El Meson Restaurant Menu
Located in Houston, TX, El Meson Restaurant is a classic Spanish Tapas Bar that offers a variety of options for all preferences. This upscale restaurant takes reservations, offers delivery and takeout, and has plenty of vegetarian options. With a full bar and happy hour specials, it's a great spot for groups or a romantic dinner. The Latinx-owned establishment also offers catering services and has outdoor seating for a relaxing dining experience. Don't forget to try their delicious dishes while enjoying the classy and quiet ambiance. Whether you're a local or just passing through, El Meson Restaurant is a must-visit spot for an authentic Spanish dining experience. Contact them at (713) 522-9306 to make a reservation.
TAPAS
RED SNAPPER CEVICHE
red onion, cilantro, serrano pepper
CHAMPIÑONES AL AJILLO
mushrooms sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with serrano ham and with garlic
PIQUILLOS DE LA TIERRA
Piquillo peppers stuffed with lamb, raisins, and pine nuts
VIERAS SANTIAGO
pan seared sea Scallops, Jamón Iberico, asparagus
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
jumbo gulf shrimp, garlic, red pepper in extra virgin olive oil
GAMBAS AL ALBARIÑO
jumbo gulf shrimp, mushroom, white wine cream sauce
CALAMERES ALA PLANACHA
baby Squid sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil
PULPO AL AJILLO
Octopus sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and peppers
PIQUILLOS DEL MAR
Piquillo peppers stuffed with cod fish béchamel
ESPÁRRAGO BLANCO
white asparagus spears, lemon zest remoulade, dill, cucumber
JAMÓN IBÉRICO
free range, acorn feed Ibérico ham aged three years, Manchego cheese
QUESO FLAMEADO
Monterrey Jack , Riojano sausage, jalapeno, bourbon flambé
MACARONI & CHEESE
Parmesan, Romano, Cheddar with truffle infused bread crumb topping
BACON WRAPPED DATES
stuffed with riojano chorizo, wrapped in bacon, blue cheese crumble
PATATAS BRAVAS
potato in spicy Pimentón de la Vera sauce, sour cream
CROQUETAS
Spanish style ham & chicken croquettes
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
Tortilla Española Spanish potato omelet, chorizo Ibérico, olives
CODORNIZ AL VINO
grilled Texas quail, garlic, port wine reduction
FOIE GRAS
nutmeg, white pepper, caramelized apple and pear
ALBONDIGAS AL JERÉZ
lamb meatballs in brandy de Jeréz
CHORIZO RIOJANO
Riojano sausage sautéed in sherry with onions and bell peppers
MORCILLA
Spanish blood sausage sautéed in sherry with onions and bell peppers
PINCHOS DE LOMO
grilled beef tenderloin tips, mushrooms, port demi-glace reduction
PORK BELLY
braised with bay leaf, rosemary, and vanilla, seared in honey and wine
LUBINA ALA PLANCHA
European sea bass, garlic butter sauce
PARGO ALA ROMANA
red snapper dusted with flour, pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, fingerling potato, sautéed vegetables
SALMON AL ROMERO
salmon seared with black pepper and rosemary in extra virgin olive oil, fingerling potato, sautéed vegetables
FISH
SPECIALS
MEDALLONES
medallions of beef tenderloin in sherry sauce spinach, goat cheese mashed potato
OSSO BUCO
braised veal shank demi-glace, spinach, goat cheese mashed potato
POBLANO CON VEGETALES
poblano pepper, spinach, mushrooms, pine nuts, raisins, parmesan cheese
CHULETAS DE CORDERO
lamb chops, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato
FILET MIGNON
aged beef tenderloin center cut filet, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato
EL CHULETÓN
beef rib chop ounce, demi-glace port wine reduction, spinach, and goat cheese mashed potato
GRILL
DESSERT
FLAN
El Meson’s Classic Caramel Custard
TRES LECHES
Moist vanilla cake drenched in three kinds of milk with black berry reduction
CREMA CATALANA
Vanilla bean crème brûlée with essence of orange and serrano pepper
CHOCOLATE
Flourless Chocolate Cake with berries
ARROZ CON LECHE
Traditional rice pudding with raisin puree
GAZPACHO
Chilled tomato, cucumber, and red pepper soup
SOPA DE AJO
Garlic egg drop soup, house made croutons
SOPA DE POLLO
Chicken, potatoes, carrots, cilantro
BLACK BEAN SOUP
Black beans, white rice, sour cream, Pico de Gallo
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, house made croutons
AGUACATE CON TOSTONES
Avocado, fried green plantains, tomato, red onions
PUMARADA
Apple, pear, blueberries, golden raisins, local goat cheese, spring greens
GARLIC SHRIMP SALAD
Shrimp sautéed w/ garlic in olive oil, spring greens, tomato, avocado
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Strips of grilled chicken breast, spring greens, tomato, avocado
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Grilled salmon, apple, tomato, blue cheese, golden raisins, spinach
SOUP & SALAD
NACHOS & QUESADILLAS
NACHOS CUBANOS
Sweet plantains, black bean, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno
NACHOS CON FAJITAS
Beef fajita, pinto bean, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno
NACHOS DEL MAR
Garlic shrimp, queso blanco, pickled jalapeno
QUESADILLAS DEL MAR
Shrimp, garlic, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream
QUESADILLAS DE ESPINACA
Spinach, mushrooms, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream
QUESADILLAS DE LA CASA
Chicken, mushrooms, queso blanco, Pico de Gallo, sour cream
PAELLA DEL MESON
saffron infused bomba rice, chicken, prawn, shrimp, squid, mussels
PAELLA DE LA TIERRA
saffron infused bomba rice, grilled lamb chop, chicken, pork tenderloin, chorizo Iberico
ARROZ CON POLLO A LA CUBANA
saffron infused bomba rice, chicken, chorizo Iberico, served with sweet plantains
ARROZ NEGRO
cuttlefish ink infused bomba rice, shrimp, squid, scallop
PAELLA DE VERDURAS
saffron infused bomba rice with chef’s choice of fresh vegetables
PAELLA
CUBAN ENTREES
CAMARONES EN SALSA
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in Criollo sauce, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
LECHÓN ASADO
Cuban style braised skirt steak, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
SOLOMILLO
grilled pork tenderloin butterfly cut filet, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
PALOMILLA
top sirloin Cuban style cut, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
SOLOMILLO EMPANIZADO
pork tenderloin butterfly cut filet breaded and pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
BISTECK EMPANIZADO
top sirloin, Cuban style cut, breaded and pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains
FAJITA SALTEADA
strips of grilled beef skirt steak, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo
CARNE ASADA ALA TAMPIQUEÑA
beef skirt steak, cheese enchilada, crispy chicken flauta, pinto beans and Spanish rice
CHEESE ENCHILADA DINNER
cheese enchiladas with beef gravy, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, crispy beef taco, chile con queso, pico de gallo
BEEF ENCHILADA DINNER
beef enchiladas with beef gravy, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, crispy beef taco, chile con queso, pico de gallo
TACOS AL CARBON
strips of grilled beef skirt steak wrapped in flour tortillas with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo
ENCHILADAS VERDES
pulled chicken enchiladas in tomatillo sauce, quesadilla cheese, and sour cream, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo
ENCHILADAS SUIZA
pulled chicken enchiladas in red tomato sauce, Swiss cheese, and sour cream, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo
ENCHILADAS DEL MAR
shrimp sauteed with garlic in olive oil wrapped in flour tortillas and Criollo sauce and quesadilla cheese, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo
