La Tasca Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to La Tasca Restaurant, a vibrant Spanish tapas bar located in Arlington Heights, IL. Here, the menu presents an enticing journey through traditional Spanish cuisine, emphasizing small plates perfect for sharing. Each dish is crafted to celebrate flavors and textures, making it ideal for group dining or a cozy night out.
- Sopa de Alubias Negras: A rich black bean soup infused with chorizo, setting the tone for an authentic experience.
- Patatas Alioli: This zesty garlic potato salad is a must-try that embodies the essence of simplicity.
- Octopus Salad: Delicate octopus paired with fresh vegetables encapsulates the seaside charm of Spain.
Whether you're craving vegan options or tantalizing seafood, La Tasca ensures that every palate is delighted. The casual atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating, makes it a perfect destination for both families and food enthusiasts alike.
Soup & Salads
Sopa de Alubias Negras
Black bean soup with chorizo and sour cream. Gluten free.
Ensalada de Naranja
Mixed greens, orange, tomato, cabrales blue cheese and orange vinaigrette. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Ensalada col Rizada y Manzana
Kale, apple, dates, almonds and poppy seed vinaigrette. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Ensalada de Casa
Mixed greens, tomato, egg, balsamic vinaigrette and croutons-non. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Ensalada de Endivias
Endive, cabrales blue cheese, pecan and membrillo quince. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Ensalada col Rizada y Naranja
Kale, orange, golden raisin, pecan, manchego, tomato caper and orange vinaigrette.
Ensalada Manzana
Mixed greens, apple, dates, almonds, honey dijon poppy seed vinaigrette
Gazpacho (V)
Cold garlic, tomato, cucumber soup, choice of garnish:green pepper, tomato, onion, croutons
Patatas Alioli
Zesty garlic potato salad. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Tortilla Espanola
Spanish omelet, with sauteed onion a potato. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Aceitun Asalidanas
House marinated olives. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Cold Tapas - Vegetables
Cold Tapas - Seafood
Ensalada Pavo Real
Endive, smoked salmon, red onion, caper, chive and egg. Gluten free.
Canalon De Atun
Cannelloni of tuna, asparagus, basil, red onions and creamy white wine vinaigrette.
Ensalada de Pulpo
Octopus salad, celery, red onion, green olive, red bell pepper and olive oil vinaigrette. Gluten free.
Jamon y Queso
Serrano ham and manchego cheese. Gluten free.
Embutidos
Variety of air-dried Spanish meats and manchego cheese. Gluten free.
Manchego Con Membrillo
Manchego cheese and membrillo quince. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Variados de Quesos
Variety of chef's choice aged Spanish cheeses. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Tomate y Queso
Plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Pan con Tomate
Toasted baguettes rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil puree with manchego cheese. Vegetarian.
Cold Tapas - Meats and Cheese
Hot Tapas - Vegetable and Cheese
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes and creamy cayenne. Gluten free and Vegetarian.
Queso de Cabra al Horno
Herbed goat cheese baked in tomato basil sauce, toasted baguettes with tomato, garlic and olive oil puree. Vegetarian.
Manchego con Miel
Hney glazed pan-fried Manchego cheese, sweet paprika
Empanada de Queso y Espinaca
Puff pastry filled with spinach, goat cheese and golden raisins. Vegetarian.
Champinones Barcelona
Mushrooms stuffed with spinach, pine nuts, manchego cheese with saffron lemon butter. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Pimientos de Padron
Blistered padron peppers and coarse salt. Gluten free and Vegetarian.
Verduras Huertanas
Grilled vegetables and basil vinaigrette. Gluten free and Vegetarian.
Berenjena Frita
Pan-fried eggplant, honey and sesame seeds. Vegetarian.
Champinones al Ajillo
Garlic mushrooms, green onion, parsley, red pepper and sherry wine. Gluten free and Vegetarian.
Pulpitos a la Gallega
Galician-style charred octopus, paprika, olive oil, oregano, lemon and red potato. Gluten free.
Gambas al Ajillo
Sauteed garlic shrimp, wine, olive oil and chiles. Gluten free.
Mejillones a la Mallorquina
Steamed mussels and spicy tomato vegetable sauce. Gluten free.
Tortas de Cangrejo
Crab cakes and sundried tomato alioli.
Calamares a la Romana
Lightly breaded calamari and sundried tomato alioli.
Calamares a la Valenciana
Grilled calamari and saffron lemon butter. Gluten free.
Vieiras Gratinadas
Sauteed sea scallops, vegetable bechamel, bread crumbs and manchego cheese.
Mejillones
Steamed mussels, spicy tomato vegetable sauce
Hot Tapas - Seafood
Hot Tapas - Meats
Delicias Andaluzas
Bacon wrapped dates and red bell pepper butter. Gluten free.
Empanada de Carne
Puff pastry filled with beef and pork.
Pincho de Solomillo
Beef tenderloin and mushroom brochette, shoestring potatoes and sour cream. Gluten free.
Pincho de Pollo y Chorizo
Chicken and chorizo brochette and Spanish rice. Gluten free.
Croquetas de Pollo
Chicken and ham croquettes and tomato basil sauce.
Albondigas
Meatballs with tomato and golden raisin sauce and manchego cheese.
Chuletas Romesco
Charbroiled lamb chops (3), spiced Romesco red bell pepper-almond sauce
Cordero
Charbroiled lamb chops (2) and blistered padron peppers. Gluten free.
Solomillo de Cerdo
Pork tenderloin medallions, caramelized onions and black beans. Gluten free.
Mar y Tierra
Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo. Gluten free.
Chorizo Espanola
Sauteed chorizo, onion, wine and olive oil. Gluten free.
Los tres Mosqueteros
Trio of grilled sausages chorizo, duck, lamb and sauteed peppers. Gluten free.
Champinones Rellenos
Mushrooms stuffed with pork and pine nuts and wine.
Paella Alicantina
Catch of the day, shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams, mussels and vegetables. Paellas are freshly prepared and baked with saffron rice, so please allow 35-45 minutes. Please allow an additional 20 minutes beyond the normal estimated delivery time. Priced for 2, minimum of 2 people. Gluten free.
Paella de Verduras
Green beans, peas, tri-colored peppers and asparagus. Paellas are freshly prepared and baked with saffron rice, so please allow 35-45 minutes. Please allow an additional 20 minutes beyond the normal estimated delivery time. Priced for 2, minimum of 2 people. Gluten free and Vegetarian.
Paella Valenciana
Chicken, pork, chorizo and vegetables. Paellas are freshly prepared and baked with saffron rice, so please allow 35-45 minutes. Please allow an additional 20 minutes beyond the normal estimated delivery time. Priced for 2, minimum of 2 people. Gluten free.
Paella Mixta
Shrimp, chicken, chorizo, clams, mussels and vegetables. Paellas are freshly prepared and baked with saffron rice, so please allow 35-45 minutes. Please allow an additional 20 minutes beyond the normal estimated delivery time. Priced for 2, minimum of 2 people. Gluten free.
Paellas
Larger Plates
Solomillo con Salsa de Cabrales
Beef tenderloin rolled in cracked black pepper with cabrales blue cheese sauce, tri-colored peppers and red potato. Gluten free.
Filete Romesco
Beef Tenderloin, asparagus, spiced romesco roasted red bell pepper-almond sauce
Salmon A La plancha
Grilled salmon, sauteed spinach and pine nuts, Spanish rice. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Pollo de Castilla
Stuffed chicken breast with ham, asparagus s mozzarella served with mixed greens.
Chuletas
Charbroiled lamb chops full rack, herbed puree, Spanish rice, caramelized onions s black beans. Gluten free.
Bistec
Hanger steak, blistered shishito peppers, and smashed Manchego potato.
Cordero Asado
Braised lamb shank, chorizo, tomato, vegetable and white wine. Gluten free.
Coca de Verduras
Spinach, tomato, pine nut, golden raisin and manchego cheese. Vegetarian.
Coca de Chorizo
Chorizo, tomato, green bell pepper and manchego cheese.
Coca Caprese (V)
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sweet balsamic reduction
Coca Padron
Caramelized onions, shishito peppers, crumbled bleu cheese, sweet balsamic reduction
Coca de Jamon
Serrano ham, tomato and manchego cheese.
Coca Clasica
Tomato basil sauce and manchego cheese. Vegetarian.
Cocas-Flatbreads
Handhelds Sandwiches
Beef burger
Cheese Burger
American cheese
Big Bleu Burger
Caramelized onions, bleu cheese, bacon
Shroom & Swiss Burger
Grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese
Goat Cheese Burger
Herbed goat cheese, caramelized onions
Grilled Chicken sandwich
Bacon Cheese Chicken sandwich
American sheese, bacon
Crispy fried Chicken sandwich
Lightly breaded & fried, creamy cayenne
Basket Fries
Flan de Caramelo
Silky caramel flan. Gluten free.
Tarta de Queso
Vanilla cheesecake, chocolate glaze, cookie crust and raspberry sauce.
Delicias de Chocolate
Chocolate delight with gran torres orange liqueur a raspberry sauce. Gluten free.
Platanos al Caramelo
Sauteed banana, homemade ice cream and caramel a pistachios. Gluten free.
Helado de Vanilla
Homemade ice cream sundae. Gluten free.
Crema Catalana de Chocolate
Chocolate custard, chocolate shavings and caramelized sugar. Gluten free.
Arroz con Leche
Spanish rice pudding with citrus, cinnamon and raspberry sauce. Gluten free.
Tarta de Nueces
Chocolate, honey and pecan a caramel tart.
Empanada Dulce con Manzanas
Apples baked inside light puff pastry.