Taberna del Alabardero Menu (2025 Update)

Taberna del Alabardero is a classy Spanish wine bar in Washington, DC, offering a variety of Spanish cuisine with a focus on seafood. The menu features traditional Spanish tapas like PAN TUMACA, BUÑUELOS DE TXANGURRO, and GILDAS, as well as cheese and charcuterie boards showcasing the flavors of Spain. The selection of soups and salads, including SALMOREJO CORDOBÉS and GAZPACHO ANDALUZ, are perfect for a light yet flavorful meal. Customers praise the attentive staff, elegant ambiance, and live music on Saturday nights. The outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying happy hour specials with European quality olives. Overall, Taberna del Alabardero is a hidden gem for those seeking an authentic Spanish dining experience in the heart of DC.

Tapas

PAN TUMACA

Rustic bread topped with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, a traditional Spanish Mediterranean delight.

$11.00

BUÑUELOS DE TXANGURRO

Txangurro fritters, crispy golden balls filled with savory Maryland crab meat, a tantalizing treat bursting with flavor.

$20.00

GILDAS

Traditional Basque skewers featuring olives, anchovies, and pickled peppers, a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and savory notes.

$18.00

TORREZNOS DE SORIA

Pork belly, salt cured in-house and fried until delightfully crispy.

$15.00

TORTILLA DE PATATAS

Spanish omelette featuring tender potatoes and eggs, expertly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection.

$14.00

ENSALADILLA DE ATÚN

Chilled potato salad enhanced with tuna, house-made mayonnaise, carrots, and peas.

$12.00

BERENJENA FRITA CON MIEL

Crispy fried eggplant drizzled with sweet honey.

$10.00

PATATAS BRAVAS O CON ALIOLI

Crispy potatoes, topped with brava sauce or house-made garlic alioli.

$12.00

CRUDO DE SALMON

Salmon crudo adorned with creamy avocado and briny olives, a refreshing fusion of textures and tastes that delights the palate.

$19.00

CROQUETAS DE BOLETUS Y TRUFA

Boletus and truffle croquettes, creamy delights infused with earthy mushrooms and aromatic truffle essence, offering a gourmet experience.

$15.00

CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN SERRANO

Serrano ham croquettes, creamy and crispy bites filled with the rich flavors of Spanish cured ham.

$15.00

CALAMARES A LA ANDALUZA CON ALIOLI DE AJETES

Andalusian-style calamari paired with scallion alioli, a delightful fusion of crispy texture and creamy garlic essence.

$18.00

PULPO A LA GALLEGA

Tender octopus slices served with potatoes, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with smoked paprika, a culinary delight straight from the heart of Galicia.

$20.00

GAMBAS AL AJILLO

Shrimp sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, and adorned with a hint of chili, a classic Spanish dish that delights the senses with its simplicity and bold taste.

$19.00

TXIPIRONES EN SU TINTA CON ARROZ

Tender baby squid cooked in their own ink, a classic Basque dish offering a unique and indulgent taste of the sea.

$20.00

CRUJIENTE DE SARDINAS

Crispy bread embracing tender sardine, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite.

$16.00

MORCILLA DE ARROZ

Spanish blood sausage filled with fragrant rice, for a delightful culinary experience.

$16.00

ESCALIVADA

A Catalan specialty of roasted vegetables and goat cheese, exquisitely seasoned and perfect for a taste of the Mediterranean.

$18.00

JAMÓN SERRANO Y QUESO MANCHEGO

Serrano ham and Manchego cheese platter, a harmonious fusion of savory cured meat and rich, sheep cheese.

$21.00

TABLA DE QUESOS ESPAÑOLES

Cheese board highlighting the rich flavors of Spain, featuring Idiazabal (sheep), Manchego (sheep), creamy cheese roll (goat) and Valdeón (sheep and goat). Served with walnuts and quince paste.

$27.00

TABLA DE IBÉRICOS

Acorn-fed Iberian charcuterie platter, showcasing a selection of premium cured meats, including ham, chorizo, lomo and salchichón, expertly paired for an unforgettable tasting experience.

$35.00

JAMÓN IBÉRICO 100% BELLOTA

Acorn-fed Iberian ham, a delicacy renowned for its unparalleled richness and complexity, offering a taste of Spanish culinary heritage.

$43.00

JAMÓN SERRANO

Serrano Ham

$15.00

QUESO MANCHEGO

Manchego cheese

$12.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Soups and Salads

SALMOREJO CORDOBÉS

Rich and creamy texture cold tomato soup garnished with Iberian ham and hardboiled egg.

$15.00

AJOBLANCO MALAGUEÑO

Silky almond and garlic cold soup garnished with grapes and olive oil.

$15.00

GAZPACHO ANDALUZ

Refreshing chilled tomato and vegetable soup, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and veggies.

$15.00

ENSALADA CON GAMBAS, MANGO, AGUACATE Y QUESO DE CABRA

Shrimp, mango, avocado, crusted pistachio and caramelized goat cheese salad, a harmonious blend of fresh flavors dressed in a light vinaigrette.

$19.00

ENSALADA DE TOMATES Y QUESO AZUL

Heirloom tomato and blue cheese salad, a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes and tangy blue cheese, drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette.

$18.00

ENSALADA ALABARDERO

Classic mixed green house salad, crisp mixed greens, fresh vegetables, and a light house vinaigrette.

$17.00

PULPO A LA PARRILLA CON MOJO

Grilled octopus drizzled with vibrant mojo sauce, offering a perfect blend of smoky, tender octopus.

$29.00

MEJILLONES CON SALSA MARISCADA

Mussels in seafood medley sauce, a rich and flavorful seafood broth that perfectly complements the tender mussels.

$20.00

PARRILLADA DE VERDURAS

Grilled vegetable platter, a vibrant assortment of seasonal vegetables perfectly charred to enhance their natural flavors.

$17.00

CARPACCIO DE TERNERA

Beef carpaccio, featuring thinly sliced, tender beef topped with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.

$24.00

LANGOSTINOS PLANCHA

Enjoy our head-on grilled langoustines, expertly seared to perfection, served with a hint of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

$25.00

Appetizers

From the Sea

RULO DE SALMON

Salmon roulade stuffed with shrimp, finished with a mushroom sauce.

$34.00

EMPERADOR PLANCHA CON VINAGRETA DE BERENJENAS

Grilled swordfish with roasted eggplant vinaigrette on a bed of tomato coulis.

$38.00

TXIPIRON RELLENO DE TXANGURRO Y GAMBAS

Fresh squid stuffed with crab meat and shrimp, served over basil linguini.

$34.00

DORADA A LA PLANCHA CON VERDURAS

Pan-seared dorade, served over seasonal vegetables.

$37.00

DE VERDURAS

A delightful symphony of seasonal vegetables and saffron-infused rice, offering a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dining experience.

$31.00

VALENCIANA

Featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and saffron-infused rice, a timeless classic capturing the essence of Spanish culinary tradition.

$35.00

DE POLLO Y TXISTORRA

Chicken and chistorra sausage, a savory symphony of tender chicken, flavorful chistorra sausage, and saffron-infused rice, delivering a delightful taste of Spanish tradition.

$37.00

DE RABO DE TORO

Oxtail with mushrooms, a hearty and flavorful dish marrying tender oxtail, earthy mushrooms, and saffron-infused rice.

$37.00

MIXTA

Chicken and seafood mixed, a flavorful fusion of tender chicken, succulent seafood, and aromatic saffron-infused rice, offering a harmonious blend of land and sea delights.

$39.00

DE ARROZ NEGRO

Squid in its own ink and shrimp, a culinary delight featuring tender shrimp nestled in a rich and flavorful squid ink-infused rice, creating a unique and memorable dining experience.

$37.00

DE MARISCO

Seafood, a culinary masterpiece brimming with succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and plump mussels, all nestled in a bed of saffron-infused rice.

$40.00

DE LANGOSTA

Savor the opulence of our lobster, mussels, shrimp, and clams, a decadent medley of seafood treasures enveloped in saffron-infused rice, promising a taste of coastal indulgence.

$45.00

ARROZ A BANDA

Shrimp, monkfish, calamari, saffron rice

$35.00

Paella & Fideuà

From the Land

POLLO EN SALSA DE CERVEZA CON PATATAS

Grilled chicken with beer sauce, accompanied by baked potatoes.

$29.00

DOBLE CORTE DE CHULETA DE CERDO, SALSA MOZARABE

Double-cut pork chop with mashed potatoes, raisin and pine nut sauce.

$36.00

LOMO DE BUEY 10oz AL CABRALES

10-ounce beef strip loin with pee wee potatoes and Cabrales cheese sauce.

$46.00

FILETE DE CORDERO

Grilled leg of lamb steak, served with shoestring potatoes.

$35.00

ARROZ MELOSO DE RABO DE TORO Y TRUFA

Oxtail creamy rice with Idiazabal cheese crust and truffles.

$42.00

PIMIENTOS DEL PIQUILLO DE LODOSA

Piquillo peppers, wood oven roasted delicacy.

$10.00

SETAS SALTEADAS

Sautéed wild mushrooms, a delightful dish highlighting the natural essence of fresh forest fungi.

$10.00

ESPÁRRAGOS A LA PARRILLA

Grilled green asparagus, showcasing the natural sweetness and crisp texture of fresh, seasonal spears.

$10.00

PATATAS PANADERAS

Panadera potatoes, thinly sliced and roasted with onions, garlic, for a comforting side dish.

$10.00

BROCOLINI

Roasted Broccolini, tenderly seasoned and bursting with flavor.

$10.00

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