El Gato Azul Menu
El Gato Azul offers a vibrant mix of Mediterranean and seafood tapas in a casual setting. The extensive menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for diverse dining preferences. Customers have raved about the flavorful dishes, with highlights like sticky chicken, hot brie with fig jam, and carne Azul salad receiving high praise. The restaurant's cozy and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of a home, adds to the overall dining experience. While some reviewers mentioned limited parking and accessibility challenges, the friendly staff and creative tapas selection were consistently commended. Overall, El Gato Azul promises a unique dining experience with a variety of small plates to indulge in and friendly service to enhance the experience.
Dinner Entrees
Paella Valencia
saffron rice, sautéed with chorizo, mussels, chicken and shrimp with white wine, garlic, green olives and peas
Pablano & Chorizo Shrimp
shrimp and chorizo sausage in a hearty "southwest creole sauce" with house roasted pablano peppers, served with black bean salad, pico d' gallo and tortillas
Cioppino
shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari in a hearty tomato broth with horseradish, fennel and sherry over linguine pasta
The Sticky Steak
oz ribeye, chargrilled. topped with our hoisin sticky sauce, sesame seeds and wasabi peas
Carnitas Dinner
our slow cooked green chile pork carnitas, served with black bean salad, pico d' gallo and tortillas
Adobo Grilled Pork Loin
marinated, chargrilled and bacon wrapped roasted pork loin, served over our house yukon gold potatoes with a spicy adobo sauce
Smoked Salmon & Mussels Linguine
sweet mussels& smoked salmon in a creamy herbed sauce w/ roasted red peppers, tomatoes & basil
Salmon Bruschetta
with goat cheese & almonds
Crab Cakes
Sante Fe Shrimp
chargrilled, bacon wrapped shrimp with a chipotle rub
Ceviche
seafood in a lime marinade
Calamari Frita
ale marinated and fried with a red pepper aioli
Gambas Espinaca
shrimp, spinach and a spicy cream cheese sauce
Mussels Cerveza
steamed with beer and herbs
Coconut Fried Shrimp
with a curry coconut sauce
Crab Quesadilla
flour tortilla w/ pickled onions, spinach and cheese
Tapas - Seafood
Tapas - Vegetarian
Fried Avocado
⁄ fresh avocado, panko breaded with chips and red pepper aioli
Artichoke & Spinach Dip
the right way w/ pita & chips
Polenta & Cream
with herbs and topped with honey & with pita points
Cucumber Salad
with a sour cream dressing
Baked Caprece
baguette rounds with fresh mozzarella basil and tomato
Bruschetta
baguette, with a mixture of kalamata olives, garlic, roasted red peppers, basil and parmesan
Saffron Croquettes
rice, goat cheese and fresh herbs with tomato concasse
Hummus
a different selection daily
Feta Confetti Dip
feta, roasted red peppers, fresh herbs and garlic oil
Sunflower Goat Cheese
with pickled onions and pita
Baked Brie Nachos
pita triangles, topped with warmed brie, apricot drizzle and balsamic reduction
Chips & Salsa
Garlic Mushrooms
w/herbs in a sherry broth
Wontons Con Queso
goat cheese, parmesan, & cream cheese with nutmeg
Fried Artichokes
panko breaded w/ a horseradish cream
Caprece
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & balsamic reduction
Green Olive Tapanade
with warm pita
Pecan & Goat Cheese
on grilled pita with a honey drizzle
Black Bean Salad
with lime and chips
Hearts Bruschetta
served on french rounds
Fried Goat Cheese
topped with honey and pickled onions
Black Bean Cakes
with red pepper aioli
Arts, Olives & Onions
with warm pita
Marinated Mushrooms
red wine, vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil
Chick Peas & Chorizo
roasted red peppers and fennel
Cheezy Chorizo Bread
warm on baguette slices
Green Chile Carnitas
on tortillas w/ green chiles
Beef & Garlic
sauteed in a sherry broth
Chorizo & Red Wine
with pita triangles
Roasted Bacon & Garlic
with warm pita
Beef Pinchos
with horseradish cream
Barry's Chorizo Hash
homemade chorizo, tomatoes, onions and cilantro with yukon gold potatoes
Tapas - Beef & Pork
Tapas - Chicken
Jammin' Chicken
island spiced and grilled
Caliente Chicken
battered, fried, tossed in a spicy sauce
Chicken Satay
chargrilled with yogurt sauce
Sticky Chicken
marinated, grilled and tossed with a hoisin sesame sauce
Posole
traditional soup with ham, chicken, hominy, red onions, cilantro, green & red chiles and a bit o' heat