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    El Mercat Bar de Tapas

    1301 South Joyce Street Unit D7

    Arlington, VA 22202


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    Dinner
    Lunch Brunch
    World Tapas Day
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    Featured Items

    • Costillas de Cerdo

      St. Louis pork ribs, cider glaze, mustard seeds
      $15.00
    • Alitas de Pollo

      Crispy chicken wings, spicy honey sauce
      $12.00
    • Ensalada de Remolacha

      Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette, marcona almonds
      $13.00

    Dinner

    Quesos y Curados

    Assortment of meats, cheeses and sides. Includes Manchego, Cana de Cabra, Jamon Serrano and Chorizo Iberico
    • Tablas de Quesos y Curados

      Assortment of meats, cheeses, and sides. Cana de Cabra, Manchego, Jamon Serrano, Chorizo Iberico
      $35.00
    • Tabla de Quesos

      $22.00
    • Tabla de Curados

      $22.00
    • Bellota

      $34.00
    • Half Bellota

      $18.00

    Vegetarian Tapas

    • Aceitunas

      Mixed olives: Arbequina, Gordal, Aragon
      $9.00
    • Calabacin a la Plancha

      Zucchini a las Plancha, Goat Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Honey, Herbs
      $13.00
    • Coles de Bruselas

      Pan seared brussels sprouts, red onions, Add: chorizo +$2
      $12.00
    • Coliflor con Azafrán

      $11.00
    • Croquetas de Hongos

      $13.00
    • Ensalada de Remolacha

      Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette, marcona almonds
      $13.00
    • Escalivada

      Roasted vegetables, labne yogurt, flatbread
      $12.00
    • Maiz Rostizada

      $11.00
    • Pan con Tomate

      Toasted bread with tomato and garlic
      $11.00
    • Patatas Bravas

      Fried potatoes, brava sauce, garlic aioli
      $13.00
    • Pimentos de Padron

      Fried shishito peppers with sea salt
      $11.00
    • Setas

      Sauteed mushrooms, scallions, garlic, salsa verde
      $11.00
    • Tortilla Espanola

      Spanish omelet, with confit potatoes, saffron aioli
      $11.00
    • Coca De La Huerta

      $13.00
    • Ensalada De Tomate

      $14.00
    • Ensalada De Sandia y Queso

      $13.00

    Meat Tapas

    • Albondigas

      Lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, manchego
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Alitas de Pollo

      Crispy chicken wings, spicy honey sauce
      $12.00
    • Coca Catalana

      $17.00
    • Chorizo a la Plancha

      Chorizo with Green Sauce, Toasted Bread
      $12.00
    • Costillas de Cerdo

      St. Louis pork ribs, cider glaze, mustard seeds
      $15.00
    • Croquetas de Jamon

      Ham croquettes, membrillo
      $13.00
    • Datiles con Beicon

      Bacon wrapped dates, blue cheese and almonds
      $10.00
    • Montadito de Carne

      Seared Steak, Olive Chimichurri, Toasted Bread
      $13.00
    • Bikini

      $15.00

    Seafood Tapas

    • Bunuelos de Bacalao

      Cod fritters, citrus aioli
      $15.00
    • Calamares

      Fried calamari, lemon aioli, paprika
      $15.00
    • Gambas al Ajillo

      Shrimp, garlic, parsley
      $16.00
    • Cangrejo Gratin

      $17.00
    • Mejillones Con Vino

      P.E.I Mussels, chorizo Bilbao, white wine
      $18.00
    • Pulpo con Patatas

      Octopus, potatoes, paprika
      $18.00
    • Boquerones Con Papas

      $8.00

    Paella

    • Small Paella Negra

      Squid ink sauce, saffron aioli, calamari
      $20.00
    • Medium Paella Negra

      Squid ink sauce, saffron aioli, calamari
      $36.00
    • Small Paella Montana

      Chorizo, chicken, salsa verde
      $22.00
    • Medium Paella Montana

      Chorizo, chicken, salsa verde
      $38.00
    • Small Mariscos Paella

      Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp
      $24.00
    • Medium Mariscos Paella

      Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp
      $42.00
    • Small Vegetarian Paella

      Roasted Peppers , English Peas, Green Beans, Brussel Sprouts
      $16.00
    • Medium Vegetarian Paella

      Roasted Peppers , English Peas, Green Beans, Brussel Sprouts
      $30.00

    Entrees

    • Pollo Rostizado

      Roasted chicken, fingerling potatoes, olives chimichurri
      $24.00
    • Solomillo de Buey

      Pan seared, 12-oz top sirloin, romesco, house made fries
      $30.00
    • Salmon Al Horno

      Baked salmon, garlic sautéed kale, piquillo salad
      $25.00

    Desserts

    • San Sebastian Cheesecake

      Basque burnt cheesecake, strawberries
      $10.00
    • Churros Rellenos

      Fried dough coated in sugar and cinnamon, stuffed with dulce de leche
      $10.00
    • Flan de Queso

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Extra PC Nutella

      $2.50
    • Extra PC Dulce De Leche

      $2.50
    • Churros Tradicionales

      $10.00
    • Extra PC Churro Tradicional

      $2.00
    • Churros Con Hot Chocolate

      $14.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream 1 SC

      $2.50

    Lunch Brunch

    Desayunos

    • Spanish Omelet

      $15.00
    • Two Eggs Any Style

      $14.00

    Almuerzo

    • Mercat Caesar Salad

      $12.00
    • Spanish Chopped Salad

      $14.00
    • Barcelona Burger

      $18.00
    • Bocata De Carne

      $17.00
    • Bocata De Cerdo

      $15.00
    • Bowl De Albondigas

      $14.00
    • Bowl De Pollo

      $16.00
    • Ensalada de Tomate

      $14.00

    Vegetarian Tapas

    • Escalivada

      Roasted vegetables, labne yogurt, flatbread
      $12.00
    • Pan con Tomate

      Toasted bread with tomato and garlic
      $11.00
    • Patatas Bravas

      Fried potatoes, brava sauce, garlic aioli
      $13.00
    • Pimentos de Padron

      Fried shishito peppers with sea salt
      $11.00
    • Tortilla Espanola

      Spanish omelet, with confit potatoes, saffron aioli
      $11.00
    • Croquetas de Hongos

      $13.00
    • Coles De Bruselas

      $12.00

    Meat Tapas

    • Albondigas

      Lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, manchego
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Costillas de Cerdo

      St. Louis pork ribs, cider glaze, mustard seeds
      $15.00
    • Croquetas de Jamon

      Ham croquettes, membrillo
      $13.00
    • Datiles con Beicon

      Bacon wrapped dates, blue cheese and almonds
      $10.00
    • Montadito De Carne

      $13.00

    Seafood Tapas

    • Calamares

      Fried calamari, lemon aioli, paprika
      $15.00
    • Gambas al Ajillo

      Shrimp, garlic, parsley
      $16.00
    • Pulpo con Patatas

      Octopus, potatoes, paprika
      $18.00
    • Bunuelos de Bacalao

      Cod fritters, citrus aioli
      $15.00
    • Cangrejo Gratin

      $17.00

    Entrees

    • Pollo Rostizado

      $22.00
    • Solomillo De Buey 6 OZ

      $20.00
    • Salmon Al Horno

      $22.00

    Paella

    • Medium Brunch Paella

      Roasted chicken, chorizo and eggs
      $38.00
    • Small Brunch Paella

      Roasted chicken, chorizo and eggs
      $22.00
    • Medium Mariscos Paella

      Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp
      $42.00
    • Small Mariscos Paella

      Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp
      $24.00
    • Medium Verduras Paella

      $30.00
    • Small Verduras Paella

      $16.00

    Sides

    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Side of Bacon

      $5.00
    • Side Of Eggs

      $5.00
    • House Salad

      $5.00
    • Mixed Fruit

      $5.00
    • Bravitas

      $5.00

    World Tapas Day

    Join us on June 18th for a Night in Barcelona and celebrate World Tapas Day at El Mercat. Enjoy the best of Spain with classic tapas paired with wines from different regions of Spain. Tickets for this event includes four courses with wine pairings, cost includes taxes and gratuity. Event time between 6-9 pm
    • Tapas & Vinos

      Four courses with wine pairings, full menu available at https://www.elmercatbardetapas.com/events
      $90.00

    Extra PC Nutella

    $2.50
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    El Mercat Bar de Tapas is a restaurant that represents the essence of Spanish cultural diversity. A concept of simple and delicious food; serving shareable, seasonal, and house-made dishes. The menu will allow guests to savor different dishes that will take them through a vibrant Spanish culinary journey with the most exciting flavors of true tapas fare.

    Location

    1301 South Joyce Street Unit D7, Arlington, VA 22202

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