Palo Tapas Bar
3 Steeple Street, Providence, RI 02903
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Cogollos al Ajillo / Garlicky Grilled Lettuce
grilled baby romaine / garlic sauce made with roasted garlic, sherry & anchovies / hazelnuts Baklava de Tomate crispy phyllo dough with layers of roasted tomatoes, Four Town Farms summer vegetables, walnuts, & feta / served with Dagga Gazawiyyah (Palestinian tomato and dill salsa)
Croquetas de Maíz / Corn Croquettes
creamy fritters with corn and mild green chiles (4) / served with pepper jelly
Tostada de Temporada / Seasonal Toast
king trumpet mushrooms / zucchini / lemon alioli / crispy shallots / arugula / served on sourdough bread
Camarones a la Parrilla / Grilled Shrimp
head-on grilled shrimp / duo of gazpachos: classic red & green made with avocado and spinach / local summer vegetable salsa
Pez Espada con Maíz / Swordfish with Corn
grilled swordfish medallions / charred corn purée made with shallots, fino sherry & chickpea miso / corn, jalapeño & basil salsa
Cazuela de Mariscos / Seafood Stew
Tunisian-inspired seafood stew with shrimp, calamari & fish cheeks / fennel, potatoes, olives / preserved lemon / chermoula / arak / grilled bread
Pinchos de Vieiras / Scallop Kebabs
seared day-boat scallop kebabs (3) / green romesco sauce made with roasted green & poblano peppers, almonds, herbs / pistachio dukkah
Pinchos de Cordero / Lamb Kebabs
marinated lamb tenderloin kebabs (2) / jeweled couscous with dried fruit and nuts / mint sauce
Quesos & Charcutería
cheeses & cured meats / served with crostini & sides Olivas / Olives chile / citrus zest / garlic / thyme
Almendras / Almonds
marcona almonds / pink peppercorn / sea salt
Manchego
sharp & nutty / raw sheep’s milk / from La Mancha
Mahon
pasteurized cow’s milk / sharp cheddar-like flavor / from island of Menorca
Ibores al Pimenton
made with sweet paprika / raw sheep’s milk / from La Mancha
Great Hill Blue
tangy & peppery / raw cow’s milk / from Buzzards Bay, MA
Queso al Vino
soaked with red wine / raw sheep’s milk / from La Mancha
Kunik Triple Crème
from Nettle Meadow Farm in NY / made with pasteurized goat's milk and cow's cream / rich & creamy
Chorizo
dry-cured pork sausage / paprika & garlic flavors / slightly spicy
Coppa
well-marbled pork sausage / olive oil, pimenton, sea salt / from La Albera
Lomo
cured pork tenderloin / lean with milder flavor / from Castilla y Leon
Jamón Serrano
18 month aged Spanish ham / rich & slightly salty flavor / from Valencia
Bresaola
cured salted beef / marinated with spices and wine / served with olive oil, lemon & breadsticks
Tabla Combinada
Paleta Iberico de Bellota
acorn-fed Iberian pork shoulder / rich buttery flavor / served with breadsticks & almonds
Verduras / Vegetables
Pan con Tomate / Tomato Bread fresh tomato puree / grilled bread / olive oil / sea salt
Ensalada Palo / Palo Salad
arugula and radicchio / grapes / apples / almonds / manchego cheese / sherry vinaigrette
Tortilla Española / Spanish Omelette
Berenjenas / Eggplant
grilled eggplant / herbed yogurt / pine nuts / honey
Patatas Bravas / Spicy Potatoes
roasted smashed potatoes / spicy harissa sauce / roasted garlic alioli
Pinchos de Setas / Mushroom Shawarma
RI Mushroom Co. oyster mushrooms / shawarma marinade / tahini sauce / pita
Costillas de Maíz / Corn Ribs
corn ribs / paprika salt / roast lime alioli / queso fresco
Falafel Sliders
falafel (2) / cabbage / piquillo pepper & carrot slaw / roast garlic alioli & harissa
Hummus
Tahdig / Crispy Rice
Iranian-style crispy rice / cooked with saffron & butter / try it as a side for any saucy dish
Mariscos / Seafood
Boquerones / White Anchovies marinated white anchovies / trio of onions / crostini
Matrimonio / "Marriage" of Anchovies
salted anchovies & white anchovies / guindilla & piquillo peppers / crostini
Pescadito Frito / Fried Little Fish
seasonal winter smelts / fried with chickpea flour / tahini sauce
Crudo de Atún / Tuna Crudo
Gambas al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp
shrimp / garlic / sherry / chili flakes/ more garlic / grilled bread
Calamares a la Parrilla / Grilled Calamari
grilled R.I. calamari / hot cherry pepper & caper sauce / potatoes
Cachetes de Pescado / Fish Cheeks
pan-seared halibut cheeks / Moroccan taktouka (fire-roasted green peppers, yellow tomatoes, herbs, & spices)
Carnes / Meats
Pinchos Morunos / Moorish Kebabs marinated chicken kebabs (3) / beet & pomegranate tabouleh / harissa
Arayes / Pita Sliders
ground beef / homemade pita bread / tahini sauce / pickles
Hojas Rellenas / Stuffed Grape Leaves
grape leaves stuffed with ground beef / charred eggplant purée / parsley salad / pomegranate
Chuletas / Lollipop Lamb Chops
Chorizo al Vino / Chorizo in Wine Sauce
seared chorizo / cherry & pomegranate wine sauce / pistachios
Albondigas / Meatballs
beef meatballs / tomato sauce / queso blanco
Rabo de Toro / Oxtail
braised oxtail / sherry & peppercorn sauce / parsnip purée
Tapas Dulces / Desserts
Tarta de Pistachio pistachio cream mixed with tahini, crunchy phyllo dough & pistachios / dark chocolate ganache / cookie crust / sea salt / whipped cream
“Flan Cheesecake”
a hybrid of two classics / flavored with orange / caramel / sugar cookie crumble (gluten-free available upon request)