- Home
- /
- Melrose
- /
- Mediterranean
- /
- Tahpas 529
Tahpas 529
No reviews yet
529 Franklin Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant
Dinner Menu
Vegetariana Tapas
3 Slices Grilled Baguette
3 Slices of Grilled Baguette.

Bocadillos
marinated castelvetrano olives & rosemary roasted marcona almonds
Griddled Halloumi
chopped salad & sumac dressing

Maiz Mexicano
Mexican grilled street corn, salsa brava, queso cotija.
Montadito Mediterraneo
Grilled baguette w/ hummus, baba ganouj, feta & olive relish

Pan con Tomate
grilled baguette w/ fresh tomato, sea salt & olive oil

Pan de Casa
House made herbed focaccia w/ extra virgin olive oil, great with anything saucy.

Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava
Pita Chips
A side order of extra pita chips to dip in whatever delicious dip or sauce you need them for.
Plato de Quesos
Various cheeses from Spain w/ house accompaniments.

Plato Vegetariano
Hummus, baba ganouj, feta, marinated olives

Queso de Cabra
Baked local goat cheese w/ wildflower honey served w/ pita chips & grilled pear.
Tiger Skin Peppers
blistered shishito peppers, black vinegar, garlic, soy

Tortilla Espanola
a spanish potato frittata w/ vegetales en escabeche & olive oil
Tapas con Carne

Albondigas
lamb meatballs w/ bulgur wheat, dukkah & roasted cauliflower puree.

Bruselas Fritas
fried brussels sprouts w/ bacon, sesame and kabayaki glaze

Charcuteria
Spanish Imported cured meats, assorted cheeses, house accompaniments

Churrasquito
grilled minute steak w/ chimichurri
Cordero a la Parilla
Grilled lamb chops, fattoush, pickled pepper.
Costilla de Res
Braised beef short rib w/ crushed potatoes, oyster mushrooms & salsa tinta.

Croquetas de Jamon
crispy Serrano ham bites, salsa brava

Empanadas De Pollo
Crispy chicken turnovers, chipotle aioli
Empanadas de Res
Braised beef, caramelized onion, valdeon blue.

Hongos Rellenos
Roasted mushrooms w/ a chorizo stuffing

Iberico Pork Skewers
served w/ patatas bravas & chimichurri
Montadito de Jamon
Grilled baguette w/ fig compota, arugula pesto, serrano ham & shaved manchego.

Oscar Datiles
bacon wrapped medjool dates stuffed with marcona almonds, served w/ cabrales crema.

Patatas Quebequense
spanish poutine w/ crispy potatoes, vermont cheddar curds, pork belly & turkey gravy.

Solomillo
grilled beef tenderloin, asparagus, salsa diana.
Tapas del Mar

Alcachofas con Cangrejo
artichoke hearts stuffed with crabmeat & drizzled with brown butter & lemon
Almejas Rellenas
Cape littlenecks w/ a chorizo stuffing broiled in smoked chili butter

Arroz Negro
squid ink rice w/ squid, shrimp, arugula & garlic aioli
Filete de Calamar
Adobo marinated squid steak w/ guindilla pepper crema & blistered tomatoes

Gambas al Ajillo
Sautéed shrimp w/ garlic, olive oil, spanish brandy & pequin peppers

Mejillones
Steamed mussels with sofrito & grilled baguette
Pasteles de Pescado
Smoked haddock, scallop & potato cakes, salsa gribiche.

Pulpo a la Parilla
Grilled Spanish octopus w/ crusty bread, white beans & olive oil in a hearty herb broth
Scallop ceviche
Platos Principales

Paella Vegetariana (allow an extra 30)
Mixed vegetables, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, salmorreta & saffron

Paella Alicante (allow an extra 30 min)
Salmorrete, sofrito, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, clams, sea scallops & saffron

Parrillada Mixta
grilled flatiron steak, shrimp & chorizo w/ patatas bravas & chimichurri

Paella Alicante
Salmorrete, sofrito, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, clams, sea scallops & saffron

Paella Vegetariana
Mixed vegetables, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, salmorreta & saffron

SPECIAL Paella Alicante (Copy)
Salmorrete, sofrito, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, clams, sea scallops & saffron
Caprichos de Barra
Alitas de Pollo
Grilled chicken wings w/ smothered onions, smoked paprika & extra virgin olive oil.
Bolitas de Gambas
Shrimp dumplings w/ cilantro, lime & peanut sauce.
Cheese & Beer Empanadas
Addictive cheese turnovers w/ a hint of pilsner & green chile crema on the side
Cubos Fritos
Meltingly tender smoked pork bundles, served w/ old school yellow mustard & sweet pickles.
Daditos de Mandioca
Crispy yuca dice w/ gooey cheese & spicy grape 'ketchup'.
Pasteles de Pescado
Smoked haddock, scallop & potato cakes, salsa gribiche.
Kids menu
Postres
CATERING MENU
Platters
Pinxtos
Montadito de Jamon- Serves 25
Serrano ham, manchego, and fig jam on baguettes. 50 pieces.
Montadito de Mariscos- Serves 25
Montadito Mediterraneo- Serves 25
Fava bean hummus, feta, and olive on baguettes. 50 pieces.
Brochetas de Res- Serves 25
Grilled marinated beef skewers with chimichurri. 50 pieces.
Brochetas de Chorizos- Serves 25
Grilled chorizo with garlic aioli. 50 pieces.
Brochetas de Gambas- Serves 25
Grilled shrimp with garlic aioli. 50 pieces.
Tapas
Chicken Empanadas
Spicy chicken turnovers w/chipotle aioli. Full tray- 50 pieces. Half tray- 25 pieces
Beef Empanadas
Beef turnovers w/valdeon blue and wildflower honey. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Albondigas
Beef & pork meatballs with garlicky yogurt. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Oscar Datiles
Medjool dates with Marcona almonds, bacon, and Cabrales crema. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Croquetas de Jamon
Spanish ham and cheese fritters with spicy aioli. 50 pieces.
Alcachofas con Cangrejo
Artichoke stuffed with crabcake. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Trinos a la Parilla
Grilled bundles of asparagus and serrano ham. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato aioli. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Tortilla Espanola
Spanish potato and onion frittata. Full tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Hongos Rellenos
Roasted mushrooms stuffed with chorizo. Full Tray- 50 pieces. Half Tray- 25 pieces.
Bruselas Frita
fried brussels sprouts w/ bacon, sesame & kabayaki glaze. Full Tray- 50 pieces Half Tray- 25 pieces
Main Courses
Full Vegetarian Paella- Serves 25-30
Mixed vegetables, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, salmorreta & saffron
Full Paella Alicante- Serves 25-30
Salmorrete, sofrito, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, clams, sea scallops & saffron
Half Vegetarian Paella- Serves 12-15
Mixed vegetables, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, salmorreta & saffron
Half Paella Alicante- Serves 12-15
Salmorrete, sofrito, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, clams, sea scallops & saffron
Desserts
WINE DINNER TICKETS
Bodegas Ramirez de la Piscina Dinner - March 22, 2023
BRUNCH (AVAILABLE WEEKENDS 11-2:30) VIEW ONLY
BRUNCH FOOD SPECIALS
Tostada Francesca
Cornflake crusted French toast stuffed with bananas foster & served w/ maple foam
House Benedict
Poached eggs, hollandaise & jamón serrano over grilled Portuguese muffins, served with patatas bravas
Huevos Rotos
Crispy hash of potato, smoked chistorra sausage & onion topped w/ fried eggs.
Pan of La Mancha Tortilla
A Spanish omelet with chorizo, manchego, marinated tomatoes and herbs served with patatas bravas
El Greco Tortilla
A Spanish omelet with marinated tomato, marinated olive relish & feta served with patatas bravas
Tortilla de Setas y Queso
A Spanish omelet with mushrooms, arugula, local goat cheese, lemon zest & herbs served with patatas bravas
Dutch Baby
A german skillet fried pancake topped with lemon curd & blueberries in their syrup
Bikini
A griddled ham & cheese sandwich from Barcelona topped with cheese sauce and a fried egg
Bocadillo Americano
Country bread sandwich w/ bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado.

Ensalada Mixta
A head of baby iceberg stuffed w/ a chopped salad of tomato, cucumber, mixed olives, feta, sourdough croutons & an herb vinaigrette
BRUNCH TAPAS
Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava.
Queso de Cabra
Local goat's cheese baked with wildflower honey, served with pita chips and grilled pear
Pimientos de Padron
Blistered shishito peppers with black vinegar, garlic and soy sauce
Bruselas Fritas
Fried brussels sprouts with bacon, sesame & kabayaki glaze
Croquetas de Jamón
Crispy ham & cheese fritters with salsa brava
Gambas al Ajillo
Sauteed shrimp with garlic and olive oil
Pulpo a la Parilla
Grilled octopus with stewed tomato, chorizo, sherry and saffron
Solomillo
Grilled beef tenderloin and asparagus with salsa Diana
Costilla de Res
Beef short rib braised with honey and vinegar served over swiss chard and creamy polenta
Churrasquito
Grilled flank steak with chimichurri
Empanadas de Pollo
Crispy chicken turnovers with chipotle alioli
Albondigas
Beef and pork meatballs with tomato and truffled ricotta
Arroz Negro
Squid ink tinted rice with shellfish, arugula and garlic alioli
Iberico Pork Skewers
Grilled Iberian pork with chimichurri and patatas bravas
PLATOS PRINCIPALES
BLOODY'S
MIMOSAS
Classico
fresh squeezed orange juice
Robertando
mulled cider syrup, allspice dram
Cringer
aperol, cranberry, ginger syrup
Mi Amor
passionfruit, tropical seltzer
Pineapple
roasted pineapple puree, dark rum
Blueberry
apricot brandy, blueberry puree
Citron
house made limoncello, oj
Las Cuatro
a flight of any of our 4 mimosas - straws for sharing available upon request
Sunday | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Thursday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Friday | 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
A lively modern spanish and mediterranean restaurant with unique specialties from around the globe. Spanish wines, and micro brews from the area will transport you to the amazing tapas-bar tradition of the small-plate dining. From jamón Ibérico, patatas bravas to pimientos de padrón and camarones al ajillo, we will bring you the essence of Spain into Melrose.





