Serving classic Spanish tapas and wine – all within a short walk from CityCenterDC, Capital One Arena, Apple’s Carnegie Library flagship store, and the museums along the National Mall – Boqueria brings a bit of Barcelona to Washington D.C.’s vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood.
VISIT US
PENN QUARTER
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202 552-3268
Address: 777 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
In the interest of protecting the health of our guests and employees we are temporarily closed, effective after dinner service on 3.15.20. Please see our home page for a message from our founder.
Metro
Gallery Place Chinatown or Metro Center
MENUS
DINNER
A selection of our favorite tapas, paella, Spanish cheese and charcuterie, and seasonal market dishes available every day for dinner.
QUESOS Y EMBUTIDOS | Spanish Charcuterie & Cheeses
Jamón Serrano
14
“Jamónes de Segovia” Serrano ham, aged 18 months
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
32
Spain’s most prized ingredient: 1oz hand-carved, acorn-fed “Dehesa Cordobesa“ Ibérico ham, aged for 30 months
Tabla de Queso
25
Manchego, Caña de Cabra, and Aged Mahón, served with olives, pan con tomate, and raisin walnut bread
Tabla de Embutidos
27
Jamón Serrano, Salchichón Ibérico, and Chorizo Ibérico, served with olives and pan con tomate
Tabla de Quesos y Embutidos
35
Manchego, Caña de Cabra, Jamón Serrano, and Chorizo Ibérico, served with olives, pan con tomate, and raisin walnut bread
VERDURAS | Vegetables
Aceitunas
5
Selection of marinated olives from Spain
Pan con Tomate
7
Grilled stirato bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil
Pimientos de Padrón
9
Blistered Shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Tortilla Española
8
Traditional Spanish omelet of organic eggs, con t potatoes, Spanish onions
Escalivada
13 (Add Boquerones ~ 6)
Fire roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labneh yogurt, fresh herbs and olive oil, served with focaccia
Patatas Bravas
11
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Ensalada Cogollos
11 (Add Boquerones ~ 6)
Gem lettuce, romesco, Idiazábal cheese, mint, caramelized hazelnuts
Boniato con Mojo Verde
12
Crispy sweet potato, mojo verde, spicy yogurt, cilantro
Salteado de Setas
13
Sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, scallions
Espinacas a la Catalana
12
Sautéed spinach, garbanzos, pine nuts, garlic, golden raisins
Coles de Bruselas con Chorizo
13
Brussels sprouts, chorizo Palacios, lemon juice
Ensalada de Hinojo y Cítricos
13
Fennel and citrus salad, walnuts, mint, Manchego cheese, citrus dressing
Coliflor con Azafrán
12
Crispy cauliflower, saffron labne yogurt, raisins, lemon
PESCADOS y MARISCOS | Seafood
Boquerones
12
Pickled white anchovies, orange, olive oil, black pepper, house-made potato chips
Calamares
15
Grilled baby squid, white beans, preserved artichokes, squid ink, Calabrian chilies, garlic, dill
Gambas al Ajillo
17
Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, and Guindilla pepper in olive oil
Pulpo a la Plancha
19
Grilled octopus, fennel, smoked pimentón, Picual olive oil mashed potatoes
Paella de Mariscos
48 Medium / 69 Large
Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde
Anchoas del Cantábrico
12
Salt-cured Spanish anchovies, lemon zest, butter, grilled filone bread
Mejillones en Escabeche
12
Pickled “escabeche” PEI mussels, house-made potato chips, piparras
Buñuelos de Bacalao
12
Salt cod and potato fritters, citrus allioli"
Fideuá Negra
19
Black squid ink fideuá paella with sepia, clams, shrimp, picada, lobster stock, garlic allioli
Raya a la Plancha
19
Grilled skate wings, rutabaga, potatoes, pickled cauliflower, herb yogurt, dill
CARNE | Meat
Dátiles con Beicon
9
Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese, wrapped in bacon
Pintxos Morunos
14
Seared Colorado lamb skewers, pickled shallots, salsa verde
Croquetas Cremosas
13
Creamy croquettes; three each of mushroom and Serrano ham
Albóndigas
16
Colorado lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep’s milk cheese, basil
Pollo Rustido
Half 23 / Whole 44
Catalan style roasted chicken, Ibérico lard, lemon, herbs, salsa verde
Carne a la Plancha
36
Grilled 12oz hanger steak served with confit piquillo peppers and pimentón butter
Cojonudo
9
Quail egg, Chorizo Palacios, toast points
Rabo de Buey
23
Red wine braised bone-in oxtail, potatoes, pickled pearl onions, pimentón
CHEF’S MENU
The Classics
49pp
Journey to Spain and back with a menu of Boqueria favorites.
The Boqueria Experience
60 pp
Travel through the classics and beyond with a selection of seasonal market menu dishes and a taste of our most prized ingredient: 30-month-aged, hand-carved Jamón Ibérico.
BRUNCH
Enjoy a menu of unlimited tapas, classic brunch dishes, sweets, and drinks for $42 per person or choose from the a la carte brunch menu of brunch dishes, tapas and cocktails. Available every Saturday and Sunday.
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
Sangría
12 glass / 48 pitcher
Boqueria’s Signature Red, Rosé or White Sangría
Sangría del Día
12 glass / 48 pitcher
Seasonal Sangría of the day
Bloody Mary a tu manera
13
House Spicy Bloody Mary, Guindilla Pepper with your choice: Vodka, Gin or Tequila
Basque Mule
13
Vodka, Atxa Pacharán, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Lime
Shishito Margarita
13
Shishito Pepper Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime
Spanish and Brunch Classics
Revuelto de Calabacín
15
Soft scramble of organic eggs, squash, bacon, Manchego cheese, cherry tomato, and basil, served with grilled country bread, salad and patatas bravas
Tortilla Española
13
Traditional Spanish tortilla of organic eggs, confit potatoes and Spanish onions, served with roasted piquillo peppers, olives, piparras, allioli, Pan Con Tomate, and mixed greens
Ensalada de Hinojo y Gambas
16
Shaved fennel, citrus, avocado, marinated shrimp, pine nuts
Huevos con Bistec
25
8oz grilled Creekstone Farm hanger steak, two fried eggs, french fries, Shishito peppers, salsa verde
Torrija
13
Caramelized French toast, seasonal fruit, caramel sauce
Huevos Benedictinos
15
Two organic poached eggs, English muffin, Hollandaise, served with mixed greens and Patatas Bravas and choice of Serrano ham, Piquillo peppers, or smoked Scottish salmon
PAELLA
Paella de Mariscos
48 Medium / 69 Large
Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde
BRUNCH FEAST ~ $42 per person
BRUNCH | Brunch Tapas
Surtido de Tapas
Manchego cheese, Jamón Serrano, and olives. Served with country bread, salsa verde,
and a Bloody Mary shot
Pà amb Tomàquet y Tortilla Española v
Grilled bread rubbed with tomato, garlic, and olive oil
Escalivada
Fire roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labneh yogurt, fresh herbs and olive oil, with house-made focaccia
Albóndigas
Colorado lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep’s milk cheese
Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Huevos con Bistec
Grilled steak, sunny side up eggs, shishito peppers, salsa verde
Ensalada de Cogollos
Baby gem lettuce, hazelnut romesco, Idiazábal cheese, caramelized hazelnuts, mint
Calamares Fritos
Fried squid, lemon, spicy tomato sauce
Soldaditos de Pollo
Potato chip crusted chicken breast, honey mustard sauce
Torrija
Caramelized French toast, seasonal fruit, caramel sauce
Revuelto de Calabaza
Soft scramble of organic eggs, squash, bacon, Manchego cheese, cherry tomato, basil
Coliflor con Azafrán
Crispy cauliflower, golden raisins, saffron yogurt, dill
DULCES | Sweets
Churros con Chocolate
Traditional fried dough, thick hot chocolate
Piña Inopia
Golden pineapple, molasses, lime zest
DRINKS (Unlimited)
Mimosa
Cava, orange juice
Sangría Tinta
Red Wine, gin, triple sec, orange, lemon
Sangría Blanca
White wine, rum, white peach, lemon
Leche de Pantera
Vodka, coffee, condensed milk, ‘Panther Powder’
Beer
Estrella Damm ~ Barcelona, Spain
TAPAS | The Classics
Pintxos Morunos
14
Seared Colorado lamb skewers, pickled shallots, salsa verde
Dátiles con Beicon
9
Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese, wrapped in bacon
Calamares Fritos
13
Fried squid, lemon, spicy tomato sauce
Soldaditos de Pollo
12
Potato chip crusted chicken breast, honey mustard sauce
Pimientos de Padrón
9
Blistered Shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Coliflor con Azafrán
12
Crispy cauliflower, golden raisins, saffron yogurt, dill
Gambas al Ajillo
17
Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, and Guindilla pepper in olive oil
Croquetas Cremosas
13
Creamy croquettes; three each of mushroom and Serrano ham
Patatas Bravas
11
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
DULCES | Sweets
Churros con Chocolate
5pc 7 | 9pc 12
Traditional fried dough, thick hot chocolate
Churros Rellenos
5pc 10 | 9pc 16
Churros filled with Nutella, cinnamon sugar
Crema Catalana Clásica
7
Caramelized creamy custard
ACOMPAÑANTES | Sides
Patatas Bravas
9
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, roasted garlic allioli
Pan con Tomate
7
Grilled bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil
Beicon
5
Slab-cut double smoked bacon
LUNCH
A selection of our salads, sandwiches, lunch entrées, and a 'Tapas Lunch' menu (see below for details) available every weekday.
QUESOS Y EMBUTIDOS | Meats & Cheeses
Jamón Serrano
14
“Jamónes de Segovia” Serrano ham, aged 18 months
Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
32
Spain’s most prized ingredient: 1oz hand-carved, acorn-fed “Dehesa Cordobesa“ Ibérico ham, aged for 30 months
Tabla de Quesos
25
Manchego, Caña de Cabra, aged Mahón, olives, pan con tomate, raisin walnut bread
Tabla de Embutidos
27
Jamón Serrano, Salchichón Ibérico, Chorizo Ibérico, olives, pan con tomate
Tabla de Quesos y Embutidos
35
Manchego, Caña de Cabra, Jamón Serrano, Chorizo Ibérico, olives, pan con tomate,
raisin walnut bread
MEDIODIA | Lunch Dishes
Berza
14 (Add: Shrimp 6, Roasted Chicken 6, Hanger Steak 8)
Kale, avocado, grapefruit, pine nuts, raisins, dill, sherry dressing
Ensalada de Pollo
18
Roasted chicken salad, mixed greens, watercress, herbs, blue cheese, pimentón croutons, roasted broccoli, apple, avocado
Mediterranean Bowl
18
Grilled tuna, forbidden rice, soft-boiled egg, sautéed spinach, avocado, fresh herbs
Barcelona Bowl
18
Rice pilaf, lamb meatballs, sheep’s milk cheese, tomato sauce, chickpeas, poached egg, cucumber salad, fresh herbs
El Bocata del Cura
15
Pan con tomate and Manchego cheese with choice of Jamón Serrano, Chorizo Ibérico or Salchichon Ibérico, served with patatas bravas and mixed greens
Bocata de Pollo
18
Roasted chicken sandwich, salsa verde, pickled shallots, avocado, served with patatas bravas and salad
Boqueria Burger
20
Dry-aged rib and brisket burger, red wine onions, Valdeón cheese, allioli, served on a brioche bun with piparras, french fries and mixed greens
Bacalao a la Plancha
19
Seared cod, potatoes and kale "trinxat", Maitake mushrooms, warm garlic vinaigrette
Anchoas del Cantábrico
12
Salt-cured Spanish anchovies, lemon zest, butter, grilled filone bread
Cojonudo
9
Quail egg, Chorizo Palacios, toast points
Pollo Rustido Lunch
17
Quartered Catalan-style roasted chicken, Ibérico lard, lemon, herbs, salsa verde, served with mixed greens and patatas bravas
TAPAS LUNCH | Prix Fixe Lunch Menu
A selection of our best and quickest tapas, served family-style for the table, for $29 per person
TO START
Pimientos de Padrón Blistered shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
TAPAS - Choose two of the following items per person
Roasted Chicken
Patatas Bravas
Gambas al Ajillo
Ensalada Berza
Espinacas
Pintxos Morunos
Croquetas Cremosas
Calamares
DESSERT
Churros con Chocolate - Fried dough with cinnamon and hot chocolate
VERDURAS | Vegetables
Aceitunas
5
Selection of marinated olives from Spain
Pan con Tomate
7
Grilled stirato bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil
Pimientos de Padrón
9
Blistered shishito peppers, coarse sea salt
Tortilla Española
8
Traditional Spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, Spanish onions
Escalivada
13 (Add Boquerones ~ 6)
Fire roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labne yogurt, fresh herbs and olive oil, served with focaccia
Patatas Bravas
11
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Espinacas a la Catalana
12
Sautéed spinach, garbanzos, pine nuts, garlic, golden raisins
Salteado de Setas
13
Sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, scallions
Coles de Bruselas con Chorizo
13
Brussels sprouts, chorizo Palacios, lemon juice
PESCADOS Y MARISCOS | Seafood
Calamares
15
Grilled baby squid, white beans, preserved artichokes, squid ink, Calabrian chilies, garlic, dill
Gambas al Ajillo
17
Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, and Guindilla pepper in olive oil
Pulpo a la Plancha
19
Grilled octopus, fennel, smoked pimentón, Picual olive oil mashed potatoes
Paella de Mariscos
48 Medium / 69 Large
Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde
Boquerones
12
Pickled white anchovies, orange, olive oil, black pepper, house-made potato chips
Raya a la Plancha
19
Grilled skate wings, rutabaga, potatoes, pickled cauliflower, herb yogurt, dill
CARNE | Meat
Dátiles con Beicon
9
Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese, wrapped in bacon
Pintxos Morunos
14
Seared Colorado lamb skewers, pickled shallots, salsa verde
Croquetas Cremosas
13
Creamy croquettes; three each of mushroom and Serrano ham
Albóndigas
16
Colorado lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep’s milk cheese, basil
Pollo Rustido
Half 23 / Whole 44
Catalan style roasted chicken, Ibérico lard, lemon, herbs, salsa verde
Carne a la Plancha
28
Grilled 12oz hanger steak served with confit piquillo peppers and pimentón butter
HAPPY HOUR
A menu of small bites and the variety of spirits to wash them down. Gather your friends and join us every day for Happy Hour. Available on a first come, first serve basis, at the bar and cocktail tables.
BEBIDAS | Drinks
Sangría
7 glass / 29 pitcher
Red, White or Rosé Sangría
Sangría del Día
8 glass / 33 pitcher
Special Seasonal Sangría
Beer
5
Moritz Lager
Vino de la Casa
8
Cava, White, and or Red Wine
Sherry
6
Fino or Amontillado
Kalimotxo Libre
7
Red Wine, Barrel Aged Rum, Cola
Shishito Margarita
10
Shishito Pepper Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime
el Vermut
7
Casa Mariol Vermut Negre, Soda, Orange
Copa del Día
8
Daily Cocktail Special
TAPAS
Aceitunas
4
Marinated olives
Cojonudo
6
Quail egg, Chorizo Palacios, toast points
Anchoas del Cantábrico
9
Salt-cured Spanish anchovies, lemon zest, butter, grilled filone bread"
Boquerones
8
Pickled white anchovies, orange, olive oil, black pepper, house-made potato chips
Pan con Tomate con Jamón y Manchego
7
Grilled bread rubbed with tomato, garlic and olive oil, served with Serrano ham and Manchego cheese
Montado de Bistec
10
Hanger steak, shishito pepper, allioli, salsa verde, toast points"
Tortilla Española
8
Traditional Spanish omelet, garlic allioli
Patatas Bravas
6
Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
Escalivada
8 (Add Boquerones ~ 6)
Fire roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labneh yogurt, fresh herbs, olive oil, served with focaccia
DESSERT
Sweet treats, traditional Spanish desserts and selection of churros!
LOS CLASICOS | Classic Churros
Churros con Chocolate
5 piece 8 / 9 piece 13
Traditional fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar served with thick hot chocolate
CHURROS RELLENOS | Stuffed Churros
Churros Rellenos de Nutella
5 piece 11 / 9 piece 17
Traditional fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar, filled with Nutella
Churros Rellenos de Dulce de Leche
5 piece 11 / 9 piece 17
Traditional fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar, filled with Dulce de Leche
DULCES | Other Sweets
Crema Catalana
7
Creamy custard, caramelized sugar top
Turrón
9
Almond & hazelnut cake, honey dulce de leche ice cream, chantilly
Flan de Mató
7
Ricotta custard, vanilla and caramel sauce
BEVERAGES
A selection of seasonal Sangrías and cocktails, Spanish wines, beer, classic vermouths and aperitivos available by the glass. A list of wines by the bottle is available upon request.
SANGRÍAS DEL DÍA | TODAY’S SANGRÍA SELECTION
11 GLASS / 44 PITCHER
TINTA
Classic Red Wine Sangría with Gin, Triple Sec, Orange, Lemon, Fresh Fruits
BLANCA
White Wine, Rum, White Peach, Lemon
ROSADA
Rosé Wine, Tequila, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Hibiscus Soaked Strawberries
PIÑA A LA PLANCHA
White Wine, Bourbon, Mezcal, Charred Pineapple
COPAS | COCKTAILS
13 EACH
HOUSE G&T
Ford’s Gin, Flora Tonic, Grapefruit, Tarragon, Juniper Berries
BASQUE MULE
Basmoon Vodka, Patxaran, Fever Tree, Ginger Beer, Lime
ALPINE SPRITZ
Castellroig Sparkling Rosé, Fords Gin, Pine, Rosemary, Grapefruit & Eucalyptus Bitters
THE DEVIL WEARS MANZANA
Kings County Bourbon, Aged Rum, Fuji Apple. Spicy Apple-Guindilla Pepper Syrup
SHISHITO MARGARITA
Shishito Pepper Infused Tequila, Fresh Lime
BROOKLYN
Rye Whiskey, Dolin Dry, Picon, Maraschino, Black Walnut
RED HOT SANGRIA
Red wine, Bourbon, Michigan Tart Cherry, Lots of cinnamon
REFRESCANTES | NON-ALCOHOLIC REFRESHER
12 EACH
Featuring Seedlip, non-alcoholic distilled “spirits”
VALENCIA SUNRISE
Seedlip ‘Grove’, Orange-Apricot Marmalade, Fresh Lemon, Cinnamon
THE ARCADIAN
Seedlp ‘Garden’, Thyme, Butterly Pea Flower, Honey, Fresh Lime, Ginger Beer
JEREZ | Sherry
Gutiérrez Colosia ‘Elcano’ Fino
9
Palomino Fino ~ Jerez
Barbiana Manzanilla Pasada
10
Palomino Fino ~ Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Valdespino ‘Tio Diego’ Amontillado
11
Palomino Fino ~ Jerez
VERMOUTH | BUILD YOUR OWN
Red or White on the rocks, served with seltzer and garnishes
DESTILERÍAS ATXA
11
Vermut Blanco
LA COPA BLANCO
12
Vermut Blanco
CASA MARIOL
10
Vermut Negre
PRIMITIVO QUILES
11
Vermut Rojo
GONZALEZ BYASS
12
Vermut Rojo
CAVA | Bubbles
YÁ ‘Cuvée 23’ Brut Reserva
12 / 48
Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo ~ Cava - Alt Penedès
Castellroig Brut Rosat 2017
13 / 52
Trepat, Garnatxa, Xarel-lo ~ Corpinnat
Gramona ‘La Cuvee’ 2015
16 / 65
Xarel-lo, Macabeo ~ Corpinnat
BLANCO | White
Vidal Vidal
12 / 48
Verdejo ~ Rueda
Valdesil 'Montenovo'
13 / 52
Godello ~ Valdeorras
Ermita de San Felices
12 / 48
Viura ~ Rioja
Albamar
15 / 56
Albariño ~ Rías Baixas
Venus la Universal 'Dido' Blanc
15 / 64
Garnatxa, Macabeu, Cartoixã ~ Montsant
Callejuela ‘Blanco de Hornillos’
13 / 52
Palomino Fino ~ Sancular
TINTO | Red
Luis Alegre ‘Reserva Especial’
15 / 60
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo ~ Rioja
Cesar Marquez ‘Parajes’
13 / 56
Mencia ~ Bierzo
Suertes del Marques ‘7 Fuentes’
14 / 56
Listán Negro ~ Tenerife
Bernabeleva ‘Navaherreros’
14 / 52
Garnacha ~ Vinos de Madrid
Cesca Vicent
17 / 68
Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ~ Priorat
La Tremenda
13 / 48
Monastrell ~ Alicante
Dolores Fernandez ‘La Araucaria’
14 / 56
Listán Negro ~ Tenerife
Convento San Francisco Roble
13 / 52
Tinto del País ~ Ribera del Duero
Hermanos de Peciña Crianza 2009 (magnum)
18 / 144
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano ~ Rioja Alta
CERVEZAS | CIDER & BEER
CIDER
ISASTEGI SAGARDO
8 gls / 15 btl
Basque Cider
BEER
ESTRELLA DAMM
7
Barcelona, Spain
EVOLUTION 'LOT 3'
8
MD
3 STARS BOYZEN DA HOOD BOYSENBERRY GOSE
8
DC
ESTRELLA DAMM ‘DAURA’ (GF)
8
Barcelona, Spain
ALHAMBRA RESERVA ROJA
8
Granada, Spain
LA SOCARRADA
10
Valencia, Spain
EVENTS AND PARTIES
Boqueria Penn Quarter offers a fully private dining room, a semi-private dining loft, and full buyout options for celebrations both large and small. Explore the event capabilites at Boqueria Penn Quarter.