Vega Tapas Cafe - Metairie, LA

baby greens, almonds, pita chips & manchego in sun-dried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette

baby greens, granny smith apples, creamy brie & caramelized leeks in cider vinaigrette

baby spinach, roasted golden beets, candied walnuts & goat cheese tossed with curried vinaigrette

jumbo lump crab, baby arugula, red onion, & crispy shallots tossed with blood orange vinaigrette

golden fried la oysters with jamon iberico on hearts of romaine with fresh basil-caesar dressing

grilled avocado, baby greens, crispy shallots red onion, tomatoes, & pancetta with portuguese chestnut-vanilla vinaigrette

ripe creole tomatoes, cucumbers, & vegetables in a zingy chilled summer soup add jumbo lump crab

smoked eggplant dip with olives and pita

with toasted pita & traditional garni

coriander seared rare ahi with avocado-tomato relish & chili-cilantro vinaigrette

seared beef tossed in peppercorn vinaigrette on sun-dried tomato cous cous

spanish artisan cheeses with accompaniments

duck foie gras pate with exotic mustards

grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, arugula & drizzled with sun-dried tomato & basil pestoes

galician octopus carpaccio with peppers, garlic & paprika

jamon iberico, cured chorizo, & manchego with croutons & accompaniments

potato, sweet onion & manchego frittata

marinated and grilled roman artichokes with feta relish

spicy 'brave' potatoes with garlic alioli

jumbo gulf shrimp in spicy chorizo cream

crispy squid with tarragon-lime alioli

pan roasted gulf fish on creamy roasted cauliflower puree

jumbo gulf shrimp basque style sauteed in garlic-smoked paprika oil

wild mushroom ravioli with madeira cream

steamed mussels with capers, red onion & fresh dill in white wine-butter broth

seared jumbo diver scallops over butternut squash puree

plump gulf oysters baked in manchego & chorizo

pan roasted ahi tuna over marinated beluga lentils

chicken, wild mushrooms, leeks & feta in crispy phyllo pastry

moroccan spiced pork ribs with cilantro steen's glaze

spicy lamb meatballs with apricot-mint glaze

sauteed baby veal with kalamata and sun-dried tomato cream

cured & grilled pork tenderloin over flash fried spinach with horseradish sour cream

roasted duck confit & manchego 'sliders' on buttered brioche

8oz. grilled beef flatiron steak with valdeon butter

crispy 'buffalo' chicken livers with valdeon blue cheese

shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamare, scallops, chicken and vegetables in saffon rice

burnt catalan creme custard

with caramel, candied nuts, coconut, and sweet cream

white chocolate bread puddings with saffron anglaise and coconut gelato

flourless cake with orange gelee

ask your sever for daily flavors

with seasonal fruit compote

with croutons, fruits, and accompaniments

Baby Greens, Toasted Almonds, Haricots Verts & Manchego Cheese with Sun-Dried tomato Vinaigrette

Granny Smith Apples, Spring Greens, Caramelized Leeks & Brie with Cider Vinaigrette

Baby Spinach with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Walnut Vinaigrette

Romaine Hearts, Roasted Portobellos & Crispy Serrano with Caesar Dressing

Trio of peppers, Red Onion, Tomato & Feta Cheese with Citrus Vinaigrette

Ask us about the many choices!

with Dill Cream Cheese

with Yucca Chips

with Tomato Caper Relish

with Arugula and Pickled Onions

Fresh Seafood Marinated in Citrus, Olive Oil & Herbs

with Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan

Traditional Spanish Favorites of Shrimp, Calamare, and Chorizo or Chicken with Arborio Rice or Angel Hair Pasta

Marinated Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese Tossed with Bowtie Pasta

with Feta Cheese, Red Peppers, Red Onions & Citrus Vinaigrette

Louisiana Caviar in a Creamy Dip

Mixture of Roasted Eggplant, Onion, Tomato & Olive Oil

Pureed Chickpeas with Garlic & Lemon Juice

with Avocado-Tomato Relish

with Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

with Horseradish Sauce

with Wild Mushrooms OR Stuffed with Fresh Fruit Preserve

Cochon du Lait with Pepper Jelly

Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese, Ham & Brie, Smoked Turkey with Avocado & Mayo, and Roasted Pork & Caramelized Onions. Served on Assorted Artisan Breads

Manchego Cheese, Serrano Ham & Kalamata Salad on Crusty French Loaf

Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, and Baked Ham on Wheat & White Breads