce $7.95
Brocheta de pollo Skewered chicken and red peppers marinated in spices $5.45
Chorizo al parrilla Grilled spicy Spanish sausage $5.45
Croquetas de pollo Chicken croquettes $5.95
Albondigas a la jardinera Our famous meatballs with vegetable & tomato sauce $5.45
Paella Valenciana Paella rice with mixed seafood and chicken $5.95
Montado de lomo Grilled pork loin marinated with paprika and garlic, on toasted bread $5.95
Costillas de cerdo Pork spare ribs in a tangy sauce $7.95
Chuletitas de cordero con salsa de pimienta verde Grilled lamb T-bone with green peppercorn sauce $7.95
Filetitos de solomillo iberico encebollados Grilled pork tenderloin, served with peppers & onions $6.95
Vegetable Tapas
Patatas bravas con ali-oli Deep fried potatoes in a spicy sauce and garlic mayonnaise $3.45
Paella de verduras Vegetarian paella (garlic, onion, carrots, asparagus) $4.95
Tortilla Española Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelet $3.95
Espinacas salteadas Sautéed spinach with garlic, pine nuts and raisins $4.25
Esparragos verdes a la plancha Grilled fresh asparagus with extra virgin olive oil $4.95
Patatas a lo pobre Fried potatoes sautéed with onion, red & green peppers $3.95
Champiñones al ajillo Mushrooms sautéed in garlic and olive oil $3.95
Berenjenas gratinadas Fresh eggplant baked with cheese, tomato and herbs $4.95
Ensalada de tomate y queso de cabra Goat cheese and tomato salad $5.45
Queso Manchego Manchego cheese with fresh tomato and olive oil $5.45
Paellas
Paellas and Rice Dishes (Minimum 2 People) 
  • Paella de marisco $17.95
  • Paella Valenciana $15.95
  • Paella de carne $14.95
  • Paella de langosta $21.95
  • Paella de verduras $13.95
  • Paella negra $15.95
Prices are per person 
Desserts
Flan de huevo con salsa de caramelo, pasas y piñones Spanish flan with caramel sauce, raisins and pine nuts $5.45
Arroz con leche Traditional Spanish rice pudding $4.95
Trufa de chocolate con helado de vainilla Dark chocolate truffle served with vanilla bean ice cream $5.95
Helado de vainilla con turrón de chocolate Vanilla bean ice cream with traditional Spanish chocolate nougat $4.95
Pastel de merenge y leche merengada Meringue tart with cinnamon $5.95
Copa de helado con fresas Strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries $3.95
Crema Catalana Catalan custard cream with strawberries $4.95
Tarta de café con leche y salsa de café A light coffee mousse with Spanish espresso sauce $4.95
MENU DISCLAIMER
Menu items and prices are subject to change.