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About Rioja
A little piece of Spain on Argyle Street, Rioja is a popup-turned-tapas bar that dish up a selection of small plates and fine Spanish wines. Locals tip the chicken lollipops as a particular highlight, perfectly balanced with a tangy orange reduction.
Tapas Modernas
Tartare de Salmon
Salmon tartare, guacamole, date syrup.£8.50Ceviche de Lubina (GF)
Matinated sea bass, horseradish, fresh lime.£8.30Crujiente de Morcilla
Crispy parcels, black pudding, apple.£7.50Cromesquis (V)
Croquettes of gruyère cheese, spinach.£5.90Carrillera Iberica
Iberian pig cheek, parsnip mash.£9.50Mini-Hamburguesa Vegana (V)
Organic vegan burger, pickles, hand-cut chips.£7.50Huevos Rotos con Jamón Ibérico
Slow cooked egg, Iberian ham, hand-cut chips.£6.50Mini-Hamburguesa
In house smoked bull burger, comté cheese, hand cut chips.£7.20Cordero A Baja Temperatura
Slow cooked leg of Spring lamb, almond crumb, mashed potato.£9.90Milhojas De Bacalao
Cod loin confit, Piquillo peppers, black garlic mayonnaise.£7.50Pulpo Y Boniato Asado
Octopus, wild broccoli, sweet potato.£9.50
Tapas Clasicas
Tabla de Embutidos Ibéricos
Selection of Iberian cured meats.£9.50Gambas al Ajillo
King prawns, garlic, chilli.£9.00Albondigas en Salsa Española
Home made Spanish meatballs in a rich vegetable sauce.£7.50Espárragos al Grill (V)
Grilled asparagus from Navarra, hollandaise sauce, idiazabal cheese.£6.90Pan Catalan (V)
Toasted bread, tomatoes, garlic.£5.50Chorizos a La Sidra
Chorizo sausages, cider.£7.50Pimientos de Padrón (V)
Galician peppers with sea salt.£5.50Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
Crispy croquettes, chicken, Iberian ham.£5.90Tortilla de Patata (V)
Individual Spanish omelette.£6.50Pincho de Pollo
Chicken skewer, vegetables, bacon.£7.50Tabla De Quesos (V)
Selection of Spanish cheeses, quince jelly, fig bread.£8.50Patatas Bravas (V)
Traditional Spanish spicy potatoes.£6.00Patata Riojana
Stuffed potato, chorizo, pork belly.£6.90Pollo Relleno Con Cuscu
Chicken, Couscous, Iberian ham.£7.90Calamares A La Romana
Fresh squid in batter, black alioli, Padrón peppers.£7.50
Postres / Desserts
Churros con Chocolate (V)
A traditional spanish doughnut served with chocolate sauce.£5.90Brownie de Chocolate (V)
Rich chocolate baked square with chopped walnuts.£6.00