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Vega Tapas Cafe
2051 Metairie Rd
Metairie, LA 70005
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Ensaladas Y Sopas
Ensalada De La Vega*
$8.00
baby greens, sliced almonds, toasted pita and manchego cheese tossed in a sun-dried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada De Ostras
$12.00
crispy louisiana oysters with jamon serrano on hearts of romaine in a fresh basil caesar dressing
Ensalada De Remolachas
$9.00
baby spinach, roasted golden beets, roasted pecans and goat cheese croqueta tossed in a curried vinaigrette
Ensalada De Aguacate
$11.00
baby greens, grilled avocado, pancetta, red onion, crispy shallots and mahon cheese tossed in a portuguese chestnut vanilla vinaigrette
Ensalada De Cangrejo*
$13.00
baby arugula, jumbo lump crab, red onion and crispy shallots tossed in a blood orange vinaigrette
Ensalada De Lyonnaise
$10.00
arugula and lardon bacon tossed in a warm vinaigrette and topped with a poached egg
Sopa Del Día
house made soup made fresh daily
- Mkt
Tapas Frias
Caviar Y Salmón Rosado
$10.00
pink caviar and smoked salmon dip with toasted pita and traditional garni
Atún Del Coriader*
$11.00
coriander seared rare ahi with avocado puree and chili-cilantro vinaigrette
Plato De Quesos
$15.00
spanish artisan cheeses with chef's choice of accompaniments
Dolmades Griego
stuffed grape leaves with lamb, rice and mint served over lemon alioli
- $8.00
- Tapas $8.00
- Ración $16.00
Alcachofas a La Plancha
marinated and grilled roman artichokes with feta relish
- Tapas $9.00
- Ración $18.00
Salsa De Berenjena
$8.00
grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella and arugula drizzled with sundried tomato and basil pestos
Paella Y Fideuá
for four
Paella De La Vega
$29.00
shrimp, mussels, calamare, chicken, chorizo and assorted vegetables sauteed in saffron spanish bomba rice
Paella Con Carne
$32.00
chorizo, chicken, pork tenderloin and assorted vegetables sauteed in saffron spanish bomba rice
Paella Con Verduras
$27.00
assorted vegetables sauteed in spanish saffron bomba rice
Fideuà De La Vega
$29.00
shrimp, mussels, calamare, chicken, chorizo and assorted vegetables sauteed in spanish fideo pasta
Fideuà Con Carne
$32.00
all meat version
Fideuà Con Verduras
$27.00
all vegetable version
Tapas Calientes
Tortilla Espanola De La Vega
$7.00
potato, sweet onion and manchego cheese frittata
Patatas Bravas
spicy 'brave' potatoes with garlic alioli and romesco sauce
- Tapas $9.00
- Ración $18.00
Gambas Barbacoas
gulf shrimp and chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions
- Tapas $9.00
- Ración $18.00
Ostras Asado
$10.00
louisiana oysters baked in a house-made chorizo and manchego stuffing
Fritto Misto
crispy squid, shrimp and fish with basil garlic alioli
- Tapas $9.00
- Ración $18.00
Papas Fritas Las Trufas
$7.00
parmesan truffle fries with smoked cotija cheese fondue
Vieiras De Buceador Chamuscados
seared diver scallops over butternut squash puree
- Tapas $10.00
- Ración $28.00
Pescado Fresco
fresh gulf fish prepared daily with chef's choice of accompaniments; tapas (Mkt); ración (Mkt)
Gambas Al Pil Pil
jumbo gulf shrimp basque style 'pil pil' in smoked paprika-garlic oil
- Tapas $9.00
- Ración $18.00
Mejillones Cocidos Al Vapor
$11.00
steamed mussels with capers, red onion, fresh dill in white wine-butter broth
Pollo En Papel
$9.00
chicken, wild mushrooms, leeks and feta in crispy phyllo pastry
Costillas
moroccan spiced babyback ribs with cilantro-steen's glaze
- Tapas $10.00
- Ración $20.00
Cerdo Moro*
cured and grilled pork tenderloin over flash fried spinach (substitute garlic wilted spinach) with horseradish sour cream
- Tapas $10.00
- Ración $20.00
Vaca Al La Plancha
8oz grilled tenderloin with valdeon butter
- Tapas $24.00
- Ración $30.00
Bocaditos De Pato
roasted duck confit and manchego sliders on buttered brioche
- Tapas $10.00
- Ración $20.00
Albóndigas Con Cuscús Tunecino
tunisian beef meatballs served over raisin couscous
- Tapas $7.00
- Ración $14.00
*These menu items meet nutritional criteria designated by Ochsner Health System's Eat Fit NOLA program
Desserts
Budin De Pan
$7.00
house made bread pudding with tres leches sauce
Tortitas Rellenas De Natillas Al Aguardiente
$7.00
lemon custard filled pancakes splashed with aguardiente sauce
Chocolate Truffle Cake
$7.00
with orange glaze
Poco Decadente
$7.00
fresh berries, ginger cake, custard, chocolate and cream
Tarta De Ricotta
$7.00
ricotta cheese and chocolate chip in a thin sweet pie crust
House-Made Gelatos & Sorbets
$6.00Artisanal Spanish Cheeses
$15.00
with assorted accompaniments
Coffee Drinks
Vega Coffee
$7.00
coffee liquor, amaretto, rum & vodka
Nutty Vega
$7.00
nocello, frangelico, bailey's & fresh cream
Berry Nutty Vega
$7.00
chambord, nocello & cream
Vega Naranja
$7.00
liquor 43, grand marnier, godiva & espresso
Illy Coffee
- Cappuccino $5.00
- Espresso $3.00
Mighty Leaf Tea
$4.00
assorted flavors
Cordials
B&b
$7.00Bailey's Irish Cream
$7.00Chartreuse
$7.00Drambuie
$7.00Frangelico
$7.00Grand Marnier
$7.00Godiva Chocolate
$7.00Herbsaint
$7.00Kahlua
$7.00Lemoncello
$6.00Liquor 43
$7.00Nocello
$7.00Ouzo
$7.00Raki Turkish Anise Liquor
$7.00Strega Liquor Italia
$7.00Fernet Branca
$6.00Galliano
$7.00Sambuca Romano
$7.00Tuaca Italia
$7.00Tia Maria
$7.00Salads
Vega
Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego Cheese with Sun-Dried tomato Vinaigrette
Apple & Brie
Granny Smith Apples, Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks & Brie with Cider Vinaigrette
Spinach & Goat Cheese
Baby Spinach with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Walnut Vinaigrette
Portobello Caesar
Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobellos & Crispy Serrano with Caesar Dressing
Hellenic
Trio of peppers, Red Onion, Tomato & Feta Cheese with Citrus Vinaigrette
Cold Selections
Assorted Canapes
Ask us about the many choices!
Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps
Smoked Salmon-wrapped Asparagus
with Dill Cream Cheese
Tuna Tartare
with Yucca Chips
Crawfish & Manchego Tortilla
with Tomato Caper Relish
Duck Confit & Goat Cheese Canapes
Citrus Cured & Smoked Duck Breast
with Arugula and Pickled Onions
Ceviche
Fresh Seafood Marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs
Pastas
add chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef
Wild Mushroom Risotto
with Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan
Paella or Fideo
Traditional Spanish Favorites of Shrimp, Calamare, and Chorizo or Chicken with Arborio Rice or Angel Hair Pasta
Pasta Español
Marinated Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese Tossed with Bowtie Pasta
Greek Orzo
with Feta Cheese, Red Peppers, Red Onions & Citrus Vinaigrette
Dips by the pound
Carp Roe Dip
Louisiana Caviar in a Creamy Dip
Eggplant Caviar
Mixture of Roasted Eggplant, Onion, Tomato & Olive Oil
Hummus
Pureed Chickpeas with Garlic & Lemon Juice
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Puree
Displays
Coriander Seared Tuna
with Avocado-Tomato Relish
Rare Pepper Steak
with Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
Beef Tenderloin Display
with Horseradish Sauce
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
with Wild Mushrooms OR Stuffed with Fresh Fruit Preserve
Smoked & Braised Pork Cochinillo
Cochon du Lait with Pepper Jelly
Savory 9 Cheesecakes
Seasonal Roasted Vegetable & Sun-Dried Tomato
Smoked Salmon with Capers, Red Onions & Dill
Crab & Artichoke with Lemon Zest
Sandwiches
Gourmet Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Ham & Brie, Smoked Turkey with Avocado & Mayo, and Roasted Pork & Caramelized Onions. Served on Assorted Artisan Breads
Spanish Muffalettas
Manchego Cheese, Serrano Ham & Kalamata Salad on Crusty French Loaf
Finger Sandwiches
Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, and Baked Ham on Wheat & White Breads
Passed Tapas
Cumin Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp
with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Petit Chicken in Phyllo
with Wild Mushrooms, Leeks & Feta
Moorish Pork
Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream
A Gourmet Table
The Following are presented on decorative platters garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables
Assorted Cheeses
A selection of Artisan Cheese complimented with Croustades & Accompaniments
Roasted Vegetable Cheesecake
Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Vegetables blended with Savory Cheeses, served with Croustades
Curried Hummus
Garbanzo Beans blended with Curry, Parsley, Garlic and Seasonings, served with Pita Chips
Station One
Manned Station
Louisiana Wild Mushroom Risotto
LA Mushrooms with Aged Parmesan & Truffle Oil
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus
with Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest
Station Two
Served to your guests by uniformed servers
Rare Pepper Steak
Served on Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Couscous
Roasted Vegetable Empanada
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables in Puff Pastry
Passed Tapas
Eggplant Wraps
Arugula Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella & Oven-Dried Tomatoes rolled in Roasted Eggplant
Coriander Tuna
Coriander Seared Ahi with Avocado-Tomato Relish & Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus
with Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest
Citrus Cured Smoked Duck Breast
with Pomegranate Gastrique
A Gourmet Table
The Following are presented on decorative platters, garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables
A Local Farmer's Market
A selection of seasonal local farmer's market produce, presented blanched and raw with house made Curried Hummus
Lump Crab & Artichoke Cheesecake
with Fresh Herbs and served with Croustades
Crawfish & Manchego Frittata
with Tomato-Caper Relish
Station One
Manned Station
Paella de la Vega
A traditional Spanish favorite. Shrimp, Calamari, Chorizo, Mussels, & Chicken in Saffron Rice
Complimented with Apple & Brie Salad
Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Station Two
Manned Station
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Peppercorn Crusted with Horseradish Sauce and assorted Rolls sliced to order
Station Three
A sweet conclusion to end the evening!
Louisiana Strawberry French Toast
Sliced Bread Dipped in a Cinnamon Custard with Strawberries, Crème Fraiche and Mint
Passed Tapas
Moorish Pork
Cured & Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream
Cumin Rubbed Jumbo Shrimp
with a Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Duck Gruyere Empanada
Pulled Duck and Gruyere Cheese in Puff Pastry
Savory Baklava
Layers of Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Peppers and Pesto
A Gourmet Table
The Following are presented on decorative platters, garnished with Fresh Herbs & Vegetables
Lump Crab & Artichoke Cheesecake
with Fresh Herbs and served with Croustades
Baked Brie in Pastry
with Apple Calvados & Caramelized Onions
Curried Hummus
Served with Pita Chips
Eggplant Caviar
with Onion, Tomato, Peppers & Olive Oil
Ceviche
Fresh Seafood marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs
Station One
Wild Mushroom Risotto
LA Mushrooms, sautéed with Aged Parmesan in Truffle Oil
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus
with Dill Cream Cheese & Lemon Zest
Vega Salad
Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego with Sun-Dried Tomato-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Station Two
Manned Station
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Peppercorn Crusted with Horseradish Sauce and Assorted Rolls
Fig Roasted Pork Loin
with Pine Nuts and Mustard Chutney
Manchego Gratin
Scalloped Yukon Gold Potatoes in Rich Manchego Cream
Seated Dinner
Citrus Cured Gulf Shrimp
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Mango, Fresh Herbs, Peppers & Melon
Serrano Wrapped Louisiana Quail
on Baby Greens, Crispy Shallots, Shaved Grana Padano & Grape Tomatoes with Plaquemines Satsuma Vinaigrette
Smoked Venison Empanada
Sherry-Sage Braised Venison with Gruyere in a Crispy Pie on Au Jus Butter
Grilled Lamb T-Bone
Pomegranate Glazed Lamb T-Bone with Wilted Arugula & Manchego Gratin
Vanilla Crema Napoleon
Creamy Custard in Puff Pastry with Orange Blossom Syrup & Toasted Pistachio-White Chocolate Bark
The Frugal Gourmet
On the Go. Choice of breads: Whole Grain, Croissant, Ciabatta or Crusty French. Box includes fresh seasonal fruit, healthy snack bar, chips & bottled spring water. Choice of breads on minimum orders of 15
Chef's Choice of Sweet
Specialty Sandwiches
Baked or Grilled Ham
Creamy Brie, Fresh Spinach, Creole Mustard Chutney
Smoked Turkey
Avocado, Swiss, Arugula & Onion
Roasted Pork
Caramelized Onion Chutney & Manchego Cheese
Grilled Chicken
Shaved Red Onion, Arugula & Fig Mustard
The Basic VEGA
Vega Salad
Baby Greens, Green Beans, toasted Almonds & Manchego Cheese with Sun-dried Tomato / Balsamic Vinaigrette
Paella or Fideuá de la Vega
Shrimp, Chicken, Chorizo, Calamari, Mussels & Vegetables in Aromatic Saffron Rice or Fideo Pasta
Garlic Bread
Garlicky Butter Smeared Bread
Three Nut Brownie
Vegetarian's Delight
Apple & Brie Salad
with Spring Greens and Caramelized Leeks tossed in Cider Vinaigrette (A Vega Favorite)
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Louisiana Wild Mushrooms, Aged Parmesan & Arborio Rice with White Truffle Oil
Grilled Vegetable Empanadas
Seasonal Vegetables, Eggplant, Onions & Peppers in Crispy Pastry Pies
White Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Cookies
The Italiano
Caprese Salad
Mixed Greens, Roma Tomatoes, Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Basil and Artichokes with Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
Chicken Pesto Panini
Herb Grilled Chicken, Smoked Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Spinach and Basil Pesto
Penne "Cinque Formaggio"
Baked Penne with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic with Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, Ricotta and Mozzarella
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes
Meat Lover's Delight
Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad
Spinach, Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries, Tossed in Apple-wood Smoked Bacon Walnut Vinaigrette
Beef Pepper Steak
Seared Beef in Peppercorn Sauce over Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
Serrano Ham & Onion Roasted New Potatoes
Lemon Squares
The City Park
Picnic "Four" Bean Salad
Red Kidneys, French Greens, Black Eyed, Blanched Wax Beans & Red Onion tossed in Cider Vinaigrette
Braised Pork Meat Pie
Smoked & Slow Roasted Pork in Crispy Pastry Pies with House-made Barbeque Sauce
Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Brabants
Fresh Berry Strudel
Filled with Seasonal Fresh Fruit
The Hellenic
Santorini Salad
Trio of Peppers, Red Onion, Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Cheese in Citrus Vinaigrette
Greek Pasta
Orzo, Peppers, Red Onions, Grilled Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives. Add Cucumbers for a Chilled Version. Add Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp or Roasted Lamb
Spanakopita
Fresh Spinach & Feta folded in Layers of Crispy Buttered Phyllo
Baklava
Classic Flaky Phyllo Greek Dessert with Honeyed Walnuts
The West Coast
Apple and Jicama Slaw
Granny Smith Apple and Julienned Jicama with Shaved Red Onion and Peppers tossed with Fresh Mint, Cilantro, Rice Wine Vinegar and Lime Juice
"San Jose" Sandwich
Roasted Turkey, Pepperjack Cheese, Serrano Ham, Avocado, Tomato, Sprouts and Blonde Remoulade on Kaiser Roll
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potato Wedge
Fresh Fruit Cup
The Southwesterner
Taos Cobb Salad
Hearts of Romaine topped with Grilled Seasoned Beef Strips, Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Orange, Jicama & Bleu Cheese tossed in Chipotle-Orange Vinaigrette
Tres Cheese Empanada
Monterey Jack, Parmesan and Goat Cheese in Crispy Pastry Pies with Fresh Avocado Tomato Relish
Coconut Macaroons
The Spaniard
Portobello Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobello Mushrooms & Crispy Serrano Ham in Creamy Basil-Caesar Dressing
Spanish Muffaletta
Jamon Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Paprika Cured Pork Loin & Manchego on Kalamata Tapenade rubbed Crusty Bread
Pasta Española
Roasted Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Sweet Piquillos, & Goat Cheese Tossed in Bow Tie Pasta. Add Grilled Chicken or Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Fresh Fruit Cup
Full Vega Package
Grilled Asparagus Salad
with Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella on Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Moorish Pork
Cured & Grilled Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream
Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Couscous
Semolina Wheat Blended with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Fresh Herbs and Fresh Spinach Leaves
Fresh Fruit Cup
Large Three-Nut Brownie
Louisiana Seafood Delight
Louisiana Crabmeat Salad
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Atop Baby Arugula with Crispy Shallots and Crumbled Feta Cheese, Finished with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Wedge of Crawfish and Manchego Tortilla
Louisiana Crawfish Tails, Baked with Manchego Cheese, Eggs and Seasonings, Finished with Tomato-Caper Relish
Smoked Salmon Wrapped Asparagus
Tender Asparagus Spears with Dill Cream Cheese