Two For Tapas, Tapas For Two

A friend and I recently visited Mojito Tapas Restaurant for dinner. It's one of my favorite places! Here are some of the delicioso items we had, featured on the dinner menu:

Albóndigas (Meatballs)–Spanish style meatballs. Seasoned ground Angus beef, pork and Spanish chorizo. Served in a wine tomato sauce. Topped with Manchego cheese snow. 

Guacamole – Avocadoes, tomatoes, cilantro, roasted peppers, red onions and lime juice. Served with plantain chips. 

Trio de Hummus – Black bean hummus, chickpea hummus and roasted pepper hummus served with olives, almonds, pine nuts, tomatoes, onions, sumac, olive oil and parsley. Served with pita bread. 

Raviolo – House made stuffed ravioli with ricotta, capriole goat cheese, chorizo, Serrano ham and marcona almonds. Topped with tomato confit and Manchego cheese.  

Datiles Rellenos (Stuffed Dates) – Roasted stuffed dates with Capriole goat cheese wrapped in apple wood bacon topped with smoked honey and piquillo sauce.  

Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) – Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil and finished with lime juice. Served with garlic aioli, fresh salsa and bread. 

Visit their website to learn more about the restaurant and to see their menu.