Ondo’s welcomes spring with a new menu, paella special tonight

Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar, 250 Steele Street, is introducing a new spring menu this evening, and hosting a special paella night beginning at 4 p.m. today. For $28, patrons can choose up to four ingredients to create a customized paella dish, which feeds two to four people; call 303-975-6514 for reservations. And keep reading for a look at the new menu.

See also:
– Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar rolls out a traditional Basque happy hour
– Ondo’s stays true to its Spanish inspiration
– Our outgoing critic ends things at Ondo’s, where they’re easing into excellence

The new menu at Ondo’s:

Embutidos | Spanish cured meats (g)

Jamón Serrano Serrano ham 7
Jamón Ibérico Ibérico ham 15
Lomo Pork loin 6
Lomo Ibérico de Bellota Ibérico acorn-fed pork loin 14
Chorizo Chorizo with pimentón 6
Salchichón de Vic Catalan sausage 6
Salchichón de Vic Ibérico Ibérico Catalan sausage 12
Pan con Tomate Toasted bread with crushed tomato 4

Quesos | Spanish cheese (g)

San Simon (Galicia) smoked cow’s milk 6
Manchego (La Mancha) sheep’s milk 6
Garrotxa (Cataluña) goat’s milk 7
Valdeón (Asturias) blue cheese, cow’s milk 7

Pintxos | Euskera (Basque) word for “tapa” served on toasted bread

Brocheta de Dátil y Tocineta (2)
Bacon wrapped dates 4
Tortilla Española
Spanish egg & potato omelet with ham & cheese served with ali-oli 5
Queso Cabra Templado
Sheep’s milk cheese, quince, pecans & honey 6
Bonito del Norte
Conserved tuna with shrimp confit & pimentón 7
Mar y Tierra
Lump crab, ham, avocado & salmon eggs 7
Chorizo a la Plancha
Chorizo with a diced date & mascarpone spread 6
Lomo Ibérico (Sin Curar)
Uncured Ibérico pork loin, red pepper & cheese 7

Raciones | Meaning to share; a “ration” portion or helping

Marcona Almonds (g)
Imported almonds in olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt 4
Empanada Gallega con Pollo
Galician empanada with chicken 8
Pimientos de Padrón (g)
Padron peppers with maldon sea salt 7
Pataconces Colombianos (g)
Plantain chips with smoked pimentón salsa 7
Croquetas de Espinacas y Piñones
Spinach & pine nut croquettes 5
Croquetas de Jamón Serrano
Serrano ham & cheese croquettes 5
Patatas Bravas con Salsa Romesco (g)
Fried potatoes with spicy roasted red bell pepper sauce 5
Ensalada de la Casa (g)
House salad with pecans, olives, cherry tomato, avocado & sherry vinaigrette 6
Ensalada de Bogavante (g)
Lobster salad with fresh herb vinaigrette 12

Bocados y Cazuelitas

Gazpacho
Chilled gazpacho 4
Berenjena Rellenas (g)
Stuffed eggplant with extra virgin olive oil 6
Cazuelita de Champiñones (g)
Stewed garlic mushrooms 8
Vieiras con Salsa de Puerros (g)
Scallops with leek sauce & bacon 10
Cazuelita de Langostinos a la Marinera (g)
Shrimp in a garlic & cognac sauce 12
Cazuelita de Garbanzos y Sepia (g)
Stewed chickpeas & large calamars 9
Piquillos Rellenos
Piquillo peppers stuffed with pork cheeks 9
Cazuelita de Albóndigas en Salsa
Meatballs in tomato sauce 11
Solomillo con Salsa Queso Valdeón (g)
Beef tenderloin with spanish blue cheese sauce & potato purée 14
Costillas a la Malaga (g)
Pork ribs with malagueña wine sauce 10
Paella del Dia (g) serves 2-6 please allow 30-35 minutes 33

Postres | Dessert: after dinner offerings

Churros con Chocolate
Spanish doughnuts with hot chocolate 6
Tarta de Queso
Cheesecake with dulce de leche 8
Torrijas Caramelizadas
Carmelized bread pudding with vanilla ice cream 8
Tarta de Ron
Rum cake with chantilly 7

(g) Indicates a gluten free selection

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