Para Picar
To Nibble
Bar snacks. Order with the first round.
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Truffled Marcona Almonds
$8buttery roasted Spanish almonds, black truffle, sea salt
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Marinated Olives
$8warm citrus-kissed olives, garlic & fresh herbs
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Chicharrón
$6light, crispy pork crackling, smoked paprika
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Perelló Gordal Olives
$7plump, juicy Spanish olives with a gentle kick
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Pan con Tomate
$6grilled rustic bread, tomato, confit garlic, Spanish olive oil
Charcutería y Queso
Cured Meats & Cheese
Iberian charcutería sliced thin, manchego cut thick, paired easily with sherry.
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Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
$24acorn-fed, aged 36 months, hand-sliced, made for fino sherry
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Jamón Serrano Reserva
$10delicately cured Spanish mountain ham
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Boquerones Yurrita '00'
$9silky white anchovies, vinegar & olive oil
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Manchego con Trufa
$10aged sheep's cheese with black truffle
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Manchego, 9-month Aged
$9nutty, firm Spanish sheep's cheese
Tapas
Hot Plates
Small plates from the kitchen. Hot, salty, built for sharing.
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Gildas de Anchoa (2)
$8anchovy skewers with gordal olive and piparra pepper
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Stuffed Medjool Dates (2)
$9warm bacon-wrapped dates, Ermite blue cheese
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Croquetas (3)
$12crispy and creamy manchego croquettes, piquillo sauce
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Chorizo Puffs (4)
$9flaky pastry, chorizo, rosemary honey
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Olive Oil Whipped Ricotta
$13lemony whipped ricotta, olive & piparra relish, rustic bread
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Albacore Tuna Crudo
$22fresh local tuna, piparra vinaigrette, fennel, green apple, Ibérico lardo, potato chips
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Catalan Meatballs (6)
$17tender lamb & beef meatballs, tomato-fennel sauce
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Gambas con Chorizo (5)
$19juicy prawns, chorizo, potatoes, garlic & pimentón butter
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Patatas Bravas
$12ultra-crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, saffron aioli
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Lingcod & Patatas Aliñadas
$19warm flaked olive oil poached lingcod, espelette & lemon, new potato with black olive & crispy quinoa
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Ricotta and Boquerón Montaditos (2)
$11whipped ricotta on toast with white anchovy, green olive & honey
Verduras
From the Garden
Vegetables treated like the protein. Fire, salt, sherry vinegar.
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Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad
$13goat cheese, arugula verde, espelette, Spanish olive oil
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Sherry Braised Beets & Kale
$13ricotta, garlic breadcrumbs, orange dill vinaigrette
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
$12flaky sea salt, lemon, charred edges
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Charred Broccolini
$15hazelnut romesco, sherry glaze, mint, manchego
Platos
Larger, To Share
Bigger plates for the middle of the table. Fish, squid, beef.
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Grilled Humboldt Squid
$24tender grilled squid, radish & arugula salad, piquillo pepper sauce
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Grilled BC Rockcod
$32saffron aioli, fennel, olive, piparra, crispy potato, herbs
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Moorish Lamb Shoulder
$44eggplant purée, piquillo peppers, marcona almond, mint, spiced jus
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12 oz Certified Angus Beef Striploin (for two)
$62grilled over high heat, finished with sea salt sherry-caper salsa verde and crispy shallots. Ideal for sharing.
El Postre
Sweet Things
Basque cheesecake and churros con chocolate.
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Basque Cheesecake
$11burnt top, silky centre, quince purée, just-sweet enough
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Churros con Chocolate
$8warm sugar churros, single origin chocolate sauce
Menu FAQ
Menu questions.
Where can I see the Perro Negro Taperia menu with prices?
The full menu is at perronegrotaperia.com/menu/, with prices in CAD. It runs from Para Picar bar snacks through charcutería and cheese, hot tapas, vegetables and larger platos to share, to dessert, then sherry, wine, cocktails and beer. The printed food and drink menu and the Chef's Menu are posted there as PDFs too.
How much do tapas cost at Perro Negro Taperia?
Para Picar bar snacks are $6 to $8. Hot tapas run $8 to $22, and the larger platos to share run $24 to $62, the top of that range being the striploin for two. Sherry starts at $8 a glass. All prices are in CAD.
What should I order at Perro Negro Taperia?
The house favourites are the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, Gildas de Anchoa, Patatas Bravas, Gambas con Chorizo, the 12 oz striploin for two and the Basque Cheesecake. Start with two or three plates and order more as you go.
Is there a chef's tasting menu?
Yes. The Chef's Menu is $65 per person, with an optional four-pour drink pairing for $39.
Are there vegetarian and vegan dishes?
Yes. Vegetarian dishes include Pan con Tomate, 9-month Manchego, Olive Oil Whipped Ricotta, Patatas Bravas, the Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad, Sherry Braised Beets & Kale and Charred Broccolini. The Blistered Shishito Peppers are vegan. Tell your server about dietary needs at the start of the meal and the kitchen will adapt where it can.
How does ordering work at a taperia?
Order in twos and threes. Plates come out when they're ready, in waves, so start with a few and add more later. Sherry, wine or a cocktail goes with each round.